one year

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one year ago I was here:

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Hawaii.

With 26 of my family members.

And I was drinking these:

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We celebrated my Grandmother’s 90th birthday.

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We had fun.

And I don’t miss it at all!

Hawaii collage

Not one little bit!

Sniff. 

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Anonymous said…
I think that is a WONDERFUL way to celebrate 90 years! Surround by family, relaxing, and beach beverages! We're getting ready to celebrate my very special aunts 80th birthday. I'll have to tell her about this

P.S. I especially loved your music today:)
March 25, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Eyeglasses & Endzones said…
Wow! That is some sweet vacation! I would miss it too! ;)

I love that little collage!
March 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Daddy M said…
As Jack would say on Lost...I need to get back to the Island..All of us need to go back!!!
March 25, 2010 at 8:01 AM
christy rose said…
Wow! that is so awesome!!! I so want to visit Hawaii some day. I hope I do not have to wait until someone's 90th birthday before I get there though. But that is just awesome that your grandma got to celebrate 90 years of living in such a beautiful place.
March 25, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Brian Miller said…
beautiful pics...and i would sniff too.
March 25, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Kekibird said…
Wow, your Grandma's got some great genes! Check her out at 90.
March 25, 2010 at 8:37 AM
Helene said…
Wow, she looks amazing!!! My grandmother is going to be 93 in July and she's still very active and looks great for her age!

The pictures of you all in Hawaii make me want to go back again!!
March 25, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Christa @ Little Us said…
It look amazing, I've never been so I'm right there with you sniff...
March 25, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Connie said…
How fun!! I want to go! I'd give anything to be on a beach right now.
March 25, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Unknown said…
I miss it and I didn't even get to go!!! Off to daydream now.
March 25, 2010 at 10:31 AM
The Blonde Duck said…
I miss it and I never went.
March 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Um, I can definitely see how you don't miss any of this, not even one little bit.

I, however, would!!!
March 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Katie Lane said…
Oh come on I know you do!
March 25, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Nicolasa said…
I hope to get to Hawaii some day!

It looks beautiful and what a wonderful way to celebrate your grandmothers birthday!
March 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Jenilee said…
oh - gorgeous pictures! I'd love to visit hawaii someday! :)
March 25, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Jen said…
You had to remind me! *sigh*
March 25, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Kailani said…
Looks like you're due for another Hawaiian vacation!

Kailani
An Island Life
March 25, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Cassie said…
Oh I don't blame you, I'd miss it too! I want to go there someday!
March 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM
MamaJoss said…
The most unbelievable place I've been -- love your photos -- you captured just how beautiful and amazing it is :)
March 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Country Mouse, City Mouse said…
It is fun when you remember something from someone's blog. I remember this trip very well!

I passed along a virtual Easter basket to you. I t supports a great cause.


http://countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2010/03/hersheys-better-basket-blog-hop.html
March 26, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Iva Messy said…
LOL!!!! glad you had a nice time ;)
March 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM
People Who Know Me Would Say: said…
Shoot! Grandma knows how to have a good time!!

What great memories! Wow! And to do it with so many family members!!!!
March 26, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Dixiemom7 said…
Looks like an amazing time! What a great way to celebrate your grandma. You should have Skype reunion, or something, to commiserate and commemorate. ;)
March 26, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Unknown said…
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I miss it for you then!
March 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Mike said…
Yea, I can see why you would never miss such a terrible looking place! LOL
March 26, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Michelle said…
WOW!! You Grandmother looks FAB at 90.
Cherish those moments. I know you do.
March 26, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Queenie Jeannie said…
Well, if it makes you feel any better....I've never been there yet! Happy Birthday to your Grandma!!! She looks awesome!
March 27, 2010 at 8:20 AM
yonca said…
Looks like a wonderful vacation!Happy Birthday to your Grandma!
March 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Molly said…
what a fabulous way to celebrate such a big birthday! I hope to get to Hawaii someday, seems right now the focus is on Disney!
March 27, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Sah-weet!!!! What a great vacay and pictures. You sure you don't miss it? "cause I do and I wasn't even there. Wah!
March 27, 2010 at 6:47 PM
HeatherOz said…
I am sniffing too! My husband and I went to Hawaii a few years ago and we had such a great time! It was our first trip alone since we had kids. It was also the first time I had ever been away from my boys overnight. I missed them and was glad to get home. We will just have to take them with us next time!
March 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Miti said…
Oh My!!! I bet that was an awesome trip!!!! And look how great your grandma looks!!! I can tell you were born with some great genes. I hope I look that great when I'm 90!
March 28, 2010 at 8:26 AM
wife.mom.nurse said…
I remember this :)

26 family members getting together...that is incredible.

Glad you are enjoying your wonderful memories :)
March 28, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Jenny said…
Wow, what a wonderful time! And I love how ornery your Grandmother looks!
March 28, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Stephanie said…
Now that is the way to celebrat a 90th birthday!! Love your pics:)
March 29, 2010 at 8:29 AM
The Blonde Duck said…
You're all welcome for burger night any night!
March 29, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Trac~ said…
WOW - how FUN! The pictures are great and you look so young! What a special tribute to your grandmother for her 90th birthday. Maybe I will make it there one day in the future too. :o)
March 29, 2010 at 1:59 PM
wife.mom.nurse said…
Hey, I am doing something waaaaay wrong! How do you get 38 comments?! :)

I know...you are incredibly lovable and have the cutest kids in the whole world!

Oh, my post...It posted on the wrong day at first...gotta love blogger . The same post is 2 below the one at the top :)
March 29, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Jami said…
90 years! That is awesome! I have never been to Hawaii, but it looks wonderful!

Good gracious! I just left you a comment under my hubby's ID. You do not have weirdo stalking you. It was just me. (bath post) sorry.
:)
March 29, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Melissa B. said…
What a wonderful way to commemorate a milestone! I'd say that grandmama should have "exotic" birthdays every year! What do you think?
March 29, 2010 at 6:34 PM
debi9kids said…
what a fantastic way to celebrate a 90th birthday! WOW! Awesome pics!
March 29, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said…
Looks wonderful and your grandma is a sweetheart.

I bet you don't miss it a bit,lol.
March 29, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Queenie Jeannie said…
So....are ya done pouting yet??? LOL!

Come play post-its with me...
March 30, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Sara @ Domestically Challenged said…
I can see why not. I totally would not miss that either!
March 30, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Dee said…
Has it been a year ago? I wanna go!
March 31, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Megan said…
Awww, I don't blame you for missing it one single bit!! I would too!
March 31, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Crystal Escobar said…
oh wow! That is awesome! And that is so cool that you went with so many of your family members. I bet that was awesome! I just got back from a cruise and LOVEd it. The only problems is I had to come back to SNOW, ugh!
I really want to go to Hawaii, but I dread that long flight, I'm VERY afraid of flying, you'll understand why if you read my story of what happended (I wrote about it last week, in the I'M BACK, post.
April 6, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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