Monthly Archives: June 2015

I Left My Heart in Aulani- Day 3 Part 2

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

After we picked E up from Aunty’s Beach House, I had promised her some pool time.  As we were changing her into her swim suit, I asked if she wanted to go back to Aunty’s to learn the hula (dancing). … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in Aulani- Day 3 Part 1

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Jet-lag was still my BFF come Saturday morning, so I woke up to review the Daily ‘Iwa to make a game plan for what activities we’d be attempting to sign E up for Saturday. I was only going to do … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in Aulani- Day 2 Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Nap time didn’t exactly go as planned (of course).  E fell asleep in the car and woke up once we got back to Aulani.  She was a bit grumpy as she was only asleep about 40 minutes and of course … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in Aulani- Day 2 Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Jet-lag and I were best friends throughout our entire trip, and on our first full day in Hawaii I awoke at 4:45 a.m. (which never happens naturally).  Both A. and E were still asleep and seeing as how it also … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart at Aulani- Day 1 Part 3

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

A., E, and I were all enjoying our beautiful ocean view when we had a knock at our door, the bellman with our luggage (not even ten minutes later – service in Aulani was top-notch!)  He was kind and courteous … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart at Aulani- Day 1 Part 2

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Once we got E’s car seat installed into the rental car (which is the first time she’s ever ridden forward facing, ever, she is actually still rear facing at home) we found our way out of the rental car lot. … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart at Aulani- Day 1 Part 1

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Well, if the title of this post didn’t give it away, we did end up making it to Hawaii after all.  I’d like to take a moment to thank all of you for our kind thoughts and prayers for my … Continue reading →

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The Morning After The Day Before

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

It took a while yesterday for everything to process for me.  After writing last night, I fell asleep and it was when I woke up that everything truly sunk in.  I spent the later part of the night and well … Continue reading →

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No Such Thing as Over Prepared.

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

**When I outlined this post in my head last night, I imagined my message would be very different.  The difference just 12 hours can have on your life is astounding. Vacation preparation is in full swing in our house.  Our … Continue reading →

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