Take me back...

to this beautiful place...I've been thinking that I can't believe I haven't really blogged about Hawaii yet.  It's called 'no time' to go through over 1000 pictures.  So, I think I'm gonna start 'sprinkling' them in between posts as I go through them.

It was soooo beautiful!  I hope we go back soon.

This was Halona Blowhole - so cool!

Happy Saturday!

Date Night!

Nate and I had a wedding to go to last night.

It was so nice to have dinner and drinks with my hubby.  Sailor was sound asleep when we got home and Greyson was still up.  Figures-ha!  He said he was waiting for us;)

I thought I'd share where I got my dress...I was actually looking at a photographer's website that I really like and she had done a photo shoot for 'brittishboutique' .....I really liked all the clothes I saw so I checked it out and found this little number.  (i added the belt)  I personally think they have some really cute things.  You should check it out!

www.brittishboutique.com

Nate's Birthday...

I feel so lucky to have this guy in my life.  I don't know what I'd do without him.  He's taught me SO much that he doesn't even realize it and I'm so happy I have him by my side through the good and the bad.  I can honestly say that he's 'one of a kind' and puts his wife and family first and foremost.  I'm a lucky 'gal'...Not to mention he's the best dad a kid could have and if you ever see him with his kids you would know just what I mean.

Nate turned 32 on Feb. 21st and out of those 32 years I've been around for about 17 of them:)  (i met Nate when i was 15 - i think i did the math right?)

 We all know Nate is a special guy...

We had our families over to celebrate...

 I cannot tell you how much Sailor loves her little cousin...

a little Candyland...

 Grey couldn't wait to give Nate his card..

 And Giuliana even wore her 'i love my uncle' t-shirt...she already knows how to 'work' the crowd;)

 

makin' a wish with his daddy

Happy Birthday Nate!  

We love you and wish you MANY, MANY, MANY more!

My family of 4...

Fall 2012...looks something like this...

Love these people...blessings in my life...this I know!

Canal Connection - 10K Run!

I've been running for a while now and have been itching to do some official races.  I signed up for this 6 mile run about a month ago so that I HAD TO DO IT!  There was no backing out...I ran it by myself, but I didn't mind.  I wanted Nate to run it with me, but he thought he better sit this one out;)  I'm in the process of convincing him to run the Turkey Trot with me.  I'm already registered for that one as well, but he won't let me sign him up quite yet.  I think I'm gonna make him;)

This was before I left...I got a cool sweatshirt and a new eco-friendly bag:)

 Thanks to my hubby for taking these pictures...

How cute are they?  They even made me a sign...I LOVE MY PEEPS!

This was me approaching the finish line...a little out of focus but that's ok;)

My crew waiting for me after<3 br="br">

Getting a hug from my favorite 4 year old....it was funny because I guess when the first people passed the finish line at 30 some minutes - Grey said "so mommy didn't win daddy?"  hahaha!  He was dead serious - love him...

and Sailie could of cared less...ha!

my proud mama!

 and my wonderful hubby!

It felt so good crossing that finish line especially greeting my family at the end.  Now, I wanna run a 15K.  That's next on my list...

Happy Sunday to you!