Jul 25, 2011

Vacation Week 2 - Hawaii

Nate and I went to Hawaii with his parents and his brother Ben on June 26th for a week. It was awesome, rad, amazing, gorgeous, relaxing, exotic, FUN, and just so nice to be in HAWAII. I told Nate when we were getting on the plane to go home that if we didn't have kids, I wouldn't be getting on the plane and would just stay in Hawaii F.O.R.E.V.E.R. I absolutely love that place and can I just say that I absolutely LOVE palm trees. If you haven't been - GO!! It's a must! My pictures below are jumbled and all out of order. I was going to organize them but decided not to that no one but me would care anyway :). We did so many fun things. We went to Warren and Annabel's magic show (which was the best show ever), parasailing, hiking, went on a helicopter ride, went to many yummy places to eat, did some shopping, Nate and I got a date night to celebrate our anniversary, many walks on the beach, pool basketball, I learned how to make a polynesian flower out of fabric and just did so many fun things.  It was a blast!!!!! Oh and I can't forget....I learned how to swim under water without plugging my nose and even....you ready.... opened my eyes underwater.... yeah that's right :) For those of you who know me, this was a BIG DEAL! Nate and Boone helped teach me for hours in the pool. I'm definitely not a pro at it and still have lots of practice ahead but it was a great start and I was so proud :) I have to thanks my in-laws and Boone for making this such a fun trip for us. We love you!
This was where we stayed - love all the palm trees surrounding it.
Date night celebrating our 8th year anniversary. Can't beat the view at this restaurant. This was SO fun!
Love you babe!

Getting ready to get shot up into the sky. Parasailing is so much fun. We loved it!
After we were in the air awhile, they lowered us down and got us all wet and then took us back up. Thank you wonderful in-laws for telling them to get us wet....haha!
Nate gave me this cheesy smile because I was taking so many pics, just had to!!
 Helicopter Shots ~











I think this one is my favorite!!

Hike/Exploring/Playing ~



I want to just kiss this island.... ok and the photographer :)
My wonderful, CUTE, in-laws whom I adore! They are such a cute couple.

Having fun exploring (normally wouldn't be the outfit I'd choose to explore and hike in but didn't have it all planned out right. It was all good though :)

So green and so beautiful.....look closely and you will see my adorable husband :)



We went to eat after our hike and this was right in front of the restaurant. I'm sure their employee's aren't complaining :)

Walked by these EVERY DAY!!
Hammock time. Made sure to get some love from the hammocks every day. One day I will have one, love them!

Beautiful....
Beautiful sunset

Aren't palm trees so unique and beautiful??

Love this guy!
Whose hands are those coming after us??? .......nice BOONE!
One of my favorite flowers, the hibiscus. This one was HUGE (obviously :))
So pretty!!
Getting ready to head into the Warren and Annibal's Magic Show
Good Times!!



4 comments:

Unknown said...

haha you are so funny! What a world that opens up, eh? haha. Next up, triathlon baby! Awesome pictures :) So fun that you were able to do that, I'm super jealous.

McKenzi and Matt Irvin said...

Such gorgeous pictures! Looks like you had a blast! Love that you learned to swim without plugging your nose, I don't think I will ever learn, ha! Nice job!

aimee said...

That looked amazing! How fun to be there over your anniversary. What a perfect way to end 1st year---ah now back to reality ;).

Maria Ison said...

Girl, I would so move to Hawaii with you. I love it there. Pictures just don't do it justice although you did get some pretty amazing shots. =P Glad that you and Nate were able to go and focus on the two of you for a week. Love ya girl!