We will be harvesting greens and cucumbers in the beginning of December and through Christmas...nuts!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Green garden
Back in Utah we buy 1 lb of pre-washed organic spinach at Costco for $3.79 or so, which be buy every week. I love green smoothies and have been making about one per day for 8+ years. After stopping at Costco and seeing the price of $6.99, I went looking for some seeds to plant. The weather is wet and 82 degrees every day now that the colder weather has arrived, so I figure we have 6 weeks until we harvest. We planted cucumber, spinach, collard greens, and kale on the side of the house that is against the ocean. I am hoping it will stay moist on its own with all the rain we've been getting!
We will be harvesting greens and cucumbers in the beginning of December and through Christmas...nuts!
We will be harvesting greens and cucumbers in the beginning of December and through Christmas...nuts!
MRI Date
I remember my parents saying they were going on a date to 'take out the garbage' when I was a kid. When we dropped our kids off at 6:30 am (thanks to Doug's boss, Eric, and his family for watching them) and headed to town, we said we were going on a Sunday morning date.
This MRI was very difficult to schedule and now maybe I know why. It must be a popular place for dates! Not only did we enjoy a quiet drive, but we walked into the lobby of Invision Imaging to organic air freshners and a beautiful waiting room. Doug grabbed a box of free mints and an apple to munch on. We sat down and browsed through books about the island and added to our "Fun List" I've been keeping on my phone of things we want to do before we leave. The bathroom had folded towels as well as disposable towels and organic soaps. Really?
The MRI was complete with dimmed lighting and a little rest (coudn't sleep with the noise of the machine), artesian water, with blankets draped over me. I could have watched TV, but opted for a little rest instead. After the scan, I was given a gift bag with 2 bottles of water, 2 hot lavender scented wash cloths (one for Doug, of course...he was on the date too!) and 2 Nike tech shirts. I joked with the receptionist that I wouldn't mind a re-scan as we left the office to head home. Wow.
This MRI was very difficult to schedule and now maybe I know why. It must be a popular place for dates! Not only did we enjoy a quiet drive, but we walked into the lobby of Invision Imaging to organic air freshners and a beautiful waiting room. Doug grabbed a box of free mints and an apple to munch on. We sat down and browsed through books about the island and added to our "Fun List" I've been keeping on my phone of things we want to do before we leave. The bathroom had folded towels as well as disposable towels and organic soaps. Really?
The MRI was complete with dimmed lighting and a little rest (coudn't sleep with the noise of the machine), artesian water, with blankets draped over me. I could have watched TV, but opted for a little rest instead. After the scan, I was given a gift bag with 2 bottles of water, 2 hot lavender scented wash cloths (one for Doug, of course...he was on the date too!) and 2 Nike tech shirts. I joked with the receptionist that I wouldn't mind a re-scan as we left the office to head home. Wow.
Yes, she gave me a large for Doug and a medium for me, without asking our sizes. I would go back!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
We love vistors!
In the Hawaiian tradition, we picked flowers and made leis for the arrival of more family to Oahu from the plumeria flowers in our yard (and on campus). I was so excited to see my sisters (Michelle and Sarah) and their husbands (Aaron and Chris) on Tuesday morning.
Poor Sydney was started by Michelle's excitement when she walked in the backyard and said hello to her and Ethan. She had her 'eye' on Michelle the entire morning.
We found hidden beach and took the short walk carrying the paddle boards we'd rented and a sea kayak. The trees were beautiful.
With my injured knee, I just sat and paddled and didn't attempt to stand up. Everyone else seemed to prefer that anyway.
We ate a quick lunch and Doug stayed with Ethan and Sydney while I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center with everyone. It was so much fun to laugh with them at many of the entertaining shows.
In the Samoan show, the performer was really funny and demonstrated how to make coconut milk and make fire, etc. Well, Michelle wanted to take a photo with him. He told everyone where to stand and I ended up next to him. My left arm felt awkward for the photo so I tried to pull it behind and then realized I was touching his REAR. Yes, I was getting 'fresh' and didn't even know it. I quickly moved my hand and ended up touching his (very sweaty) back. First, it was nasty but I couldn't wait for the photos to end so I could disappear. SO embarassing. I think the guy taking the photo had 3 cameras...ugh.
