Hope Springs

pink buds peeking out
battered souls seeking solace
as winter gives way

The theme of HOPE was inspired by this post. Thank you, Beth!

Chomper turns ONE

Hard to believe this little guy is one year old today!

Picture taken Easter Sunday

The rock roses are blooming again.

Bitterroot in bloom — also known as rock roses

Not quite Wordless Wednesday

I’m trying to find words again.  I suspect it will take a bit of time.

Eating Hawaiian Style

Tiki Bar for lunch on our first day? Yes, please!

Poi Doughnut

REAL Shaved Ice: Mango, Coffee, and Coconut

 

 

 

 

Life’s a Beach

No one person can own a beach in Hawai’i, nor can a hotel or a corporation buy up the beaches. There are a plethora of parks — some owned by the city of Honolulu, some owned by the State of Hawaii — and of course many hotels perched alongside the beaches, but the beaches are for the enjoyment of everyone.

I did not traipse down this steep path, but SuperDad and our hostess took the trail between million-dollar homes to check out the “spitting cave” and a memorial marker for those who had lost their lives jumping from the rocks (it’s not a good place for cliff diving).  Beach access is part of keeping the beaches open to all. 

Truly Paradise.  *sigh*

 

No Filters

Those curls

He’s two and about to become a big brother (hence the cupcake).

We look forward to meeting little brother in about 6 more weeks.

Time Marches On

Hello, Spring!

The Groundhog was Correct

I doubted. Silly me.