Well actually we didn't spend Christmas in Hawaii this year, it was last year for our honeymoon. We've officially been married for one year and Nate and I thought we would look back at last year's Christmas. No Christmas tree or snow, but it was so exciting spending our first Christmas together as husband and wife in Hawaii. We had so much fun looking through pictures and watching our video of lovely Maui. I hope we're able to return there some day! It was so beautiful!
This was the view out of our hotel room every morning. It was so hard waking up to the sounds of the ocean and looking at the beautiful scenery. :) Oh to be able to return to that instead of this snow!
When we landed at the airport we went to go get our car that we would be driving for the week. Nate surprised me with a convertible. How fun! For one of our excursions we took the road to Hana. That was quite the experience. It was a beautiful, but treacherous drive through the Maui mountains, along winding roads. We both got very sick to our stomachs, but the views made it worth it! Poor Nate had to do all of the driving while I sat back and said, "Ooh, ahh, look at that!" His knuckles were a bit white after the drive.
For another one of our fun excursions, Nate talked me into going snorkeling. I was so nervous on the ride out to Molokini Crater. First, I had never snorkeled before and we were going out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 40 feet deep water. Second, it was very choppy and they weren't sure that it was good enough weather to have us go in. Third, did I tell you I have a fear of lakes. Well this was the ocean! It was so beautiful, but cold and choppy. I got in the water and swallowed a bunch of salt water right away and had to return to the boat. Nate was in and new I was nervous and was trying to get back to me, but his wedding ring slipped off his finger and ventured to the bottom of the Pacific. He tried to dive down to get it. He was so upset. Important lesson learned...next time we go snorkeling in any water, take off the wedding rings. If you are out snorkeling at Molokini Crater any time soon, please feel free to look for his ring. It is silver and is on the north side of the crater. There is a reward! I love telling this story. I'll never let him forget it! :)
This is the view out of the restaurant of our hotel on our last morning in Maui. It was simply gorgeous and you could see some whales every now and then way out in the ocean. We had such an amazing time while we were there. Christmas was very special last year, but we missed our traditional Christmas with our family- waking up and running out to our own tree with presents under it and watching the snow fall. Every time Christmas comes around we will remember what our first Christmas was like together in Hawaii.
Well actually we didn't spend Christmas in Hawaii this year, it was last year for our honeymoon. We've officially been married for one year and Nate and I thought we would look back at last year's Christmas. No Christmas tree or snow, but it was so exciting spending our first Christmas together as husband and wife in Hawaii. We had so much fun looking through pictures and watching our video of lovely Maui. I hope we're able to return there some day! It was so beautiful!
This was the view out of our hotel room every morning. It was so hard waking up to the sounds of the ocean and looking at the beautiful scenery. :) Oh to be able to return to that instead of this snow!
When we landed at the airport we went to go get our car that we would be driving for the week. Nate surprised me with a convertible. How fun! For one of our excursions we took the road to Hana. That was quite the experience. It was a beautiful, but treacherous drive through the Maui mountains, along winding roads. We both got very sick to our stomachs, but the views made it worth it! Poor Nate had to do all of the driving while I sat back and said, "Ooh, ahh, look at that!" His knuckles were a bit white after the drive.
For another one of our fun excursions, Nate talked me into going snorkeling. I was so nervous on the ride out to Molokini Crater. First, I had never snorkeled before and we were going out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 40 feet deep water. Second, it was very choppy and they weren't sure that it was good enough weather to have us go in. Third, did I tell you I have a fear of lakes. Well this was the ocean! It was so beautiful, but cold and choppy. I got in the water and swallowed a bunch of salt water right away and had to return to the boat. Nate was in and new I was nervous and was trying to get back to me, but his wedding ring slipped off his finger and ventured to the bottom of the Pacific. He tried to dive down to get it. He was so upset. Important lesson learned...next time we go snorkeling in any water, take off the wedding rings. If you are out snorkeling at Molokini Crater any time soon, please feel free to look for his ring. It is silver and is on the north side of the crater. There is a reward! I love telling this story. I'll never let him forget it! :)
This is the view out of the restaurant of our hotel on our last morning in Maui. It was simply gorgeous and you could see some whales every now and then way out in the ocean. We had such an amazing time while we were there. Christmas was very special last year, but we missed our traditional Christmas with our family- waking up and running out to our own tree with presents under it and watching the snow fall. Every time Christmas comes around we will remember what our first Christmas was like together in Hawaii.
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Beautiful pics guys! We are so glad we got to spend time with you this Christmas.
Maybe Hawaii can become one of our annual vacation trips? We should all start saving now! Ok so this trip won't be for probably 5 years!
Happy Belated Anniversary Mihaleks! I have to say I am partial to December weddings too! Ours is on the 11th. It just adds to the excitement of the Christmas season, don't ya think? I am also THRILLED you are blogging...YEH! I hope you don't mind when I read your comment to Isaac I noticed your profile! Let me know if you ever need any help with your blog. I love messing with mine. Your blog looks great and I love your wedding pictures! :)
Love, Aim and Isaac
So jealous that you're in Nebraska right now! :) I've got great stories to share with you when you get home. See you soon!
Yeah, Hawaii is warm, beautiful, and romantic, but NEBRASKA is super cold, really snowy, and has GRAHAM! We're so glad you decided to stay in the continental US this year and came to visit us (and bring me tons of toys). Mommy wants you to come back soon so she and Aunt Staci can go broke at the scrapbook store! I just want you to come back so there's someone to laugh at how cute I am!
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