So much has been going on lately that we haven't had time to post. First many belated birthday wishes to G. Paul! I think he had a great birthday even if I missed a post.
Last week my brother brought two of my nieces to visit and my parents joined us as well. It was so fun to see Tripp's personality and Mary Stuart's following right along in Tripp's footsteps. Friday night we celebrated G's birthday with all three of our nieces and families for dinner at W W Cousins- we tried to get pictures of all the girls together and I will post them as soon as I am able but most are blurry because a 4 year old and 2 two-year olds don't stand still long! Finally Lane arrived on Saturday so we got to spend some time with him- he is so tall, I couldn't believe it.
G got to go to Derby for this birthday and we had a blast. The weather wasn't great but we made the most of it- although no one had the winner. We did see a few celebrities- Brooke Shields, Valerie Bertinelli, Michael Jordan and Aretha Franklin! Then we went to his parents to have dinner and cake after a long day.
Since then I have been working some and thankfully G has been home because after 3 weeks on the road, he was home sick. Hana did really well with the kids and today we went to the dog park where she proceeded to hop in and out of the tub of water- then go right to wipe it all off by rolling in the dirt and grass. I think we will have to get her a pool this summer to keep her cool and busy.
Pictures will be coming soon...
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday Mom!
It has been a busy week to say the least so forgive me that I was unable to post yesterday and wish my mom a very happy birthday. Of course I was visiting with her so that should make up for it!
It is hard to believe a week ago today we were leaving Hawaii and headed to Phoenix. Our time on Oahu was very hectic with G working and my feeble attempts to help him set up and take down all his equipment for training and shows on Thurs. and Friday. I also discovered that someone had been in our hotel room, stole cash from my wallet and made long distance phone calls. It is very scary to know someone was looking through your things- so far it does not appear they did anything else but calls to the credit card companies were made just to be safe.
Our last night was spent in West Oahu at the same hotel we spent the first night of our honeymoon. We lounged by the pool all day to soak up our last full day in Hawaii. We had one more dinner at Roy's and all was delicious as usual!
Sadly when we got ready to board the plane last Sunday we received a phone call telling us that a colleague of G's, who are friends we have been fortunate to travel with and get to know their family, had lost their 19 year old son in a car accident. We were sickened and heart broken for them but it always makes you appreciate every day you have even more. G left his events in Vegas to be with them at the funeral in New Orleans. So he is due home any minute now for the first time in 3 weeks! Hana will be so excited to see her daddy dog.
The Derby festivities have begun and since we have not been home for this in quite some time we are hoping to enjoy a few of them. Perhaps tomorrow at the Chow Wagon where dogs are allowed to join!
It is hard to believe a week ago today we were leaving Hawaii and headed to Phoenix. Our time on Oahu was very hectic with G working and my feeble attempts to help him set up and take down all his equipment for training and shows on Thurs. and Friday. I also discovered that someone had been in our hotel room, stole cash from my wallet and made long distance phone calls. It is very scary to know someone was looking through your things- so far it does not appear they did anything else but calls to the credit card companies were made just to be safe.
Our last night was spent in West Oahu at the same hotel we spent the first night of our honeymoon. We lounged by the pool all day to soak up our last full day in Hawaii. We had one more dinner at Roy's and all was delicious as usual!
Sadly when we got ready to board the plane last Sunday we received a phone call telling us that a colleague of G's, who are friends we have been fortunate to travel with and get to know their family, had lost their 19 year old son in a car accident. We were sickened and heart broken for them but it always makes you appreciate every day you have even more. G left his events in Vegas to be with them at the funeral in New Orleans. So he is due home any minute now for the first time in 3 weeks! Hana will be so excited to see her daddy dog.
The Derby festivities have begun and since we have not been home for this in quite some time we are hoping to enjoy a few of them. Perhaps tomorrow at the Chow Wagon where dogs are allowed to join!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A little late for Tuesday
Our last day in Maui was gorgeous! We spent the morning doing some snorkeling-although I was only able to go in for a little bit and it took me 20 mins. to actually be able to go the whole way in- the Pacific is just too cold for me! We got to see lots of pretty fish but no turtles on this day.
