aloha hawaii

Monday, July 9

photos by the incredible Lucy Hewett
I don't even know what to say right now. We're going on vacation? The last time we took one of these together, it was 2009 and involved an overnight stay in a little Missouri town because we were students and stupid poor. So I guess it was a vacation in quotation marks if you know what I mean.
We never thought we'd be doing something like this now, having Everett and all, but a few months ago a "never gonna happen again" opportunity presented itself to take a giant couples vacation {a whole week! I think I'm nuts!} with some friends of ours, so we jumped on it. And I don't think the full force of the excitement actually hit me until about three seconds ago. 
Ev will be staying with my mom down in southern Utah for the trip and she's thrilled about it, so I couldn't be happier that they'll be getting some bonding time together. {And we're skyping those squishy cheeks every night, right guys?}

Anyway! I'm gonna stop this post right now, while I'm ahead of the mama mush. Have a good week! And sorry, but you're totally getting beach spammed next week.


93 Response to aloha hawaii

July 09, 2012 6:01 AM

so luckyy
amazing place

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July 09, 2012 6:04 AM

Have a FANTASTIC vacation! I'm sure you deserve it ;) Get tanned for us all!

July 09, 2012 6:04 AM

So beautiful!
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July 09, 2012 6:11 AM

I am so sincerely excited for you!! Have a lot of shaved ice and that yummy cheesecake from the Polynesian cultural center...I think that highlight of my trip.........And every time you start feeling the "mommy guilt" go to the beach it works like a charm!

July 09, 2012 6:12 AM

Congrats - you will have the best time! My hubby & I went on a 5-day vacation to Mexico when my daughter was little...and even though it was so hard to leave her, it was the BEST time! :)

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July 09, 2012 6:12 AM

actually I meant to say literally sprint to the beach....guilt and vacation do. not. mix!!

July 09, 2012 6:12 AM

So lucky! Hope you have an amazing time, I will be looking forward to living vicariously through you!

July 09, 2012 6:14 AM

Yeay!! This sounds awesome! Enjoy and can't wait to see all your pretty photos x

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July 09, 2012 6:14 AM

I just got back from a two week work trip to Kauai - Hawaii is such an amazing place to visit - you will not be left disappointed!!

July 09, 2012 6:15 AM

Oh goodness, have fun! Hawaii really is a magical place; you guys are going to have such a great time!

July 09, 2012 6:17 AM

have an amazing time!!

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July 09, 2012 6:18 AM

have an mazing vacation only 2 of you!

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July 09, 2012 6:20 AM

sounds amazing! i've never been to hawaii, but i have friends who live there, so i feel like i should take advantage of the opportunity while it's there!!

cheers!

July 09, 2012 6:41 AM

have fun, and please, bring on the pictures!!!!!!!

July 09, 2012 6:41 AM

Ahhhh that's so amazing! I am so excited for you because you definitely deserve a trip alone with your hubby.

July 09, 2012 6:43 AM

have a WONDERFUL time!!!

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July 09, 2012 6:43 AM

Have an amazing vacation!!

Macey
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July 09, 2012 6:47 AM

Ahh! You are going to have so much fun!!! xoxo A-

July 09, 2012 6:47 AM

Have fun!

xoxo
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July 09, 2012 6:48 AM

Jealous!!! You're gonna love Hawaii (hard to find someone who doesn't) - in anticipation of your posts, I think I might start planning my trip now!

July 09, 2012 6:52 AM

Hawaii is the most heavenly place ever! Enjoy every minute of it!

July 09, 2012 6:55 AM

This sounds like an amazing vacation! Have a splendid time!

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July 09, 2012 6:58 AM

Absolutely fanatstic! Enjoy your adult vacay in paradise!

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July 09, 2012 7:04 AM

Have an incredible time! And, I, for one, am looking forward to some beach spam!

July 09, 2012 7:10 AM

Ohh, your going to have so much fun Syd!!!!! So HAPPY for you and your Hubby!!!! Hurry, get going, no wasting another minute Lady!!!!!

July 09, 2012 7:14 AM

oh my gosh, HAWAII?! i'm jealous. have so much fun with your sweet husband and just let your momma take care of Everett. she's totally capable :)

July 09, 2012 7:29 AM

ENJOY!

Good for you momma!

I still haven't worked up the courage to leave mine overnight yet...and he's 2 1\2. I think I'm doomed!!!!!

HAVE FUN!!!!

July 09, 2012 7:31 AM

woohoo! we went to Hawaii last year for our honeymoon and I'm already dreaming about going back :)

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July 09, 2012 7:34 AM

my cousin happens to be stationed in Hawaii and I hope to vacation there soon so we can see him! I hope you have an amazing time together!

