Lama pa'ipa'i on the Lanai – an Aulani TR -Aloha and Mahalo Aulani! Link to PTR 11/5

[eandesmom]

Roy's and a hot tub. Looks like a perfect day! BTW, you are rockin' that yellow bikini!

Jill in CO

Drinks by the pool, hot tub, Roy's...yep pretty much perfect! and thank you, that's very sweet.

WOWZA! You look AMAZING in that bikini!!!

I'm glad you managed to get some lunch, bonus that you thought to use up food in the room but I'm surprised you lasted an hour getting back with how hungry you were.

Thanks, I always feel very weird posting those pics...I'd really thought we'd have more "normal" PP pics but oh well.

I've been known to forget to eat during the day. I'm a 2 meal a day person and can get caught up at work and space on lunch. I'll be very hungry about 10 but it's a bit early for lunch and then all of a sudden it is 2 or 3. Part of the reason I was so hungry is that I did eat something early, the banana. For whatever reason, if I do that it's like my metabolism goes into overdrive and I eat SO much more the entire day than I normally would and get so much hungrier. I do much better on 2 fairly substantial meals and then skip the snacking. If I snack, same thing, I just eat more for the whole day. This whole 5 small meals a day thing that people are supposed to do just doesn't work for me. I want a big, real meal!

A little awkward with the wedding right behind you.

The hot tub looks lovely, that's definitely going on the list.

I've heard fabulous things about Roy's, glad the food didn't disappoint. Very strange they closed the outside so early.

It wasn't behind, more off to the side. Awkward for them maybe but we were hardly the only ones around and I guess that's what you choose when you do a wedding there.

I thought it was strange that Roys was that dead at 9pm on a weekend night, on a holiday weekend. But now that I think about it...it was Sunday night not Sat. I think we'd moved things around and it was originally supposed to be Sat. Still though, it was a holiday weekend.

I have to say you really can wear that bikini, especially one that eye catching!

I love the look of endless pools, that one was great!

Nothing better than sitting on one's balcony sipping wine with a loved one.

Thank you so much. Yes, the yellow is a bit bright that is for sure. I do love yellow, especially that kind of yellow, bright and sunny. My favorite color. No hiding in it though.

That's actually an endless hot tub but they have a pool now as well.

No, nothing better than drinks on a verandah, lanai, balcony, patio or deck with your love.

Well, I may not want to stand next to you for a pic at our DIS meet this week after seeing those pictures of you in your bathing suit. I'm going to feel like a very, very fat cow.

You look spectacular.

Love how your afternoon/evening was. Sorry about the restaurant service and not being able to sit outside. Dinner does look yummy though.

Oh stop, you are silly. And I can promise I will NOT be in a swimsuit. Probably pretty casual and potentially a little grubby actually as I'll have been doing tradeshow set up. You are likely to be dressed much nicer than I

Hi Cynthia! You look amazing in yellow - both in your bikini and your cute dress at dinner.

Thanks Brenda, is is my favorite color! I don't wear it that often as it hard to find the "right" yellow. Jeff actually gave me both items, though the suit was a revision, the original one he got was more lime green than yellow. he knew I'd been wanting a yellow suit for some time and had never really found the perfect one. I'm not sure this one is perfect (I could skip the dorky bow on the front lol) but it's the color I wanted for sure. The dress was just a treat for no reason and I was super bummed we didn't get a decent picture because it is so darn cute!

The Roy's by our house is definitely a bit more upscale in the dining attire - we've dressed nice when we eat there.

I felt a bit overdressed...but the host stand loved my dress so that's something. LOL!

What a great way to spend the remainder of your night with a glass of wine on the lanai. If you did anything else I would be shocked and disappointed!! Seriously, it sounds so lovely.

I am rather predictable huh. It was lovely, just the perfect adult trip...very honeymoon like if you ask me.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Subscribing!

I have been MIA for several months and just now getting back in the swing of things. Sorry it took me so long to get here!

Can't wait to read all about Aulani.

Hope you are doing well.

 

[dizneeat]

And late again with my comments.

Love your last update. How nice to catch a glimpse of that wedding and your bikini photos look just great.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

We were tortured by the knowledge that Kona Brewing company was right next door. Literally.

And Jeff went for a Turkey Sandwich. Which apparently was so boring I took a picture of the JW Marriott instead

Sounds about right for a turkey sandwich.

So of course I took pictures!

Wow, you're getting to be on MEK's level of pro wedding stalking!

I did not take any pictures of the infinity hot tub the entire trip, I have no idea why but...it really is fabulous.

Such a great view! But often crowded. I liked the LED lights in there at night too.

There used to be a Roy’s in Seattle and it definitely had a more upscale feel to it, I'd assumed it would be the same and the menu (and prices) seemed to validate that. This well, it was more like a nicer bar, at a golf course.

Maybe it's a casual Hawaii thing.

For me, some Ahi

And the kind person to tried to take a shot with my phone, fighting with the Aulani lobby lighting

That lighting is really tricky in there. Day and night.

