Kauai

Me and M.G. in Kauai
Kauai is ridiculous. This island is straight out of Lost and Jurassic Park. Anyone who is planning on going should immediately book a room at the Grand Hyatt. We spent every day exploring the salt water lagoons, the warm pools that twist around the tropical grounds & the grand entrance that looks right out to the ocean. We never wanted to leave the resort but if you do leave, book a cruise down the Na Pali Coast with Blue Dolphin (free food and drinks the entire time) and the crew makes stops for snorkeling under the mountains and to see the hundreds of dolphins that swarm the boat. And did I mention free Mai Tai drinks? M.G. boarded with sea turtles and I watched a monk seal come to the beach by our room to sun for the whole afternoon.

Me and M.G. in Kauai

Hawaii with the kids

Me and M.G. met up with Dave & Chere and the kids in Oahu before we went on to Kauai. We had so much fun. Some of the highlights include: Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, M.G. as an Eskimo in the warmest weather and watching the kids get destroyed by the massive waves.
Also, it turned out that our hotel faced Chere's hotel and we could wave to each other. Our hotel was right on Waikiki Beach which is more impressive than the dull reviews it receives. After seeing so many secluded beaches it was refreshing to see numerous surfers, nightlife, and gorgeous sunsets all at once.

EX CHAFFIN GIRLS

Dave lost his leg

Me & Chere

Hawaii-Michelle & the kids

Me and the Kids

Hawaii-Chere and Beano

Hawaii-Elizabeth in the ocean

Hawaii- The Kids Snorkeling

Hawaii

Chere, Michelle, Dave

M.G. the eskimo & Chere

HAWAII

Me and M.G. met up with Dave & Chere and the kids in Oahu before we went on to Kauai. We had so much fun. Some of the highlights include: Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, M.G. as an Eskimo in the warmest weather and watching the kids get destroyed by the massive waves.

Also, it turned out that our hotel faced Chere's hotel and we could wave to each other. Our hotel was right on Waikiki Beach which is more impressive than the dull reviews it receives. After seeing so many secluded beaches it was refreshing to see numerous surfers, nightlife, and gorgeous sunsets all at once.

After 3 days here, it was on to Kauai.

Vail, CO-August Road Trip Comments

M.G.'s boss generously offered his place in Vail to us. This "cabin" was insane. We took our bikes up the chair lift and biked down...it was so much fun. The mountain is in the background of most of the shots. We loved this place and would like to move in :0)

Vail, CO-August Road Trip

Vail, CO-August

Jenn & Geoff's Wedding In Vermont

My girl Jenn is married! This wedding was the bomb. It was in Burlington, VT at Shelburne Farms. If you ever get the chance you have to go there. Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit environmental education center on the shores of Lake Champlain and also a Vanderbilt estate. Gorgeous!
They had their reception at a gallery on Church Street which is identical to Pearl Street in Boulder. During the rehearsal dinner, I was a sobbing mess when I gave a toast to the happy couple. Jenn & Geoff had a Jewish ceremony followed by all the traditional dances....so fun! Jenn looked stunning in her dress, she glowed the whole night.
They know how to throw one hell of a party! Here are some of my fav snap shots!

More Vermont Wedding pics

More Wedding Pics

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

AFTER A BORED GIRL HANDED ME HER SECURITY BADGE AND TOLD ME TO GO NUTS, I MOST CERTAINLY DID.

The convention mayhem has been fun to watch and be a part of.
Here are the snapshots of the day.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION