Little Vacation, and it is about time I blogged about it!

So, about 3 weeks ago we went on a mini-vacation to Oahu. Well, Abby had a doctor appointment, so we took the opportunity to spend a few nights over there and get away. We had a great experience at the Ala Moana Hotel. I have a video of the room. This was the Kamaaina Rate room, but they gave us a free upgrade to a one bedroom suite! It was so awesome. We got to the room and we were blown away. There was a beautiful rainbow over Honolulu towards the mountains. It was so beautiful. The room was just wonderful. I tried to upload the video of the room, and it ran all night, still nothing. It said it was still going this morning! So, until I figure it out, we will have to live without it.

So, Friday night we walked over to the Mall. It is cool because there is a bridge the directly connects to the hotel. Abby in the stroller we head over. We went to the Apple Store first. Jason loves seeing all the new toys. Then I looked around at some other cute stores. We put our name in at Macaroni Grill. We looked around a little more, and then went to the restaurant and got seated. It was good, the best part for me is the 'Leaning Bellini' which is a super yummy drink. It consists of champagne, peach schnapps, fruit juice, and vodka. Oh my gosh, they are so good. it has a kick, I was warm and relaxed. We enjoyed dinner too. Abby loved her food and we had a great meal. So we walked back to the hotel and got settled in. Then, we did something we never do, watch TV in bed! Abby was out like a light, and we watched one of our freakishly favorite shows 'The First 48'. So, the next day we got up with the intentions to go to the Zoo. We ate breakfast at Zippy's, as soon as we were heading to the Zoo Abby was asleep again! She is such a sleeper. So, we changed our minds and went on a drive the long way to the North Shore so she could sleep in the car. It was so beautiful. We drove all along the ocean and saw where they have shrimp farms, and we even saw the Mormon Temple. That was a new drive for us, and we enjoyed it. We were ready to get out once we got to Haleiwa. We got out for a smoothie and let Abby run around. So, then we were back on the road and we went to one of my personal favorite places on the island: Waikele Shopping center (the only Outlet Mall on the island!) I had some really great fun! Jason and Abby also did enjoy it. Here is a picture of Abby at the Mall...

So we went to Chili's for dinner. Again, so good. We go to lots of Mainland restaurants when we go over there since we don't really get that very often. So, back to home (aka the hotel) and again Abby was sound asleep. It was a fun day.

Monday we woke up, ate breakfast and went to the doctor appointment. I was nervous not knowing what exact testing they were going to do on her. I was prepared for the most invasive, hoping God would just get us through it. Then, we had a great surprise, he did not have to do any of it! He did an X-Ray and due to the testimony we told him, her prior record and X-Ray of her abdomen we were good to go. We are not due back for another year now! Yeah hoo! Then, we went to a few of Jason's electrical suppliers and Best Buy and headed back to the Airport to fly home.

It was so fun, but we were, as always, glad to be home. Our home is just our home. There is nowhere like it for us. It is comfortable, cozy and is great to come back to. The mini-vacation was fun. If we could have changed something we would have done 2 more days. I would have liked some pool time, maybe more sight seeing, and the Zoo! I really wanted the Zoo! So, one more year, we will do it again. This was the first time, since moving away, that we went away not to see any family, but to just to be together as a family ourselves. We liked that for a change. We were on our own time, able to do whatever we wanted. It was really fun and free.

So, I hope you guys enjoyed the pictures, video and blog. I will be blogging more soon. Aloha.

Abby is fun.

I have Pig Tails!I kept them in too!

This is me, after bath time. Look at that bootie! So cute.

I am a nakie monster!

We're playing.

Fish Lips, kiss lips.

Laughing all the time.

Smile! Finally, a real smile!

Let's go bye-bye.

This is one of my favorites...

So simple and true, she is just a fun little gal. As you can see from the pics today, you can see what I mean. This week I worked 3 days, so it makes me appreciate the days I am home with her. I also have an amazing friend watching her. She has a little girl too, and they have so much fun together. Shannon is such a good mom, and it really encourages me to be even better. So, today I sat and played with Abster for hours. She was just so fun. She has a real sense of humor (that must be Jason's fault.) She looked so cute in her jamies...

