The Sharp-est family around

This post is very near and dear to my heart. Last week, my husband and I anxiously awaited the arrival of the Sharp family. Steve and my husband have been great friends since high school. They have been there for one another through each of life's large milestones: high school graduation, marriage, kids (David, their 15 month-old is my husband's spiritual Godson)...and now, Steve turning 30!

Becky, Steve's wife, is Wonder Woman. And I say that in complete seriousness. She is literally a super hero! This past spring Becky approached my husband and I about a plan she was concocting: taking Steve to Maui for his 30th birthday. But here was the catch: it's a surprise! So for six long and arduous months we have kept our mouths shut and have tried to quell our excitement about their visit. Not only is Becky amazing because she pulled off this incredible surprise (he didn't even know he was coming here until they laid over in Dallas), but they also had their 15 month old in tow.

Last time I saw David he was only 9 months old...and now he's 15 months! Oh how the time flies!

We got to share our home, Maui, and Steve's 30th birthday with the Sharp family; we couldn't have asked for a better gift to Steve AND to us!

The only downside of this vacation was that Steve got incredibly ill about half way through their vacation. The last three days were spent on the sofa with lots of liquids and some quality time with the TV. Even though Steve still wasn't feeling well when they left on Saturday, we were able to squeeze in a mini-photo session at Mama's Fish House on the North Shore.

 

He's kinda a Momma's boy--but at this age, that's A-OK :)

 Steve, Becky, and David: Thank you so much for coming out to visit us for Steve's 30th birthday. You guys are amazing and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. Only a month and a half until we are home for the holidays; I can only imagine how much David is going to change in that small amount of time.

Mahea Graduates!

Mahea was kind enough to let me take her senior photos. What I like most about Mahea is her quirky and genuine sense of humor. She is not afraid to be herself; it clearly shows in her photos! We had a blast exploring the Old Maui High (how have I never been there before? For shame!) and then cruising along Baby Beach in Paia. We got many laughs from tourists as I was literally running beside her taking photos! We rounded out the day with some shave ice. It couldn't have been more perfect, in my opinion.

Thank you Mahea for giving me the opportunity to capture you being YOU!