Hawaii Part I

Alright! I'm finally getting around to my posts about Hawaii! So here we go!

Tuesday, August 5th

On Tuesday we flew out of Salt Lake around 12 noon on Delta. We managed to get a direct flight to Oahu which was WONDERFUL considering it is already a 6 1/2 hour flight and Hawaii is 4 hours behind Utah. The flight went well, except for the massive headache I got by the end. We watched the new Narnia movie and also "Fools Gold" while in flight. We arrived in Honolulu around 2:30 pm Hawaii time.

As soon as we got there we rented our car, got in our hotel and then HIT THE BEACH! It was pretty dang convenient that the beach was 1/2 a block from our hotel! We just ended up doing some body surfing that first night.

Wednesday, August 6th

Because we were trying to stick as much to Utah time as possible, we woke up at 5 am Wednesday morning (yes, it sounds early, but the night before we went to bed at like 9 pm. And YES, I know that sounds pathetic!). We ended up hiking Diamond head that morning.

After hiking we received the surf and boogie board we rented for 4 days and hit the beach! We stayed in Waikiki for awhile, but the waves were SOO small, so we headed to another beach called White Plains which was amazing! The waves were just my size (though Kenneth would have liked them bigger) and it was more of a local beach so there weren't many people there at all. Unfortunately we don't have pictures of this day, though we've got some coming up later in the week.

Thursday, August 7th
Come Thursday we were still on our 5 am wake-up schedule. So we woke up and drove up to the North Shore where we were going SKYDIVING that day! We were like an hour early once we got there, so we found a little beach and just laid out...while I tried to get some more sleep in.

UNFORTUNATELY it costs MORE to get the DVD or photos than it was to actually GO sky-diving...and they wouldn't let us take our camera...LAME! But, it was absolutely AMAZING! I was a little nervous before we got in the plane, but once we started flying I was more nervous for Kenneth than for me! I was at the back of the plane and Kenneth was sitting on the floor right by the door...with the door open! I was freaking out because I didn't know if he was strapped to his tandum partner, and I was SO nervous! Plus, (yes, I'm silly) I was worried because I didn't get to tell him I loved him before we jumped! What if one of us had died! I wanted it to be the last thing I said to him...but alas, the plane was too noisy and he was too far away. It was pretty cool seeing him jump out though. When I jumped it was SO awesome! It wasn't at all scary like I thought it would be, and no, it doesn't make your stomach feel weird like a roller coaster does...I don't know why, but it doesn't.

So, can I just tell you...skydiving in Hawaii is the best, and I recommend it to all! The views were spactacular! The airport was right next to the ocean, so you see the beautiful ocean and the amazing mountains. You can see the entire island! We ended up jumping from 14,000 ft. and fell for a full minute before the parachute opened. It was SOO COOL!! I'm sad we don't have any pictures though :-(

After skydiving we headed to the Dole Plantation to have some of their famous pineapple ice-cream. It was delicious!

After the Dole Plantation we headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center where we walked around the different villages and also went to the luau that evening. I'll wait to post my photos from that for tomorrow because this post is already WAY TOO LONG! Until tomorrow then!

Bear Lake

We're back! I'm going to break down our craziness into a couple of different posts...so here is the first! August 1st - 4th we went up to Bear Lake with Kenneth's grandma, parents, brother Steven and sister Chantale. We drove up Chantale and Steven after work and arrived to a Thanksgiving dinner which had been prepared by his parents! We lounged around that first night, and then on Saturday we hit the beach!

Kenneth's parents were SOO kind to rent a jet ski for several hours on Saturday. It was incredible fun as I have NEVER been on one before! We had a blast! Kenneth was CRAZY on it though! I was flying everywhere! I even coaxed Utah Mom to get out there! WOW...that was an experience! I went out with UT Dad and UT Mom, and UT Dad was even crazier than Kenneth was! I've never seen that side of him! UT Mom, meanwhile was screaming the entire time! It was hilarious! I laughed so hard!

Steven, Kenneth and Me:

Kenny-Boy & Amy-Girl:
My CRAZY ride with UT Dad and UT Mom:

While Kenneth and I were out in the middle of the lake we came across this huge school of fish! It was great! So Kenneth got out and swam with them for awhile to get some pictures.

After spending the day at the beach we went back to the condo and just relaxed and played games.

