Pack out date, set here we go!

We have our pack out date set to do our BIG move overseas for next week. I am honestly very overwhelmed, so I am doing what I normally do when I am overwhelmed...nothing. Seriously when I have too much to do, I just kind of sit there stunned, like a deer in headlights. Good thing the Lord knows my limitations, and brings workers in to do the job. I consider my main objective with this move to to maintain the status quo with the children. It is a big change, and I want them to adapt very well. If I am stressed, they will be stressed, so I have to stay RELAXED.

                                          Here are the bambino's that are going to be keeping it cool during the move

So, I guess I will get back to the things that I will miss about Hawaii, I think I am on number 3...

It has to be the weather, I am going to have to get use to watching the weather channel again. Hawaii only has one temperature year round- perfect
It has been great having small children here. I never have to put too much thought into their wardrobe, shorts/skirt, sandals and a tee. Pretty easy if you as me. I remember being a little girl getting bundled up in a snow suit, snow boots, mittens, hat, scarf, etc...and then proceeding to walk around like a giant marshmallow puff.  My poor mama, that is a lot of "things" to keep track of with 4 children herself!!
oye,
keep it real
Rachel

Stopping, taking a break from blogging

With four small children, a husband, and a boutique, I don't have time to blog much...besides not many people read it anyway, so not very fruitful...ha ha. If you happen to stumble upon this site though you can check out my store on Etsy or my group on facebook, to see the latest happenings!! Have a great day!

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Navy ball and custom orders

Well, first, we had a lovely time at the ball, very romantic, and great company. I think it was the most enjoyable ball that I have been too. It was also an honor to have Peter Berg as the guest speaker (director of the upcoming film Battleship), and for him to show as a preview of his new film being filmed here in Pearl Harbor. I love getting dressed up and going to the ball with my prince charming. Isn't that every little girls dream. Here are some pictures of the lovely occasion.

                                                     My date, my love and husband of seven years

pretty hair done by my pretty friend

yes, that is the beaches off of Oahu behind us, romantic, isn't it?

                                            My husband, and some of the officers

Peter Berg award winning director

I am also excited about 3 custom orders that I am going to get started on, one is a christmas outfit for a sweet little baby boy, and three custom bibs, one is an christmas dress for a pretty friend, and another is a navy outfit for a sweet baby boy. Busy busy, we are also preparing for a global move to SC from Hawaii coming up soon, so I be taking a vacation from the business during that time.

Starting to list more winter things, and dashing off to the ball tonight!

Here is a link to the new dress/tunic I listed today. I am in Hawaii so it is hard for me to think of clothing for anything, but perfect weather, but if I want to sell to a global market, and I am going to have too. I Am also choosing more colors for the season, reds, oranges, blacks, and more damask prints...I really like this dress and really like it with black leggings and flats. I think I am going to wear it to church tomorrow.

Here is the link  http://www.etsy.com/listing/58542022/belted-black-and-white-damask-dress-with?fref=fb_itemlist

On another note this is one of the nights, that I love being married to someone in the military. Nothing like dressing up like a princess and dashing off to the ball with a man in a uniform. Not to mention that it is at the Hilton Hawaiian village, one of the best hotels in the islands. Stay tuned for pictures of this great occasion. I died my hair this morning, well my husband did it for me. It was supposed to be a dark red auburn, but it looks more of a dark brown, I like it though, what do you think?

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Okay, this is a totally ridiculous picture. I realized these are the only pictures I had of my new hair, so you can't really see it anyways....but that is the dress that  I just listed!

Finished first custom order #1, and the #2 thing I will miss about Hawaii

First Custom order complete, and I am excited to deliver it

Table runner, four place mats, and 4 napkins

Also, #2 thing I am going to miss about Hawaii, First,  I will of course miss our church and bible study, and all of my dear lifetime friends, but they are too numerous to name. Hawaii has been a great place to meet great people. I will miss you all.

The second thing, that I am listing came to me last night as I was driving home at dark with the windows down

#2  Hawaiian nights

Having grown up in a place with extremes of all four seasons, and every other type of weather in between, the Hawaiian nights are amazing. 365 days a year you can count on Hawaii to have perfect evening weather. Not to hot, not too cold, just a gentle soft breeze, usually smelling like honey (from all the flowering trees). Many places also have the nights lighted up with tiki torches and if your on the boundary of any part of the island, you will also here the gentle rhythm of the ocean. I wish I could pick Hawaii up, and move it closer to home. An amazing plave to have the oppourtunity to live for three years.

A day in the Life of Homeschooling

Walking the straight and narrow path that leads to Heaven

                                           Sharing with others along the way

Naomi practicing her piano

                                            Getting ready to start reading with mama

 Examining his toys

 Audrey on piano

 Sticker Chart for learning Proverbs 31, when they all memorize it we go on a trip of their choosing. They have already learned Psalm 1 and 23

Audrey reading her first story

 Benjamin learning with mama on the computer

An Ode to Hawaii...I will miss you so

Hawaii---the land of Aloha--the land flowing with milk and honey---or waterfalls and mango juice. You have showed me  a beauty I have never before witnessed with my eyes. I am so glad I got to experience your majesty. From your rolling green mountains, to your white sand beaches, from your aqua water, to your lush rainforest's, I am convinced you are the most beautiful place in all of creation. Good for you Hawaiians for protecting your lands so fiercely, I pray it continue to be fruitful. May God bless The Land of Aloha. Alas, though, we must depart. I am afraid my home is calling me, and it's cries are only getting louder. I am trading Pulmeria for Magnolia, coconut fields for strawberry. You will always hold a tender dear spot in my heart. Aloha oe fair Hawaii, until we meet again...

I wanted to add a list of the 10 Things I am really going to miss about this most beautiful of states for the next 10 days

1. Plumeria trees, sweet plumeria. As we were coming off the airplane after spending a long cold winter in Connecticut ,your smell greeted me with  delight. There are seven of you trees in my yard, and I thank you for being a beautiful vision around our home. I thank you for dropping your endless flowers for my girls to gather, and I thank you for providing a beautiful picture above my swinging hammock. Your scent will always bring back the fondess memories, wherever the road make take me.