Friday, April 22, 2011

{maui lovin}

we just got back from maui on monday, and i must say i miss it all ready.... Hubs work sent us on the trip for president's club; and put us all up in the four seasons. Four Seasons? say what? i know.. can i just say wow! it was incredible--the grounds, pools, gardens, views, beach, service....fantastical. The weather was bomb diggity, and we just really had a great time getting some R&R. Is there anything better than laying out on the beach with a good book?? We went to the neighboring beaches and did some snorkeling--which was so fun-i did get stabbed by a sea urchin, but i forgave... it was my fault! We also went with some friends on the road to hana and did a hike through the bamboo forest--it was stunning. That road to hana is a killer although--it amazingly lush and pretty, but holy crap it is so twisty and curvy-- i ended up losing my breakfast at one point..not pretty! but it was definitely worth it. We were blown away by the rainbow eucalyptus tree! wow~ One day the guys got to go golfing and the girls had a spa day, and there was also a black tie night. It was kinda fun getting dressed up--we don't do that biz very often...was the last time our wedding? hmmm... one of my favorite things was sitting out in the cabanas-- facing the ocean, and watching the whales and their calves jumping.... love! Hubs company really spoiled us, and we felt so grateful to have been able to be a part of it all...lets hope we can get in on this action every year:) It was a great vaca, but by the end i was ready to get home to squeeze my babies, i missed those little monkeys. Thanks so much to my wonderful fam for taking my kiddos--you are amazing..love you guys~
one of my regrets is that i didn't take my big camera...i just didn't want to worry about hauling it to the beach and everywhere--so these picts are from a phone, or a lil point and shoot--i am not sure they capture how pretty maui is...i took note for next time:)
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after hours of traveling it was nice to see this chick...



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view of some of the gardens from our room

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one of the dinners was under a white tent at this incredible golf course--the sunset was gorgeous

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jane and i--love her, she is flippin hilarious!

may the force be with you....yes, this is george lucas. He was staying at the resort, and we were trying to be very sly taking this camera pict..i couldn't stop staring--i was a little star struck:) maui was amazing..and now we are back in the swing of things, and boy has it been a crazy week! looking forward to easter weekend~

42 comments:

amiee said...

Holy Smokes! The 2 of you look like a little Hollywood couple! So glam! I went to Maui once after I graduated college and I didn't want to come home! LOVED IT!!!!! How nice to stay at the 4 Seasons! Wowza! Love the George Lucas pic, saw that on FB! HEE HEE. And the road to Hana? Amazing! But long, right? Did ya swim in the natural pools at the end? Now I want to go back!

Unknown said...

Amazing!! Glad you had fun and some R&R. What race are you training for?

Lauren said...

WoWzers! I'm soooooo jealous! Your pix look heavenly! What an amazing vacay...and just adults...whoa! We've been a few times, but never to Maui. Oh, just so beautiful and relaxing. I want to go...NOW! (especially since it's 49 degrees and raining here)! You always look so stylish! And girlie...you have a newborn and look INSANE in your two piece! Rock it, momma! What a blast....so happy for you!

Lindsay said...

Wow Shar... that looks so incredibly amazing! I want to go right now! I'm so glad you were able to get away and enjoy a nice relaxing vaca without the kids. That Four Seasons looks out of this world!

Katie @ katieboothinteriors said...

Shar,
I MUST GO!! Its looks like an AMAZING time! So glad you got to relax and soak in the sun, just a hair jealous:)

Lori said...

You are so gorgeous! And so in shape in your bikini! AMAZING. I live in Hawaii but never appreciate the beauty until i see it from someone else's eyes! You and your hubs are such a gorgeous couple :)

Tatiana said...

Oh my goodness Shar, those pictures are breathtaking. And so are you of course! I so need to make it to Hawaii one of these days.
And how lucky are you guys to get the 4 star treatment!
Curvy roads make me sick too, so I probably would have joined you in the "losing the breakfast" part.
I'm so glad you guys had a great time. Welcome back!
I hope you guys have an amazing Easter weekend!

Alicia said...

Wow! That looks so nice. How lucky are you guys to get to stay at the Four Seasons and in Hawaii of all places? It sounds like you guys had an amazing time..love all the pictures!

P.S. Love your floppy hat...so cute!

Erin said...

Oh my goodness I would love to have been there.. It is freezing here today and we are doing a garage sale. Mother Nature is not on my good side right now.

Looks like you all had an amazing time. Love love love all the pictures :) You and your cute outfits!

Cherish Stockdale said...

you guys are just adorable!
what a fun trip!! :)
i am in love with everyone of your outfits!

Sherice said...

Of course you were able to work your magic with a little point~n~shoot;) The pictures are breathtaking. You guys are so darn cute! Glad to hear you got to have a little getaway.

Libby said...

Color me jealous! A special trip with the hubs...is there anything better?! That hotel looks great. And the beaches! Yes, I'd better shut the computer now or else I might be in real danger of booking a vacation.

P.S. I once attempted the road to Hana-no thanks. I get way too carsick for that business. I would have lost it for sure.

