High Fives - We're Home!

Well, hi there! Look who's back in the blogging saddle -- this gal!

Our vacation was seriously the best. It was everything I'd hoped for, and then some. You know sometimes when you go on vacation and by the end of the trip you're ready to head home? Well, that wasn't the case for me. I could have stayed a few extra days (weeks? years?).

Anywho… More to come on our trip next week. There is no way I can sift through three different cameras and 900+ photos for Fridays top five. So, instead I'll focus on the highlights from being home.

Here we go!

1. Though we left the beaches of Maui we didn't have to go far to get to our favorite "home" beach. And, with temps at 100+ degrees for the past few days we've made a semi-permanent residence at said beach.

2. While at the beach we often look for sea shells to bring home. Usually the shells are about this size, shape, and color:

 However, on our last trip to the beach we found a few gems:

I see a Pinterest project in my future…

3. Ok, so maybe this post *will* have a little about our trip to Hawaii in it…
When we vacation we alway look for Christmas ornaments that reflect where we've visited. Usually we pick just one. But, I had to have both of these.

What says Hawaii like a pineapple? And, the manger scene is made out of a coconut, fabric, and shells all from the island. Side note: the manger ornament was made by a 17-year old Hawaiian girl who sells the homemade ornaments. She is saving her earnings from her pieces for college. I love that our purchase is not only going to complete our tree, but it's helping to do good as well.

4. THIS lady and her family are coming to visit us next week!

Anyone notice the creepy inflatable on the right? Ha!  

We can't wait for Ashely, Jordan, and their littles to join us for some SoCal fun!

5. While Ashely and fam are here we're couldn't pass up the opportunity see our FAVORITE celebrity, again…

While vacation was fun, and I didn't want to come back to the every day realities and responsibilities, it really is good to be back.

Have a great weekend!