i literally die...for etsy

i had a rachel zoe moment last night. i was doing a bit of shopping on etsy and the husband and i came across pet apparel. i could not help myself. i died laughing and could not stop thinking about how cute hurley and harper would be if they had on the flower corsage collar or the yellow sweater with matching brown button. oh the stocking caps and neck warmers. the husband was totally against the flower corsage collar and the stocking caps...but he did say that we could get them sweaters this winter. i mean could it be any better that their models are boston terriers. oh i love.

You can check them out HeRe. I had to post some pics of my favorite from BeantownHandmade.

Hawaii Post 2

On Sunday morning we made plans to visit Mt. Haleakala to view the Maui sunrise. We had heard and read from several sources that the sunrise was absolutely amazing.  A company picked us up at our condo and drove us to the other side of the island. This was at 215 AM. Along with 13 other people gathered in a 15 passenger van we headed up the crater. The sunrise happened around 5:30 AM. Let me tell you at 10,000 feet it was freezing up there. We had read that it was going to be cold and that we should dress warm. The company that we booked our tour through gave us Cabela's jackets and wind pants. Thank god because what I brought was not warm enough. The sunrise was terrific. Not sure I will need to experience the COLD ever again in Maui but I did enjoy the next portion of our excursion.

After the sunrise we traveled down the crater to 6500 feet. This is where we hopped on cruiser bicycles and headed down the crater. This was awesome. I have not been on a bicycle in about 15 years. So traveling down the crater at about 20 mph was pretty crazy. I am glad that they made us wear a helmet.   The sites were amazing and good thing the pathway was nice and smooth. The bicycle trip was about 2 hours long. As the tour ended we were taken to breakfast at a local country club. I was so hungry and could not believe that it was 9AM. I kept saying that I was so ready for lunch...well shoot fire it was still breakfast time.

Hawaii Post 1

We left for Hawaii on 7/1. All travel arrangements were right on schedule. If you know me at all - I like to be on schedule if not early. We made our way to our condo - which was absolutely fabulous. I would highly recommend VRBO to anyone - ask me about it. Saturday morning we picked up our marriage license in Lahaina. It was a quaint random neighborhood. I was curious if it was even going to be a legit person issuing the license. Turns out she was. We traveled up the coast north of Kapalua. The husband wanted to find this 'blowhole' that he had read about in his Maui Revealed book. Another fact about me - I am not a fan of hiking. Walking to exercise, yes, but hiking give me a break. We managed not to find the blowhole but we did get some amazing pictures of the island. I am sort of glad that we did not find the blowhole because we heard in the news someone died the following weekend by falling in it.

On Saturday night the husband and I hosted a 'welcome dinner' for everyone that made the trip to Hawaii. We had pizza and beer at Maui Brewing Company. It was a great place to get together enjoy great food and beer. I think everyone had a nice time.  Unfortunately the majority of my pics did not turn out because of lighting.  I need to work on that with the camera. More Hawaii adventures to come...

100th POST!! Mauied

This is my 100th post on this silly little blog.

I can't think of a better 100th post than to annouce that I am a married lady.

I have never felt more beautiful or loved than I did on my wedding day.

It was truly amazing day and one that I will never forget.

Check out my hubby - isn't he cute!



** more pictures to come - still hiding the dress for the reception! HA.