This late January the Dodd Squad got together in Maui, Hawaii for a family reunion. We had a blast. We stayed at this amazing condo on the beach and each night heard the waves crashing as we fell asleep. While we were in Hawaii we went swimming a lot, snorkeled, went on a snorkeling boat out to Molokini (one of the best snorkel spots in the world). Justin saw and touched a sea turtles and we saw dolphins. Also, because it was whale sea season, we saw so many whales. We had such a great time here in Hawaii. It is my most favorite place in the world. We hope to return soon!
My nephew Trevor and I building sand castles. (I would make them, he would destroy them) :)
Justin and me!
I really like this picture. Justin along with all of the other boys in my family were body surfing. It was really fun to watch.
Justin washing up to shore.
The boys + Melissa waiting for a wave.
He would! My brother in law, Gary was snorkeling and Justin tried to freak him out by blocking his breathing tube. ha! it worked.
Justin and I at sunset.
Most of the family.
The family on the snorkeling boat trip.
Justin got a great shot of a dolphin that was following our boat.
Whales!
These were two whale's backs.
Molokini
While on the snorkel boat, they bed us breakfast (as seen), a BBQ lunch and free drinks! It was great!
Justin and I after snorkeling. It was beautiful clear water and beautiful colorful fish.
My brother Jason and my brother in law, Gary snorkeling. I was on the boat feeling a little sea sick.
This was my 1 year anniversary gift for Justin. Dec. 27th! Justin made me a video power point o our first year together. I love it!
This was part of Justin's brilliant plan to take some pictures for the power point he was making me. He told me to shake my head really hard and this is what happened.
This is what happened to Justin. HA!
Too cute. I love him!
Merry Christmas 2009! This christmas was very eventful. We got to spend lots of time with both sides of the family, we had our one year anniversary, and much more. This has been an amazing year!
This is what I got Justin for Christmas. An external Hard-drive.
This was Justin's gift from my parents...sound offs for Justin's drum set that is now in our small apartment. Helps diminish the sound.
My parents got me a sewing machine for Christmas. I am so excited!
Don't judge the morning look. This was some of the gifts Justin got me. Bath stuff! Yah, I love bubble baths!
Justin made this drum all by himself. They are originally hundreds of dollars and so he made one himself for about $30 and it sounds just like the real thing! He is so awesome!
Mom (Nana) baking gingerbread cookies with our nephew Trevor.
Justin and I met when we were just little kids. We have quite a story. We always liked each other but never thought we were good enough for the other. Twenty odd years later, we found out that it was a perfect match and we were married on December 27th, 2008 in the LDS Oakland, California Temple. Justin graduated Brigham Young University in December of 2011, majoring in Physiology and Developmental Biology. He is now entering into Med School while I am so blessed to be able to stay home with our little girl. On April 21, 2011 we were blessed with a healthy, happy and beautiful baby girl, Kinley Janae. She brings so much joy into our lives and I cant imagine life without her. As Justin and I are the best of friends,I find out everyday that I fall in love over again and am so grateful to what an amazing person,husband and father he has become.