Marriage is Dope, Miles & Memories

Lost in Green

Kona Kudos After spending half a week in Hilo, we made our way to Kona to finish the other half. When you think of Kona, you probably picture sunshine, beaches, blue water and miles of black lava stretching across the landscape. But hiking Makāula–ʻOʻoma, we left all of that behind and walked straight into another… Continue reading Lost in Green

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Mr and Mrs Mai in Paradise

For the first time since becoming parents, it was just the two of us. No little voices calling, "Mommy! Daddy!". No basketball practices. No school schedules. No rushing to make dinner or help with homework. Just Kev and me. It felt strange at first, almost uncomfortable because of the "guilt" of leaving them behind and… Continue reading Mr and Mrs Mai in Paradise

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Messy. Redeemed. Deeply Rooted.

2016. It was the year that everything changed. The year our marriage nearly collapsed under the weight of everything we weren't saying out loud. We were stretched thin- a 2yo, pregnancy turned early labor, sleepless nights, hidden disappointments, and having a marriage so strained we barely recognized ourselves. We became strangers, not partners, looking at… Continue reading Messy. Redeemed. Deeply Rooted.

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Homey – Lover – Friend

We started in the driveway - long conversations about nothing important, awkward chuckles, and slow beginnings that didn't need to be anything more than they were. No pressure, just presence. What began as two acquaintances passing time turned into the foundation of everything we didn't yet know we'd need. Kevin is quiet, measured, and always… Continue reading Homey – Lover – Friend