Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sand, Sun and Beach Bums

Mom and I lived the tough life for a solid 10 days, and I do believe that we could have stayed longer! We had the most wonderful holiday in Hawaii, took heaps of time to catch up on all our missed gossip....we hadn't seen each other in over a year! Wayyy too long! Met in Honolulu, then hopped a flight to Kona and enjoyed the Outrigger Fairway Villas. We stayed there last year when we got married, and fell in love with the place. Spent a good 6 days sleeping in, laying by the pool, having long coffee breaks and being bums! It was simply wonderful in every possible way! Headed to Honolulu for 3 nights and some serious power shopping!! Pete and I are now fully stocked up on clothes, shoes and other goods....for at least a year! It's amazing how much money you can save from shopping in the states compared to here!!! Needless to say my luggage was slightly heavy..opps!!!

Sad goodbyes, but with the promise that next time we see each other it won't be a year again...happy to be home with my hubby again! Realizing that no matter how much I love the states, miss my family & friends....my heart belongs to Australia right now. It feels more like home then ever before, and I know that I have made the right choice in moving my life over here. Thankful for the support and love we've had all year!!! Thanks MOM for the wonderful trip...was sooo fun to spend Mother's Day with ya this year!!!!! Love youuuuu!

Living room in the Kona condo

The view of the village from our balcony

A yummy lunch I made us!

Our little gecko friend who lived in the condo with us

The wonders of face masks...gotta love em'

The beautiful pool in Kona which consumed many of our hours

And yes...we had to have a sweet ride

We maybe did a little of this too... =)

Our home in Kona

Yes..we are serious NERDS .. I love it!

Me & Mom

On a walk near our condo in Kona

One of our extra yummy 'fat free' lunches!!!

Wonderful signs that make you smile

My fantastic new Marc Jacobs sunnies & some nerdy lei that Mom bought!

Waterfalls

One of my favourites

And awesome plant that we found in the Botanical Gardens

My sweet mamma

The sunset from our balcony in Honolulu

4 comments:

dt said...

so glad you got some special time with you mom. a year is such a long time to go...i know. looks like it was time well spent :)

Anna said...

"sleeping in, laying by the pool, having long coffee breaks" - sounds like paradise babe=) & it literally was! (in a place as beautiful as hawaii) & really- anywhere would be paradise if it means getting some overdue catch up time with your mother!=) anyway glad we got to chat via phone once & love to see these visuals of what you talked about=) glad you're home safe with your hubby. & getting confirmation that the choices we've made were the right ones - that is priceless! keep on enjoying the sweet life!

Allen and Sharla said...

So glad you two had such a good time! Hang on to memories like that, they are priceless! Loved the pics, makes me want to go back there again real soon. Miss your parents, and of course you and Pete! Take care...luv ya both!!

Anna said...

gorgeous new photo on top of your blog babe=)