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| Andrew & I planned a babymoon during my 2nd trimester, knowing this would be our last chance in a long time to steal away and vacation with just the two of us, to somewhere warm and tropical. My mother-in-law, sister-in-law and sister all pitched in to help watch Madsen, while we jet-setted off to Hawaii for eight glorious days. We spent three days in Oahu and five days in Maui. I was an absolute wreck anticipating leaving Madsen for so long, but the moment we got on the plane, I never looked back. I missed him with all my heart, but knew I needed to soak up every moment of this amazing opportunity to just be with my lover alone. We both can say this trip was perfect in every way. In a lot of ways, it was even better than our honeymoon. I think we just appreciated everything so much more...staying up late, sleeping in, meaningful conversations over leisurely meals, and the ability to do everything spontaneously. That is an absolute luxury when you are a parent. Never once did we have to worry about naps or turning in early at night or rushing through ours meals. This trip was heaven on earth...period. |
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| Pearl Harbor / USS Arizona Memorial |
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| Holy, wind at the USS Arizona Memorial!!! |
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| Waikiki Beach / Marriott Beach Resort & Spa |
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| Oahu, Hawaii |
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| Oahu, Hawaii |
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| Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park in Oahu |
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| Hamauma Bay Nature Preserve Park |
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| Oahu, Hawaii |
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| Kailua, Oahu |
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| Kailua, Oahu |
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| Dole Plantation, Oahu |
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| The Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Oahu. |
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| The PCN with our tribal tats. |
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| Babymoon shot |
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| LDS Hawaii Temple - Laie, Hawaii |
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| LDS Hawaii Temple - Laie, Hawaii |
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| LDS Hawaii Temple - Laie, Hawaii ----- I love how this photo captures our awkward height difference. :) |
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| Hyatt Regency - Kaanapali, Maui |
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| So very happy... |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Home of the best $50 Filet Mignon Andrew & I have ever experienced...an absolute unforgettable dinner! |
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| A special babymoon dessert |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
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| Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort - Wailea, Maui |
4 comments:
This looks amazing! I'm so glad you got to go- we meant to take a baby moon before Turner was born, but since it didn't happen, I can't wait to plan some one on one adventure! You look fabulous :)
WOW. So good to see a blog post from you!!! It's been a while! :D Your BabyMoon looked amazing! How fun. I am so happy you got to go. Loved the pics. And you look amazing by the way. Your dresses you found were so cute! I am so proud of you that you went! I was thinking you were going to back out at the last minute. Good thing you didn't, huh?
Loved the pictures and holy blue eyes Ashley!!! You're gorgeous. So glad you guys had such a great time on this trip. I envy your opportunity to sleep in and do whatever you want for 8 whole days! What a dream. I'm sorry you guys have been sick lately too. It is the worst. I hope you're all on the mend, especially you as it is impossible to be a mom while so sick... I can't imagine being pregnant too! Can't wait to catch up with you soon as I feel I haven't seen you in forever.
Ashley- I love the baby moon idea. Looks like you guys had a great time. I love the pictures and you are seriously glowing. This makes me really want to go back to Hawaii. Isn't that place a dream---ahh.
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