"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 27th, 2013
Our family hosts a theme party every 4th of July. Typically, it’s based on a state. This year, we decided to do “patriotic colors”, because this year, we opened our family party to include a few of my moms closest friends and honor my mother during this time. It was a sweet time. Many tears […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 17th, 2013
We spent four nights in Seattle and had a wonderful time with my Fabio (aka ‘Dado’), Esperanza (aka ‘Dada’), and ‘Antee ‘ Sara. Going on a walk with Esperanza and Sara… We were there when the weather hit the low 90’s. Very rare for Seattle. We cooled off at Lake Washington. Here, everyone is enjoying […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 17th, 2013
Our annual road trip started off with a drive from our home in California to visit Grandpa Gary and Grandma Julee in Washington. We joined them for a delicioso Mexican meal. It was a short visit, but very sweet…
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 27th, 2013
Our friends, Eric and Crystal, hosted a gender reveal party! *All guests wore the color clothing they thought the baby was. David and I were Team PINK. The boys were (on principle), Team BLUE. The gang anxiously awaits… BOY POWER!! Mutual friend, Cynthia, and preggo mama, Crystal! We played a game based on […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 21st, 2013
A perfect weekend to share with family and friends. My beautiful niece, “P”, graduated high school!! I flew up for a quick visit, and special memories were made…. Before the graduation: My little brother and niece KK Walking down the aisle with two of her best friends… Proud parents… Proud grandparents… Proud auntie… La […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 19th, 2013
Our “brother from a different mother” just celebrated his 40-something birthday. He spent it rafting on the American River, surrounded by his closest friends. It was a beautiful and fun day! The boys were able to invite a friend. They were so excited to get on the river. Awesome river rats! Josh, Q, Eric, Mike, […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 26th, 2013
I thought the last post was THE last post for Maui 2013. However, while DH and the boys were still on the island (I came home a few days earlier), they went Snuba diving and had pictures taken. They LOVED it! (For those unfamiliar with Snuba. It’s similar to Scuba, except the air tanks are […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
FYI: Fish bite! I was standing in the surf, not even hip deep, and a reef triggerfish (the humuhumunukunukuapua’a) came up and bit me! He even drew blood. If you see this guy, bite him back for me! That evening, the Smiths invited us to their place for a fun evening of fajitas, margaritas, and […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
Every year on Maui, we spend an evening with our friends, Cowboy and Carol. This year, we decided to visit the popular restaurant, Star Noodle. As a fan of the show, ‘Top Chef’, I wanted to visit this place because the executive chef had placed third this last season. I love that the restaurant is […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
One of the many lovely rainbows of Maui… Near our Napili property is a little bay that typically has 4-8 sea turtles. We snorkeled here a few times before the surf became too strong. Nature composition by ‘R’…