July 09, 2012 7:57 AM

Ahh I can't wait to see the photos! Enjoy your beautiful week away!

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July 09, 2012 8:01 AM

cheee-huuu!!! its about time one of my fav bloggers make a trip to our hood. well, our "second home." (my hubby's fam is all there) i don't know which island you're going too but if you are going to Oahu, you def ought to check out the PCC - Polynesian Cultural Center (try to get the kama'aina rate if you know someone who lives there which is sooooo much cheaper) AND/OR go to the Aloha Swap meet for all your souvenir knick knacks (which you can ALWAYS bargain down)! Well, we do. It's so much fun!!! Good for you two!!! Wear plenty sunblock!! email me if you want some suggestions for Oahu/ Kauai for a REAL (and safe) experience outside tourist locations (those a must see too)!! haha Aloha nui loa, Tongs :))

July 09, 2012 8:03 AM

Yay! I was going to say see you there, but we will be there the two weeks after you :) have fun! love hawaii!
Meg

July 09, 2012 8:03 AM

have an amazing time--you deserve it :)

July 09, 2012 8:04 AM

uh amazing! you're making me even more excited to book my holiday for sept! prob won't be anywhere as exotic as hawaii but then maybe somewhere in europe seems exotic to you! (i'm from scotland so hawaii is practically the other side of the world!)

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July 09, 2012 8:18 AM

That's amazing! Need to see pictures of the beautiful island!

July 09, 2012 8:19 AM

How aamazing that you can go on a little trip and let Everett and your mom get some time together! Have a wonderful trip!!

perfectly priya

July 09, 2012 8:30 AM

have fun!
Xo Megan

July 09, 2012 8:37 AM

soo jealous. enjoy :)

July 09, 2012 8:44 AM

Syd you deserve it! Oh how I LOVE Hawaii! Can't WAIT to see your pics! xoxo

July 09, 2012 8:44 AM

That's fabulous! Have a blast. Can't wait to see one of my favorite bloggers in paradise. The only thing that would make it more perfect is if the oh so fab Mrs. Holbrook accompanied you!

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July 09, 2012 9:02 AM

awesome! i lived there for three years. i love those little islands in the pacific. have a great time!

July 09, 2012 9:02 AM

Sounds like a great time! Jealous!

xoxo Hannah

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July 09, 2012 9:28 AM

So exciting! Hawaii is one of my own dream destinations, so jealous! Are you nervous about leaving Baby? Sometimes I don't feel like I'll ever be ready for her to not be with at least one of myself or her Dad!

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July 09, 2012 9:31 AM

We just went to Maui, Kauai, and Oahu. Want us to send you our tips list? We saw so much.

July 09, 2012 9:33 AM

that is so amazing!! you deserve such a vacation!

July 09, 2012 9:51 AM

Oh WOW! Have so much fun!!! What a great vacation spot. You had to leave E at home or you wouldn't ever want to come back ;)

July 09, 2012 9:57 AM

Oh my gosh have SOO much fun! My favorite place in the world.

July 09, 2012 9:58 AM

Oh! If you're on Oahu go to Leonard's for a malasada. AMAZING. My mouth is watering right now.

July 09, 2012 10:04 AM

This is so exciting! I hope y'all have a great vacation!!

July 09, 2012 10:18 AM

Ohhh enjoy Hawaii for me!!! I miss Hawaii so badly!! Also, it's very healthy to have just some time for the two of us, sans baby!

July 09, 2012 10:24 AM

have fun you two! you really can't go wrong with Hawaii. i have been to two of the islands so far and am very excited to visit a third one this august! some of my favourite memories are made there.

July 09, 2012 10:39 AM

I love Hawaii! I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures!

July 09, 2012 10:39 AM

don't apologize for beach spamming us, i look forward to living vicariously through your vacation! enjoy!!

July 09, 2012 10:44 AM

You will have a blast! What island are you going to? We lived on Oahu for two years, and it was the most amazing time of my life. I want to go back so bad!
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July 09, 2012 10:53 AM

Good for you guys! It's hard to be away from your baby but it's SO worth it. All parents need a little break sometime in the first year I think. Just enjoy your trip!!!!

July 09, 2012 11:09 AM

How exciting! You guys will have such a great time

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July 09, 2012 11:10 AM

Can't wait to read the holiday report!!!! It will be amazing!

July 09, 2012 11:17 AM

enjoy!!!!

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July 09, 2012 11:25 AM

So excited for the beach spam! Wish I could take a beach getaway

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July 09, 2012 11:45 AM

Congratulations!!! Have a great vacation! Everett will be in great hands.

