the newlyweds, I mean really newlyweds

So, I know we are posted pictures of our wedding day, but we just got our pictures from the Photographer, so we got excited all over again!!! We STILL are waiting for pictures from the reception.... Perhaps we over did it with the Pictures, but hey... you only get married once right?? I would also like to note that Brandon posted the pictures, so some of them I look kind of funky in... for example the one with me crying, I would never show that to the public...but alas...I do not know how to take it off.... I promise this will be the second to last wedding post!! (still gotta do the reception silly!!)

just married! August 17th 2007

The wedding party

The youngsters stealing the spotlight at our wedding

Miracles really do happen....

Meet Lela Rose, the Designer I am recently obessed with.... Actually it started with her wedding dresses. I adore them really.... well recently she came out with a line of shoes.... FOR PAYLESS no less..... being married to a student you can see how huge and exciting this actually is!! Just wanted to share my happiness with the world....

Ka Ua Ka'a

Tonight Brandon and I attended Ka Ua Ka'a a production intertwining Hawaiian myths and legends through dramatic interpretation, modern and traditional hula, acrobatics, song and chant.
The Dancing was Amazing, the songs and chants were beautiful. It was a very beautiful engaging look into Hawaiian culture.
the show included this bendy lady, as I like to call her. I was afraid the acrobatics would make it cheesy, but it was very tasteful, and very impressive...
In conclusion: two thumbs way up!! We heart Hawaii!!

One Month Baby!!!!

Yes, it is cheesy...but we have officially been married ONE MONTH....and goin' strong!!! one month down, eternity to go.....

Back to the Beach!!

So we have been back in Hawaii for a month now, and pretty much as soon as we got here I got sick. One of the perks of working at an elementary school... I catch EVERYTHING!! This saturday I was our first real beach day!! We went to waimea.. Brandon's fave beach with his old and new roommates!! The weather was perfect... it's good to be back!!!

the view

never dare Brandon to do anything...

Sushi!

This is sam, so glad it wasn't me...

I love to see the Temple.....

So, that pretty much brings us up to date!!!

Brandon and I are EXTREMELY blessed to live a block away from the Temple. It is the coolest thing to be able to just walk to the Temple. We love the Hawaii Temple too! It is so beautiful!! These are some pictures Brandon took, and some of us too!! (for your viewing pleasure).

Jillian's Baptism!!

I came home In August getting ready to wear my "white dress" and so was my cutie patootie niece Jillian!!! She is such a doll! So sweet and so stinkin' cute!! I was getting really wrapped up in all the wedding stuff, so when she asked me to speak at her Baptism, it was exactly what I needed!! Something else to focus on!! It was such a great experience, I was so excited for Jilly!!

The Big 24!

I had the best birthday ever!!! I got to go to sea life with all my friends. I had been dying to go since I got to Hawaii, but we just never did it... My favorite part was the penguins, they are my favorite animal after all.

Engagement Pictures!!

Here are just a few of the Bajillions we have...

Fire- Knife Competition

May Day!!

Most of you know that I work at an elementary school. Well, in Hawaii all year long they prepare for a production they put on for may day. It is an understatement to say that is a big deal here. They practice all year long. Each grade is given a dance from somewhere in the world. My class did a jamacian dance! For the first time they got to preform it at the PCC. They were very excited.....

getting ready to boogie!
shake it!
this one made me cry, look in the right hand corner and you will see a boy otherwise constrained to a wheelchair, out there dancing with his class, thanks to dad!!
This is the prince and Princess of May Day! Basically all the kids vote, I was it is like homecoming for us (but in elementary school) these two went to Washington D.C. to dance there.

Kokua Music Festival

In April Brandon and I were able to attend the Kokua Music Festival! a huge concert at the Waikiki Shell. We saw Jack Johnson, Matt Costa, and Eddie Vedder!! We just sat on the grass and listened to good music, some of Brandon's roomies were there too!!

Boogie Boarding!!!

So, I can't surf.... but I LOVE the boogie boards!! Brandon taught me how to do it! first, we rode tandum until I was ok with the waves. Then he had to push me into the wave. After a bit I was kind of getting it. Brandon has no fear when it comes to the water, he skims on the shore with his board and acts like a crazy man....