Bonnie's new Townie

A few months ago someone stole the bike that Catherine gave Bonnie and that Doug so lovingly restored. Bonnie really wanted a bike that she could ride to work on about once a week, so for her birthday, we bought her a new bike - a Townie - which is really sturdy and comfortable, yet has seven speeds and is just fast enough. Happy Birthday, Bonnie!

Sunset Beach Elementary Art Sale

On Friday, February 25, Bonnie's school, Sunset Beach Elementary, held an art sale. We bought the colorful picture above, which was painted by Teryl Soren, a member of our ward. Toward the end of the night, they auctioned off the most valuable of the paintings. After the auction, John Cruz, a fairly popular singer in Hawaii, performed. Oh, and he invited a friend of his, someone whose child attends Sunset Beach Elementary. The friend, shown on top, is Jack Johnson, a popular singer who grew up in Sunset Beach and still makes his home there.

Scenes from Laie

Sometimes we take Laie for granted and forget that we really live in quite a beautiful place. Here are some scenes from Laie Point and Bikini Beach. Bikini Beach (I think the official name is Clissold Beach), is the beach that is about two blocks from our house. Bonnie is sitting there with an umbrella. The other scenes are from Laie Point.

Sacred Falls

I have been wanting to hike up to Sacred Falls for several years now, but couldn't find anyone who was willing to be "illegal" with me. Dolly Wright was staying with us for a couple of weeks and also was really wanting to go, so we ventured out. It was even more beautiful than I remembered from over 10 years ago. The trail is still in great shape. These pictures don't do it justice. We will have to go back with our new camera. It truly lives up to its name. It's so lush and green, with carved out mountain alcoves, beautiful waterfall pool, and spired formations behind the falls that you can't see in these pictures. Lucky we live Hawaii!! (And lucky no boulders fell on us).

pictures next time

I tried to add pictures, but it didn't work. Maybe I need to change the format? someone can let me know and I will try again. Anyway, happy beginning of the Christmas Season! Love you all!

Happy Thanksgiving

Okay, so we didn't get to have the traditional Thanksgiving with friends and family. We had to settle for snorkeling at Captain Cook's monument and having grilled burgers on the boat. This was the most unusual Thanksgiving ever, but we are indeed thankful for sooooo many things. Thanks for being you and for all you mean to us. We are also grateful that we live in a beautiful place that you all want to visit!!! Lucky we don't live in North Dakota!