Later that evening while most of the family was watching a movie, Kenneth, Steven and I decided to enjoy more of the outdoor sun and set up a slack-line in the grass area outside of the condo. I always enjoying slack-lining even though I can't go more than like 2 steps before falling! Kenneth and Steven are amazing though and are always trying new tricks. They attracted quite the crowd of little kids and ended up spending a large amount of time helping little kids walk across. It was so cute to watch! We also walked along the beach, went on the swings and just enjoyed the sunshine. We don't have any pictures because we left our camera in the condo, and when we got back to the condo THIS is what we found on the camera:

There were more...but this one was definitely the best! Haha!

Come Sunday we went to church, had some food, and then UT Mom, Dad, Steven and Grandma headed back to Salt Lake/Highland. Kenneth, Chantale and I spent the afternoon napping, reading, and relaxing. We also walked along the lake and had fun just chatting as we do. On Monday we packed everything up and headed out ourselves. We stopped in Logan canyon and did a quick climb (Kenneth has been having some withdrawls).

Me:

Chantale:
Kennth:

See ya!

We're headed off to Bear lake Friday-Monday, and then we're headed to Hawaii Tuesday-Tuesday!! See ya when I get back!

Answers for "Can You Guess It?"

So, I realized that I never posted my answers to my "Can You Guess It" quiz from July 18th. I've had a request for the answers so here they are!

1) My age - 22
2) Place I would love to go - Ireland
3) Favorite Place - mountains
4) Favorite Thing - water (as in to drink)
5) Favorite Food - mexican
6) Favorite Animal - cheetah
7) Favorite Color - green
8) Place Born - Merced, CA
9) Where I Live - Salt Lake City, UT
10) Past Pet - dog
11) Past Love - Matt Damon
12) Best Friend's Nickname - Em (for Emily Nance)
13) First Name (and maiden) - this actress, Amy Adams covers my first and maiden name!
14) Middle Name - Michelle (this is a picture of Michelle Williams)
15) Last Name - Noyce
16) Bad Habit - biting names
17) First Job - lifeguard
18) Grandma's Name - Ruth (picture of Ruth & Naomi from the Bible)
19) College - BYU (Brigham Young University)
20) What am I doing right now - WORKING!

Bridals...

So, my friend Megan Kunz is working on her photography portfolio (see her link in the side of my blog to see) and so she took pictures of me and Kenneth for "engagement" photos, and this last weekend we got together and we took fake "Bridals" for me. SO FUN! It was hilarious getting dressed up in my wedding dress all over again. My old roommie, Heidz and her sister Ciara came over all day on Saturday and we just hung out, chatted, and then got down to business of doing my hair and make-up. Then they came along for the fun of the photo shoot. I thought it was hilarious because since these weren't real and I've already been married a year and a half, I'm sure I didn't have that "glow" that most engaged women have (not that I don't absolutely LOVE my marriage...because I do!). Anyway, it was hilarious, and I felt really dumb having to run in my dress and whatnot, but oh well! It was really fun over all, and I at least got to wear my dress again! Ha! Anyway, I'll post some pictures when she's done editing them. Good stuff!

Floating Down the Oneida!

So, Kenneth has told me repeatedly that I have not blogged about our most recent adventure...so here it is!

Last Saturday, July 19th, we traveled up to Idaho with Michael, Kim, and a bunch of others friends to go floating down the Oneida River near Preston, ID. Not going to lie I was a little nervous because I've never been tubing down a river, but it ended up being a lot of fun (despite some injury inducing events). Here are some photos of the adventure!

The "before" picture of the chaco lines of Kenneth, Michael & Kim.The entire group of everyone who went
Me on the river
From the backside...
Kenny-Boy!! Michael & Kim
Jose & Analee
Kenneth again
Going over the waterfall! - Yeah, I know it's small but it was scary for me! You can't see the stump I ran into in this picture!

Another look at the falls. When I went down the second time I apparently went down just slightly different than everyone else, and my tube jumped out from under me and I was caught!! I kept being pushed down by the little waterfall there, and could NOT get out!!! Don't even worry - Kenneth has footage of it! Anyway, I was totally stuck and it kept pushing me down. It wasn't even that deep! Pathetic I know! Anyway, I finally got up on my feet and had to jump forward just to get out of the nasty little cycle I was in. I ended up scraping up my knee and hips. Great fun gotta tell you!

The "after" picture of the chaco lines. They were very happy!

Just a Little Bit of Randomness...

I saw this on someone else's blog and thought I would play along...I'm pretty bored right now!
I have done everything that is bolded...if you want to play just copy and paste!

1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30.Ridden a rollercoaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name (last name anyway)
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Driven a bus