Thursday, June 3, 2010

Off To The Land Of Wonder!

Well, at 5:15 AM SHARP (according to my Ranger, hubby!), we'll be leaving for the airport in the morning to embark on a 10 1/2 hour journey to a place of waterfalls, rain forests, beaches, and these creepy critters...

It's called a Cane Spider. Though, not poisonous, they can be quite aggressive. I REALLY hope I don't encounter any while I'm away! You see, we're heading to the Big Island of Hawaii! Isn't it just beautiful??? I have never been and it's one place I've always wanted to visit as long as I can remember. Chris surprised me with the trip this past Christmas because he knows how much I love to travel AND make memories with our girls. So, this trip is going to be very special to me. I can hardly wait!

Guess I should get busy and start packing, huh? I'll see you all when I return...hopefully, with no stories about being attacked by a Cane Spider! YUCK!

ALOHA, my friends!
April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

29 comments:

Melissa Miller said...

Have fun April!!!! How wonderful and exciting for you all. I hope you don't see any spiders either. *Smiles*

Blessings, ~Melissa :)

Darlene said...

You will have soooo much fun!! It is gorgeous in Hawaii. Take lots of pictures!!♥

Robin Beck said...

I don't ever remember seeing any spiders when I was in Hawaii. I saw cute little green lizards, major black crabs covering the rocks along the beach and loads of sea turtles. YOU WILL LOVE IT! Now get out of here and go have a blast with your sweet family! :)

Love you!
Me

mysteryhistorymom said...

April- Have the BEST time!! I am so afraid of spiders but I bet you won't see even one!:) Take lots of pictures and enjoy, dear friend! What a dreamy vacation!!! Lori

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi April
Hope you all have a great time in Hawaii. Can't wait to see your pictures and hear all about it. Have a safe trip and keep away from those Cane Spiders!
Lindsay
x

Linda said...

Your Hawaii trip has finally arrived! I'm sooo excited and happy for all of you! I can't wait to hear all about it. Have a wonderful, relaxing time!

Aloha!

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you April! I hope you have the very best time!

Daphine said...

Woo hoo! What a SWEEEEEEEEEET hubby you have! Enjoy your vacation! What great memories! I'll be looking forward to seeing some pictures for sure! WOW! What a treat my friend!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

I have been to Hawaii, and I loved it-have fun, be safe, and relax as a fam!!!
Love,
ME

Denise said...

Praying for you to have a great time my friend, stay safe.

Susan said...

Have a wonderful time!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Ohmygosh that spider!!!! April!!!

Enjoy your trip!!

ClassyChassy said...

You are very fortunate. Hope you have an enjoyable trip.

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

Have fun! I loved Hawaii. I would go back anytime. I have been to the Big Island and Oahu...loved them both. I think next time I want to do the island hopping cruise.

Debra Kaye said...

I've never been but I so want to go one day! Have a great time my friend!! Can't wait to see your pictures ... minus the spiders!

Love you!

Anonymous said...

I hope you have a wonderful time!

Mommy Mac said...

Enjoy!

.mac :)

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Ah, I hope you are enjoying your time in Hawaii & aren't getting attacked by cane spiders!

My friend, whose hubby is in the military,just moved there for the next 4 years! What a tough assignment, huh?!!

Toia said...

Enjoy your trip!! Aloha!!

PS - I hate spiders!!! Yikes!!

Kim said...

Ahhh, I would love to go to Hawaii! Lucky you. I hope you don't run into any spiders! That picture freaked me out a little, LOL.

SmilingSally said...

Enjoy your time off, April.

I see by the "comment" above mine, that you are beleaguered with those too. I just delete them!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Have a wonderful trip, April! I hope it is packed full of fabulous spiderless memories! :-)

XO,

Sheila :-)

wife.mom.nurse said...

It's gonna be great hearing all about your trip :)

Just caught up on all of the grad celebration on your blog...yey!

Congrats Brittany!

By the way, i lived in Hawaii for 2 years and never saw one of those nasty looking spiders...thankfully!

Beth in NC said...

I haven't heard from you in forever so I came over to check on you. ICK! SCREAM! The spider!!!! That is enough to keep me away from Hawaii.

I hope you're having a wonderful time April!

I have some advice for you. DON'T GO SEE TOY STORY 3 UNLESS YOU BRING TISSUES.

Love & hugs!
Beth

The Muse said...

May you find all the joy and inspiration...
The fulfillment and bliss one heart and soul can hold :)

michele said...

It is soooo beautiful there! I know wonderful memories will be made!

The Muse said...

Happy 4th Ms APRIL!!!! :)


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Would love to see you, if you can wrangle that dodgy internet access! LOL

Anonymous said...

Boo! How are you Lady? Excited... or now relaxed... something like that, I would imagine! Wishing you and your family a wonderful time together. Remember to "Slip, slop, slap!"!!! That's been our catchcry over hear for a good part of 30 years now, and refers to putting on your sunscreen ;) Have loads of fun...

Oh, and Congratulations on your Girl's Graduation!... (Mammoth step for Mama...)

I look forward to reading about your holiday. Snap away with your camera now... :)

Farmgirl Paints said...

Oh we might have seen those spiders. there were these trees right by a certain beach that had some huge spiders in it...yikes! an amazing trip indeed.