The kids were facinated with this snail. It was huge- even bigger than our Italian snails!

Mamaw and Kiwini Poe's Visit

Papaw, Mamaw, Uncle Kendall and Auntie Robin

Mamaw and Aunt Robin catching some rays....

We really enjoyed our visit with Mamaw and Papaw (aka Kiwini Poe) and Uncle Kendall and Aunt Robin. We are so glad they could come and explore the island. In case you are wondering, Kiwini Poe is my dad's name in Hawaiian. Sofi loves her Kiwini Poe. Find your name in Hawaiian:

http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/names.html

Building a castle

My favorite things....

My treasures......How blessed I am!

Thought some of you might want to see the outside of our house. Don't ask me what the ugly tree in our yard is! I'm stuck with the landscaping since we are not allowed to plant at all. Only pots no more than 24 in diameter. At least the house is great!

Hawaii House

Downstairs 1/2 bath- Chocolate and Blue, I love it

View of Formal Living from loft

Loft with desk for kids for our homeschooling

Kitchen w/ eat in and desk (taken from family room)

Family room (taken from Kitchen)

Formal Living Area w/ 2 story ceiling (taken from Dining room/ hallway.)

Dining Room (yellow walls) I love this room! We also added the chandelier. This was my great buy at Home Depot- $12.30

Down to 2 weeks

We are down to 2 weeks as of tomorrow. I worked with Armin (Armin and Marion Tapestry) this weekend at the Primavera bazaar. Well, actually, I worked Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Drew worked for me on Sunday because it became obvious on Saturday that Sofia and I were sick. She ran a fever for 2 days. She is better today although still cranky. I will hopefully be better tomorrow. We will see. Armin was very glad it was Drew and not me on Sunday since Drew has the muscles and helped load all the tapesties back in the truck.

Derrick has informed everyday how many days he has left of school. 7 1/2 days. He is thrilled! They are also excited about my birthday this weekend b/c it means CAKE!We will be going to the winery, Bessich, down the street, this weekend. They are having their annual party. Glad we didn't plan a trip this weekend. I wouldn't have wanted to miss that! They throw a great party- complete with an Italian Country Western Band. Crazy as it sounds, they're not too bad.