Geico, Gecko...whatever

This is a real little gecko without the english accent. The only problem was that we wanted to put the top of the car down and if we did the little fellow would fall into the trunk! Kerry was the brave one and picked it up and gently put it in the bushes...no she didn't, she grabbed it and flung it at a truck across the road!!!! She looked and it was okay, just a little confused because last time it checked Geckos didn't fly...

A Day For Hiking

Today we decided to hike some trails at the top of Wiamea Canyon. Mark had some trails picked out, so we headed out.

Mark went off on his own ahead of us because he was going further than we were. Since none of us had done any hiking in the previous few months.....being in shape for this was a big Question.

As we started we all left together, after just a short distance Mark was off....almost at a run....and we plodded along at a much slower rate.

As we were walking I was thinking (we have to come back this way ugh its going to be hard) this is pretty steep, we better take it slow and thats what we did.

2 hours later we had gone as far as we were going to go. A strenuous hike it was. Many wet and slippery spots, not only that it was steep and narrow in many spots. Not your everyday hiking trail. we had gone maybe 3 to 3 1/4 miles.

The sites were beautiful. Where we turned around...which was not the end,,,,We could see the end, but that was another 1/2 hour of hiking and I wasn't sure we would be able to make it back....or should I say I was wondering if I was going to make it back.

The Hike back was tough, rough and just plain not easy. Uphill all the way. It took us 2 1/2 hours to get back.

Once back I filled up on some water....what ever water I could find......Everyone was wondering if I would even make it.

We were to meet Mark up the road about 2 miles as his finish spot looped to a different ending spot. So we waited......and waited.....and every move we made while waiting was painful. Our muscles were protesting big time. A little stretching, some water and some granola bars helped....but not much.

At 10 minutes past 5 PM I decided to go find Mark....I was worried. he had been hiking for 6 hours and was only going 9 miles....He should have been back by now.....Thing was I wasn't in that great a shape myself. Off I went with a can of diet pepsi.....I don't drink it....it was for Mark.

And some granola bars. As I hiked I came to several spots that my brain said if you go down there you'll never get back up...and off I would go until I got to another spot where I would again say If I go down there I'll never make it back up.

Well 2 1/2 hours later we walked out of the trail head and into a nice comfortable car. All of us safe with stories to tell. Each a little different.

A hike we will never forget.

Did I forget to say that while we were getting ready for our hike Lisette was doing this.

Sunrise is about 7:15 each morning and when you can see it, it's well worth getting out of bed for. One morning we saw the sunrise along with a fantastic whale breaching show...it was the best combo show yet.













Thanks for taking this picture Toyke!!! We get out of bed and walk the distance from the building to the chairs and the beach is right there - you could almost get our toes in the picture. I don't think you can get a unit closer to the beach than this...














There it is, the big thunderball poking out from behind the cloud... Good Morning!

In Hawaii again! Where are Bill & Jim???

No Bill and Jim this time but we do have Kerry and Mark and they are much better company than B&J. Toyke has pictures, Bloxhams have pictures but I'm just going to work with mine. I'll have to add more later.



So, let's set the record straight here and now...Mark does dishes!

The Mighty Snorkeler, Part 2

The Mighty Snorkeler takes a right and headed back to the Super Pool and is almost at the water's edge... Don't know how he figured out to go backwards but he did!

The Mighty Snorkeler has arrived and he is sooo happy snorkeling...oh the things you can see when you snorkel!

(One day I'll learn how to get 6 pictures on one post...in the meantime part 2)

The Mighty Snorkeler, Part 1

Yes, The Mighty Snorkeler has arrived on Kauai!!

Nobody told him that he should wait until he gets to the water to put on his gear but that's okay...The Mighty Snorkeler is able to walk in fins and dodge chickens at the same time! Down The Mighty Snorkeler fins to the water, there is nothing between him and the water but...he takes a left???? where is The Mighty Snorkeler going?

To the kiddie pool??? Stay tuned for Part 2...

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT CHURCH

On December 10, 2009 when all was chaotic, Christmas showed up early. At least in our church building.



We had a Turkey dinner at the church, along with some entertainment. A whole lot of Nativitys were setup by friends Lynn and Bob Smith.

A good number of Nativities showed up from many people. Childern and Adults.

The evening was to be one in which we would share in each others company, eating good food, enjoying entertainment and have time to remember the Savior. I think we managed to get all those things in and more.

The decorating was headed by Meredith. She was helped by numerous people. Allie Roberts, Jesse Richins and Lacey Placstead. Husbands helped also. They did a big part in setting the atmosphere for the evening. It was an all day affair just to set things up.

The Food was headed by Karen Pugmire. She had the undaunting task of making sure there was food enough for 250 people. 9 Turkeys and all the trimmings. A ton of people helped here. Many people cooked....pies, green bean casarols, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn and more. It all came together beautifully.

The music or entertainment were also supplied by various members of the Ward. The Quist family playing the Harp, violas and I think Violin. They certainly are talented with those stringy insturments.

One of the missionaries sang. Lisette and Penny Walker played a duette,Lisette on the piano and Penny playing the Flute. Don Pringle read the account of the Saviours birth while being accompanied on the piano by Kerstie Leath. Everyone did a wonderful job. A nicer evening could not be had.

To top things off at the end of the evening a little jolly old fella dropped in to see us. Santa came in style. He visited with each of the childern...and even some adults.

Some of the Kids looked Santa right in the eye......Hmmm...you certainly have a white beard......Are you going to come to my house this year

Jannean Bryant helped us by giving out gift bags to each one of the children. It was nice to see her in action.