Our trip to Maui

Our trip to Maui this year was fantastic, we had the best weather we have ever had there, the boys enjoyed the sun and sand, and the Hubs and I enjoyed some great time together since our FAB sitter Rachel came out for a week. Here are just a few pics I wanted to share with all of you.

 My favorite spot on Maui, a view of Kahakuloa.

 The shots of my boys that I adore.

 

In Lahina Harbor and a surfer going out on Fleming Beach.

 At the Old Lahina Luau.

Our attempts at a family pic, many fails and one decent one. The boys are not the most cooperative, only 1 decent family picture, I think this was the 6th or so attempt.

Our last couple of sunsets on Maui. A favorite thing to do is drive down the highway and find a beach on the side of the road. Typically we are the only ones there, so we can enjoy the sound of the surf while we watch the sun lower itself down for an evening of rest.

One of our absolute favorite restaurants on Maui, Mala. The tuna bruschetta, roasted beat & mac nut crusted goat cheese salad, and the 'best burger of my life' as per the Hubs, a Kobe beef burger with blue cheese and smoked bacon. The perfect lunch after a morning at the beach. Be sure to make reservations for lunch & dinner. It is small, packed, and has a huge following. I wish we could have gone back one more time, but I should be content with the 5 visits we did indulge in on this trip.

If you have never been to Maui put it on your bucket list. Like I mentioned in THIS post it already feels like our second home. Over the last 8 years we have met wonderful people & discovered amazing beaches...I can't wait till it is time to go back again! I have that feeling, the feeling like I was never gone, I think that is my least favorite thing about returning home, feeling like it was a dream. Mel xo

Number 6

Rob & I are celebrating our 6th anniversary this weekend.

 Mr. Romantic is taking me away for a few days, I have yet to know the location, whether we are driving or flying...I really know nothing. He has been taunting me with this for the past month and he is enjoying it a bit too much if you ask me. I don't mind though, I like being kept on my toes and it is just another reason why I love the man.

Oh what I would give to get married again...to Rob of course! The entire day, the planing, the details, everything. Here are a few faves from our special day.

All images by the talented and amazing Joanna Kleine

It is hard to believe that 6 years ago I became his wife. I look forward to the next 60 and all the adventures that await us! Love you my husband. xoxo

Memories of summer...

While we were down at our cabin in Missouri we were fortunate enough to have the talented and amazing Joanna Kleine from Joanna Kleine Photography visit us. We first met when she came down form St. Louis to photograph our wedding over 5 years ago. We hit it off right away on the phone and I knew that she was someone special that would remain in my life for years to come.

While we have remained in touch over the years we were finally able to pick a time to get together. She photographed us as a family for a 24 hour period and let me tell you, they are images that I will cherish for years to come and I am excited to have them scattered all over our walls! Here are just a few, but head over to her blog HERE to see some more...

Thank you Joanna for spending time with us this summer, you are a jewel and I love you so!! I also really 'like' you...and if anyone wants to 'like' her too HERE is her Facebook fan page. Now lets get ready for some fall weather!! Mel xo

Some pics to share...

While my parents were in town last week we had the opportunity to work with Maria Lang once again.

The boys are obsessed with my parents,  and since they are far away from us, all the way in Missouri, I wanted to capture the love and tenderness that we see when they are together.

While I wasn't keen on being in the pics (blame it on a bad hair day), we did end up sneaking in a few of Rob & me. Doesn't he look great with longer hair?!?!

All images property of Maria Lang Photography 

If you want to see a few more from the shoot along with more work by Maria check out her blog HERE. Thank you once again Maria, you are a true talent and are so great at capturing the special moments in our lives. I look forward to working with you again, and again, and again!! Mel xo