G was off to work and I went to lay by the infinity pool which some of you have seen pics- the rest will have to wait because we cannot download the card at the same time we are connected to the Internet. The sun was brilliant and G showed up early so he could spend a little time by the pool with me before lunch. Lunch was at Lulu's and then I went to read a book while G was at a couple of appointments- on the last one I went in to see our friend Umber and there was an 8 month old golden retriever waiting to see us. Max was almost as sweet as Hana and let me rub his belly for the entire hour that G was in a meeting! He was lovable and if I could take him to meet Hana, I think they would be best buds.
We flew over to Oahu around 7 and grabbed dinner at Sam Choy's-food was so great but they do not believe in small portions around here! When we were stuffed we came to the hotel and met up with G's assistant and wife who are also here for the Road Show. They are really nice and hopefully I will get to spend time with her this week while the boys are working.
So far today the weather is partly cloudy and supposed to be around 80- perfect!
G was off to work and I went to lay by the infinity pool which some of you have seen pics- the rest will have to wait because we cannot download the card at the same time we are connected to the Internet. The sun was brilliant and G showed up early so he could spend a little time by the pool with me before lunch. Lunch was at Lulu's and then I went to read a book while G was at a couple of appointments- on the last one I went in to see our friend Umber and there was an 8 month old golden retriever waiting to see us. Max was almost as sweet as Hana and let me rub his belly for the entire hour that G was in a meeting! He was lovable and if I could take him to meet Hana, I think they would be best buds.
We flew over to Oahu around 7 and grabbed dinner at Sam Choy's-food was so great but they do not believe in small portions around here! When we were stuffed we came to the hotel and met up with G's assistant and wife who are also here for the Road Show. They are really nice and hopefully I will get to spend time with her this week while the boys are working.
So far today the weather is partly cloudy and supposed to be around 80- perfect!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Monday in Maui
Another day in paradise- although believe it or not, it was partly sunny most of the day.
We woke up around 6 (I swear no one in Hawaii sleeps in past this time) and went to Fred's again for breakfast- it may seem crazy that we eat there all the time but it is probably the only place where you can spend less than $30 per couple on breakfast.
After breakfast we decided to brave the cold Pacific for a little snorkeling. I literally thought I would hyperventilate from the cold- once we got moving it was worth it. Lots of amazing fish and finally a sea turtle- their movements are the epitome of beach life- take your own pace. Also we were able to hear the whales again under water! It is one of the coolest things I have ever experienced and I wish I was wearing a wet suit so I could stay in all day and listen to the sounds they make- and they sound so close!
We grabbed a couple of box lunches from a deli and headed to the top of Haleakala. This is a 38 mile trip from where we are staying and the steepest incline in that amount of distance anywhere in the world. The temp. at the top was 20 degrees cooler and windy! The pictures we took reflect that because my hair is doing all kinds of crazy things. At the summit, we were over 10,000 feet above sea level and my lungs could tell after being right at sea level for so long.
We drove back to the hotel in time to have a Lava Flow at the bar and watch the sunset- we arrived just in time because one of the humpbacks was in a mood. We could see the tail fluke several times and lots of big splashes- it was so neat to watch until that one moved on and all we could catch were glimpses of water spouts floating across the water from a few others.
Another wonderful day in the islands and we wish you all could be here!
We woke up around 6 (I swear no one in Hawaii sleeps in past this time) and went to Fred's again for breakfast- it may seem crazy that we eat there all the time but it is probably the only place where you can spend less than $30 per couple on breakfast.
After breakfast we decided to brave the cold Pacific for a little snorkeling. I literally thought I would hyperventilate from the cold- once we got moving it was worth it. Lots of amazing fish and finally a sea turtle- their movements are the epitome of beach life- take your own pace. Also we were able to hear the whales again under water! It is one of the coolest things I have ever experienced and I wish I was wearing a wet suit so I could stay in all day and listen to the sounds they make- and they sound so close!
We grabbed a couple of box lunches from a deli and headed to the top of Haleakala. This is a 38 mile trip from where we are staying and the steepest incline in that amount of distance anywhere in the world. The temp. at the top was 20 degrees cooler and windy! The pictures we took reflect that because my hair is doing all kinds of crazy things. At the summit, we were over 10,000 feet above sea level and my lungs could tell after being right at sea level for so long.
