Maui

October 2011

Maui is one of my favorite places! This past summer Amy and I were talking about a Hawaii trip and just before I left for Europe she said, "let's go to Hawaii in October" and I said Ok. And this trip was history from there! Amy and Jayson are some of my very best friends, we are practically like family. They have wanted to go for a while, but coordinating schedules has been tricky. My friend Shelbee came with us so we could all do stuff together or separate and enjoy the lovely island of Maui! It was a such a great trip!

The pictures are not in any specific order.

Amy and Jayson went on a helicopter ride! They loved it!

We did the road to Hana and this is one of my new favorite spots on that adventure!

The girls hiked to the waterfall above the seven sacred pools.

Love this picture! Amy and I have been close friends for over 11 years now! Love ya!

Georgeous girl! Shelbee- I love that we are new travel buddies (and it all started with Europe).

I loved relaxing! I loved reading by the ocean and soaking in the sun!

We decided to do the sunrise tour of the volcano- You have to get up early! But it was fun then you mountain bike down the volcano- what a fun adventure!

Crab hunting at night- SO FUN!

Spending the day in Lahina

The hotel is so nice!

Mama's Fish House- We heard it was amazing food (expensive- but good). We went for lunch one day! It was delicious!

Deon's Wedding Day

In October, one of my best friends-Deon- got married! It was an amazing day! I was able to attend the temple and luncheon-- so great! :) I am so grateful for the example Dee has always been for me, and I am grateful for her friendship!

(Getting Dee to simply smile-- nearly impossible) :)

The Happy Couple- Tyler and Deon

Love you Deon!

Dressing Your Truth Event

What a fun girls weekend! This event was in Salt Lake toward the end of August. Carol Tuttle is the author of "It's Just my Nature", which is a book about different energy types (personality types). My Aunt Lori's family introduced it to us a few years ago. Over the past few years it is fun to understand that we are all different, and think and process differently. I love appreciating all of the differences and strengths that we each have. It was a fun weekend of learning new things and having fun with the girls (eating and shopping) !
In the photo: Shellee, LeAnne, Suzie, Julie, Charise, & Kathy.
Thanks Ladies for a great adventure!

Scott's Cabin

In August 2011, Scott invited a group of our friends to go and play at his cabin up Cedar Mountain. It was a fun time of tin foil dinners, games, and staying up late! What a fun time with friends.

Roz, Charise, & Chad

Jessica, Roz, & Paul

Paul helping with the cooking

Charise, Kellie, & Ashley

Scott, Ashley, Kellie, Jessica, & Erin: enjoying those huge marshmellows