Honeymoon in Bermuda

We could not have asked for a better honeymoon! Bermuda was beautiful, relaxing and romantic. A BIG thank you to everyone who sent us here through honeymoon gifts!






When snorkeled and dove a shipwreck from the 1800's, cruised the island on scooters, swam with schools of angel fish, and enjoyed a lot of great meals by the sea.

The architecture was amazing, colorful and historic.



As part of the UK, the island was filled with British influence.



Our last night there, we had an amazing dinner at the top of the historical Gibbs lighthouse.



Sunset at our cabana.

Preoneymoon on Orcas Island: The 3 romantic days before our wedding.

Our best advice to any future Bride and Grooms? Take a "Pre-oneymoon."

3 days before our wedding, we were whisked away in a seaplane to Orcas Island, where we relaxed in a romantic beach-front cabin. It gave us a chance to unwind and focus on what this whole wedding thing was about: Each other.

Thank you to the family and friends who worked hard to get our reception ready so that we could take this time alone.

The calm shores of Orcas made for a perfect spot to write our vows.





We enjoyed island made ice cream by the beach.

We spent our time kayaking, swimming at the lake, and eating at some of the best food the island has to offer. The night before our wedding, we shared a bottle of wine and an impeccable dinner at Ship's Bay.

Huck's 1st Birthday!

Even with Dad overseas, Huck had a very good 1st birthday.

His birthday cake was made out of organic beef log with peanut butter cookies and venison kibble. Of course, we couldn't forget the candle...

Wait fooooor it. Waaaait for iiiitt......

Turn your speakers on, it's funny. Sorry the camera is turned the wrong way :)

All that was left...

Sailing in Elliott Bay

The night before Justin left for the UK, we went on a 3 hour
sunset sail in Elliott Bay.

It was a gorgeous boat, 70'. Almost got us wondering if we should become a sailboat family instead of a speed boat family. Justin even has a perfectly good pair of white linen "Don Juan Sailing Pants."

The boat captains allow you to bring a bottle of wine and snacks. It is such a laid back atmosphere, we highly recommend this to all our friends and family - it makes for a great Date Night.

With this ring... (Just practicing)

Justin did an amazing job designing Shanda's ring. Pretty creative for an engineer ;)

At the Park

Getting ready for Bermuda - "Live Every Week Like it's Shark Week."

Got all the snorkelling gear fitted up for the honeymoon. Now Shanda just has to bypass watching Shark Week this year and we will be good to go!

Ring Pillow

Our handmade bird's nest ring pillow.

4th of July

We spent the 4th of July on Lake Union with our friends.

Our Wedding Invitations

Our invitations were inspired by how different we are... the Artist and the Engineer. Silver foil and blind emboss on graphite canvas with laser cut embellishments.

Save the Date! August 28, 2009

Save the Date! Our wedding is August 28, 2009 in Seattle, WA.
We will include all the details with our invitations in June.

Must be nice.....

Geez.... must be nice to sleep in on a Monday.

Fun New Side Project

Shanda has launched a boutique line of wedding and event invitations. She has teamed up with a web developer, Erin Pierce, and they are creating full branded wedding and event packages. She is also now renting a cute meeting space in Greenlake. Visit the new site: www.pixelsoupevents.com

Our Birthday Weekend

We had a fun birthday weekend. Went to dinner at the Met on Friday, and the Sounders game on Saturday. It was pouring rain on Sunday, so we stayed in and ate chocolate mousse.

Thelma and Louise do Disneyland.

Cone Head

Huck had a rough couple of weeks. First the burn on his back and then he got fixed and woke up without any balls.

Whistler 2009

We went on an Eco Tour for Valentines Day, which had 5 huge ziplines. It was a blast!

Apres' Ski nap

Bluebird day on the Whistler Summit

At the Amsterdam Pub, celebrating the 1 year countdown to the Vancouver Olympics.