Monday, May 14, 2012

Beauty Beyond Description

A get-away week with my sweetheart in paradise...



Words can not describe the breathtaking beauty we encountered around every corner of the island of Maui.

From abundant waterfalls to stunning sunsets, morning walks along the soft sandy beaches to our favorite hike through a bamboo forest...there's no doubt that THIS is paradise.


We felt so blessed to be able to have this special trip.  Between all the perks of my sweetheart's traveling (air miles and free nights at hotels) and my sweet in-laws taking great care of our 3 boys, we knew this was something extraordinary.

As we checked into our hotel, (scheduled to have "garden views" of the parking lot), we were upgraded to this room on the 6th floor (never hurts to ask!!)!


The View From Our Balcony


Road to Hana (A drive around the island)









Lovely Tropical Flowers








Zip Lining All the Way Down West Maui Mountainside



Our GorgeousVistas from the Zip Line




Our Favorite Art Studio Tucked Away in the West Maui Mountains




I looked out on our balcony and saw a Hawaiian man gingerly climbing this palm tree to trim it -- fun to see how effortless it was for him!  :)


We walked several miles each morning along the ocean...starting each day this way was truly one of the highlights of our trip 


My Sweetheart


Doesn't get much better than this!



Our Resort was Stunning...Once again, Words Can't Begin to Describe the Beauty





12 Years of Marriage! 


Our Final Sunset, Yet Another Beautiful Moment

4 comments:

Laura said...

Oh JA, STUNNING!! SO excited for you guys. Looks like an absolutely amazing time.

Kristen said...

{{{sigh}}} perfection!!!!!!

Rachel said...

Sigh. . . so jealous! And, I'm jealous of your super flat tummy! What is your workout routine? I need to start it! :)

Marianne said...

Happy 12th! Just beautiful.