Naklele Blowhole

Rainbow on the first day of our trip

Waimoku Falls

Another beautiful view on the road to Hana

Rainbow trees...can you guess why they are called that?

This is the view from our lanai, were we sat and ate breakfast in the morning.


The hike to the blowhole


Brad at the Olvine pools


For our 10 year wedding anniversary Brad and I made it to Maui, I must have blogged about the initial plans for this trip at least 6 months ago since I was sooo excited. It was everything I had anticipated and I am already telling Brad we need to save our pennies for our next trip. I am even ready to move there when Brad retires from the Marine Corps, it will only be seven years away. It just seems so perfectly sutied for our personalities, Brad surfs, I swim, we love to hike, we love the sun and the water, and everyhting that is slow and laidback about Hawaii. Also not having kids mean that there is nothing holding us back.

We Moved...Again
This time we stayed in the area just moved off base. YIPEE!
We are now living in a little town, a bit closer to civilization, called Joshua Tree.
Yes like the album by U2.
Our new address is 60205 Chesapeake Dr., Joshua Tree, CA 92252.
E-mail Address and our phone number have stayed the same.
Will post pictures when I get the chance.

Rock & Roll Marathon ~ June 3, 2007


Brad pre-race, he doesn't look too excited

Mile #6, piece of cake

Mile #26, almost there

You Rock Brad!

About 5 years ago after a terrible hump Brad developed compartment syndrome. Doctors told me that Brad may come out of surgery minus his legs, or if they were able to save his legs, he may walk with a limp but never ever run again. He proved them wrong and since has served two tour of duties in the middle east and now he has ran a marathon. For us newbies to the running world, that is 26.2 and it took him a little less than fve hours. Yes five hours of running.

You better work it





While in Laguna Sammy had a little photo shoot, Sadie was his "set director". These are some of my favorite shots. What a ham!

BINGO!!!


While Brad and I were in Big Bear we played Bingo at the Elk's lodge and Brad and I were both big winners. I walked away with $100.00 and Brad won $200.00. We donated some of it back. There is something to be said for good juju.




The following weekend I won at Bunco, my first time ever playing. It is all in the wrist!

Big Bear - April 20th
Brad and I went on a 5 1/2 mile hike to get to see this view. It was exhilirating and beautiful. There was still a little snow on the ground from the snowfall the day before but by the time we got back down the mountain it had all but disappeared.

More Easter Pictures
Almost every year the family gets together for an Easter Brunch at the Hilton and then come back to Mom and Dad's for an Easter egg hunt. Dad fills little plastic eggs with money in them, next year I think I am going to hunt!


Sadie excited about her new found riches


Missy and Terry


Mr Charlie Man


Sarah, doesn't she look so much older

Happy Easter

This year I decided to decorate for Easter, since we are back *home* and all. We won't be eating at the table but I think it looks purty!

For all of you closet bloggers out there, and I know you're out there...



It is time to get out of the CLOSET!

Kaanapali Beach, Maui






I have recently been planning, planning, and planning my 10th anniversary trip with Brad (of course) to Hawaii in August. We went to Ohau for our honeymoon and have been trying to get back ever since that first trip. This time we are heading to Maui and staying at the Sheraton on black rock. I am soo excited. If any of you have been there is there anything you suggest that we just have to see?
Here is the link if you want to take a peak (they have great military/gov't rates)http://www.sheraton-maui.com/.

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas

The Strip at Night

Brad and his lil sis Kendra


Brad and I at the Bellagio, time to celebrate the Chinese New Year

You're 60% Irish

You're very Irish, and most likely from Ireland.(And if you're not, you should be!)

http://www.blogthings.com/howirishareyouquiz/">How Irish Are You?

So it finally happened, I at 29 got braces. I did have bottom braces and an upper palate seperater in h.s. but my orthodontist fled the country because he was accused of murdering another orthodontist (I know only to me right?). Which rightfully ended that process. So since moving to lovely 29 Palms I decided that this is my last chance. It has been a long process already and it had just begun. I had seperators first, then brackets, then I had 4 teeth pulled 4 weeks ago and on Valentine's Day had the braces finally put on. Only 1 year and 11 months left to go!

Was it the TrimSpa?

Photo GalleryHOLLYWOOD - Reality TV star, actress and former model Anna Nicole Smith has died after collapsing in Hollywood, Florida. The 39-year-old was found unconscious in her hotel room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino this afternoon. According to hotel officials, Smith was "unresponsive" and emergency crews performed CPR at the scene and a breathing apparatus was inserted in her throat. Paramedics were seen pumping her chest as she was taken from the hotel and transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood just after 2 p.m. EST today. She died at 3:45 p.m. EST. Local streets were closed off to rush Smith to the hospital, three miles away. Her five-month-old daughter, Dannielynn, was not with her mother, sources say. The baby is being cared for by a family friend in the Bahamas, where Smith has been living since last summer. Anna Nicole was fighting eviction and paternity lawsuits at the time of her death.

Christmas

This year was no different than any other, we all came over to Mom and Dad's to celebrate the holiday. I got a Coach purse I am happy!