Monday, November 26, 2012

hawaii

Back in September, we got to go to Hawaii for 4 days. Danny's boss was living there, and since they were moving back to San Fran they decided to do one last "business" trip. Did you know that direct flights from San Fran to Kauai are only $150? Kinda makes me wanna book a trip asap.... if only hotels were that reasonable!


Before we went, I ordered one of those Skyrest Pillows. Yes, that ridiculous blow-up pillow thats in all of the Sky Mall magazines. You know, the one with the photo of that totally dorky guy in a hawaiian shirt snoozing away.

It's awesome, by the way. Danny was SO embarrassed that I had brought it- but I like to sleep on long flights. And yes, I think 6 hours is a long flight.




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I prefer the window seat. I love looking at the tiny world going by. But this flight was all just clouds and endless blue.


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Kauai.



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We stayed in a cute little beach cottage. It was a 5 minute walk to the beach.



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It was full of wicker furniture and denim curtains.



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This is the backyard...



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...complete with palm trees.



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We immediately went out to explore the beach.



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We could walk into "downtown" Hanalei to the grocery store or restaurants. We walked past some Poi fields and lush scenery.


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On our second day, we all took a boat trip around Hanalei bay. It took us past where the road ends, and the only way to get to any of it is either by hiking or by boat.



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All of the water was this gorgeous aquamarine color.



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The boat ride quickly rocked little Star to sleep.



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One of the many sea caves. The guide told us it was a great place to take a photo- so we handed off the camera to get a shot of Danny and I, but it looks awful. Maybe he was joking?



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Another cave.

We stopped for an hour or so and had lunch and went snorkeling. Usually I am wary of water, especially the ocean, and have never had an interest in snorkeling. But for whatever reason, it sounded fun, so I did it. I had an awesome mask, and a pool noodle. Floating in the warm water was so relaxing! I'm totally doing it during our next tropical vacation!



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Mindy and Star.



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The next day we all took it easy, and in the evening we went swimming one last time in the ocean.



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The lighting was fantastic and the water was perfect.



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I love how the sky goes from blue to orange to red.



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This is North Beach, famous for it's giant waves.



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Matt teaches Danny how to surf.



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We were sad to leave, it was such a short trip- and so relaxing!




Friday, November 23, 2012

prince charming quilt and pillow

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Months ago, I made a quilt for myself using my favorite fabric designer Tula Pink's Prince Charming fabric. After I sent the quilt off to be quilted in Utah, I made this awesome Cathedral Window pillow to go with it.

(you can make one too- Cathedral Window Pillow)



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Isn't is gorgeous????


It was hard and painstaking. But totally worth it!



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(front)

I love making quilts on point, even if it totally wastes fabric by having to fussy cut each and every square! Besides, then I have lots of scraps to make pillows with!



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(back)



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Tula is known for "hiding" images in her work.



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The frog prince.



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I love this simple silhouette. It reminds me of carefree summer days spend in the backyard.



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And as always- the quilting turned out amazingly.



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This might be my favorite print of the entire collection. I used to hate the colors navy and coral. Now I totally love them. I kinda wish I had used it for the back instead of the green...



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Here is the label. Totally non-traditional as is typically me. (quilt labels are supposed to list the name of the quilt pattern, who made the pattern, who sewed the quilt, who quilted the quilt, and the date.)



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But I just wanted to give credit to Tula- she inspires me with every new collection she makes. By now, she has 3 more collections....

How many quilts does one need in their lifetime? 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

baby henry

(I intended this post to go up the first week of September.) (hahahaha)

Introducing...


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Henry Douglas Robins. 11 days old.



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Have I mentioned how amazing it is to be an auntie and get to cuddle and take millions of photos and and and??



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Newborn grin...



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Older brother watching over "his baby" with his trusty flashlight...



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There are ways that these brother are so alike, and then there are the times where they couldn't be more different!



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Ok, seriously? These two were meant for each other!



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You know what I do when I'm having a bad day? 

I look through these photos. Then I feel like all is right in the world and nothing can stop me!



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Classic newborn move.

My crazy arms just jolted me awake...



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...I hate it when that happens!


Seconds later...


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...peaceful again.



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Oh Henry, I love you. 

Monday, November 19, 2012

ryker the german shepard goes for a walk

(I meant to post this back in August, when I got home from visiting my family in Utah)

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One evening, Lindsay loo sat and colored while Maloree, Cory and I took her puppy Ryker for a walk. Ryker is Maloree's new german shepard puppy- well, relatively new. He's a little over 6 months now! 


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(in these photos, he is 4 months old)


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Isn't he just so squishable??? Ok, so he really dosen't like to be squished, but his ears are sure fun to kiss!


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Such a good boy!!


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He LOVES to run... you almost can't wear him out!



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Yes, Mal was holding his favorite ball.



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We hung out at our old elementary school for a bit, and reminisced about the good old days...


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Here is what we called "The Oak". They have since thinned the trees out quite a bit- so no scary people can hide in there, but waking through it was like going back in time! Mal and I pointed out our favorite nooks and crannies, and the crooked tree that I sat on as a kid is the same one that she did, and it's still there, ready to support another generation of happy kids.



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Four square!



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It was golden hour while we were out- Utah has some seriously beautiful sunsets.



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On the walk home, we passed a community garden with this sign- it reminded me of our grandpas garden. It was truly fantastic. Someday I'll post some photos.



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Pretty summer blooms.



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Nala wasn't happy that we took the dog on a walk and not her- she LOVES to go on walks.