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a bike date!

It’s a biathlon today – hike then bike! Our first bike ride together since we moved here – thanks to Sammy’s first babysitter (other than Gramma, whom he sees as more of a nice plush toy than a babysitter!). My friend Heidi’s daughter (Holly) watched Sam for two hours while we went out and rode [...]

a beautiful start to the morning

I am so lucky to have friends like this here. It’s been 5 years since my last sunrise hike, and I’m sure I’ll remember this one just as much as the first. The sunrise was gorgeous, the air peaceful, the friendship warm, the coffee hot, the food tasty… We are blessed. More pictures in the [...]

humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Video: Sam dancing at the Farmers’ Market. Pronounced: “hoo-moo-hoo-moo-noo-koo-noo-koo-ah-poo-ah-ah” Mom, Sam and I had a great time out on a glass-bottom-boat trip where I finally learned how to say the name of the Hawaiian state fish. It means literally “fish with a snout like a pig” and is also called a triggerfish. The lady on [...]

A Hawaiian triathlon for kids – hike, swim, eat (then nap!)

Excerpt from a note to my friend Ang…reprinted here for expediency since it relays a day in the life… I’m just heading to bed late – working again, on that encyclopedia So glad Melodie is back! I definitely want to see pics of Matt! Wow – Josh pins quick, huh? That is great! Have you [...]

Traffic jam

       Photos courtesy of mom We walk by the beach and still can’t believe we live here, even after 8 months. Dave and I had a “date” tonight while Mom and Pete played with Sam. As far as your eye could see, there were sails of every kind out catching the wind. People were [...]