Monday, April 28, 2008
Some Pictures
Here are a few pictures of what we saw when we walked out on our balcony every morning.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Paradise day one
Well, we are back from Paradise (and I must admit, I was a little vain yesterday, wanting to wear a shirt to show off my tan!!)!! It was a great time.................
I want to fill you in on the highlights of our trip, so grab a cup of coffee and settle in your chair..this might be a long one!
Last Thursday (17th), Chad and I boarded the plane for an 8am departure. About the time we were supposed to be taxiing out on the runway, the captain came on the intercom to tell us half of the lavaratories were not working, so to sit tight while they work on fixing the issue. Well, 8 came and went and at 9 the captain was back on the speakers asking us to get off the plane because it was a bigger task than previously expected, and ended the speech with the word "Mahalo". By then, we'd heard that work at least 5 times. In Hawaiian it means "thank you". We were walking down the aisle when I heard a man comment, "They say mahalo means thank you, but I think it really means "You've been screwed!" I thought it was so funny!
At 10am we were told that someone clogged a toilet on the plane--and it was someone on the flight because 10 min. before boarding, all the toilets were working. Now, let me tell you , whoever it was literally dropped the mother load, and I mean mother, because they had to take all the luggage off the belly of the plane and climb up there just to get it fixed! I looked all over for A)the guy who was avoiding eye contact OR B) the loud obnoxious guy saying "who the heck would do that?!" and trying to put the attention on some unsuspecting soul. I never did see him.
Finally, at noon, we boarded the plane and this time, took off without any problems....well, with the plane anyways.. There were 2 college age guys behind us who were stoked for this trip, and during the flight drank a total of 14 gin and tonics--which would have been fine if they passed out. Unfortunately for me, they were loud 2/3 of the time and used very choice words for all to hear. When we were going in for landing, I heard one of them all the sudden saying " Hey, man. We're coming in for landing right now. Will you be picking us up at the airport?"--I mean this was right before we hit the landing strip! I thought to myself "he's going to get it if we crash!" He was off the phone by the time we touched down. Sneaky little bugger...
All that was forgotten when I came in contact with 84 degree weather and palm trees everywhere I looked! It actually reminded me alot of Florida.
Our hotel was great, and we were on the top floor with a view of downtown Honolulu and an ocean view of Waikiki. We went out to the beach for a few, ate dinner, and I was in bed by 7:45pm! I was exhausted from being up at 4:45 Seattle time!
Well, I'll wrap this up for tonight...I'll write day 2 soon :)
I want to fill you in on the highlights of our trip, so grab a cup of coffee and settle in your chair..this might be a long one!
Last Thursday (17th), Chad and I boarded the plane for an 8am departure. About the time we were supposed to be taxiing out on the runway, the captain came on the intercom to tell us half of the lavaratories were not working, so to sit tight while they work on fixing the issue. Well, 8 came and went and at 9 the captain was back on the speakers asking us to get off the plane because it was a bigger task than previously expected, and ended the speech with the word "Mahalo". By then, we'd heard that work at least 5 times. In Hawaiian it means "thank you". We were walking down the aisle when I heard a man comment, "They say mahalo means thank you, but I think it really means "You've been screwed!" I thought it was so funny!
At 10am we were told that someone clogged a toilet on the plane--and it was someone on the flight because 10 min. before boarding, all the toilets were working. Now, let me tell you , whoever it was literally dropped the mother load, and I mean mother, because they had to take all the luggage off the belly of the plane and climb up there just to get it fixed! I looked all over for A)the guy who was avoiding eye contact OR B) the loud obnoxious guy saying "who the heck would do that?!" and trying to put the attention on some unsuspecting soul. I never did see him.
Finally, at noon, we boarded the plane and this time, took off without any problems....well, with the plane anyways.. There were 2 college age guys behind us who were stoked for this trip, and during the flight drank a total of 14 gin and tonics--which would have been fine if they passed out. Unfortunately for me, they were loud 2/3 of the time and used very choice words for all to hear. When we were going in for landing, I heard one of them all the sudden saying " Hey, man. We're coming in for landing right now. Will you be picking us up at the airport?"--I mean this was right before we hit the landing strip! I thought to myself "he's going to get it if we crash!" He was off the phone by the time we touched down. Sneaky little bugger...
All that was forgotten when I came in contact with 84 degree weather and palm trees everywhere I looked! It actually reminded me alot of Florida.
