High 5s: The Tahoe Edition

Part deux of the Destination Celebration in CA.  This rainy Hilo weather makes for perfect blogging coziness.  Here are a few memorable moments enjoyed in Tahoe.

{1. Hayley & me + Wheel of Fortune = Spectular Spontaeous Insta-party}

Hawaii travelers go to Tahoe for 2 reasons,  and 2 reasons only.  

SNOW by day & CASINOS by night.  What started as walking through Harrah's, aka Ghost-town on a Monday night -- "Sigh...Hayley, let's just go play some Wheel Fortune and have a few free drinks.  I'll press the service button so the waitress can find us." Fast forward 15 minutes..."WHOOO HOOO!!  Another Spin...big money, big money!" Words cannot describe how much fun we had on $20, the sound of "Wheel---of--FORTUNE!", and redbull+vodkas.  Thank you Hayley.  

This night definitely goes down in the books.

{2.  Colorful Carrots at Ikeda's.  Also a burger bar and omiyage pitstop on our drive up to Tahoe.}

{3.  Gorgeous view from our vacation home on the slopes of Heavenly.}

{4.  Heat Lamps are my friends.  Taking a ski break w/Noe & Boo.}

{5.  Top of the mountain proposal and engagement of Grayley. 2 very dear friends of CC-H & I.  

Many Congrats and looking forward to your Destination Celebration...Chris included.}

Wishing you many Hugs and High5s.  Especially to all my fellow travel bugs.  XO

Music is a Remedy

Ok, so this is my very first You Tube video post. A much deserving one indeed. This was shared by CC-H's dad. He doesn't send me much, but the ones he does find, are simply amazing. The Rhema Story in particular, was one that needed to be shared.  

The resillency of children never seize to amaze me. This adorable 8 year old will truly hug your heart as she did mine. Her passion and talent runs deep...and again, yes, she's only 8 years old. Goes to show how powerful the love of a parent can be and how music really is a remedy.

To all of you parents out there...and future ones too, would you have made the same decision for your child? To witness grief at such a young age?  

Share your comments below. Would love to read your thoughts!

High 5s to you Rhema and looking forward to your album release!

Happy Weekend Bloggies. Go out there and make it a fabulous one!

XOXO-- Jenn :o)

Destination Celebration

Jay + Shelly Wedding Photo Diary

Livermore, CA ~ 3. 5. 2011

Wishing you infinite hugs such as these, maybe even lil nugs too.  :o)  

Thank you for the honor of being able to celebrate this new chapter in the Book of Jelly. 

Jay + Shelly =  love.

XO -- Jenn :o)

High 5s: The Livermore Edition

This was by far the most difficult High 5s to complete since my blog debut.  How do you condense a week's worth of fun into a top 5 list.  The answer...break the trip in half.  So here you have it... My High 5s: The Livermore Edition.  (Next week, Tahoe Edition)

Usually my trips are filled with sight seeing, professional stuff, or of course...shopping.  This trip was definitely different.  A good different.  I got to hang out with Chris' boys and besties along with the Mau and Kim Family.  As you will see below, this Livermore vacay was filled with friends, wine, food, wine, laughs, wine, great convos, and yes, you guessed it...more wine.  

Wishing you many hugs and high 5s.  Especially my new and old friends. Cheers and hope to see you all soon!

 {1.  My first sample of Animal Style: Fresh off the plane and straight to In & Out. Love you Yelp! }

{2.  Man vs. Saddle: One of the MANY props in our Livermore house on the hill.}

{3.  Enjoying home cooked meals w/friends.  Fellow foodies inspiring me to host a dinner party.  My belly thanks you! }

{4.  Winedrinking with the girls...ahem, I mean winetasting at our first stop at Mcgrail Vineyards. }

{5.  Just Mau-ied: The Destination Celebration of Jay and Shelly Mau at Garre Winery Martinelli Center}

So much to blog...so little time.

{1.  Hawaiian Vanilla Farm birthday double date w/C-CH & the parentals}

Decided to post a very belated High 5s for last week.  Started to download photos off my camera as I prepare for a trip to SFO and Tahoe.  Reminiscent of an eventful week.  I got so much to blog...and just not enough time.  Although..Spring Break is just around the corner I will make the time to share these High 5s in detail.

{2.  B-Day Yakiniku w/Beaks.  I could never be a vegetarian.}

{3.   A meal that I could daily. Hurricane popcorn and mimosas.}

{4.  Night out at Manifest}

{5.  BabyMama Snuggling via Kalei + Rai}

**  I absolutely love this photo.  For all of you that have daughters, sisters, girlfriends, and important females in your life.  Cause I know you do.  Remember to give them big hugs and wish them a Happy Girl's Day.

High 5s

{Hello Kitty Cake by my MVIEW Bestie, Kristen "Stewart" Wong}

{Celebrating the big 3-0 w/my BI buddies at Reuben's. Hilo's best Chile Relleno & Ritas}

{Complete with plaid and boots, our (Petsi, C-CH, and I) rodeo debut!}

{Fierce family Catchphrase competition.  Will take any party to the next level!}

{123greetings provides free online greeting cards for every occasion.  Thanks to one of my former students who sent me a birthday greeting.  I am now going paperless!}

Happy 4 day work week! Hoping that your President's Day Holiday was filled with lots of hugs and high 5s!

Like A Prayer

Life is a mystery.  Everyone must stand alone.  I hear you call my name.  And it feeeeels like....Home. 

All I have to say is that Morimoto Waikiki is H-O-T...HOT!  The DJ VDAY brunch event was filled with Honolulu socialites and fashionistas.  Enjoying creative dishes by Moto himself all while lipping the words to Madonna in between bites.  The food could of literally sucked...and I would have still been genki.  Bleeding with style and posh, this was definitely the way to spend my last day of 29!

1.  Huge hugs and high 5s to my PR pal Cara. 

2.  Loved the color palettes of mint and lemon against the purity of white and earthy wood.

3.  VDAY DJ

4.  Ume Shiso Bloody Marys = KANPAI!

5.  Lobster Melt and Wasabi fries.  (under $20...not so shabby)

6.  FAVORITE Moto Photo. Picture of Grace Park from Hawaii Five-O and pretending to take a picture of Alani. 

7.  The Man himself

8.  Morimoto Waikiki

9.  The Waikiki Edition Hotel (Home of Morimoto)

10.  Oahu Ohana 

Happy Hump day Wednesday.  3 day weekend is in our reach!