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Wait a minute- Isn’t it the frog that’s supposed to get kissed and turn into a prince? Instead, a hot girl kisses my man and turns into a mermaid?!!!!! Thanks to each of you that splashed Spencer with birthday love…. It was sooooo fun for him (and me:)) I was VERY impressed with the creativity … Continue reading Birthday Kiss

Good Morning!!! It’s about 7:30 AM and we’re in Bondi Beach, an area in Sydney. “Hmmm… we haven’t heard from the kids or Kim or Jack….Should we call or go knock on the door to see if they’re awake? Nooo….just in case they’re all sleeping.” So, I end up going down to the gym, and … Continue reading Sydney, Australia; The First Gig

We left Byron Bay this morning- and arrived at the first “gig” this afternoon, after a quick flight and an hour drive with our “driver.” The first show will be tomorrow in Wollongong, a couple hours outside of Sydney. So tonight was rehearsals and sound checks. Everyone was a bit nervous, but enthusiasm seemed to … Continue reading ooooh my gosh!

You may be hours ahead of us, but we’re an entire day ahead of you- It’s Sunday going on Monday…..It was a beautiful day in case you were wondering how Sunday would be, or will be! We’re been here a week now, and it’s been quite incredible. We’ve spent the whole time right outside of … Continue reading Daylight Savings, Mate

A letter I sent to all those that were present at our Nosara, Costa Rica wedding: Each one of you played an incredibly important role in the most touching week of my life. Spencer and I are not kidding when we say that it was the best week of our lives, filled with such highs, … Continue reading Nosara IS for Lovers

January 5th went above and beyond what we wanted and dreamt about. The days couldn’t have been more beautiful, and the the spirit was relaxed, real, and full of love. I have never been more relaxed in my life, and the nerves were kept at bay. Being that everyone had been together for a week … Continue reading January Rain

September Wedding.

We’re up at Priest lake, Idaho (almost to Canada!!) with lots of old friends celebrating weddings and 60th birthdays! In honor of 3 men (including my dad) turning 60 this year, we decided to have an old folks olympics…… Team Depends & Team Botox. Ready, Get Set, GOoooooooo find your keys, dentures, and pain pills! … Continue reading Pugs on Team Depends

Hi Y’all….. hello from Holland Lake, Montana! We’re on about day 10 & 11 of our road trip. One of my mom’s students this past year invited us up to her parent’s summer cabin- so she could hang out with Mrs. Anfinson in “real life.” What an incredible family!! 12, 8 and 6 years old- … Continue reading Mrs. Montana

As I lay in the hammock yesterday afternoon, Spencer was out climbing coconut trees and taking lessons from the “locals”….Upon his return, he came back quite humbled….It took him an hour to get just one coconut. While Spencer hung from the tree, a toothless barracho (drunk) that looked as if he were 80, stumbled over … Continue reading Campesinos

So I almost want to begin by saying that there’s something wrong with these pictures!…… There are ENDLESS coves exactly like this one- with NO ONE in sight! I didn’t go in the water for awhile, thinking that maybe this was like a high tiburon (shark) area…..But no- I guess Tico’s have too many other … Continue reading Looking Forward

We’ve been here for a couple days now- exploring different sides of the lake. What a breathtaking place this is! After spending a few days in Antigua, amidst colorful rows of shops and cafes (and MANY foreigners studying SPanish) we took a bus para el lago!! And let me tell you that bus ride was … Continue reading Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala

We’re in Antigua, Guatemala right now- It’s sooooo gorgeous!! The little town has a lot of character and charm, with many good cafes and shops!

We made it to la costa de El Salvador, only seeing one other white person along the way. It feels SO great to be back here…..And the Spanish is slowly but surely getting reacquainted with my mouth….But then again, it’s very nice to have someone fluent by my side :). It’s so fun for SPencer … Continue reading Greetings from (WAY) South of the Border

woooHOOOO!! I went to Kauai last weekend and returned with a ring, a fiance and so much Love! Spencer whisked me away on a scavenger hunt that began on Friday at 1:30 at our house on Oahu, and 24 hours later after being by myself and following 10 clues, I found myself walking down a … Continue reading the best hunt of my life

A letter I wrote to my Grandpa and his wife… Spencer (whom I met in Costa RIca, about 3 years ago) graduated college (from James Madison University in Virginia) and moved out here last June. We’ve been living together out here on the North Shore of Oahu together- really enjoying eachother’s company. He’s my best … Continue reading our nice little (or big!) life

Here’s part of an email I wrote to Spencer right after we found out that we had to move out of our house on the North Shore. It was October and the ASP World Tour was about to show up, which means it is next to impossible to find a place to stay (or live). … Continue reading (un)living situation

A letter from Spencer to my mom So the red-eye home from Long Beach was an adventure….but I arrived…in once piece, if only physically. It was extremely painful to leave the girl of my dreams, but exciting at the same time. There’s nothing faith cannot cure.! The life we will lead will be the life … Continue reading fine dining