poker, hockey, dance

Over the weekend: Ryan took the belt back in our poker tournament group

and, he could not get enough of it...

He was so proud to have it back, he even had to sleep with it. we went to a hockey game with Jason and Bianca.And, we were able to see Taylor's dance team take 3rd and 4th overall in 2A at States.

It is hard to believe this is it for her. She is almost ready to graduate. Wow!

austyn chalane

Welcome baby Austyn!

We love you, gorgeous girl!

22 January 2010

two years

This was the sunset in Waikiki on January 19, 2010. At that very moment 2 years earlier, Ryan and I were married on the beautiful island of Kauai. It was so amazing to be back on the islands to celebrate another year together. It was a perfect getaway. Just what our souls needed. Thank you Ryan for sharing your life with me so whole-heartily and with such commitment and love. Happy Anniversary to us!

waikiki

Our trip to Waikiki. Where we stayed. Perfect for us. 1/2 block from beach, great price, great rooms, clean. Our favorite place to eat and hang out. Right on the beach. Lots of crowds non-stop, perfect views, great service, good menu....

water timebeach time And of course, making new friends time. our new friend Dave from Billings. Delta pilot. We watched the Chargers game with him, shared stories, exchanged contact info...and maybe, just maybe, he and Ryan will be fly-fishing together sometime soon.

And, let's not forget Hillary from Seattle. We met her at Dukes our first night. We had just landed and were starving. She seemed nice, so she hung out with us the rest of the night.

What else did we do on the trip? Besides sunning ourselves silly, making new friends, and hanging out at a few fun places? Nothing. That is the beauty of vacation.

And, the two of us together make the perfect combo: beach bums at our best.

When can we return?

long awaited moments

The ceremony setting. In the backyard of some friends of Kelly's parents. What would it be to wake to this sight each morning? .... I know: HEAVEN!

The Crane clan, before the ceremony. A father-son moment before it all starts. (I had to bribe Caleb with a promise of a treat after the ceremony, so long as he looked at the camera, smiled, and wore his lei) He was so good! One of Carmen's new little nieces. She was so cute in her little Hawaiian dress. Some of the guests (l-r): Candice Elton (Stan's sister), my mom, the bishop that married them, Kelly's dad, and Stan's parents: Fay Loy and Dennis. Carmen's friends: Michelle and her daughter, ChristineRyan and Hyrum watching the wavesI loved how they all did their own interpretation of the hang loose sign. Both Caleb's are the best! mom and dadCandice and Rich having a moment by the ocean. It was a bitter-sweet day for the Crane family. I love that they came to support and love Carmen and the boys, and I admire their deep convictions that they each hold onto about their brother and son. .... We all miss him. Caleb and Caleb and Hyrum. FINALLY! They were done with photos and allowed to strip down and have some fun in the ocean. Brad and Toni Pilling came from Canada. I know they wouldn't have missed this day for anything. They have been such a huge part of Carmen's life for so many years.

It was a beautiful day. A beautiful setting. A beautiful moment.

Congratulations to my sissy and my new bro Kelly.

before my life changes. by: hyrum crane

Early morning before the wedding, preparations began at Kelly's parents home. While I readied the bride, I gave Hyrum my camera and the assignment to capture the events of the prep. So, enjoy the moments captured from my sweet little 9 year old nephews perspective. My mom getting a manicure by aunt HannieMy soon to be little brother Caleb, trying to decide if he wants to be a part of the waking world around him.... it is too early! My crazy little brother, the other Caleb, showing off his egg. He is not sure what is inside, but he knows something will hatch out of it soon, but only if he carries it with him everywhere he goes, or has someone babysit it when he wants to play. It is serious business this egg of his. He is comparing it to another type of egg. Humm.. wonder what is inside of the smaller one? OHH... wonder no more. It became part of the breakfast casserole that Aunt Cami is making for the big wedding crowd.

Here I am with my little brother Caleb. Look, he's got that egg! I told you, He takes this serious! My soon to be dad Kelly. He just ironed his shirt to my moms standard, and now he is wondering what to do with the leis. My mom is so high maintenance! Aunt Hannie doing her make-up. I asked Hannie to take some photos of me and Caleb with our mom. Grandma was teaching us how we needed to hold the train of her dress as she walks down the aisle. We were deciding what the best way was for us to hold it and still be able to walk together.