 

[afwdwfan]

And Jeff went for a Turkey Sandwich. Which apparently was so boring I took a picture of the JW Marriott instead

Are you saying he doesn't make a photogenic sandwich?

So of course I took pictures!

Wedding paparazzi.

At some point I think Jeff went and made us a drink, or maybe we'd brought it down? No clue but I do know my notes say "taste the rum in this one". LOL! It must have been strong?

First of all, that might be the reason why you don't remember if you took it down or if he went back to make it, and secondly, it was made the right way.

We hung out and did more nothing, other than guessing the airlines as they flew over. Jeff is pretty good at this game, me, not so much.

I wonder why...

The service...ok. Nothing bad but nothing exceptional either. I would try it again, earlier in the evening (and heck, it was Saturday night at 9, not exactly THAT late!) and sit outside.

Must have been late by their standards if you couldn't book reservations past 8:45 and they stop seating people outside...
Hopefully you'll get a chance to try it again soon!

After a lovely, busy, activity filled followed by pure laziness and gluttony we....

Had a nightcap on the lanai

I wouldn't expect anything else.

 

[eandesmom]

Subscribing!

I have been MIA for several months and just now getting back in the swing of things. Sorry it took me so long to get here!

Can't wait to read all about Aulani.

Hope you are doing well.

Erica!!!!!!!!!

So happy to have you here

Aloha and

And late again with my comments.

I am FAR more late than you on your TR (and everyone elses). Looking forward to my flight tomorrow to catch up. Kind of pathetic isn't it!

Love your last update. How nice to catch a glimpse of that wedding and your bikini photos look just great.

It was such a pretty wedding. We saw lots of lovely brides but I really liked what they did at this one and loved the mickey sun shades! Of course, I'm a sucker for yellow. I didn't get the bridemaids very well but they were in darling yellow dresses.

And now you know why I had to go to the one at the airport on the work trip!

Sounds about right for a turkey sandwich.

Yeah, not really much of a photo op are they.

Wow, you're getting to be on MEK's level of pro wedding stalking!

Accidental stalking....but yeah. There is probably a dozen more brides I DIDN'T take pictures of at Aulani though, that has to count for something, right?

Such a great view! But often crowded. I liked the LED lights in there at night too.

I think the new pool will help, very excited to see and read about.

Maybe it's a casual Hawaii thing.

Hawaii is pretty casual that is for sure.

That lighting is really tricky in there. Day and night.

Horrible for photos

Are you saying he doesn't make a photogenic sandwich?

Yep, saying that exactly!

Wedding paparazzi.

not my fault they had it near my lounger!

First of all, that might be the reason why you don't remember if you took it down or if he went back to make it, and secondly, it was made the right way.

I'm pretty sure we took them down with us the first time, we were pretty paranoid about making noise with the wedding going on and didn't really "come and go" as a result.

Must have been late by their standards if you couldn't book reservations past 8:45 and they stop seating people outside...
Hopefully you'll get a chance to try it again soon!

Well, it was Sunday...but it was a holiday weekend so we were surprised.

I wouldn't expect anything else.

We are a bit predictable huh

 

[MEK]

And Jeff went for a Turkey Sandwich. Which apparently was so boring I took a picture of the JW Marriott instead

Haha - this cracked me UP!

Great afternoon of lounging. How cool that you got to see a wedding. And your bathing suit matches the flowers in the wedding. You blended right in!

Cute PP pictures!

Too bad the ambiance for dinner was not the greatest because your food really does look lovely.

What a great day all the way around.

 

[Chilly]

its disgusting how good you look in a bikini, still doesn't make me want to take up running though!

 

[eandesmom]

Haha - this cracked me UP!

Clearly I was only interested in what I was eating..

Great afternoon of lounging. How cool that you got to see a wedding. And your bathing suit matches the flowers in the wedding. You blended right in!

See, that was my plan! I do like to coordinate...

It was a lovely afternoon

Cute PP pictures!

Thanks! It was a little odd getting pics taken just in our suits but it was kind of like, they are here, why not?

Too bad the ambiance for dinner was not the greatest because your food really does look lovely.

What a great day all the way around.

It was such a great day. The full spectrum of so many things we love, just perfect all around.

its disgusting how good you look in a bikini, still doesn't make me want to take up running though!

that totally cracked me up! I almost spewed my coffee.

I can't say running has anything to do with it...I only started running late last April, the trip was in late May so at best I had about 3 weeks of running in and very few miles at that. The 12 months of PT, Chiro and a consistent workout schedule plus 4 months of really watching what I ate (and losing 20lbs) get the credit. Actually, the 2012 cruise and Vero get all the credit as it was the desire to get back into my darn bikini and feel ok about it for that trip, that got me cracking down in the first place.

 

[franandaj]

Other than the 2200 stairs, /it sounds like you had a relaxing day. After all my trips I could use some time lounging by the pool. I guess I'll have to wait until we take possession of the house for that since I see no Aulani in my future. No WDWeither for that matter.

 

[elphie101]

I can't look at a wedding (especially in a Hawaiian setting!) without hearing Jack Sparrow in my head "I love weddings, drinks all around!"

