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Living Well / Travel & Places

SNAPSHOTS ‘Ohana Time

Aloha! As I mentioned, I’m spending some quality ‘ohana (family) time in Hawaii for my grandfather’s 90th birthday. It’s been wonderful and truly memorable thus far — a little break from the real world. A few snippets of life at a beach house in Kahala (rough, I know)…

How we start the day

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My parents and my nephew on a morning stroll

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Cousins’ playtime

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The husband being a good sport

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A little wave watching

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The best view ever

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Life is good here.

Hope yours is too!

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Kristen says

    March 29, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Looks amazing! Have a wonderful time – we miss our best friend ;) and can’t wait to see you all soon!

  2. Alison says

    March 29, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Hawaii sounds amazing! Hope you are having a blast!

  3. Aunt Mary says

    March 29, 2013 at 6:14 am

    So glad you are there and having a great time! Tell everyone hi. Love the pictures Erika!

  4. Nuha says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:06 am

    Your pictures are dreamy! I hope you’re having a blast!

  5. Emma (Glitter and Gold) says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:16 am

    life is beautiful! we all need family time like this …. enjoy xoxo

  6. Molly says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:42 am

    What a wonderful vacation! Great photos! Enjoy!

  7. FripperyVintage says

    March 29, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Looks beautiful, I totally want to go to Hawaii!

  8. elizabeth says

    March 29, 2013 at 9:52 am

    looks like great fun! Rebecca was blogged about yesterday on A Piece of Toast Blog – awesome post with your logo front and center!
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  9. Preciously Me says

    March 29, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    ENJOY!!!
    Hawaii, a dream place …!
    Have wonderful holidays and Happy easter!

  10. lauren @ la petite fashionista says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    what a special trip! i’ve visited hawaii several times and it is always an amazing visit!

  11. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    My goodness do you have a gorgeous family!!! And what a fabulous vacation!

  12. Madelyn says

    March 29, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    You totally deserve this. Relax and recharge and enjoy.

  13. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    March 29, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Erika you are RIPPED! Check out those guns!

    • that girl says

      March 31, 2013 at 11:56 am

      I didn’t even notice that! Ha!

  14. Bettina says

    March 29, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Looks like a lovely trip thus far! I love the denim shirt you’re wearing on the beach, where is it from?

    • that girl says

      March 30, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Bettina! It’s by cloth & stone but I got it last summer I think?

  15. Courtney Deyle says

    March 31, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    These pictures are really amazing Erika! Looks soo nice and relaxing. Hope you and your family are having an unforgettable time :)

  16. Alexa says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Looks amazing Erika! Enjoy enjoy enjoy! :)

  17. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    gorgeous photos Erika!

  18. Kirby says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    What a gorgeous family and a gorgeous spot! Makes me want a mai tai…

  19. lily says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Hawaii looks just perfect! Can’t wait to see more photos!

    XO Lily

  20. The Now says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I am just going to stare at these pictures everyday until I go back to Hawaii..and who knows when that will be. UGhghhg And your husband does look like John Hamm! Awesome.

  21. Chelsea says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    These photos! Wow. What a great trip and a handsome hubs!

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