The latest project is finished - the poker table!
Before staining.
The staining station.
The felt. If you look closely, you can see that it has spades, clubs, hearts and diamonds on it.
The finished product!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Honeymoon Recap - Kauai (Part 1)
We finally made it to Kauai after our debacle of a trip that I posted about here. We got there pretty late and headed to the hotel.
The next day started pretty early because our bodies were so confused by the time change. We got up and explored the property and found some yummy breakfast.
The next day started pretty early because our bodies were so confused by the time change. We got up and explored the property and found some yummy breakfast.
The view from our balcony.
Mimosas at breakfast to celebrate our first day on our honeymoon.
After breakfast, we went out to explore Kauai and promptly found this!
The next day, we decided to take a helicopter tour of the Napali coast. Here we are waiting for take-off. One word of advice - if you've never been in a helicopter before, take some dramamine! I felt so sick by the time that we landed after our 1-hour flight. Here are some of the sights from our helicopter ride.
We flew through a short rain storm and saw a rainbow!
The first waterfall sighting.
The Napali Coast
The waterfall that was used in the opening of the TV show Fantasy Island.
Ryan and I with our fanny packs on after we landed from the helicopter ride. I was definitely feeling nauseous in this picture.
After the helicopter ride, we went back to the hotel so I could try to rest until I felt a little better. We went back out to explore the island some more and ended up in Poipu/Koloa and the Spouting Horn Blowhole.
Random roosters & chickens at the Blowhole. There were roosters EVERY. WHERE. on the island. They were crazy. They crowed at all hours of the day - not just in the morning.
Spouting Horn Blowhole.
After checking out the Blowhole, we headed to the beach at the Sheraton in Koloa.
After a long day, we went back to our resort and had dinner at Duke's Canoe Club.
This post is turning into a marathon post, and there is still more to write about our time in Kauai, so I'm going to split it into a couple posts. To be continued....
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Observations from the Gym
- People (mostly guys) who wear jeans, cargo shorts or work boots to work out. How could that possibly be comfortable?
- Spandex (need I say more?!)
- People who use the weight machines and put so much weight on the machine that when they go to lift, it is so heavy that they are literally lifted off the floor. If you are being lifted off the floor, clearly, it is too heavy for you.
- Women who go to the gym with freshly applied makeup and their hair done and their best jewelry on (I'm talking pearls here and not just earrings). Is that really necessary?
- People who spend a good 30 minutes riding the bike, but put forth so little effort that they aren't even sweating at the end. What's the point?
- The girl beside me on the treadmill who turned the speed up so fast that she couldn't run without basically putting her whole upper body on the railing and holding on tightly. Seriously?
Monday, June 22, 2009
Droopy
This is exactly how I felt today.
It was so hard to go back to work after spending an
Me and my dad (without his beard!)
Dad and me at a freezing cold O's game last year.
Ryan and his dad - Aren't they cute!?
Ryan and his dad on our wedding day.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wedding Day Recap: Details
Finally, the last of the wedding recaps. Here are some pictures of the details from the ceremony and reception. Next up, a recap of the honeymoon!
The flowers on the doors of our church.
Flowers on the altar
The pew bow
A memorial candle for our family members who were not able to be there with us. The yellow rose was for my mom - it was her favorite flower!
The flower arrangement for our unity candle.
My beautiful bouquet.
Gorgeous flowers!
I love this picture of my flowers.
The Harbor Club room all decorated.
Our sweetheart table.
Our rings.
Our "guestbook".
Previous Recaps:All photos courtesy of Perskie Photographics.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wedding Day Recap - Reception: Party Time
Now, on to the fun pictures from the reception. We had such a good time at the reception with all of our friends and family, so be prepared for a picture-heavy post!
Busting a move with the girls on the dance floor.
Pretty sure this is during the song dedicated to the bridesmaids (Sexyback). I have no idea why I'm making that face, I just think it's really funny.
"I'm a pole!!"
Yes, that is my best friend (and MOH) dancing with my new hubs.
Not entirely sure what is going on here, but it definitely makes me laugh. Maybe I was telling him to stop getting all up on my girls.
Looks like he didn't listen because he moved on to 2 of the other bridesmaids including my 19-year old niece!
I'm not really sure what it is about singing/dancing that makes my eyes get so big.
The next few pictures crack me up. Becky and I thought we were rockstars!
We were so proud of ourselves in this picture. Ryan even thought we were hilarious.
Mom-Mom even joined us on the dance floor for "We Are Family".
WOW. Ryan really was a ladies man that night.
Dancing with my new brother-in-law.
So, after I danced with Philip (Ryan's very sweet younger brother), I turned to Ryan and said something like "I just molested your brother." And Philip goes, "It's ok, we're sisters now" (instead of saying something like "It's ok, we're family now"). So, this is my reaction to that comment and you can see a hysterical Ryan in the background. Too cute.
Group shot during Don't Stop Believin'
The End. What a perfect day.
Previous Recaps:All photos courtesy of Perskie Photographics.
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