hawai'i, circa '83

i had expected to share more "wedding" details, but i've been too consumed with planning, ordering, purchasing, shopping and PACKING IT ALL to do much more.  i had a few days in a row where i was so completely overwhelmed that i just sat and stared at the mound of clothes to pack.  i finally snapped out of it on thursday, thank goodness.  

so as of now, our bags are packed.  our clothes for the morning are all laid out.  the kindle is charged and full of apps, interactive stories and movies.  the headphones and splitter are ready to be put to use.  the snacks have found their way into jack's trunki.  the diapers and wipes are plentiful.  

now, we just count the hours.  i didn't sleep well last night, and i expect tonight, i will be like a kid on christmas eve - not sleeping a wink!

in anticipation of our trip, i've wanted to share these precious family gems; photos of my first trip to the islands.  1983.  maui and oahu.  family vacation with the jenkins' and corey's.  while some family will be there this time, others will be greatly missed.  regardless, memories will be added and captured.  it's times like this where it's so easy to dwell on the past and miss those who can't be with us, but they will be there in thought!     

daddy-o and me

love that i have a baby in my grasp

(i know another little girl that never far from her baby...)

 grandma pat holding yours truly

 the gang ♡

uncle jeff, aunt connie, mom, me, grandma pat, casey and matt

 sibs

 mom, me and grandma, matt too

 momma d, grandma pat, grandpa jack and me

 grandma pat and the kids

me (center), matt and casey to the right