March 31, 2011

These things are called Moths.  I'm not yet sure what they are made from or how they work, but I'm hoping to find out soon!  These guys were speeding (no joke, about 50 mph!) around the bay all day today.
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

March 30, 2011

The boys call this "Anger Management" in the backyard.  They're getting so big, I know these sessions are going to end with a 'not so quick' trip to the emergency room.....
Kailua, Hawaii

March 29, 2011

We finally got a full day of sunshine and light(er) winds.  Someone was taking advantage of the optimal weather conditions.
Kailua Bay, Hawaii

March 28, 2011

This is another location I frequent.  Not necessarily the public loo per say (although I have visited the particular one a few times!), but the Honolulu airport.  I love these fun signs they've put up to make visitors really feel as if they're in a tropical location with an exotic language!
Honolulu, Hawaii

March 27, 2011

I frequent the commissary a minimum of 4 times per week.  My husband says I start exhibiting withdrawal symptoms if I haven't visited one for 3 days.  I hate shopping malls, but I could spend hours in a grocery store!
Kaneohe, Hawaii

March 26, 2011

The necessary clean up after an awesome day of snorkeling at Hanauma Bay yesterday.  We got home so late last night (dinner out in Waikiki) that the process had to wait until this afternoon.... and for the rain to let up.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 25, 2011

A photo display of thanks from the people of Korea to the 36 Nations who participated in the Korean War.
Waikiki, Hawaii

March 24, 2011

Jordan made cupcakes (from scratch, no less!) yesterday afternoon.  In passing this morning, I commented on her highly nutritious breakfast... one red velvet cupcake with whipped butter frosting and fresh raspberries on top.  Her immediate quip..."It's not much different than the pain au chocolat, Nutella crepes and chocolat chaud we had for petit dejeuner EVERY morning while living in Belgium."
Point taken.  Eat away.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 23, 2011

In the Tetsuo Harana Tunnel on our way to the swap meet at the Aloha Bowl Stadium.  One can find all kinds of touristy things for really cheap.
Honolulu, Hawaii

March 22, 2011

Ground cover flowers at Fort Hase beach.  They remind me of Morning Glories.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 21, 2011

A testing day for the boys, sister is home for Spring Break.... we all need to let off some steam at Hilltop beach!  The waves were awesome, the sun was hot and the breeze was very cool.  Another perfect day here in Hawaii!
Kailua, Hawaii

March 20, 2011

Did I mention the Girl is home for Spring Break?!?!  We spent the day shopping and stopping to take pictures.
Kaneohe, Hawaii

March 19, 2011

Today was haircut day!  We ALL got trims and/or clean ups thanks to Theresa Paio at her new studio, "Shear Pleasure."  Oh.... and guess who's home for Spring Break?!?!?
Kailua, Hawaii

March 18, 2011

Some much needed pool time for the kids at the Officer's Club pool down the street.  The water is way too cold for me!
Kailua, Hawaii

March 17, 2011

We don't have parades or an ice cream truck in our neighborhood but a Howitzer static display is kind of cool!  It's just a bit different than the average neighborhood.  Gotta love the Marines!  Happy (belated) St. Barbara's Day and St. Patrick's Day!
Kailua, Hawaii

March 16, 2011

A common scene in our lives..... this time we're saying fair winds and following seas to our neighbors and friends the Caputo family.  Good-byes don't seem to be getting any easier.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 15, 2011

The bougainvillea grows like a weed here.  It's similar to ivy in the Pacific Northwest in that it choked out other native species.  It is very beautiful though.
Kaneohe, Hawaii

March 14, 2011

Today is Zachary's golden birthday (turning 14 on the 14th!) as well as Einstein's birthday and Pi Day.  He asked for an apple pie for his birthday celebration dessert.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 13, 2011

An interesting red something plant I discovered in the front yard this afternoon.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 12, 2011

An airplane coming in for a landing while we were at Hilltop beach.  I wonder if I could hit it with a coconut?
Kailua, Hawaii

March 11, 2011

A brown anole on the front patio fencing with purple kale in the background.  Note the fly on his tail.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 10, 2011

The clouds hanging low over the Ko 'Olau Mountain range.
Windward side of Oahu, Hawaii

March 9, 2011

So.... we had a little bit of rain this morning here in Hawaii.  The deluge started about 5 minutes into a (10K) run and didn't let up until I was finishing my back patio HIIT workout.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 8, 2011

The three brothers!  Zach and Nate had a Court of Honor banquet dinner.  They each earned 4 merit badges and Nate advanced to 1st Class.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 7, 2011

Boogie boards drying off against the garage after the regular sand rinse down.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 6, 2011

A couple of egrets playing in the backyard.  And finally... a little bit of sunshine!
Kailua, Hawaii

March 5, 2011

Some of the colorful P-3 Orion airplanes on the flight line.
Another rainy day in Hawaii.  It almost feels like a Northwest or Belgium day.  Almost.
Kaneohe, Hawaii

March 4, 2011

A plover hanging out in the street in front of the house.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 3, 2011

Plumeria tree in the front yard.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 2, 2011

Red sky in the morning.... Sailors, take warning.
It's been raining on and off (and on again!) all day long.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 1, 2011

Sun coming up from behind the crater over Kailua Bay, Pond Road housing and the golf course.  Gorgeous day!
Kailua, Hawaii