Amid all other influences

Amid all other influences
"reaching for the light"

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Going back to March, that was a big month. We celebrated the birthdays of George, Henry, cousin Audrey, and Auntie Nikki. Jo went to Hawaii to help out with George and Henry, and yeah, their Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, and cousins Klailea and Rykell.

While the intentions were good, the weather wasn't. It rained for most of the time, recording record downpour, flooding, mudslides, and frizzy hair. We all thought that it was paradise there. I guess we were not exactly right on that one.

Back on the Mainland, Po doggie and I suffered extended winter weather, and the blahs of being in the land of brown.


In paradise, when there were some sunshine, the kids and Jo made the best of it with sightseeing and shopping. This picture is a great example of sun shining here but on the other side of the island, it continued to rain.








A trip to the Honolulu Zoo.

















Just a short break to rest in the shade of the tree and look for wild animals.

















George and Henry in a moment of contemplation.

















It didn't quite rain for 40 days and nights but it got people thinking, "learn to thread water".
















This picture is not at all what you may be thinking about George and Henry. This was waiting in line at Matsumoto's Shaved Ice Store in Haleiwa. Policemen also brake for "shaved ice".

Jo had some fun times with the daughters Erin and Rachel and their families. Though we miss them all, glad she's back home quilting. Well, bye for now and there's more to catchup on the blog. Aloha to all the family and friends.

3 comments:

i'm erin. said...

Very cute pictures!!! Maybe that will entice others to come and visit us in Hawaii!!

A. said...

I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog and seeing family pictures. I miss and love all of you!
~Amy

All Andersens said...

Hello. This is Crystal. What great pictures. It has been such a long time since I saw all of you! Lots of love!