10.08.09....it's official!

You wouldn't think it would be difficult to pick a wedding date when you have over a year to plan...but, well...it is. You have to consider family schedules, timeshare availability, blah, blah, blah....it's complicated, but, we've done it!

So, mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8, 2009. And yep...still getting married in Maui. We're thinking we'll stay on the north end of the island in Kaanapali, although we haven't booked our condo yet (the condo is actually in Kahana). Our timeshare is at the Valley Isle Resort, just outside of Lahaina. http://www.valleyisleresort.com/ We won't be able to confirm that we'll be staying there until roughly September 3 or 4th (the earliest we can book our timeshare), but that is currently the plan. We are planning on arriving either Saturday, October 3 or Sunday, October 4 with the kids. Still some details to work through...but that's what we're thinking.

3 Months....

So, John is convinced that I'm going to have the entire wedding planned (locked and loaded) within three months, and then hit total burnout. I'm fairly certain he's wrong about the burnout, but he may be right about the planning.

It's so fun. Every time I think about marrying him, I just feel a perfect blend of excitement, joy and emotion. It's distracting. How in the world am I going to make it until next October? I mean, seriously? Anyone else want to just head to Hawaii this October?

And is there anything quite as incredible as being in love? Whether it's being in love with a precious newborn angel, or the love of your life, or the family of friends you choose to create memories with...Love is just simply...Magic.

MAUI 2009!

Ok, ok...I'll admit it can be perceived as a little cliche to get married in Maui....so much so that there's a line in the movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall that says, "Oh, a wedding in Hawaii...real original"....but, we can't help ourselves.

It's just so beautiful in Hawaii. It's as if God set out to make the most romantic, lovely place in the world-- it's in a word...GLORIOUS. The islands have so many special memories for us, both as individuals and as a couple. Last October we celebrated our 4-month anniversary in Maui for Dave & Aubrey's wedding. It was spectacular and amazing and wonderful. The memories are as fresh and special as if we had been there last week.

So, where else could we exchange our vows? How could we choose anyplace else? Just thinking about standing on a beach, feet dug in the warm sand, holding John's hands and making our promises to each other, surrounded by our family & close friends, with the incredible sound of the waves in the background makes me feel warm inside. Warm and sappy and happy...all good things when you're planning a wedding.

It's a done deal...we're in! Maui, here we come...

We're close to picking a date...think Fall 2009, and stay tuned for more details soon.