My oldest son and his family are in the process of moving to Hawaii. They have always loved visiting and planned to retire there when the time came. However, opportunities arose that allowed them to make this move now. So here are some pics just sent to us.
I'm not sure exactly where the pics were taken, but I know it is on the island of Oahu.
And DH and I just spent the last weekend in the Houston, TX and Lake Jackson area... visiting family. We ate at some great restaurants (mostly seafood and Cajun), but also found a wonderful breakfast place where they serve fantastic grits (I love grits when they are cooked right!) and beignets (not the same as New Orleans, but very good!) And we found a place that served American Hot Chocolate, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and European Hot Chocolate! Since we were familiar with the first two, we decided to try the third. Wow! European Hot Chocolate was thick and rich... and like ambrosia (or as a Chocoholic, what I'd think ambrosia to be). We will return for more of that next time we visit.
We also went to the NASA Space Center as we hadn't been there since the kids were very young. Took a few pics.
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| DH and brother by Space Shuttle |
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| Space Pod |
and the next pic is of the NASA Command Center:
It was a fun visit! We got to spend time with family, eat very well, and see a few sights.
However, we did miss youngest grandchild's dance recital here at home while we were gone. We were sent this pic of her in her dance outfit. Haven't heard how she did yet, but probably will soon. She does look cute!
The cats are all doing fine. Tux, Julie, and Ghost are getting used to all the activity in the house that has taken place since the big move to Hawaii began. Actually Tux and Julie don't pay much attention, but Ghost stays under the bed a lot.
The outside ferals are all doing well. The mama with her 5 babies seems to have left them in the care of Cisco and Poncho (the 2 young cats that hang together) in the back yard. The little ones are eating and drinking on their own, but still try to nurse on Cisco... he/she and Poncho don't seem to mind and are surprisingly good with them.
Going to leave you with a picture of one of the box turtles eating with a feral.
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| turtle and feral having breakfast |
Don't know if I'll get a chance to post anything else this weekend, so I'll just wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day now! Have a great weekend and stay safe!
Wow, Hawaii! Free lodging when you go to visit..and of course a good excuse/reason to go! Good luck to them with the move.
ReplyDeleteYour weekend trip sounds like it was great fun, in every way. The shuttle(s) is/was impressive, must be quite the sight in person.
Your granddaughter looks adorable in her dance outfit, so sweet. :-)
Glad all the four-leggeds are doing well; take care!
Yes, Kim. We do plan to visit and have never been to Hawaii... maybe for our 50th Anniversary next year.
Deleteyour grandchild looks so beautiful in her outfit; moving to Hawaii, oh I wish; never heard of European chocolate; that turtle and your feral cat so precious together, sounds like your summer is getting off to a fun and pack filled start.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely going to be a busy summer, Linda... and once the watercolor and pottery classes start up, even busier. I don't usually take classes in the summer, so I'm not sure how this will work, but we'll see.
DeleteIt sounds like heaven to enjoy that food, Rain. And I wish you the same, a safe and happy Memorial Day! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe food was wonderful... and visiting with family is always fun.
DeleteI like the picture of the cat and turtle together. I've never spotted a turtle on my property. How wonderful that your son is able to move to Hawaii. What a wonderful place for you to visit! (or perhaps you've already been?) -Jenn
ReplyDeleteNo, Jenn, we've never been to Hawaii... but you're right, we will be visiting.
DeleteAs for the box turtles, we get quite a few coming up from the creek and eating at the cat food bowls.
Like Fuzzy Tales said, it is always neat when family members move someplace cool for you to visit. Hope they love paradise. Loved the pic of cat and turtle. See, we can all get along.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Patti. We can all get along. The cats, raccoons, possums, and turtles all eat side by side on occasion.
DeleteI thought your youngest granddaughter was a baby! They do insist on growing up.
ReplyDeleteNow you have a reason to visit Hawaii.
They do grow up fast, don't they? She is 4, but tall and looks at least 5 or 6 to me.
DeleteYour little granddaughter is cute as can be! I love the kitty and the box turtle eating together. Sounds like a fun vacation. I would probably like all three of the hot chocolates!
ReplyDeleteWell, I agree that I would probably have liked all the hot chocolates too. But the European one was unexpectedly delicious.
DeletePhew, you have definitely had a busy time and it seems it will not be done for a bit yet. I loved my 10 days in Oahu; I am sure your family will too. Time to plan to trip to visit!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Eileen
Oh, we will visit, that's for sure. As for when... don't know yet, but maybe next summer.
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