From recent days

When we left these two they were in temporary housing.   It seemed like a great place as the play area could be seen right outside the living room window as well as one inside a few steps from their front door.

Upon arrival at 3109 we noticed a lot of leaves.   The pile you see on the berm is the second one waiting for the city vacuum.   Now all the maple leaves are yet to fall.    You can also see a big pile of branches.   There was a wind storm while we were gone so the trees needed a good trim.

The new city-owned fitness center opened while we were away.    It is such a beautiful facility and we are enjoying it.    I'm sure this place is finer than most cities have available to their residents.  

Miss Ellie Turns 2

Ellie Charlotte arrived on Oct 14, 2010.   

Just like her brother, she got to pick a bear too.

She picks a white one with a pink dress.  Her name is Charlotte but Ellie calls her Lottie.

The kids next door stopped over for some b'day cake.  Nicholas, Drew (twins) and Kate 

The Last Day or Two

The family next door has such nice kids for Mack and Ellie to play with.    Trust there will be some good friends for these two little ones when they make their new home in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Mack Turns 4

A really big event happened four years ago at the pink hospital on the hill in Honolulu.    We are so thankful for Mack and the joy he brings to all of us.    

Carrie is showing pictures of Mack the day he was born.

Build a Bear was part of the birthday celebration

 Here he is watching them fill the bear he chose

Every bear has a heart - one that beats no less...

Making sure everything is working right.

He is giving the bear a (air) bath

He picked a Hulk outfit

Do you think he likes it??

Why Papa is a nature photographer

It sounded like a good idea... take a picture of the two Grands with fresh Zinnias picked from outside.  As you will see, it didn't turn out quite like I pictured in my mind.  I think I will stick to nature photography!

Whew!