Mmmmmmm food pics. That all looks divine (especially the chips & salsa on the lanai!)

Has anyone ever told you you have a great motivation body in your swimsuit? (My friends have taken to taping photos of bikinis they want to buy on the pantry doors so every time they go to snack, they see the bikini aka the reason NOT to snack. You picture could be right up there!)

 

[saintstickets]

When I grow up, I wanna be an uber-planner like eandesmom!!

No, you don't, your family will make fun of you!

They already make fun of my Disney obsession and it's a moot point anyway....I'm never growing up!

 

[Pinkocto]

Other than the 2200 stairs, /it sounds like you had a relaxing day. After all my trips I could use some time lounging by the pool. I guess I'll have to wait until we take possession of the house for that since I see no Aulani in my future. No WDWeither for that matter.

Oh no! I thought you had the green light to book WDW for 2014?

 

[eandesmom]

Other than the 2200 stairs, /it sounds like you had a relaxing day. After all my trips I could use some time lounging by the pool. I guess I'll have to wait until we take possession of the house for that since I see no Aulani in my future. No WDWeither for that matter.

Well you can lounge by YOUR pool, so that is something, right? Still though..no vacation?

WAH! Staycation at the Tiki Bar!

Yes, after the stairs and the snorkeling, the rest was pure relaxation and gluttony!

I can't look at a wedding (especially in a Hawaiian setting!) without hearing Jack Sparrow in my head "I love weddings, drinks all around!"

Well we were having drinks during their wedding, that's for sure. LOL!

Mmmmmmm food pics. That all looks divine (especially the chips & salsa on the lanai!)

Those key lime chips might be the death of us. I can justify it with just how ridiculously healthy the salsa is. I have a major, major chip weakness.

Has anyone ever told you you have a great motivation body in your swimsuit? (My friends have taken to taping photos of bikinis they want to buy on the pantry doors so every time they go to snack, they see the bikini aka the reason NOT to snack. You picture could be right up there!)

Oh wow, no. That might be the nicest compliment I have ever received, especially at my age when many might argue I am well past the "appropriate" age for one. Thank you very very much.

They already make fun of my Disney obsession and it's a moot point anyway....I'm never growing up!

Me either!

Oh no! I thought you had the green light to book WDW for 2014?

 

[rentayenta]

Hot hot hot! Love the yellow bikini and the dress. Yellow is a difficult color to pull off and you look amazing in it.


Dinner looks delicious but it does look very bright from the photos. Wonder why they stopped seating outside so early?


Jeff Spicioli?

 

[CarolynK]

Dinner at Roy's looks very nice! Too bad you couldn't eat outside....

 

[eandesmom]

Hot hot hot! Love the yellow bikini and the dress. Yellow is a difficult color to pull off and you look amazing in it.

As do you!!!! It is a tricky color to be sure. One which you look pretty frciken fabulous in! I am sad about the dress pics...it is such a cool dress that had limited wearing opportunities that I was hoping for a decent pic of the 2 of us..it doesn't happen open.

All I know is this. You and I....yellow bikini's, age be dammed... (I am older I can say that! oh and your are tinier!)

DL half (walk, run, show up, whatever!). Pool time. and yes, I want May too but...counting on you for the 1/2...

Dinner looks delicious but it does look very bright from the photos. Wonder why they stopped seating outside so early?

Sunday????? it was irritatingly bright. The food was outstanding but the rest truly distracting

Jeff Spicioli?

Dinner at Roy's looks very nice! Too bad you couldn't eat outside....

we felt robbed with that to be honest...but the food was quite good

 

[eandesmom]

I interrupt this report to bring you all a very special DISmeet. It is a funny thing being a tourist of sorts in a city you used to live in. All that aside, what a lovely lovely lunch with really, an old friend, cuz that's what it flelt like.

Lovely Kathy



Lovely gift (yeah, she knows!!!)

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I interrupt this report to bring you all a very special DISmeet. It is a funny thing being a tourist of sorts in a city you used to live in. All that aside, what a lovely lovely lunch with really, an old friend, cuz that's what it flelt like.

Lovely Kathy



Lovely git ft ( yeah, she knowss!!!)

I love that you and Kathy were able to meet up. And yes, she got the perfect gift for you!

 

[rentayenta]

As do you!!!! It is a tricky color to be sure. One which you look pretty frciken fabulous in! I am sad about the dress pics...it is such a cool dress that had limited wearing opportunities that I was hoping for a decent pic of the 2 of us..it doesn't happen open.

All I know is this. You and I....yellow bikini's, age be dammed... (I am older I can say that! oh and your are tinier!)

DL half (walk, run, show up, whatever!). Pool time. and yes, I want May too but...counting on you for the 1/2...

Sunday????? it was irritatingly bright. The food was outstanding but the rest truly distracting

Jeff Spicioli?

May is iffy but not out. I'm in for August. Kids will be in tow I'm sure but not totally sure- lol. What is the race date for August? Late summer is much easier to navigate.

Are you thinking kids in August? Joshua's bday is in August as is our anniversary. We always drive out once a summer so I could combine all those factors to get the green light. My light is green. M's is yellow.