maui...

kial and i are heading to maui on a school field trip next monday, nov 17. it feels like the time has flown by since we signed on to go. i must say i am really nervous about parts of the trip (like dealing with 19 teenagers and snorkeling). i am also a little apprehensive because we will doing all the cooking, snorkeling and especially because we are staying at a campground; camp olowalu. i am not a camper and hearing about the limited showers and rodent problem doesn't make it any more appealing.

and did i mention the snorkeling? i have huge issues about the ocean to begin with. honestly i have issues with any water that creatures live in. it just freaks me out. i like to view fish and whatnot from the safety of the "other" side of the glass...if you know what i mean. any glass will work like the tv, aquarium or a glass bottom boat. the beach also works great for me. i really like the beach.

i also have a HUGE fear of sharks. i think this can be attributed to my babysitter forcing me to watch jaws when i was 6. don't get me wrong, i am as fascinated as anyone when shark week comes on the discovery channel, but of course they are SAFELY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GLASS.

luckily for me the snorkeling is not required so i am going to play that one by ear. i'll let you know if my nonexistent pluck kicks into being.
aloha!

moonlight ladies...

we had our bi-annual scrapbook retreat up on whidbey island at near the end of october. it was nice and relaxing with a lot of time spent just relaxing. i didn't get much done but i did enjoy the hot tub, playing catchphrase and all the delicious food!i always have a great time with these wonderful ladies. i did miss kelly & amy though:(

pumpkins and the lake...

we carved pumpkins with jason's mom. she had never carved a pumpkin on her own before so we decided to make that happy. jas didn't even participate and i must say my participation was lackluster as best, i just drilled a bunch of holes in mine with an apple corer (yeah i'm a copycat). the girls were excited about carving pumpkins for one reason...roasted pumpkin seeds. the day after we carved pumpkins we went to my aunt & uncles house on lame margaret for a welcome back celebration for my cousin geoff who has been in bolivia with the peace core.when we got there kial headed right for the lake, which was freezing. i wish i had gotten a picture of her face when she jumped in; it was so cold it took her a second to get her breath back. it was seriously hilarious...yes, i know i am evil! luckily there is a hot tub to get warmed up in between trips to the lake.

we are so lucky that auntie barb and uncle norm are so generous with their time and their home. it's like a whirlwind when all 8 shulda grandkids desend upin them, but they always seem happy we came! and we all love going there.