Aloha from Maui: Part 1

Nick and I left the kids at home and took off to Maui. We visited Oahu last year and fell in love with Hawaii, so this year we wanted to explore a new island. The trip was kind of a belated honeymoon, so we spoiled ourselves and booked a villa overlooking the ocean at Kapalua Bay.

Our home in Maui

Our backyard

Our backyard

Our first night in Maui we went to a restaurant down the "street" for some wine and appetizers. We relaxed on the patio and enjoyed all of the gorgeous views.

Welcome to Maui

Our first sunset in Maui

The next morning we found a trail that ran along our backyard and up through some cliffs. So, we took a morning walk and went exploring. The volcanic rock kind of made it feel like we were exploring the moon and we of course got caught in a downpour while out on the cliffs.

The cliffs

The cliffs

Sitting on top of the world

We wanted to go snorkeling, so went two coves over to Kapalua Bay. The bay was perfect for snorkeling because it wasn't very crowded and had calm winds and waves. We saw some amazing fish and even saw two eels! We spent two full days here and it felt like we were part of a postcard.

Kapaula Bay

Kapalua Bay

More to come from Maui...

Kindergarten Patriotic Perfomance

Every year I coordinate the Kindergarten Patriotic Performance. I filmed my class this year and I wanted to share them with you. This year my class sang "The 4th of July" and then the entire grade level danced to "Firework". If you look closely, you will see me dancing with the kids.

4th of July

Firework

Summertime in San Diego

We've been having beautiful summer weather in San Diego and one of our favorite things to do is taking Kelly to the dog beach in Coronado. He LOVES going to the beach and seeing all of his friends. He likes hanging out with the small dogs, but also holds his own and runs with the big dogs.

Cruising the shoreline

Flying down the sand to meet up with some friends

One happy pup

Luna also loves the warm weather. Everyday she hangs out on our balcony and soaks in the sun. She loves when we put ice cubes in her water bowl and can't stay away when the ice cream comes out. Recently she has taken over Kelly's dog crate. Kelly started sleeping on a big boy dog bed, so Luna decided to move in.

Luna's new hangout

Relaxing on the stairs

Nick & I are doing great. On our days off we like to ride bikes at the beach or relax at the pool. Nick's been enjoying his golf game and I've started practicing yoga again on a regular basis. Only 3 1/2 weeks until school is out for summer break, then we are off to Maui for our honeymoon! All is well with the Carbonne family.

Kelly's Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!

Dustin & Wendy's Wedding

Our very good friends Dustin & Wendy got married in San Diego this past weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony & a great party afterwards. Here are a few pictures.

Dustin & Nick - bff's

Just Married!

We rode a double-decker bus to & from the reception

Nick's toast...cheers!

Arkansas 2011

Last week I went to Arkansas for the first time to explore our family roots. My Uncle Sonny has done an enormous amount of research on the Phillips/Clark side of the family and he was our tour guide. Arkansas was very beautiful and I learned so much about my mom's side of the family and where they came from. Below are some of my favorite pictures from the trip.

I've never seen rolled hay, only square.

Feeding the geese at the War Eagle Mill

The swinging bridge over Little Mulberry

Mom, myself & Katie

The only spot for lunch & gas for many, many miles

Little Mulberry Creek

On the side of the road, dirt road that is...

On the original steps of my granny's 1st childhood home

Granny's childhood barn

Katie, Mom & me by the barn

The Chinquapin Schoolhouse

One of the many creeks

At the swimming hole

More Wedding Pictures 1.13.2011

1.13.2011