We're Home

We traveled a little more than 15 hours today to get from Maui to Indianapolis. We haven't slept yet as we're hoping to sleep tonight and get back on a normal sleep schedule. We both had such a wonderful time in HI and it just went by so quickly. Pictures are slowly being loaded here: http://picasaweb.google.com/amy.latka

Enjoy!

We're Married!

We have a few minutes here this morning on our last day in Kona to sit in front of Dad's computer and update you all with a few pictures. We are getting ready for a week of relaxing in Maui. Mom and dad are headed to Oahu for a couple of days before heading home.

The wedding day was perfect. More pictures and descriptions will follow, but I wanted to share with you a few photos from the day. We wish all of our friends and family could have been here to share in our day, but for those that couldn't, here are a few snaps...

Excursions

Last night we booked an excursion for Monday in Kona. Dave has been itching to dive at Kona (not just snorkel) since before we went to Kona a couple years ago. He's finally going to have his chance! We have booked a dive/snorkel excursion for Monday. We're going to be doing a Manta Ray two tank dive. Well, let me correct that...Dave is going to be doing a dive along with friends Sip and Luke. Myself and my parents are going to snorkel. I'm really excited about this and I know my parents are going to be thrilled as well. They've never done anything like this before. The excursion starts in the afternoon with a late afternoon snorkel (or dive for those that are diving). Once the divers are in the water, then the snorkelers get to get in and check out the reef for a while. Then everybody gets out, has some dinner on the boat and then we head over to the second dive site where the Manta Rays feed. This is going to be really awesome!

Fabulous Final Fitting

The final fitting went fabulous! Katy did a lovely job. The dress fits perfect and I can't wait to wear it. Just 9 days left! :) I am picking it up on Thursday and then the only thing is getting it safely to Hawaii. Thankfully, it will go in my carry-on luggage. I also bought a travel steamer so that it can be steamed when I get to the condo. Yippee!

10 Days and Counting!

I can't believe we're only 10 days out! Yippee! Most of the things are taken care of. The next day or two will be spent confirming everything so that we're good to go when we get there. Monday morning we're going to ge our marriage license and then meet with the Priest who will be doing the ceremony. Everything is very low key, so we'll most likely do our rehearsal at that time. I also have the final fitting on my dress tomorrow. It was supposed to be Friday, but my seamstress didn't have it all finished. I've also decided how I'm going to wear my hair.

Other than the confirming, we're pretty much good to go! I'm really excited!

We've Been Approved!

Yesterday I was able to forward the Diocese of Hawaii a copy of the faxed baptismal document from Germany and they informed us this morning that our documents have been approved. They will be forwarding all of the information on to St. Benedict's, which is the church where we will be getting married. Hooray! I'm so thankful that this is all taken care of! Yippee!!