Trash the Dress - Maui Edition

Gahhhh!!! I just looove these photos so, so, so much.  Rhett, Tristen and I went to Maui last week.  The day prior to leaving I went to my sisters wedding dress fitting and came home talking about, for the three hundred and third time, how my dress was sitting in a box in the garage and dangit! I really wish we could do a trash the dress shoot and give my dress a proper goodbye.  Cause sentiments aside, all this dress is ever gonna do is take up space in the garage.  About 12 hours before we were to leave to Maui Rhett said "why don't you bring your dress to Maui.  Let's do this trash shoot your always talking about."  I was undecided, it was such a last minute idea, but when we woke up at 2am to catch our early morning flight, the decision was made to check an extra bag and throw the dress in.  And I am SO.GLAD.WE.DID.  Gosh, I just love these photos. Love Them!  This one above is probably going to be the one printed and framed, but look at all of them!!! I love them all.  And I love Rhett the mostest.  This guy is always making my dreams and ideas come true.  Thanks babe. You're the BEST. 

Deverie of DC Maui Photography did the shoot.  I just love the moments she captured.  If you're ever in Maui and need a photographer, hit this girl up!  She's awesome.

Best thing about big families: Always a Birthday

Family get togethers are my absolute favorite thing.  They put me on cloud nine.  I get all giddy, and giggly, and just excude happiness.  Rhett must find it entertaining.  Every time we leave a family get together he smiles, leans in for a kiss, and says "baby, you sure like family time, don't you?".  I do.  I love it. And the fabulous thing about big families is that there are a lot of birthdays, which means extra reasons to get together with the fam. Our nephew Jace turned 2 recently and we packed the Old Spagetti Factory with over 20 of us to celebrate.

mini date up the OHSU Tram

last week Rhett and I went down to the South Waterfront and walked the dock, soaking in the sun to the river waves.  It was such a gorgeous evening and Portland just comes alive when the sun is out!  After our walk, Rhett surprised me and took me to ride the OHSU Tram.  Literally, riding the tram has been on my "to-do in Portland" list since I moved here!  The ride features spectacular panoramic views of the city, and a lady who said she's been in residence at the hospital for quite some time, pointed us in the direction of the overlook deck up at the hospital once we made it to the top...