Our trip to the Big Island with Barry & Gail was super! We visited friends Patsy & Dale and ate & relaxed!
Our condo was on a golf course and every morning these turkeys & their harem woke us up with their gobbles! After taking their pictures the first morning I would just as soon shot them with darts after that!
Murray & Barry in the shade with their snacks.
This beach was spacious with lots of fine sand & shallow water for quite a way out.
At "City of Refuge" where defeated warriors or enemies of the king could go & find safety.
The 6 of us took a 2 & 1/2 hr. helicopter trip over the Big Island. That was our highlight. ( Our pilot in the blue shirt in the middle)
From the air you can see how the lava has been reclaimed for resorts & golf courses.
The west side of the island is almost desert while the east half has the most rainfall in the US!
Here is a lush valley.
Several volcanic mountains spew "vog" which can be irritating to the lungs after awhile.
The hottest lava comes out as liquid and when it cools it leaves fluid designs.
Murray enjoying the waves.
Dale & Patsy took us to this cove where we were able to snorkel & see some very colorful fish.
Murray & me in front of the King Kamehameha statue.
One Sabbath afternoon we hiked down into this lovely valley.
Our last evening we ate on the beachfront & enjoyed this sunset.
On Tuesday & Wednesday we had a spring snowstorm that left us with about 10 inches of heavy wet snow and a power outage of about 16 hours. Our mugo pine trees were pretty flat.
This is what Murray saw Wed morning when he went to feed
Calves born outside didn't look too happy to say the least
Bringing in more wet, cold calves
In the barn they were bedded in dry straw & warmed up before going back outside. What a chore.
Waiting to open gifts.
Angie brought Jaren & Landen over to play & help Nic celebrate.
Nics passion is "CARS" and Lightning McQueen
Kim & I had stayed up late Friday decorating
More of the cake we were so pleased with. ( and Nic was suitably impressed also!)
Enjoying the cake
Lucas wasn't left out
Nicholas got to experience the real thing.
He even got to steer the Buck.
Little boots join big boots after a day in the muck. Grandpa couldn't have been happier!
He also helped us with numerous other projects around the house. Thanks, Ken. It was a treat to have your expertise and ingenuity!
Ev cheerfully helped in the kitchen & washed up dishes as I unpacked them from boxes to put away. We had a great time working & laughing!
Mom spent some time here with us as well & made us fresh perogies. Yum!
Ev, Mom & me.
Scott & Patricia came Easter wknd & we enjoyed turkey Saturday. Ev & Ken left Easter Sunday.
After Sabbath dinner Murray took the kids to see a baby calf and then we all went out to see the bison. (Ann took the picture)
For those of you who have been anxiously waiting - here it is! I moved into my kitchen a week ago. Still some final touches to do but it is functional & I love it.
Murray enjoying the waves.
Dale & Patsy took us to this cove where we were able to snorkel & see some very colorful fish.
Murray & me in front of the King Kamehameha statue.
One Sabbath afternoon we hiked down into this lovely valley.
Our last evening we ate on the beachfront & enjoyed this sunset.
