A Place of Perfect Bliss

Wonder why there aren't very many pictures of me in Hawaii! I'll tell you why. Hawaii is stunning beauty everywhere you turn. But me.... Crazy in Hawaii. Serious crazy curl hair. It can't be tamed it can't be fixed, it has to be hid! Seriously:)


We had so much fun exploring in Hawaii. This reminded me of the Dominican Republic sans the paranoia for food induced sickness...

A definite trip highlight was an evening sail on one of the "America's Cup" sailboat. If you ever land yourself in Maui. Skip the sunset cruise and go for this. It was fast and adventurous, unlike our previous San Diego sails with the kids. I can't wait to take the kids back!

Darin in the "wet zone"

We also sailed on a big catamaran for a snorkeling trip. I much prefer this to swimming out on our own. I hate to say it, but it kinda creeps me out. I am so afraid I am going to really see something. This was awesome because we were on a "guided snorkel safari." I should note here, Darin likes exploring on his own. I like the peppermint cool towels they give you at the end of the snorkel safari...

Four Seasons next to the Grand Wailea. There isn't a resort there that's not amazing, but I think this was the nicest...

Yummy Food. I think it's garnished with micro basil. I want to grow some and put it on all my dishes. It would even make mac n cheese look good!

We woke up at 2:30 a.m. to see the sunrise at the crater. It was beautiful and it was COLD!
I have the hotel blanket around me and several layers. Not enough....

They let the crew members help with the sails. It definitely felt
"Gilligans Island."

Did I mention we loved the food!

35 "words of affirmation"

For my Birthday my sister Shauna posted this on her blog. I think it should be a new tradition. I think it may have been my favorite present. Look at me loving "words of affirmation." I do love those!

Happy Birthday, Lori!
As a tribute to her I thought I would do a post on Lori. She knows how much I post, so this is BIG! 35 things I love about her 1. She is a happy person2. She trys really hard at everything she does3. She loves her kids4. She is intrested in the world around her5. She is motivated6. She is immune to chaos7. She is not a "yeller"8. She is good at debating her point9. She is a peacemaker 10. She is a devoted wife 11. She doesn't speak ill of her husband or kids 12. She loves that I live by her 13. She makes efforts with her family 14. She loves the Lord 15. She teaches her children the gospel 16. She is a good daughter 17. She knows how to be a good friend 18. She has compassion for others 19. She is thrifty with her money 20. She teaches her kids the value of work 21. She packs 3 sandwhiches for the whole family 22. She is easy to forgive 23. She doesn't care what other people think 24. She always trys to do what's right 25. She is a good example to everyone 26. She trys to better herself 27. She is a good sister 28. She never runs out of things to talk about 29. She's healthy 30. She set me up with my husband 31. She is good to me 32. She is savvy 33. She's fun to shop with 34. She is like our mom 35. She's beautiful! Happy Birthday!