Echoes of Rainbows

Yesterday my Tai Chi friend, Virginia, and I went to the Garden Club of America Major Flower & Horticulture Show presented by the Garden Club of Honolulu.  It was held at the Honolulu Museum of Art.  It was amazing!  Afterward we had a delicious Vietnamese lunch.  What a great day!!  Here are a few pictures from our day - hope you enjoy!

This is the inside courtyard of the museum.  These displays are made from plastic bottles, to remind us how much space plastic bottles take up in landfills. 

This was made of real flowers and plastic

Taken from another angle - isn't this cool?

Necklace made from Coconut Palm, Green Peppercorn, Ti Plant, Coriander Seed, Black Bean and Coral Tree

Earrings made from Eucalytus leaves, Carob tree leaves and Coriander seed

Virgina was laughing at me taking all these pictures of plastic

On this one and the next 2, they had to take a picture of their garden from where the plant material they used is grown

Back to the Blog

It's been over a year since I posted anything. I will try to do better! We have done a lot this past year. We've had 16 houseguests, (I think.) I've been to Texas twice and we've been to the Big Island and Maui. And we have a new granddaughter! I'll try to add the highlights of the last year and then try to be a better blogger.

I've known Sherry since 2nd grade!  That means we've been friends, well, for a long time!!  She came to see us in June.  The first is at my favorite restaurant, Ola, which is right on the beach. 

Another favorite restaurant, Buzz's, is across the street from a beach.

This is at Turtle Bay Resort where Ola's is located.  This is a monk seal napping on the beach.  Pretty cool.

This is Susan, Jon's sister-in-law. she came for a psychiatrist convention and then spent a few days for us. Here she is with her lei, in our back yard. And below that at one of our favorite eating spots, Waioli Tea Room, run by the Salvation Army.
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Vegas!

March 2011 Faith and I went with Shana and Chase to Las Vegas, to watch Chase compete in a national Tai Kwondo Competition.  We had a blast and Chase came in 1st in Weapons and 2nd in Forms! 

Go Chase, my little black belt!!

 Caesar's Palace!

At the Pirate Show

 Before the competition, Chase had his picture taken with the current Grand Master. 

 Wow, look at those medals!

 I love the m&m's store!

 Faith in Venice!

 Chase and Shana in their competition outfits!

Chase in his Tapout hoodie that he wanted sooo badly!

Emma Kathleen's Baby Shower

In February I flew to Dallas to attend Emma Kathleen's baby shower.  So grateful I could be there! 

 They gave everyone these bottles of champagne.  We are to save these and when little Emma Kathleen arrives, we will toast to her!

Sunrise

When we lived on the leeward side of the island, we saw lots of rainbows.  I don't see to many on the windward side, but look at the one I saw this morning.  Taken about 7:00 am, a double rainbow set against the pink sky.  I took a picture on the left and then on the right, I was in my nightgown and robe, so didn't want to walk down the street to try to get it in one shot.  These two pictures are of the western sky.  The last picture is the actual sunrise. 

Our First Guest

Judy came to see us in January.  She was our first guest, this tour.  We had a wonderful, relaxed time.  We'd had a lot of rain before she came, but had beautiful weather for her visit.  Below is a picture of us at Shangri-la, the home of heiress Doris Duke.

 At our favorite restaurant, Buzz's.  Judy and I did a little shopping and here are wearing our new blouses to dinner.  

 Her last day, we went to Buzz's for lunch.  After lunch we walked across the street to enjoy the beach.

One day while walking Sam, a lady offered me free bromeliads.  I had been wanting one of this type, and got 3, for free!  They took up the entire trunk and weren't easy to plant, but here they are in our backyard.  Judy was a great help in the yard!

our new home

Sam is showing our new home.  He gets the entire yard and just loves it.  Notice the Ko'olau Mountains in the background.  An extinct volcano, 3000' - but just a few miles from the beach.  We love our neighborhood.

 Beautiful flowers from Jon.  Ginger, anthurium, bird of paradise and orchids.