April 7, 2012

Egg dying time!  This year we tried a new concept, tye dying.  I'm still undecided about whether or not I like it.  They look cool, but it was a messier than usual process.  The boys enjoyed doing something different, but really are only interested in eating the candy version.
Kailua, Hawaii

April 6, 2012

It's been a long, difficult week and a visit to the beach was needed.   The weather was not favorable, but the boys and pups never really noticed.  Here Zach is testing to see how far each wave with carry him.  He's amazing in his ability to trust and be patient with the ways of nature.  He sat just like this through 4 or 5 waves, letting them push and wash over him until he finally anchored up on the beach.  I love how the water is running off his face and hair.
Kailua, Hawaii

March 5, 2012

Switchy winds are great for practicing various race starts!  These clouds are amazing for me to photograph.  All day long I've been snapping off shots of these puffy characters, but I though everyone would like to see more than just the sky.  I got this shot as I was picking up my crew at the marina.
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

April 4, 2012

Look who tried to sneak up on me today!  Well, actually, they did surprise me just a bit.  This is the second one.  I like the helicopter doing it's thing off in the distance as well.  It was a busy morning in the air over Marine Corps Base Hawaii this morning!  All said, I got a little bit of rain, a lot of chop, some much needed solitude and only 2 phone calls on my mobile phone.
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

March 3, 2012

Our marina just happens to be responsible to renting, cleaning and maintaining these blow-up bounce contraptions.  With Spring in full swing and temperatures climbing, the frequency of these coming and going increases significantly.  Yes, I know, my Statistics professor is the iconic devil (or possibly angel) on my shoulder asking about the numbers and calculations that go along with my use of the word significantly.   When I arrived at the marina to drop the boys for sailing practice I saw this and thought, "That would be so cool to slide down and into the water, but probably unlikely due to some not so obscure insurance clause!"  But then the instructors came by and told me to grab my camera because they were going to let the kids ride!  There was some trepidation at first...... it didn't last long.  Woo Hoo!!!  I kind of wanted to join them, but I didn't have a suit.  Oh, well.  I guess it's best not to have to explain any kind of injury I most likely would have brought upon myself....
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

April 2, 2012

Nate's ability to concentrate on the task at hand is impressive.  Here he's working on drawing his daily surroundings.  All my kids have a passion for the Arts and an eloquent creative streak within them.  Nate's talent leans more toward reproducing the finest details in his pieces. He, by far, prefers working with pencil and charcoal.
Kailua, Hawaii

April 1, 2012

Another beautiful morning for a beach run.  Despite it's plumeria-like appearance, this is really the white single flowered Oleander shrub. This variety is sometimes referred to as the Singapore plumeria oleander, further confusing the self proclaimed amateur botanist such as myself.   It's a sturdy, reliable bush able to grow up to 20 feet tall and withstand ragged windy conditions.  Unlike the plumeria, every part of the oleander is poisonous.  Best to steer clear of eating, using or burning anything that remotely resembles in any way this plant.
Lanikai , Hawaii