She took a long 3 hour nap, while she was napping I worked and showered and made her a lunch. I have been experimenting with the whole grain Annie's Macaroni. I add veggies and chicken and other yummies to it. She loves it. I made White Cheddar shells with peas and chicken for lunch. She woke up and ate a heap of it! She was hungry. It is good to see her eat yummy, healthy food. I feel good when she has healthy food in her belly. Then we cleaned up and went to pick up Mahea from school. She is like my other, older, precious girl. She is in Jr. High, and she is like family. I love her. So, we are planning her B-Day party, so I picked her up from school today. We ended up finding our friend who's car had just broke down. So we gave him a ride back to work, and we went home. We worked on the party plans, in true Becky fashion, the party is on Sunday, and we are just now planning it today! That is the way I roll, on the edge. This is Mahea...
So, I hope you all enjoyed the new pictures of Abby and even Mahea. I will definitely write more soon.

Bethany said I need to write more blogs, so I will!

So, I can not sleep. Mostly because I am exhausted. It makes no sense.These pics are old, but they were on Jason's camera and I forgot about them, so I put them up for fun!

What should I blog about? Let's see. Well, since my normal babysitter is off island until September, I am winging it. I am working from home, getting into the office when I do have the opportunity, and just trusting God that he will bring me through this. I don't have anyone over my shoulder, but still my sales will speak for themselves and then I will have someone to answer to, the owner! Yikes. Nah. Today though my good friend Shannon watched Abby. (She is doing it tomorrow too). It is only a temporary fix, but great! She is SO amazing with Abby. She has a 2 year old little girl, and they play and play all day. They are both pretty relaxed girls, go-with-the-flow. They colored, and snacked, and all took a walk to the coffee shop. Shannon told me today was great! I was a little jealous not being there too. Since I have been with Abs so much, I was sad. She was not sad, she blew kisses and used the little stroller and toys that she adores that we don't have. So, it made it easier for me to go. I got home, Jason had picked her up. I had gotten a ton done at the office, so I came home ready to be with my girl. We played and watered the plants. We read some books and then she said 'Nine-nite'. She walked into her room. She was just ready, ready for bed! I love this abnormal and wonderful baby! Now, 16 months old! STOP GROWING UP! She does not listen though. :)

So, going backwards...Last weekend, the Monte was put to sleep. After 7 long years of service. We drove her all around the country, shipped her to Maui and California and back again. She was a wonderful car, a part of the family. Never had really problems, but the oil leak did her in for good. She only got $1000 for trade in, looked sad, but it had to be done. So, we have a new set of wheels, that I am getting used to. On Saturday we went, traded her in, and got a Mazda CX7. We are Mazda people for sure. I wanted my 3 hatchback again, but they only had one, and they had 0.9% financing on the 7. So, we did it, got the 7. It is beautiful. It's new, shinny, and I don't want to mess it up. So I am super careful. That is the only down side, I have to be more careful than with good ole' Monte. Monte had been through so many bangs, hits, smashes, dings, and lived to tell the story! She always came out like a champ. :( Sad times, but good times too. New memories will be made! I will post a picture of the newbie when I take one. It's silver and black leather on the inside. Sounds fancy, but it came with it. It is actually a 2007, I think that is why it was on special. they had 6 of them, all 2007's that were new.

Anyways, that was that. Mother's day was good. Went to Maui Ocean Center. Abby LOVED it. We took Mahea, our friend and youth-grouper. That made my day. She is a darling, sweet girl. Jason and Abby got me doughnuts, balloon, flowers and kisses. Abby gave me a big wet one. That was my favorite present. :) Jason got me a car, so that was good too.

So, it is midnight now. I think I am getting tired. blogging does kind of relax you. :)

Does anyone really read this??? It feels like I am writing to nobody. Oh well.