The Black and Orange Affair

So last weekend the old roomies (heather and brigitte also sean) threw a party at their apartment and you were to dress in orange and black(for halloween). I went by myself since Mike had to work early the next morning. We played an intense game of catch phrase which was hilarious I was crying at one point. Fun times by all!

Luau

with the bracelet I made


at sunset


during dinner and before the show


the hula dancers


On Thursday evening we went to a luau at Paradise Cove on the West side of Oahu. The cool thing was they bused us from Waikiki to there so we can drink and not have to worry about drinking and driving(plus we had 4 drink coupons each!) We got to experience some Polynesian activities like games, making bracelets with plumerias, and tattoos. Then was the whole eating experience which wasn't bad. We got to see hula dancers and the finale was the fire dancer which was awesome. We had tons of fun!

Pearl Harbor

On Thursday we went to Pearl Harbor. It was Mike's first time. We met a Pearl Harbor survivor and talked with him for a bit. What a thing to go through. We walked around the memorial til the time for our movie and tour over to the Arizona Memorial. Mike took some really cool shots while on the memorial. One of my favorites is the first one with the sun and flag.

Happy Birthday Little Sister

on her graduation day from uni


the best maid of the honor!


playing around


her favorite holiday..halloween


The day she was born and I first met her.....

Today is Suzie's birthday....22 years ago our little Suzanne Lee Katherine Brown was born and it has never been a dull day since. She is the best sister anyone could ask for and I love her with all my heart and will miss her when she moves to South Carolina to be with the parents. I think the dogs will miss her the most. Love you Suzie and hope you have a great birthday!

Waikiki Beach

On Waikiki Beach


with the outrigger


Waikiki Beach with Diamondhead in the background


The view from our balcony

I have decided to post each event that we did in Hawaii separately since we did so much in the 10 days we were there. We sent 3 days in Oahu staying at the Outrigger on Waikiki. That was awesome since we were right on the beach.

update

Hawaii pics are coming soon...I need to edit them!

Reception

Here are some pictures from the reception. I do not have a picture of the cake(which was so good and pretty...Karen you did an awesome job thank you!), the candy bar (which I loved and people thought was so cool and I have tons of candy left over thank goodness for Halloween), and the food (which I barely ate because I could not breathe in) We all had a fun time and who doesn't love to dance!


our first dance to at last by etta james(mike hates dancing by the way)


janet, me and dana


The Poway picture look for it in a Poway Chieftain near you


Old Roomie pic!


Last dance of the night was a group dance...

Ceremony

So for all you people here in Arizona, you know that the weather on Saturday was a little effy. It would sprinkle on and off all that day. Well it sprinkled while guests were arriving and it stopped just in time for everyone to walk down the aisle and it started up again when me and Mike were taking pictures. Here are some pics from the ceremony


me and my dad walking down the staircase praying not to fall!


I know the pic is small but here are the bridesmaids


you may now kiss the bride


I LOVE this picture...it is great(cheri and garrett thanks)


The whole bridal party!

Pre Wedding

Here are some pictures from the bridal suite and before the wedding


....Sisters....


Lounging...this lounge rocked


Before I got in my dress..it says my name!


My bridesmaids...Heather, Suzie, me, Dana, Jess, and Elissa


With my mom and dad...they look so good

Crazy Nights

So Friday night we went to Aunt Chiladas for dinner with everyone that was staying at the Legacy...what a fun time (love the margs!) I'm so glad everyone got to come down for our special day and I love each and everyone of these people!


The fam table


The friend table


with my cousin Laurie and my sister Suzie.

So my parents room was the official party room at the hotel...everyone came over and party here are a few from those nights


My parents with Mike and Suzie and Kathy in the background(what a great picture


Words cannot describe this picture...this is Bob (my dad's bf from high school days) on Mike's lap. He is a huge USC fan and gives us ASU fans major crap everyday...but we still love you BOB aka the MASTER

Rehearsal Dinner

So we had our rehearsal on Thursday before the wedding which worked out great since all my family was coming in that night and we knew it would be a crazy weekend. Here is the only non blurry pic from my mom's camera..love my ribbon bouquet that Dana made at my shower with the top of a Victoria Secret box. Big props to my man Mike for finding this dress at Last Chance for me...he done good!



After we went to Rustler's Roose with the bridal party and parents only. It was so cool. My bridesmaids rock and gave me a Tiffany's bracelet for a gift that I wore for the big day! What girl doesn't love opening that pretty blue box! Thanks girls