The Lueders said...

All I can say is...WOW!

Eichmeiers said...

How freakin fun!! I love it and hope to go there one day soon:) You guys look fantastic!

Sierra and Ryan said...

:-0 {jaw dropping} I am so amazed. This place looks to die for! I am so excited that you guys go to go and experience that. You deserved every minute! I love all the pics, I definitely need to put that place on my "go to" list. And shar you look so great in all these pictures! ow oww! Had a baby last November? NO way!!

Joi said...

You are gorgeous, girl! I love getting to see pics of you and your husband--you look so in love.

I have a special place in my heart for Maui since we were married there at Makena Cove. : )

And, you photos are amazing! It's all about the skill behind the camera...not the camera type! You prove that point very well!

Marci said...

I'm glad that you didn't have your big camera because this time there were more picture of you. We hardly get to see you because you are always behind the lens. It is fun to see you looking so happy.

Sheen said...

ditto to all of the above comments.

rockin' body too! (dang you.) i only have one and i'm pretty sure i'll never look like i did before kids. drats. good thing they're totally worth it.

LOVE your pics. looks like you had so much fun! i'm just jealous you were in sun! it's been raining and SNOWING here! yuck.

Melissa Hirschi said...

I'm so jealous! That resort looks amazing! Plus I'd give anything for some sunshine. That is so fun that the two of you were able to get away on a little vacation. What a great company Andrew works for.

Danielle Moss said...

WOW! Such gorgeous pics...looks like an amazing trip!

Aja said...

Gorgeous!! Looks like you had a fantastic time and you look amazing!! We're planning a trip to Maui right now, too, and I can't wait! So funny that you saw George Lucas- I totally saw him at Pebble Beach a few years ago and all I could think of was the Ewoks (sp?)!!! :)

Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect! said...

Wow. Looks so amazing and relaxing!! I'm jealous. Love all of your outfits and you are so stunning!!

Kerry said...

Oh wow! Looks like an absolutely fantastic time - so gorgeous and glad you two enjoyed a little down time together! :) Hope you all had a great weekend xx

Toni said...

I am literally green in color from jealousy! So fun, and so cool to see Mr. Star Wars himself.

Jessie said...

AMAZING! Hawaii is amazing, although I have never been to Maui....someday....someday.....

Your outfits are to die for!

Mrs. Palisin said...

How Awesome!

Your pics are gorgeous and so are you and your husband!

Sam W. said...

incredible pictures, like always! love the sun hat.

meme-and-he said...

ohmygosh girl!!! Maui?? lucky duck! It looks absolutely beautiful! also...has anyone ever told you that you like like Kate from Lost?? You DO! Glad you had such a lovely trip :)

Jess said...

Looks like an amazing trip! I can't wait to go...only three weeks from tomorrow!!! SO awesome that they put you up in the Four Seasons. And how fun to catch a little celeb action while chillin' by the pool :)

~adelle said...

My Goodness.
Yes. I hope you get to do that every year. It looks A-Mazing.

I think I will go too. :)

The Steel's said...

Looks so wonderful Shar! I want to go back, lets go ok - at the same time this time! You look amazing as always, I only wish I could have those rockin abs! Your formal dress turned out perfect, and Andrew looks great too! That resort is amazing! And I want some of the lunch platter! And I love the celebrity sighting! I just can't express my love for it all :)

Unknown said...

I don't know how I missed this post!! It looks like an amazing trip! I'm so glad you got to go and do that! HOpe you guys had a wonderful Easter!
Hugs!

katygirl said...

um ya, you are SUPER stylish!

p.s. i would NEVER know who george lucas looked like. you should be proud and so should your husband!

Jessica said...

So can my husband work for whatever company yours does? Cause I'm ready for a trip to Hawaii! You look so amazing. Glad you had this time away.

Leah said...

Wow looks like a fantastic trip!!!

Luvs!

Val said...

Looks truly breathtaking and WOW, how gorgeous are YOU.......... =)

MediocreMama said...

Love all your outfits and swimsuits. Even your phone pictures look professional! Now when is someone going to send US to Hawaii...

Kara said...

Oh it looks so warm and lovely! It makes me wish my trip was sooner than next April. I'm glad you had such a great time lucky girl!!! I love your outfit in the first picture so cute:)

Brandi said...

What fabulous pics!!! And you are rockin' that binkini!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm going to Kauai in August and I'm soooo excited!!!

Michaela said...

Alrighty, now that I'm thoroughly jealous from seeing these pictures....(:
They are beautiful! I'm so happy for you that you were able to go and relax and have a wonderful week!

Marian and Sadie said...

Love, love, love hawaii. Lucky you for being able to go with your hubbie, and I love the Easter pics of the kids. They are growing so fast!

Dayka Robinson said...

i hope your husband stays with that company for a long, LONG time--your vacation sounds like heaven, and i know it was great to have such a nice break from the kids, especially after just having your 3rd. your pics are gorg, hope you hold them in your heart for those moments when you need to be transported back! :)