We kept the kids up for the evening show, "Ha: Breath of Life" which they call "SHOW" and they loved it.
We took a photo with the lead woman in the show.
Friday night, we met them again but this time near their hotel in Waikiki. Man, that place is crowded! We went to dinner without our kids thanks to a babysitter we found in our ward. It was a little chaotic with her needing to leave and us finding a stand-in babysitter for 3 hours, but other than that we were thrilled to have her help! We got out without them for the first time in a few months. It was much needed.
With our guests planning to leave Saturday night, we opted to drive into town again for a short hike. It was extremely rainy and somewhat muddy, so we walked through the arboretum nearby instead. We had to duck under trees and a hut to avoid the downpour.
We heard a crazy sound and traced it back to this cockatoo. This brought back so many memories from my mission where they would waddle in the streets in flocks.
We were sad to see Michelle & Aaron and Sarah & Chris leave, but have some great memories of their time with us.
Poor Sydney was started by Michelle's excitement when she walked in the backyard and said hello to her and Ethan. She had her 'eye' on Michelle the entire morning.
We found hidden beach and took the short walk carrying the paddle boards we'd rented and a sea kayak. The trees were beautiful.
With my injured knee, I just sat and paddled and didn't attempt to stand up. Everyone else seemed to prefer that anyway.
We ate a quick lunch and Doug stayed with Ethan and Sydney while I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center with everyone. It was so much fun to laugh with them at many of the entertaining shows.
In the Samoan show, the performer was really funny and demonstrated how to make coconut milk and make fire, etc. Well, Michelle wanted to take a photo with him. He told everyone where to stand and I ended up next to him. My left arm felt awkward for the photo so I tried to pull it behind and then realized I was touching his REAR. Yes, I was getting 'fresh' and didn't even know it. I quickly moved my hand and ended up touching his (very sweaty) back. First, it was nasty but I couldn't wait for the photos to end so I could disappear. SO embarassing. I think the guy taking the photo had 3 cameras...ugh.
We kept the kids up for the evening show, "Ha: Breath of Life" which they call "SHOW" and they loved it.
We took a photo with the lead woman in the show.
Friday night, we met them again but this time near their hotel in Waikiki. Man, that place is crowded! We went to dinner without our kids thanks to a babysitter we found in our ward. It was a little chaotic with her needing to leave and us finding a stand-in babysitter for 3 hours, but other than that we were thrilled to have her help! We got out without them for the first time in a few months. It was much needed.
With our guests planning to leave Saturday night, we opted to drive into town again for a short hike. It was extremely rainy and somewhat muddy, so we walked through the arboretum nearby instead. We had to duck under trees and a hut to avoid the downpour.
We heard a crazy sound and traced it back to this cockatoo. This brought back so many memories from my mission where they would waddle in the streets in flocks.
We were sad to see Michelle & Aaron and Sarah & Chris leave, but have some great memories of their time with us.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
I Spy
We bought some books at Savers and I debated buying this "I Spy" book because I wasn't sure they would understand the concept. Boy, was I wrong! They will find this book and bring it to me over and over again and can find most objects that they know. I was pretty impressed. They crawled up into this chair together on their own with books today and I just laughed. They are so fun!
One other passion they have is for laundry. When we first moved here and were adjusting to the heat, I would wet their hair with a rag before bed. They weren't big fans, so I started calling it 'a hat' so they would hold still for me. It worked perfectly! Now, when Sydney spots a rag she tries to put it on her head while saying "hat, hat!"
She has been crawling onto the couch (a.k.a our bed with pillows in the back) and playing in the laundry while I fold. I have been impressed that she doesn't go for the folded clothes until she's desperate. Nice.
One other passion they have is for laundry. When we first moved here and were adjusting to the heat, I would wet their hair with a rag before bed. They weren't big fans, so I started calling it 'a hat' so they would hold still for me. It worked perfectly! Now, when Sydney spots a rag she tries to put it on her head while saying "hat, hat!"
She has been crawling onto the couch (a.k.a our bed with pillows in the back) and playing in the laundry while I fold. I have been impressed that she doesn't go for the folded clothes until she's desperate. Nice.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Back to our small crowd
We were sad to see the Marchant family leave today. Most nights this week, after putting Ethan and Sydney to bed, I have called Doug's phone from mine and used them as an extended baby monitor so we could go chat with the Marchants just 50 yards or so from our house.
