trip to asia | vol.6 phi phi islands

start with vol.1 here

take me back sigh.

boating around the islands.

you just can't believe how clear and warm the water is.

and the cliffs... so beautiful

exploring railay, one of our favs.

did some decent snorkeling. why is it i've never in my life been able to find a snorkel that doesn't leak? i can't be the only one. rant rant rant. 

maya beach

one of the most beautiful places i've ever been.  

the sand was so soft. i didn't know what to make of it, my mind could not compute.

had to.

the pictures do not do this water color justice. it was insane.

dad's beach bonfire bday

well this is WAY overdue. fall has been a whirlwind. so i guess this peek back into summer is nice. we got to spend a good amount of time in CA first half of the year. heavenly. in august we celebrated floydie's bday at the beach. it was a little last minute, but glad almost everyone could make it. can't wait to get home for a visit over the holidays.

sandy mouth!

love this family of mine.

engaged!

a few weeks ago my brother popped the big question with a grand gesture that will go down in history. mike from digital orange captured the whole thing!

brandon asked friends to make response signs :)

I was on execution of details committee!

here i am bossy director general making everyone do a rehearsal. i couldn't help it, i just wanted everything to go perfectly 

the big moment.

brandon took rhyll (his girlfriend) out on a boat ride, when they came around to the beach friends and family we decked out with signs and ballons. 

SHE SAID YES!!!!

my favorite picture of the day!

rhyll's dad and sister drove all the way from AZ

(this was after so we are missing some signs and balloons)

so joyouus!

black diamonds! the most beautiful and unique ring!

the happy couple! 

feeling really lucky to be getting such a wonderful new sister! i'm in 100% wedding plan mode, hope she won't mind :)