Well folks, I survived another tax season, my 5th to be exact. I don't know why I am surprised because I always do. The whole 2.5 month ordeal actually flies by so fast and before I know it, it's spring. I am headed on a much needed vacation next Monday to Hawaii to visit my parents, brother, his girlfriend and some high school friends. I couldn't be more excited. I haven't been to Hawaii since October 2010. I usually go at least once a year to visit family, but my family came to Seattle in 2011 for my August wedding and we went on our European Adventure to Italy in 2012.
So, finally I get to go to the beach, eat my favorite foods and spend quality time with the fam for 2 weeks! I am also headed to Oahu to visit friends from high school for a weekend. I'm sharing some of my favorite Hawaii photos from years past.
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No filter, baby! |
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Yes, that is a Tide swimsuit. |
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Kauai Trip with Jake, 2009 |
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Kauai Trip with Mom, 2006 |
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Waipio, Hawaii |
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Rusty, everyone's favorite puppy! Can't wait to see him again. |
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Running Waters Beach, Kauai |
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Kauai, The College Years |
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The fam! |
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Coconut Island, Hilo, Hawaii |
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Kauai with Jake, 2009 |
I am loading up my kindle with library books to read. Let me know if you have any suggestions for summer beach reads!
I just read Where'd You Go Bernadette and loved it! It's witty, smart, and dramatic. Sort of a mystery story.
ReplyDeleteHave so much fun in Hawaii! I haven't been in a few years but it's hard to forget how beautiful it is down there.
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Look how tan you were! Excited for you to go back!
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