We woke up early today for General Conference at 6 am. Our kids drink so much here that they often leak out of their diapers at night, even if we put them in a bigger diaper. This morning we only had clean pajama pants for Sydney. This happens a lot here. We put Sydney in Ethan's PJs and Ethan will sleep in Sydney's sheets. They don't care and we don't either.
We ran to Kahuku for an x-ray on my knee. We were told there would be almost no wait at the hospital and boy, they were right. I was the only person there for an x-ray. We hurried back to spend time with the Marchants while they packed up.
Adam and Meggin joined us with Greg and Susan and their kids for the U of U football game (loss, bummer) in our small place around our even smaller TV. We were glad they would join us. We remembered to grab a photo with them after our kids woke up from their nap and we hadn't gotten them dressed yet. Doesn't the clothes line in the photo just add the 'naked baby' ghetto-ness?
We miss them already and so does the island. It has been raining constantly, while it was sunny everyday of their stay. With the Marchant's departure, we inherited many fun toys and lots of yummy food. Ethan and Sydney particularly love the beach balls. We can't wait to fly a kite with them for the first time.
We woke up early today for General Conference at 6 am. Our kids drink so much here that they often leak out of their diapers at night, even if we put them in a bigger diaper. This morning we only had clean pajama pants for Sydney. This happens a lot here. We put Sydney in Ethan's PJs and Ethan will sleep in Sydney's sheets. They don't care and we don't either.
We ran to Kahuku for an x-ray on my knee. We were told there would be almost no wait at the hospital and boy, they were right. I was the only person there for an x-ray. We hurried back to spend time with the Marchants while they packed up.
Adam and Meggin joined us with Greg and Susan and their kids for the U of U football game (loss, bummer) in our small place around our even smaller TV. We were glad they would join us. We remembered to grab a photo with them after our kids woke up from their nap and we hadn't gotten them dressed yet. Doesn't the clothes line in the photo just add the 'naked baby' ghetto-ness?
We miss them already and so does the island. It has been raining constantly, while it was sunny everyday of their stay. With the Marchant's departure, we inherited many fun toys and lots of yummy food. Ethan and Sydney particularly love the beach balls. We can't wait to fly a kite with them for the first time.
My last jog?
What are the chances that I would take a photo of myself of what may be my last jog in Hawaii. I snapped this after my jog on my walk to the playground with the kids in order to show my excessive sweat after a 2 mile run but at least I was in palm trees, right?
Wednesday evening I did something funky to my knee while sitting on the couch (a.k.a. our bed in our living room) and reaching for the remote control. I know, sounds like a couch potato, really bad. It felt like my bone in my calf came out of socket and when I straightened my leg, it popped back in. It hurt for about 10 minutes or so and I thought it was a fluke accident. Thursday night, the same thing happened as I pivoted on the same leg. I opted to go to the student health center Friday to get it checked out. Initially, the doctor thinks I tore my meniscus in my right knee. I went in for an x-ray today and will have an MRI next week. Hopefully the doctor is wrong. If he's right, he said I'll need surgery in order to do anything active except swimming.
Ethan and Sydney had a great time at the park on Wednesday though. They love playing outside. I think they might be related to us!
Wednesday evening I did something funky to my knee while sitting on the couch (a.k.a. our bed in our living room) and reaching for the remote control. I know, sounds like a couch potato, really bad. It felt like my bone in my calf came out of socket and when I straightened my leg, it popped back in. It hurt for about 10 minutes or so and I thought it was a fluke accident. Thursday night, the same thing happened as I pivoted on the same leg. I opted to go to the student health center Friday to get it checked out. Initially, the doctor thinks I tore my meniscus in my right knee. I went in for an x-ray today and will have an MRI next week. Hopefully the doctor is wrong. If he's right, he said I'll need surgery in order to do anything active except swimming.
Ethan and Sydney had a great time at the park on Wednesday though. They love playing outside. I think they might be related to us!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Brace walking
We've seen Ethan stand up with his brace on before bedtime, but we've never seem him stand...and vacuum! Wow. It was amazing to watch him.
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