We drove back to the hotel in time to have a Lava Flow at the bar and watch the sunset- we arrived just in time because one of the humpbacks was in a mood. We could see the tail fluke several times and lots of big splashes- it was so neat to watch until that one moved on and all we could catch were glimpses of water spouts floating across the water from a few others.
Another wonderful day in the islands and we wish you all could be here!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
This post comes via Maui, Hawaii. In fact I am sitting on the balcony, listening to the ocean as I write about our most recent adventure.
It took 3 different airlines through 4 different cities and over 5000 miles in the air for me to arrive here. G and I met Friday morning in Phoenix and had a great day there with friends. G's friend Scot took us to lunch at Alice Cooper's restaurant- where the entire wait staff wears eye makeup like Alice Cooper, it was distracting but the food wasn't bad. Then we had dinner with our good friends Lynn & Dave in Tempe. What a cute town and seems like it would be fun if we had more time. When we got back to our room that evening we were able to enjoy the bottle of wine that Lynn & Dave had thoughtfully sent up as a surprise.
We left Phoenix bright and early (although it was raining which was a bit of a shock) and landed in Oahu and then boarded another flight to Maui. We got here about 3 Maui time and promptly headed straight to one of our favorite places, Fred's, for cheap Mexican food and a margarita.
Once we checked into the hotel we were excited to see the new addition of an infinity pool and of course went for our first Lava Flow at the bar. We walked a little to stretch our legs and had a small bite to eat at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a- oh yes we can pronounce it too- it is the name of a fish here in the islands and also a restaurant at the Grand Wailea.
Then we were in bed by 8:30 because I was still really on EST and G was at least on PST. Sleeping with the sounds of the ocean in the background is so peaceful.
Today we spent most of the day lounging around- breakfast again at Fred's, a walk, pool time, and then lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise, some more reading and lounging by the water until it was time to drive over to Lahaina and have dinner at our favorite place, Roy's. The meal was delicious as always and dessert (famous chocolate lava cake) perfection! It was a great Easter and we are so blessed to be able to spend some vacation time in Hawaii once again!
P.S. In case anyone is wondering how we do anything without Hana, it is because she is in the caring hands of Linda that we are able to be here at all. We even have considered driving to her namesake again but I think once was enough for me! :)
It took 3 different airlines through 4 different cities and over 5000 miles in the air for me to arrive here. G and I met Friday morning in Phoenix and had a great day there with friends. G's friend Scot took us to lunch at Alice Cooper's restaurant- where the entire wait staff wears eye makeup like Alice Cooper, it was distracting but the food wasn't bad. Then we had dinner with our good friends Lynn & Dave in Tempe. What a cute town and seems like it would be fun if we had more time. When we got back to our room that evening we were able to enjoy the bottle of wine that Lynn & Dave had thoughtfully sent up as a surprise.
We left Phoenix bright and early (although it was raining which was a bit of a shock) and landed in Oahu and then boarded another flight to Maui. We got here about 3 Maui time and promptly headed straight to one of our favorite places, Fred's, for cheap Mexican food and a margarita.
Once we checked into the hotel we were excited to see the new addition of an infinity pool and of course went for our first Lava Flow at the bar. We walked a little to stretch our legs and had a small bite to eat at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a- oh yes we can pronounce it too- it is the name of a fish here in the islands and also a restaurant at the Grand Wailea.
Then we were in bed by 8:30 because I was still really on EST and G was at least on PST. Sleeping with the sounds of the ocean in the background is so peaceful.
Today we spent most of the day lounging around- breakfast again at Fred's, a walk, pool time, and then lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise, some more reading and lounging by the water until it was time to drive over to Lahaina and have dinner at our favorite place, Roy's. The meal was delicious as always and dessert (famous chocolate lava cake) perfection! It was a great Easter and we are so blessed to be able to spend some vacation time in Hawaii once again!
P.S. In case anyone is wondering how we do anything without Hana, it is because she is in the caring hands of Linda that we are able to be here at all. We even have considered driving to her namesake again but I think once was enough for me! :)
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