More pics from around the house and yard

Abby's chicken, Sunshine.


Our driveway.


Our chicken coop made from guava trees cut from our property. And Kahiki running down one our new trails.

Ella and St. John go the school

Here is the view as you walk out the front door


Yes, the kids started school today at a great public charter school in downtown Hilo. I stayed with SJ as they went on an excursion to Onekahakaha Beach and learned about ecosystems, watersheds, and much more. Here are a few pics from the excursion.

Coconut Island Picnic today

Today, we went to Coconut Island. It was so fun. We got to swim, and swimming was so much and I mean so much fun!! Mama didn't really swim that much, she just waded.
And we also had a picnic. the Food was super yummy, I had sushi. I think that Coconut Island is my favorite beach on the island.
-Ella

More fun in the yard

Ella and St. John are back in Hawaii and are having a great time exploring the new parts of the yard that Mark worked so hard clearing. We just wish Abby and Mason were here, too!

Atticus and Joey

Came across this pic and had to share. We love our new puppies, but we still miss these two guys...

More land to play on

Mark has been clearing more of our land lately. We can't wait to plant some grass and watch it grow.
Obviously, Lucy and the puppies love playing in the wide open spaces!

Around the house on Labor Day

Lucy loves playing with sticks and pulling up weeds. Unfortunately she doesn't know the difference between a weed and a squash seedling! I have had to keep a close watch while she is near our garden.


Ella's zinnias.



Our puppies are getting bigger and still have more growing to go.

Ella and SJ return to the South

Yesterday I put Ella and SJ on a jumbo jet to fly from Honolulu to Atlanta. We will miss them while they are with their Dad, but know that they will have a great time seeing all of their family and friends in Birmingham.
They are even going to go back to their school for a few days. The beauty of a small private school....your kids can return for a few days with no paperwork, no signatures, no fuss! Thank you!!
The school I am referring to is Red Mountain Community School (http://redmountaincommunityschool.com/). This school is one of the main things that we miss about Birmingham! It can be such a magical place(and I don't mean like Disneyland).


Ella and Sj about to board for a 9 hour flight.