Planes

 

Take Off

 

More tubing

 

Jr. and Darrian enjoy their new tube

 

Lots of planes on Hickam Beach fathers day

 

Fathers Day at Hickam-Dad in blue shorts

 

A day at the beach

Bear with me and all the photos I posted, but it was an awesome day at the beach and I thought I would share it with everyone. This is the nice part of Hawaii. Only 10 minutes from my house is the kids school and right next door is Hickam Air Force Base and one of the most awesome beaches here in Hawaii. Awesome because it is a bay and although it gets some nice waves, nothing too big. The kids can play in the sand all day and they also have a park and a lots of cabanas with grills. If you don't want to cook, right there is the Sea Breeze and you can enjoy a lunch outdoors. Sounds like a hard life doesn't it?

Darrian and Jr.

 

The boys search for crabs

 

Darrian enjoys the waves

The Sea Breeze-a good place to eat at the beach

 

Boats on the Horizon

 

Take off at the beach

Darrian is Droopy Drawers

 

Darrian trying to lawn mower the ocean

 

Plane getting ready for take off at Hickam

 

Day at Hickam air force base beach

 

Sometimes it's the little things...

Check out this post 6/9/06 over at www.bostongalsopenwallet.blogspot.com and you will read the coolest post about little things that bring pleasure to our lives.

Simple Things

I am going to read a book called "Moving On," by Sarah Ban Breathnach. I had read her other book called "Simple Abundance," and thoroughly enjoyed it. Why is it some people cannot just "be". I enjoy sitting in my yard and reading or watching the kids play. I also enjoy watching an occasional DVD when everyone is in bed. I can just enjoy being here and not really having to go somewhere every day or be productive every day. I am teaching my kids to be still in the moment. This is something so many have forgotten in a rush rush world. Today I am going to sit outside and read. Then I will probably go on a picnic lunch with my kids to the park. We will also go watch the BMX bike demonstration at our new skate park. This is within walking distance. For dinner maybe we will BBQ. I can't understand why this is not enjoyable to some. For me it is free and time to just be with the kids and myself. I hope they can grow up to not have to depend on things and going places for entertainment and they can find it all around them if they try.

From here to eternity

 

Where we used to live

Almost done

Another picture of where we used to live. 

New housing

This is where I used to live until the military moved us and decided to knock it down and build new housing. As you can see the completion of phase 1 (knocking down the old stuff), is just about complete.

3D

Last night the boys got "Spy Kids 3," from the library. They enjoyed using the 3D glasses. You gotta love the Public Library especially for the summer. We rarely rent DVD's, but when summer comes and we want one, the Public library has them for free. Last week I watched "Jarhead," which I thought was horrible and was glad I didn't pay a fee for. Last night I watched "Crash," which I really liked. It was a hard movie to watch because it brings the subject of racism to the front of the line. I think it also shows people how racism is still a problem and it runs much deeper than anyone wants to admit. Once again I watched this for free thanks to the Public library. So many people spend a fortune in the summer and I can't really figure out why. There are so many frugal activies out there. Going to the pool, beach or lake, getting free books, CD's and DVD's from the library (Ok some librarys charge a fee like $1. but this is a lot less expensive than the video store and it goes to a good cause, supporting the library), having a picnic in the park, sightseeing, and many other activities. I can't imagine why people want to pay for stuff when all the best things in life are free. Last night me and the kids just sat and read a ton of library books before they watched their movie. Once again "free".

Summer reading

I just finished this book "Sams Letters to Jennifer," It was very good but nowhere near as shocking or heartbreaking as "Suzannes Diary to Nicholas." I am also going to read "Lake House" by James Patterson. Has anyone read this? Was it any good? 

Halloween?

I guess Darrian thinks it is Halloween. He is dressing up in spyro wings an a bike helmet. Costumes cost a fortune so this is a pretty frugal way of celebrating. 

All That Blog

Stolen from www.bookwormom.blogspot.com is a saying that applies to me and many I know.

She who dies with the most books wins!

I thought this says it all.

yes chef part 2

I watched the 2 hour show today and I think it might even be better than last year. Maybe a little more brutal also. I think chef Ramsey is so funny. I guess he isn't funny when he is yelling at you, but all in all he makes for great reality tv. I really liked the girl who burnt her fingers and I think she probably can find her way around a kitchen easily. I was sad that Larry had to go though. I think he would of improved over time, but this environment just might have been too stressful. I guess we will see in coming episodes who can hold their own.

The Omen

Ok I'll admit it, I still love horror. I always have. This weekend (or on my husbands next day off) I plan on seeing The Omen. Of course being that I have a Damian (and sometimes he acts like a devil child) I will probably get a little freaked out, but we all know my Damian is actually an angel. I will let you all know how I liked this. Maybe I can get my dad to see it and review it. I will check if he still has his blog and publish the link later. That is if I can remember how the hell I add the links once again.

Yes chef

Anyone out there watch "Hell's Kitchen" last night? I had to tape it due to the fact I was at the doctors but I will watch it today and let you all know what I think. Last year I really enjoyed this so I expect to this time around.
Big Brother also starts soon and I am looking forward to this. I will have many more comments on the shows due to my reality show addiction.

links

I finally figured out how to add links to my blog via blogroller so please keep checking to see what other sites I come up with.

HAM

 

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