Messages from the Pacific: August 2008

Hi everyone...hope your week was as fun as ours.....

We went to the Pacificquest BBQ in a beautiful park I wont even attempt to spell here, in Hilo on Sunday. It was so nice to be on the water, with fun people, on a beautiful day.

The ladies with Fisher and Forest.. They loved looking in the little "pools" for fish and whatnot.

Lyla, Suz, and Fish...

Pacifico by the Pacifico...How nice.

A Sailboat! I know it is not a novel thing to see on the ocean, but it does reaffirm the fact that I live near one. An idea that still takes me by surprise now and again.

Avery, in a moment of deep concentration.

Sophia, looking on.

In other news......

We are cavity Free after visiting our new favorite Dentist!

So clean! I was worried about Avery's teeth because they were starting to turn brown at the top. Yikes. Apparently, it is caused by the vitamins the girls have to take. We are not hooked up to county water, and even if we were, it does not include flouride. (sp?) But, she was able to polish them right up. Whew....(sorry crystal rainbow, your on your own with your rotten looking teeth....)

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Dr. Ohata comes out to tell me what a great job i'm doing with the girls' teeth. As I don't receive very many compliments on a day to day basis on my parenting skills, I try to lure her into telling me again how great I am. Oh, and can you please smile big, because I'm documenting the moment.

Also in other news......

The First Day of School has Arrived.. Finally.(Why didn't our school start when the rest of the state did? Hmmm.)

So happy she's not yet embarrassed by Mom.....

Avery was so excited, she peed her pants. Literally. Poor kid. Good thing I packed all those extra clothes. This year I decided not to buy the girls any new school clothes, as their dressers are bulging already, and they trash their clothes at school anyway. Remember when the clothes you wore to school were your "good" clothes, and you had to change into play clothes when you got home? Well, we are the exact opposite of that.

Now, the house is quiet, (Lyla is sleeping), and there are so many things I could be doing to take advantage of this time. Like finishing the novel I'm reading while sitting in the sun and drinking the last of my coffee....sounds good to me.

Happenings on the Big Island

What happens when Mom is sick????

A trip to the zoo with Dad!! Great fun was had by all. (except me) Thanks T.

Avery, doing her normal camera pose.

Sooo excited. Yes, I know that Sophia's shoes are way too small.

Hippo Sophie

Giraffe Avery, complete with seaweed stuck in her teeth. Nice.

Morning Rainstorm. Nice to see that my constant reminding (yelling) about sharing is paying off. Good job ladies

Trying out new rain boots and umbrellas. Yes, I am aware that Sophia's nightgown is a size three. She does have some that fit, I promise.

Heaven...

Avery, letting the rain kiss her face. I love the look in her eyes.

Lyla, up from her morning nap. Notice her foot? She fell down and got her leg stuck immediately after this shot. She somehow thought that I caused this to happen and was very mad at mommy. Sorry, sweat pea.

Avery is hiding something from Mommy....what is it, you ask????

Come on Ava, show me

I can't quite see...

Aggggghhhh!
Imagine what it was like before I cut her hair. Yikes

Could one of my parents change my diaper? Please? No, seriously

Rhythmic gymnastics at it's finest. No, girls, mommy can't do that. Even if I tried very hard.

In need of sleep

The End

Last Days of Summer

So,,, the last week of summer vacation is upon us! Hallelujah on some aspects, and also boo hoo.

So serious in her sun loving

The tide was low when we were here, but sooo beautiful. Still can't believe we live here

Creamsicle lovin

Lyla LOVED these goggles. So funny, she did not want them removed, even when her goggles were giving her marks all over. Screamed at me when I removed them.

Do you remember how good this feels???

New tent at the club. Everyone is very excited about it. I think it's nice, but haven't thought it was worth all the chit chat. It's not like it's free vaccinations or anything people. settle down.

My view for four hours today. Not too shabby....

Nice entry Soph! Where are all the people. Nobody is hardly ever at the club. My own private pool. How nice.

Not to be outdone by her sister. Again, nice entry Ava..

Do you know how impossible it is to get three girls looking and smiling at the same time??? Really ladies, it only takes a second. Not today anyway...

On a side note, a funny story. Sophia's 6th birthday is coming up, so we have been talking about birthday wishes. First on Sophia's list: A trip to Africa... Really? I don't think so. Second: a cat. but not just any cat, a "pregernarant one". Ya right Soph. good luck with that one. I guess she will be getting her ears pierced. Smart cookie that one, ask for what is in no way possible, so you can have "sparkly ears". 3rd wish will be granted.