July 09, 2012 12:10 PM

I am so jealous of you! LOL - I hope you have a great trip :)

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July 09, 2012 12:24 PM

That's some exciting news! When do you leave? :)

July 09, 2012 12:25 PM

How fun!!! Enjoy every minute!

July 09, 2012 12:36 PM

have a great trip! a well-deserved vacation :)

July 09, 2012 1:07 PM

How exciting! Enjoy it!! :)

July 09, 2012 1:10 PM

Have an amazing trip, my bf and I just got back from a week in Napa. It was amazing and I bet Hawaii will be even better!

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July 09, 2012 1:20 PM

awesome!! have a wonderful time!

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July 09, 2012 1:46 PM

Wow that's so exciting! You two deserve a nice vacation! Can't wait to see the pictures.

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July 09, 2012 1:48 PM
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July 09, 2012 1:55 PM

I am secretly hoping that your mom lives in the St. George area so that maybe when I'm running errands with my baby girl (who was born the day before Everett) we can randomly run into cute Everett and he can teach my baby that trick he does with his bum up in the air and other crawling techniques and maybe they can bond over discussing the most exciting things they've ever found on the floor and stuffed in their mouths. Have such a fun vacation!

July 09, 2012 1:55 PM

Can't wait to see all your vaca outfits!!

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July 09, 2012 1:56 PM

Oh my gosh, I know you guys will have so much fun! Can't wait to see the pictures! :)

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July 09, 2012 2:26 PM

Have fun!! I"m jealous!


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July 09, 2012 2:28 PM

Guess I'll be headed down to Southern Utah to creep your mom out by stealing a visit with Ev. It's my only chance right??

July 09, 2012 2:57 PM

ugh so jealous...hawaii is one of my most favorite places. I lived there for a few months so a part of me still feels like I should have been born an islander...haha.

p.s. curious if you ever got that email?! Let me know...its about August--thanks Sydney!

July 09, 2012 3:00 PM

Enjoy!! You are so deserving of some time with your man! Can't wait to see pics :)

July 09, 2012 3:14 PM

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July 09, 2012 3:20 PM

Hawaii is beautiful... :)

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July 09, 2012 3:53 PM

Hawaii - Maui in particular, is THE BEST. We honeymooned there and loved every second. Make sure you visit Kaanapali Beach, if you visit Maui. Most amazing sand ever. And make sure to stop at a fruit stand on the side of the road and get a banana pineapple shake, you won't regret it, trust me. Oh, and while your at it... hike in the jungle to the twin waterfalls and swim under them. And get a picture kissing your man under them. All the cool people are doing it ;)

July 09, 2012 4:04 PM

Have an amazing time! I'm off to Hawaii for our family vacation right after Christmas!!! Let me know where we should go :)

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July 09, 2012 6:22 PM

As long as it's beach spam and not spam, spam...bring it!
And aloha!
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July 09, 2012 9:03 PM

Gahhh! Soak it all up and have a blast! I lived on the Big Island for a few months and it was para para paradise:-) Left a little piece of my heart there. Can't wait to go back! xoxo

July 09, 2012 9:21 PM

Hawaii = heaven (and all the rest of us being jealous :)

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July 09, 2012 9:23 PM

oh gosh, a much needed vacation. AND you'll be baby free? your momma is a saint. can't wait to be beach spammed. hawaii is incredible!
xo TJ

July 09, 2012 9:30 PM

Bring it on! Can't wait to see the pictures!

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July 09, 2012 10:55 PM

Such gorgeous pictures! I love Hawaii xo

Ash
July 09, 2012 11:49 PM

We just moved to Hawaii! I would love to do a little couples photoshoot for you and Tys- since I won a giveaway a few months back we can call it Even-Steven. Let me know, I can come to wherever you are :)
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July 10, 2012 2:26 AM

I am a photographer in Hawaii and it is the best place to take pictures!

July 11, 2012 4:15 AM

I haven't ever been on Hawaii but i want to :)
Am-m-m-mazing :))

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July 11, 2012 9:45 AM

Wow! That will be so much fun! I've been twice (my in-laws used to live there) and it is absolutely gorgeous! :)

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July 16, 2012 2:57 PM

Hawaii is SO AMAZING!! Not sure which island you're going to - but I will offer this tiny bit of advice - if you are on the Big Island, try to go to the green sand beach (this will require some research and planning, but it is SO worth it). If you go to Kauai, you MUST MUST MUST get a helicopter tour (you will remember it for the rest of your life!)(P.S. Safari is the best company). Also in Kauai, try to get a boat to take you out to see the Na'Pali coast (the most magnificent place on earth!!!). Wherever you go, just get a helicopter tour, you won't regret it. Can't wait to see pictures!!!!

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