Spring Has Sprung

Spring has truly arrived!

I can pick Plumeria (frangipani) again for my floral arrangements and the red ginger is always in abundance throughout the entire year.

Our Easter with the kids was wonderful. We took an entire Easter dinner to our son and "daughter" in Honolulu since they are on such a hectic schedule.It was a big hit and I enjoyed the leftovers even more the following day.

Back to my workout schedule. Even Ben agreed to drive and join me. Yeah! But no eating afterwards, says he. I have to admit that after having the flu and losing 6 lbs, I'm afraid anything near my lips will cause those six to return. What a terrible way to lose weight. Now I'm hanging onto it like a treasure. So since Dad is on an abbreviated work schedule this week due to his upcoming trip, we are able to meet up in Kaneohe (halfway to Honolulu) after our two hour session. We're really commited to four days this week and more next week while "big daddy" is gone. Benj and I are going for the family challenge of "the biggest loser".

My cousin Roy Smith and Nancy Ann his new wife, of almost one year, are coming to visit for 11 days in June. I am thrilled since they are
coming all the way from the area of North Carolina. They are "octogenarians" in the best sense of the word. Defnitely not to be confused with the negative press lately related to anything "octo". It has been 14 years since I stayed at Roy's home in ABQ during my 50th birthday visit. I'm so glad that it's my turn to have them as guests.

Our yard looked like something out ot Heaven last year for the wedding reception. This year it is a disaster. I don't know where to begin, other than to call our yard man. He's an amazing and gifted talent. Wish I could work as efficiently as he does. Once he starts, I am inspired to get down in the dirt with him and work alongside. Nothing like feeling there are two of you to get the ball rolling. If I can find some new, fresh redwood chips it will make all the difference. The weeds are suppressed and we have more time to wait between weeding. Hawaii is lush with anything that wants to grow, unfortunately that includes the weeds as well. Again, as pictures become available, I'll place a few among the posts. You'll all have to backtrack through our pictorial history. On that note, Aloha.