So how do you like our remodel? Nice place to stay? Ha! This is the Paul Mitchell Estate, where it was initially reported the Obamas will be staying for Christmas. I went to a wine tasting here with my friends a month or two ago. It’s now being reported the Obamas will be staying even closer to where we live, near the Marine Corps base, but the street will be secured and we won’t be able to get near it. I am guessing that’s why the location was changed, or never was going to be in Lanikai in the first place.

Gail and Bill suffered through a crazy trip out here – all went well until O’Hare where their aircraft decided to break down. They had to wait 12 hours for a new plane and then flew the remaining 9 hours to get here at 2:30am! But somehow I’m more tired today than they are? That’s the aloha spirit for ya…they’ve already got it in spades. Sam and Ben have really enjoyed getting to read and romp with them 🙂