Our 3rd of July Backyard BBQ Bash!
Many firends showed up! That's Renee waving 'hi'; Mom is sitting in the sun next to Mike; lots of friends showed up!
Arriving at the summit of Mauna Kea, elev, 13, 796'
Observatories glowing in the sunset.
The sun sinks into the sea... from Mauna Kea summit.
As the night sky approaches, the observatories come to life!
Granddaughter Kirsi, born May 5, 2009.
Kirsi on her hand-made Hawaiian quilt.
Finally, we get to meet our new granbaby, Kirsi!
Everybody knows that Mike loves babies!
Grammy & Jimmy, just loving on eachother!
Three generations: Boys with toys, at the Samters' home.
We got to watch Jimmy's T-ball game! Go Blue Team!
Jimmy loves playing in Harvey, our old RV now parked at the Samters'.
Our first crop of yams!
Kathy Wilson made this surprise b-day cake!
Mike leads the way on the Gulch Trail in Kalopa Park.
The hikers: Wes, Noel, Judy & Mike (& me)
The front steps are looking pretty
One of the Liliko'i flowers, aka passionfruit.
The chocolate orchids are making a fragrant comeback!
The Wildcat Jungle Monarch orchid has settled in nicely.
