February 7, 2012

The moon was very bright this morning.... at 4 A.M.  I was up because Remi and Levi have very small bladders and can't seem to make it through the night.   Anyway, the storms have been rolling in and out for the past 36 hours and are predicted to continue like this for the next 3 days.  I did notice while out for a run this morning that we are having Kona winds, which means no sailing or water sports for the boys.  Yoga for P.E. does not make for happy boys.
Kailua, Hawaii

February 6, 2012

The boys are in a testing phase again so I coaxed them into a Lanikai Loop walk to let off some steam.  Plus, after doing some training runs with Zach and Nate over the weekend, we needed a recovery day for the legs.  Sam tagged along on his bike because his legs just aren't long enough to keep up with our brisk pace for 5 miles.  Anyway, we got a little rain along the way to help cool us down.  This guy seemed to be enjoying the rain as well.  Nothing like a good scrubbing in some fresh rain water!
Lanikai,  Hawaii

February 5, 2012

An early morning walk on the beach brought me toe to sac with a couple of these.  It's the Portuguese Man-O-War.  According to Zach.... "It's named that because it's just THAT dangerous!  They can grow up the my height in length if you include it's stinging tentacles!"  This one is only about an inch and a half in length and dead, but it can still deliver a nasty sting.
Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

February 4, 2012

I first time I saw a blue stop sign on island I thought it was just unique for that particular shopping plaza.  I've come to realize though that blue stop signs are the norm for many of the small towns here.  This one in downtown Kailua even had some extra art work that apparently the city wasn't pleased with.
Kailua, Hawaii

February 3, 2012

I looks as if we are going to have a great crop of papaya this Spring!  Happy Aloha Friday!
Kailua, Hawaii

February 2, 2012

Another pigeon?!?!  No, same one.  We've named him Hector.  He's been recuperating in the backyard, living off the water and whatever food we toss out there to him.    So why another picture of Hector?  Happy Ground Hog Day!   And..... earlier today while playing outside, our cute little puppies rolled in a pile of smelly, gross yuckiness and needed a thorough scrubbing.   Because the boys left the back door to the house open (probably because they're being raised in a barn!) I think Hector decided he might like to take our friendship to another level and needed to check out the prospective digs.  Since he can't fly yet (due to a damaged wing) he must have waddled through the house to this perch (one of my foyer chairs), from the back of the house all the way to the front.  After being greeted (enthusiastically, of course) by two strawberry scented, squeaky clean fluff balls, I believe Hector has since done some soul searching and would rather spend his time outside.   I'm just thankful he didn't make a mess!
Kailua, Hawaii

February 1, 2012

I'm completely stumped... no clue as to what kind of tree this is.   One of the regular walkers saw me taking photos and stopped to chat.  He said this is what the locals call the pompom tree.  The blooms only last about 2-3 days, the birds hate them and larger insects steer clear of them.  They remind me of those stringy Koosh balls, but the boys are saying it's got to be something from Dr. Seuss.   I've only seen this one in my next door neighbor's front yard.  If I had to name it, looking at the flower in it's pod on the tree, I'd have to call it something like, "Frilly Pink Phallic Flower Tree."
Kailua, Hawaii