My month in numbers {May}

Well, it's that time again... time to play my month in numbers! 

187... episodes of Grey's Anatomy were watched.  I know, I know that's a ton of TV.  In my defense I get totally creeped out at night and Mike was gone for most of the month, so I would turn on this amazingly addiction show as a distraction!    

5... workout a week challenge!  I completed this 2 times in the month of May.  Most of my workouts are at Hickam gym, in one of the classes they offer.  I love the endurance spin, power pump, zumba and occasionally the cardio kickboxing class!  Fitness feels nice.  

3... beautiful hikes.  Koko Head, Olomana, and Moanalua.  Hawaii is beautifully.  

25... days of the month flying solo while Mike was in Burma! He was working hard to bring home the bacon and seeing different parts of the world. 

These are the pagodas Mike was able to go sightsee while in Burma.  So beautiful.

1... only one... shaved ice this month!! Now that is just sad.  However, I have found the lilikoi, blue hawaii, and grape to be the best combination around! 

1,236 ... dollars.  For summer semester.  Paid this month.   Getting a quality education costs some bucks!  Totally worth it, of course.  Any sacrifice to get an education is worth it. 

2... trips to the Laie temple.  Stand in holy places! 

There you have it folks! My month in numbers! 

Taylor Swift

An excerpt of a conversation analyzing a Taylor Swift tune:

Me:  This song totally reminds me of being in the singles ward. 

Mike:  This song totally makes me wonder what Taylor Swift's childhood was like.  Did her parents let her watch too many disney movies or something??

Best Taylor analysis ever.

My Strategy

I was reading in Alma about Moroni's strategies against the Lamanites who were taking their land...  he fortified the WEAKEST cities first, knowing that they'd most likely targeted.

I am trying to fortify me weakest areas right now.  Because I know that the Book of Mormon was written for our day... and everything in it has meaning for our lives.

The Lamanites' strategy is Satan's strategy.  He desires to make me  his, therefore attacking my weakest points.

BUT

I am going to be like Moroni. 

And take him by surprise. 

Because... through the Atonement, my weaknesses are going to become my strengths. 

Hawaii's Hidden Beauties

Living in paradise ... it definitely has it's perks!

Lately I have been exploring the island a little more through hiking.

Let me be clear... I am by no means an avid hiker!

However, hiking makes me feel as if I've earned these views a little...  

My new mantra lately has been "I can do hard things."

Which I must tell myself repeatedly when the going gets rough. 

Koko Head... In my humble opinion, this is the hardest hike I've done on island.  Gorgeous views, obviously... But I have a 50% finishing ratio when I do this hike!  

This particular picture was taken on an evening I was unable to finish the hike, due to an injury at the top.  First responders were turning all the hikers around.  

Still - an amazing sunset!

Olomana Trail, or three peaks ... It was a hazy day, but the view was still incredible. 

Very steep trail, intense.  

Definitely felt the burn!

Moanalua Trail... Full of Hawaiian History, old ruins, and beautiful bridges. 

Glad I have had the opportunity to hike these wonderful trails with my dear friend Rachel!

Colvin Family Trip!

Last week Julie & Erik came out to Oahu for yet another week in paradise!  It was so fun to have them here and see the island through my sweet nieces eyes...  They are just the sweetest girls!

Molly was all about getting in the water! She loved the beach and playing in the waves.

Grace also loved the water, it was hard to hold her back!

We took a fun little trip to Waimea Falls.  

A fish in the water!

Beach time with Mommy!

At the Byodo-In Temple in Kaneohe

Feeding the koi fish

Molly's first tat!

Loving the PCC

The whole Colvin fam!  Waiting for the canoe pageant to start.

Beach sisters

At Germaine's luau... This was Molly's favorite thing.  She was watching the hula girls and shaking her hips trying to be like them.  The sweetest thing.

Hawaii Sunsets are the best

Ladies only!

Erik really got into the Aloha spirit, as you can tell by this picture. 

Just another day in paradise!

Sassy.

Love my family!

My Best Friend's Wedding

March 23, 2013

On this happy day, my best friend in the whole wide world was sealed for time and all eternity in the Brigham City Temple. 

It was a beautiful day.

It was a spiritual day.  

It was a joyful day. 

Emilie was a beautiful bride with a splash of fun and crazy!  Her dress/shoes fit her personality perfectly.

This picture speaks a thousand words!

Whitney and I got to be bridesmaids together.... again.  Because, you know, people love us.  There's not a lot we can do about it. 

This picture is a flashback to 2008, the first time we were bridesmaids... 

It was so fun to reconnect with Whit!

After waiting in the frigid Brigham City air, Emilie and Landon finally emerged and shared a smooch for everyone to see!  

Then there were some pictures taken. 

... and more pictures. 

...pictures...

Here are a few of my favorites!

Vince & Whit

Best friends together again!

Something about this picture I just love.  Just. Love. 

The lovely refreshment table.  

Whit and I made the marshmallow pops and cupcakes..  So fun.

The car decorator mastermind herself!

:)

Lots of fun leaving special gifts in the get away car!

Noah helped to make this banner and put it on the car!  

At the reception, I was able to see Elder Sorenson - he served in the Moanalua 1st ward here on Oahu! He and Landon are good friends...  It was so fun to reunite with him and see how he was post mission!  

Loved everything about this day!