this just in…

 

My closet couldn’t be more ecstatic about the new delivery of aprons that has just arrived. Finally my blouses can breathe a sigh of relief as they’ll never have to endure a long soaking due to another chocolate smear again. I hope. Anyway, I’m just so excited about our aprons! Someday, I know I’ll look back fondly on these sweet little moments in small business ownership and probably giggle at how ridiculous and silly I am for having a mini freak out/screaming sesh (the good kind) in the car with my favorite partner in crime as soon as we got these bad boys in our hands. Yea, we did that. Yea, people saw us. And no, we’re not embarrassed.

Ballin’ 4eva,

Kait

wedding bells and dance floors

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

 

My auntie Ana got married! Yes, I know, it’s hard to believe that someone so striking and young could be an aunt to 60 or so nieces and nephews but what can I say, I come from good genes, which probably explains why we seem to procreate in large masses. Anyway, I’m getting off track. The wedding was amazing. It was beautiful and heartwarming like weddings should be, and it was tons. of. fun. Like way too much fun. We ate great food, made fun of each other and got to own the dance floor as a family for the night, and trust me, owned it was. And we all got to be together, which pretty much sums it up. We Aiono’s LOVE being together because we always make memories. So who’s getting married next??  And don’t look at me. I’m entirely comfortable with continuing to plan my non-existent wedding on Pinterest, thank you very much.

Cheers to my Auntie Ana and new Uncle Greg! Wishing you nothing but a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter! Love you both!

oceanside

 

         

I’ve had some great days in my life. But not many of those great days can compete with beach days, especially the ones spent frolicking along the shores with my family. We got to add one more of those great days to the list last week on our visit to Oceanside. We dug our toes in the sand, let the California waves chase after us, reminisced about the earlier days of my life when we lived down the street and filled our bellies full of the best fish and chips in San Diego county. It was, well, great. So great that I decided not to leave San Diego. Ever. But then Honey looked at me with those bright blues, the ones I just can’t say no to, and he promised me a quick return. So, I’ll be seeing you again soon, San Diego (because I just don’t forget promises like that).

xo,

Kait

california (and AZ) dreamin’

 

Honey and I have been roadtrippin’ for a whole week! It’s been amazing to say the very least. We’ve had a good dose of sunshine, time with loved ones and tons of fun. In short, I’m not at all ready to get back to real life. It’s like I need a vacation to get over this vacation, ya know? I’m suffering a severe ‘Aiono Hangover’ which only happens after I spend memory making time with my incredible (and huuuuge) family, and as much as I adore Utah, I’m just aching to live near the ocean again. I’m in the process of uploading all 3 million pictures or so, but until then, a little sneak peek…

tag, you’re it.

 

I’m excited that Bobbi from, Today I'm Bobbi, tagged me in this fun ‘11 things’ meme. I’ve kind of been putting it off for a little bit, not because I don’t want to do it, mostly because I can’t think of 11 interesting things to say about myself, but here it goes anyway…

1. Post these rules
2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things
3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post
4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them
5. Go to their blog/twitter and tell them that you've tagged them.

1. I’m too emotional for my own good. Kristen Bell said it best, “If I’m not between a 3 and 7 on the emotional scale, I’m crying”. This is me dead on. I cry when I’m happy, and I cry when I’m sad, and sometimes I’m not even sad or happy, I’m just crying. Such a baby.

2. I’m the oldest sibling and I love it because it means I’m the BOSS and what I say goes. (I realize that my siblings are all adults now and this is actually very untrue, but I figure as long as I keep saying it, they might continue to believe it. Bwahahaha <—and that’s them laughing at  me. I know, I know.)

3. In my past life, I’m pretty positive I was a gangsta rapper. I know this because my flows are tight, I’ve got crazy mad swagger and I’ll school anyone in a Tupac lyric battle. Okay, none of that is true except for the part about battling out some Tupac. Who wants to try me?

4. I’m addicted to the www. but aren’t we all?

5. Now that I don’t have cable television, I watch more T.V. than ever before. Let’s face it, I’m a true Hulu Plus and Netflix whore.

6. I sing. All. Day. Long. It’s just what I do. It’s like whistling while you work but better.

7. I seriously require at least eight hours of sleep. I have since I was a little girl (I earned my nickname, Medusa, fair and square). And if I don’t get it, stay out of my way. Please.

8. I’m a Gleek. And Honey is too, but he won’t admit it if you ask him. Musicals are just my thing and Lea Michele is my girl.

9. I read the Twilight series. And I’m not even that ashamed because you probably did too. Better yet, I’m totally not sorry for the fact that I am so excited for The Hunger Games movie this weekend and I may or may not be contemplating dressing up as the girl on fire. Hmmm…

10. I wish I had better fashion sense. Like my sisters.

11. I play the piano and guitar. Neither of them well, but I play them nonetheless.

 

11 Questions From Bobbi:

1. Who is your favorite author and name your favorite book by them. I don’t really have a favorite author. But I have a favorite book. Memoirs of a Geisha by, Arthur Golden. I read it after I saw the movie and I have no idea how I even followed the movie without having read the book. It’s so worth every minute.

2. Roughly, {since we're all vain here} how many times a day do you scope yourself out in a reflective surface {other than your bathroom mirror}? Probably every time I pass a reflective surface. My eyeliner has a tendency to run, okay?

3. What's your dream job? Oh boy. This is hard. I want to be on Broadway. Not because I have any Broadway talent, but you asked about my dream job, so there you have it. My house is one big Broadway stage full of bright lights and colorful backdrops… and my neighbors hate me for it.

4. What's your favorite thing about yourself? I’m multi-racial. My father is an islander from Samoa and New Zealand, and my mama is a cute white girl :) I like to think it’s a good combo.

5. Kill, bang or marry {you know the rules}: Ryan Gosling, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ryan Reynolds. Easy. Kill Joseph, Bang Ryan R. and Marry Ryan G. I’m not gonna lie, this game has always been kind of awkward for me.

6. If you had to pick one place to live for the rest of your life, where would it be? New Zealand. But I’d have to bring my whole family with me because I’m way too fond of Sunday dinners.

7. What's the last thing you ate? One of my cake balls! I rarely eat them, but this was a new flavor and I just had to try it. It was totally worth it.

8. What's your biggest deal-breaker in a relationship? The relationship with my family. We’re a package deal.

9. If you could poke one person in the eye {famous or not} without any consequences, who would it be and why? Ummm. Donald Trump. Because I think he’s obnoxious and I just want to be able to say I did it.

10. Who is your biggest blog crush? Sydney from, The Daybook. I love her sweet little life, her chubby little boy and her incredible knack for fashion.

11. What's the song you want to be playing during the opening credits of the movie of your life? This is a good one. Problem is, I have no idea! Do I really have to pick just one?! Okay fine. The Tide is High, by Blondie. Ha! Yes, really!

 

And now it’s MY questions!…

1. What is the #1 most played song on your itunes/ipod/whatever?

2.What is one of your favorite quotes?

3. What do you miss most about childhood?

4. What are you afraid of?

5. Do you like your middle name?

6. Who is your least favorite Disney princess and why? Hahaha.

7. What’d you do for you last birthday?

8. Breakfast for dinner?

9. What is the last thing you purchased?

10. Where is your dream vacation?

11. Biggest pet peeve?

 

So, everyone, join on in! If you do, comment and let me know! I want to get to know you too!

xoxo,

Kait