Major remodel

So for my moms birthday (July 10Th) my siblings and I got this great idea to give her a "new office." My mom works so hard at her business' for everyone else to have a great environment to be in. She has had a hard time lately to face her office because it was so cluttered and disastrous. We wanted to give her a SURPRISE birthday present. So she had no idea about this!
These photos are the BEFORE pics. This photo was taken a YR ago of my mom at her desk.
a MESS
So we got my mom to go out of town and here we have started to DEJUNK and remove everything
And puttin up new curtains
my sister and I on the ladder
My brother in laws cutting something....
My niece with paint on her nosey
I needed something out of the dumpster and I literally FELL in and my sister came out with the camera..had to be there but it was a riot
Desi putting shelves together
painting
Sierra testing our decor
I found some OLD glasses of my moms..sadly she still wears them at home for movies
Hanging my moms business ads
And three days later we finally finished!
new filing cabinets and fridge and a relaxation area for her to take breaks
Her new desk, calender, whiteboard,etc

My mom was SO SURPRISED! We have on video when she walked in and her reaction is priceless. She was so happy she cried and couldn't believe we did that for her. She had no idea it was coming. She loved it! it was a crazy fun weekend for us and staying up til wee hrs of the mornings was interesting! Happy Birthday MOM!

Home sweet Home

So I am back in Ut for a visit. I bought a one way ticket because I couldnt decide how long I wanted to be here. My work was very kind to let me come home and have the time off. My Sweet husband stayed in Hawaii and worked so I could have a break from work and come see my family for a month! I SURE do MISS him! I have been here visiting for three weeks so far and I am loving being home! It has been so great to spend time with my mom, my sisters, my nieces, and my dad is in town from Cali so we have been having a great time! There is nothing better than a visit home! I have been keeping myslef very busy with lots of different things. Im sure I will be ready to go back to the island here in a lil bit so Chan and I can have OUR routine or school and work back. Chandler is flying into Vegas this weekend to come and play as well for about another month! He has been working his heart out doing construction in Hawaii so we can be here in Ut with our families until school starts back up!

Hiking

My friend Brooke and her mom are here visiting from St George. They have gotten me out of the house and finally on some hikes Ive been wanting to do since Ive lived here. Chan and I just never have the time during the day to go together. The first hike we did was Koko Head. It is the same hard one Chan's bball team has to do in pre-season. From this 1st pic it doesnt look bad. But the stairs all the way up were insane!
Here is goin up.....


There is Brooke standing at...almost the top

I didnt take many pictures of the view...but it was gorgeous from way up high...it feels like you are hiking in the hot desert on the way up but then when you get to the top its very windy and kinda cold cuz the trade winds are so strong!

this picture is taken looking down the steps I came up.... this is just half way...or less than half...

Brooke a txtin!

This is Brooke and I the next day at the top of Diamond Head over looking Waikiki



Chandler and I out at Ko'Olina having dinner with some friends! Always an amazing sunset..

Brooke and I again at Ko'Olina (all these photos were taken with my cell phone)

Surfin

Chan and I love it! I just get too cold too easy! But our friends' Brint and Brea have surf boards and they have taken us out a few times! I still don't have a camera so these pictures are to Brea's credit! I didn't end up going this day I think I was at work... Chan is getting good and he got up on his first wave like me!!!!

This is just in Waikiki...Chan chillin on the board

Chan's head got cut off but here he is paddling with the wave


Chandler and Brint

we B Boring... But happy!

Oh my Goodness! It has been a crazy month! Summer has been great so far! Chandler has a summer job doing construction out here in Hawaii... I am still kicking away at the spa keeping steadily busy. Chandler is taking some online summer classes to be on schedule for graduating. We are finally settled in our new apt. Between the move, working, Chan's homework, his basketball nights at the church and him squeezing weights in to keep his endurance and strength up for the season, and our church calling we barley have time to eat and sleep. Speaking of eating... with our FULL kitchen at our new apt I have been fully enjoying myself. I have been cooking a lot lately and its just so nice to have a kitchen and eat at home! Thanks every body who has given me awesome recipes! I know cooking will be my full time hobby! Its just fun and rewarding when I have a hubby that helps and loves eating my food as well!

I painted(well and Brea helped) our apt and got some new furniture so this apt can feel as homey as possible for us while we stay in Hawaii (maybe Ill get pictures up) OH and my camera broke ;( so we will be making a purchase real soon for a new one! I am going insane without one kinda partly the reason why I haven't blogged! Well most of you know me and know that I usually don't blog without photos ha!

But any who for the most part Chan and I still absolutely adore each other and are still having the time of our lives out here on the Islands. Loving being out here together alone and doing just what we want each night with OUR time and Our life as Us TWO together! lol! We miss our family dearly and we are planning a trip home this summer to Utah.

I can't believe its been ONE YEAR...1 Awesome yr!

(a little late-but we have been extremely busy)

So I have TONZ of pictures on this post! And you have all seen them before but I was enjoying looking at them and remembering this perfect day! OMG! I seriously cant believe Chandler and I have been married for a YEAR! This year has flown by. it has been ONE awesome year. Chandler and I have had so much fun together. We are so in love... everyday is a new, fun, and eventful day together- just like when we first met. We are having a blast out here in Hawaii! Looking back on these photos of our wedding day and watching our wedding video brings back so much emotion. I just wish so bad that we could have that day all over again. The temple ceremony, luncheon, ring ceremony, reception, and everything else was all too perfect! Chandler and I didnt do too much this year for a first anniversary. He and I were right in the middle of moving to a bigger and better apartment here in Hawaii so on May 9th we just went and spent quality time together, went to the most gorgeous private beach, and went out to one of my favorites restaurants ROY'S! We are going to try to plan a little trip to an outer island when we are settled in our new apt and have money again ;)(doesn't this look like a painting?)

our dessert! mmm