Our hotel was great, and we were on the top floor with a view of downtown Honolulu and an ocean view of Waikiki. We went out to the beach for a few, ate dinner, and I was in bed by 7:45pm! I was exhausted from being up at 4:45 Seattle time!
Well, I'll wrap this up for tonight...I'll write day 2 soon :)
My Blog has a new look!
While on our trip to Hawaii, Jenny, from Pink Armchair Designs, made up a new look for my blog. I LOVE it. Thank you, Jenny!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Springtime at the Pool
Today was so beautiful and warm (75 degrees) that I decided to take a break from my list of things to do before Hawaii. The kids and I took the dog on a walk, went to the play structure, made a picnic lunch and ate it by the pool. Savannah braved the frigid waters of the pool with her toes! She opted for the hot tub after that experience :)
I took along the camera because it will last longer than this weather!
Savannah decided she was thirsty and I thought it was histerical how she was using the drinking fountain! Jackson tried it her way, too, and got doused in the face from the steady stream of water. :)
I took along the camera because it will last longer than this weather!
Savannah decided she was thirsty and I thought it was histerical how she was using the drinking fountain! Jackson tried it her way, too, and got doused in the face from the steady stream of water. :)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
People do talk about me!
All this week Jackson has been sick with a cold and high fever (it didn't go above 103.8 this time! yeah!) and I didn't think I had anything to write about....that is until this morning!
Jackson is feeling much better so I got up early and out the kids and I went to Michael's. Long story short, we were in the checkout line and behind me I overheard 2 women visiting about private school and open houses. I wasn't paying much attention until I heard one of them mention her daughter's unique name and I turned and noticed it was a really nice girl, Breanne, that I met at our neighborhood playground.
So, I tuned in, and heard her saying that and she had told someone about Providence's open house and they were sending their daughter to that school. Breanne went on to tell her friend that she invited this girl to an open house at another school but couldn't go because this person was having a girls night--recipe exchange in fact, where they make one of the dishes to share--and they do this monthly! Breanne's friend thought it was so neat and said "how does she and her friends find the time to do that? We should do that, too." The friend then asked Breanne if this girl she met works, and no she doesn't but sells stuff on the side.
I about DIED because I knew immediately when she said recipe exchange that she was talking about ME! Holy cow I wanted the ground to swallow me whole! Luckily the kids were to pre-occupied with their stickers to even notice.
By the time it was my turn to be rung up, they were on to another subject (phew!) but when I said "Savannah" they got quiet. Coincidence or not? You be the judge!
Had I not been wearing a sweatshirt hoodie, hat, and had actually applied makeup and fixed my hair, I would have turned around and said something! I think I need to invite them over for dinner and ask her how the shopping was at Michaels!
So, next time you're out in a store, dress up--you never know who might be talking about you :) Never before has it happened, and if it ever does again, I'll be prepared!
Jackson is feeling much better so I got up early and out the kids and I went to Michael's. Long story short, we were in the checkout line and behind me I overheard 2 women visiting about private school and open houses. I wasn't paying much attention until I heard one of them mention her daughter's unique name and I turned and noticed it was a really nice girl, Breanne, that I met at our neighborhood playground.
So, I tuned in, and heard her saying that and she had told someone about Providence's open house and they were sending their daughter to that school. Breanne went on to tell her friend that she invited this girl to an open house at another school but couldn't go because this person was having a girls night--recipe exchange in fact, where they make one of the dishes to share--and they do this monthly! Breanne's friend thought it was so neat and said "how does she and her friends find the time to do that? We should do that, too." The friend then asked Breanne if this girl she met works, and no she doesn't but sells stuff on the side.
I about DIED because I knew immediately when she said recipe exchange that she was talking about ME! Holy cow I wanted the ground to swallow me whole! Luckily the kids were to pre-occupied with their stickers to even notice.
By the time it was my turn to be rung up, they were on to another subject (phew!) but when I said "Savannah" they got quiet. Coincidence or not? You be the judge!
Had I not been wearing a sweatshirt hoodie, hat, and had actually applied makeup and fixed my hair, I would have turned around and said something! I think I need to invite them over for dinner and ask her how the shopping was at Michaels!
So, next time you're out in a store, dress up--you never know who might be talking about you :) Never before has it happened, and if it ever does again, I'll be prepared!
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