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Happy Birthday America!!

It's been a long time since I've blogged about anything and I thought today was a special day to write a little something and share some photos. Scott has been gone for three months and I have a great bunch of photos to share on his adventures. These photos sum up what Pacific Partnership is all about. Humanitarian and civil aid to people in need. I am so proud of all our military men and women who serve and sacrifice so much to do their jobs around the world. This Pacific Partnership mission shows that war is not the only thing our military is a part of.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Click on the picture above to view all flickr photos....

Bye, bye baby......

Well today was the day.  After a very stressfull week of changing departure days, this morning at 7 am was when the USS Cleveland finally set sail.  I definitely had mixed emotions as I watched the boat pull out of the harbor.  I know they are going to have a great experience and change lives but man, watching that crusty pile of tin pull out with my love on board was for sure hard!  I was so shocked to get my first at sea call today too! Definitely didn't think that would happen so soon!  I love you babes, and have a great time!!

Its getting closer....

AAaahhhhh, We just found out yesterday that the ship is going to be here on Monday, which means by Wednesday morning they could be leaving! Ok, I'm starting to freak out a little!  I thought we had till next Saturday but as military life goes, you just never know the real plans or dates until.....the last minute.

Oh well, one last weekend together so we'll make it a good one.  Hopefully it doesn't rain like it has been!  My next post will probably be pics of the ship and the guys leaving....Boo!  At least I have a butt load of family coming over this summer to keep me busy and make it go by faster.  

Our Kauai Adventure

This lovely spring break we were able to go on a quick island hop over to Kauai for a few days.  I have to say it was the most beautiful place I have ever been! Yes, I know we live on Oahu which is also beautiful BUT it doesn't compare to Kauai in the least.  Besides the beautiful sights,  we found some great little hole in the wall places to eat.... such as the famous Puka dog, Yum!  The people were so friendly too, much different than Oahu!
I hope we get a chance to come back someday!

Farewell Concert Before Deplyment for Pacific Partnership 2011

Farewell Concert Before Deplyment for Pacific Partnership 2011

My Husband is getting ready for PP 11! (Pacific Partnership 2011)

We are getting ready for my husband to go on a four month adventure this summer.  He will be aboard the USS Cleveland, going to some amazing places such as Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.  This is truly going to be a life changing experience for he and the rest of the crew! I'm so excited for him! For more info on the trip and mission, check out this link...... USS Cleveland Conducting Pre-deployment Exercises

Good luck to my hunny and safe travels to all,
XOXO

Great Weekend

Kaneohe Beach

 The Wise/Saunders clan had a great Presidents weekend! It started off with a fun bbq at Hickam Air force beach with friends then a drive over to the Marine base in Kaneohe, then to world famous Lanikai Beach and theeenn to see the group One Republic at Aloha Tower.... Phew! I guess thats it! Here's some pics of our weekend, Enjoy!

Hickam Beach

Stella playing in the sand

Lanikai Beach

Rocco taking a swim

Lex at Lanikai

One Republic

Waiting to get into the concert

Lex standing in front of the stage..... we were sooooo close!

One Republic performing Apologize!!

Customize your chocolate!

Here's a fun new way to send your Valentine something sweet! I saw this on The View today and ordered a few for my valentines. Customize your chocolate!

Our Favorite Show!

So if you have been living under a rock for the last six months or so, there is this amazing new show on t.v. Hawaii 5 O. Of course it's filmed right here in Oahu which makes it even that more awesome!
It is my personal mission to see them film or meet Alex O' Loughlin or Scott Caan before I leave this island!

If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch up and watch it from the beginning on http://www.cbs.com/primetime/hawaii_five_0/recaps/

     Happy watching and ALLLLLOOOOHHHAAAAAA!

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Pro Bowl: Hang Ten performs

Last night down town Waikiki hosted the Pro Bowl block party. It was crazy crowded!! My hubby and the Pacific Fleet rock band performed to a huge crowd........FINALLY!! They are all an extremely talented bunch and did amazing! I think they will do a great job out on the deployment.

 Here's a little snip of one song they performed last night. (Please excuse the shaky videographer...me)

Update: Our Nephew

Sorry peeps, I was a little mistaken....David did get 2nd place in the qualifying round but then placed 7th in the final round.  News just broke that the men's superpipe is going to become a winter Olympic sport! So that being said.....watch out for David, no doubt he would make it on our Olympic team!
  That is pretty darn cool!  Keep up the great work  David Wise!!

http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/winter/2011/

David Wise

His Bio:
http://espn.go.com/action/athlete/_/id/46194/david-wise

Kualoa Ranch

Happy beautiful Saturday.....
Today the fam is going on an a new adventure which we've never done before.....horseback riding! Hopefully none of us get's bucked off!! Pictures to follow soon.
                                                                     Yeeeehaaaawwww

Note: If any military families are thinking of going, get you're tickets at a ITT or MWR office....much better savings.   www.kualoa.com

my cowgirl

my cowboy

Our AmAzInGG views!

    

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Honolulu, Hi 96819
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military get 10% discount on all services.
men's haircuts are $10!

First post for the new blog......

We'll folks this is my 1st official post. Let's see how I do as a blogger! I plan on posting some exciting stuff that could possibly help out, such as the bestest web deals out there or how too's or what not to do's......I seem to do something and find out the wrong way of doing it before the right. Anyhoots, here's a shot at the world wide adventures of blogging!