Two Weddings and Two Babies!

2012 has already proven to be a very exciting and blessed year, and it keeps getting better! 

First, my sister-in-law MaryEsther got married to the love of her life, Kyle Elam. They had a beautiful, small, and intimate wedding in the Gatlinburg mountains in Tennessee on March 16th.
They then announced that they will be welcoming a new addition to their family in July. William 'Cole' Elam will be the first grandson born to the Murphy grandparents, so everyone is very excited!!! And little sister Mackenzie is stoked about having a brother =) Congratulations to the happy family!





Next, as announced before, my beautiful niece, Nylah Marley Hilton, was born on March 27th in Hawaii. She is now one whole month old, and I miss her immensely. Happy 1 month birthday little wiggle worm!!!






Finally, in exactly 2 weeks, my brother-in-law Mark Murphy, will marry his charming bride Laura Holt in Clarksdale, MS. They are a beautiful couple, and I'm excited to see where life leads them together as they start their marriage journey. At a couple's shower in Clarksdale, we recently celebrated this special time in their lives.

Due to lack of time to buy appropriate wedding gift wrap, Caleb stopped at Sonic and asked for a "gift bag" along with an instant homemade card made out of our mail stash in the car. I gotta give 

it to him, he saved the day. Sorry Mark and Laura, we will do better next time ;)

I thank God for all His blessings and am thrilled to see what other surprises 2012 will bring!!!!

Aloha - first blog post!

My goal this year was to finally get our own blog going. It's only April right, one third into the year. Not so bad considering most of my goal setting success rates. My main inspiration and help to get it going, was my sister Monique Hilton. She is an amazing graphic designer, artist, and NOW new mommy!!!! Check out the her blog lightcameralove 

Caleb and I have had the privilege of traveling to many parts of the world. Our most recent travels took us across the Pacific Ocean all the way to the beautiful islands of Hawaii---> PARADISE!

Hawaii was more than just a vacation destination this time. I'm very proud to debut our blog with the new arrival of the light of my life, my precious little niece, Nylah Marley Hilton. My parents and I were able to spend Easter in Hawaii with my sister, her husband Clark, and Nylah. My two weeks here wee filled with diaper changes, burping, cuddling, beach time, stroller rides, quiet moments at the bay, pineapple ice cream, rainbows, hikes, sister time, parent time, and tons of moments soaking in the love. I'm heading back to the mainland today, but will miss my little bundle of pure joy immensely as well as this daily, uninterrupted sister time. 

Uncle Caleb was able to join us for a weekend and seems to be a natural with Nylah after all his experience with his four little nieces. 

Mahalo nui loa to Clark and Monique for a lovely visit.