Sunday, September 09, 2007

Open House Maui

Ok so I'm not home to post pictures of my house.* So...... will you settle for pictures of our resort in Maui?

Lets start with our huge room that includes a bedroom, full kitchen, laundry, living/dinning room and giant bathroom. Our room was our anniversary gift from my in-laws. We feel like royalty.


The jet tub has this pass though that allows me to watch TV while I bath. Fantastic.
The view from our balcony. The ocean is just beyond the trees. The courtyard with koi ponds, pools, waterfalls, cabanas, and live music.






In case I don't get a chance to post for awhile, (you know because of all the merriness that I'm having) I wanted to also post some of my highlights from our first day-a-half. I got a henna tattoo. I know, totally wild of me! I haven't been this rebellious since college when I broke all the rules and used an electric blanket in my dorm room. Shocking information, I know.
Our first night we went to eat at this outdoor restaurant with thatched umbrellas and sand under our toes.


This morning Matt and I went to a really cool Church service. It was so awesome to worship in God's creation. We sat under banyan trees with the ocean as our backdrop. Not hard to praise Him while in Hawaii watching a school of sea turtles play in the surf. (Do sea turtles travel in schools, swarms, flocks or gaggles? Someone google that for me, will ya?) Anyway it was really cool. I even recorded a bit for you.








*For anyone reading my blog that is tempted bust into my house and steal my generation one TiVo or my elaborate New Kids On The Block collection......It's only fair to warn you that the house has been boobie trapped with trip wires connected to bouncing betty's and claymores in addition to a brood of deadly snakes that we let wander the house. (broods, maybe turtles travle in broods....) We also hired a full time sniper ready to protect said NKOTB memorabilia, (thank you officer Pinkerton).

18 comments:

LizzyG said...

All I can say is........You lucky dog!!!!

What beautiful pictures, and you both look fantastic....like two honeymooners! And that church service looked awesome, it reminded me a lot of YWAM in Kona. I hope you have a perfectly wonderful time together, and enjoy every moment (as long as Matt can pull you away from your jetted tub and the E channel!)

Blessings to you both!

Michelle said...

Wow! I would love to trade places with you!

February Jill said...

We missed you at Daphne's party but when I realized where you were, I didn't feel bad for you that you were missing it. I'm so jealous! Hope you're having a great time and it is so great to see pictures of the place!

Unknown said...

I'm so impressed that you posted while on your vacation. You are both already looking very tan! Enjoy the beautifulness (is that a word?) of Hawaii!!

Kelli said...

I'm guessing that the Officer Pinkerton guarding your house was set up by the wonderful Matt, considering that the said officer Pinkerton had no idea he was guarding. I'll send him over post haste!!

Lindsay said...

Enjoy every minute of it!! Thanks for the tour :)

Angela said...

Oh so glad that you guys are having fun! Love knowing exactly where you are?
Can't wait to hear all the details!!
Love you guys!

momaof4 said...

Think cscc could have service there? :)

ENJOY!!!!!

Valerie of Momia said...

It's a called a bale of turtles!!! Interesting!

Looks like you're off to an amazing vacation. Enjoy!

Shannon said...

okay, now this open house is darn right making me envious!!!

Sharon said...

There are so many comments that I want to make about this post, but they're all overridden by the fact that I would like you to ask that church if they need a new senior pastor....just let me know, I might know one! : )

I'm SOOOO glad you guys are there right now! I can't tell you how happy that makes me! Enjoy, and I'll see you on the other side!

Team Johnston said...

You are so lucky! :) Enjoy your vacation! Awesome pictures! :)
~Danielle :)

Lion Heart said...

YAY FOR BECCA! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU THAT YOU AND YOUR HUBBY GET TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER INWHAT I CONSIDER TO BE SUCH A WONDERFUL ROMANTIC PLACE! AHHH I ONLY HOPE THAT ADAM AND i CAN SOMEDAY ENJOY A VACATION IN HAWAII! ENJOY YOUR SELVES YOU LITTLE REBEL! HENNA TATOOS ARE COOL!

Julie said...

Becca & Matt~ you two look like you're having so much fun ... sun, sand, tatoos ... who could ask for more?
The place you're staying looks GREAT! You need to remember the tub set up when you're planning your new house. Have Matt put a TV in the bathroom for you :)
We look forward to hearing all about it when you get home! Have fun!

Melissa said...

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful place! I am so glad that you are having such a wonderful time. And I am so impressed that you posted pictures while on vacation! What a dedicated blogger!

Anonymous said...

The resort looks heavenly. Enjoy your relaxing week. You deserve every second of this vacation!

Jen said...

Becca!!

You are way too dedicated to your blog readers, seriously!!

Thanks for the peek at what looks like a perfect week.

Jenny vick said...

So I think i'm experiencing some righteous jelousy! is there such thing...and forgive me for my spelling and such..it's late...and I"m pooped! Wow!! what a get away! I'm Amazed...and so pumped for you. How was it begin away? we are going to see micah and becky in Feb and i'm already gettting a little sad to leave the girls home for 10 days! I mean...not so sad that i'm not going...HELLO!!! i'm totally going...mabye just a little like...I hope they don't do anything super cool while i'm gone. ;)