New Hair

We got a little crazy one morning and tried something new. Let me know what you think.

Princeville House

As previously posted, we have moved to Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii (north shore) for four months. We still have our house with most of our stuff in Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii (south shore). RCM rented us a partially furnished house, so we brought what we needed. The house is very nice, 2 bedrooms (but they are seriously huge bedrooms), 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage. The best part is that the house is right on the sixth hole of the Princeville golf course.

Living room, shot of front door and formal dining table.

Kitchen and breakfast nook table towards front of picture.

Master bedroom with deck overlooking golf coarse and ocean.

View of living room from the front door.

DAD, you know this picture is for you. View of the sixth hole/ocean off the back patio. Yes, we have already found golf balls in the yard.

The best part about this house is the master shower. That shower head is HUGE. Weirdest part about this house, the bidet and urinal in the master bath. Yes, you read that right. I cannot give a full report as I am not yet brave enough to try the bidet. However, Rusty reported that he doesn't believe the cleanliness is adequate and will never trust the bidet alone. As for the urinal, I parked the laundry basket squarely in front of it and we have not had any issues.

We really like Princeville, beside feeling isolated by an 1 1/2 hour drive from all the people we know. Princeville is kind of a funny town, if you can even call it that. It is one three mile street off the main highway that dead ends at the St. Regis Princeville hotel (which is where Rusty is remodeling their fine dining restaurant). There are streets off to the right and left of this 3 mile road but they don't go very far. When you come in off the main highway there are fancy waterfalls including a 20 foot fountain and lush manicured vegatation. It makes you wonder, is this Stepford and will I see all the women wearing skirts with perfect hair and nails? All along the 3 mile road there is a walking/biking path. Immediately on the left there is a playground for the kids and the Princeville library and further to the left is a shopping center with a grocery store. We are on the first road to the right. We have to have a gate opener to get through the gate that blocks the street our house is on. The gate is kind of a joke, though, because it is only closed at night, and after it closes you can get through a little opening on foot and if you really wanted to, you could walk inside, trip the exit gate and drive in that way. Maybe it makes people feel important or something. I am pleased to report that I have not yet met anyone in a stepford uniform and we are really enjoying the change.

Kyleigh's dance recital

Kyleigh's dance recital was on May 9th. Kauai Dance Theatres 29th annual recital was a "dance through the ages" theme. Kyleigh performed twice during the recital. Once as the flowers at the dawn of time and again as the flower children of the sixties. In her first performance the girls danced around "rocks" which were the dancers from an older class. Kyleigh was so excited when she found out that her friend and babysitter Heidi Herr, who is 13, was going to be a rock. I think that was the highlight of the recital. During the rehearsals and even during the recital I had a hard time keeping Kyliegh behind the curtain. She kept wanting to watch the older girls and mimic everything. The name of the class she takes is creative movements. The teacher, Miss Janie, is a ballet purist and the kids don't take "ballet" until they are six, but they still learn the positions of ballet and the correct ballet language. It is funny to hear Kyleigh telling me she is practicing her grand batmas and sote's (I know those probably aren't spelled right). Because it is creative movements one of their dances was free reign. They choreographed their own performances. Those are always the best. Kyky looked so cute in her costume and of course her favorite part was the makeup. These pictures were taken outside the studio a week before the actual recital.

Good job KyKy! We are always so proud of you.

Katelyn's favorite place.

When Kyleigh was little she loved to sit on Rusty's shoulders and hold his ears for handles. We loved that and we now love Katelyn's favorite place to stand. She jumps up and holds on whenever she has the chance.

Chicken!

When Kyleigh was little we fed the geese and ducks at the park. Now we feed the wild chickens. Change is good.

Outdoor movie.

I have always wanted to go to a drive in movie, but haven't ever done it. The Poipu rotary club started a summer video program. Three times this summer they are playing family friendly movies at Poipu beach park on this huge inflatable screen. We went with our beach chairs and blankets. Koloa school had a concession stand. We got the girls a hot dog, chips, and popcorn and enjoyed the movie Bolt. The weather was perfect and everyone had fun. This picture isn't that great, but it's fun to see the ocean behind the screen. I can't say for sure, but I think this is better than a drive in movie.

News flash

Rusty's company got a job on the North Shore of Kauai (we live on the South shore). It is a four month job, so as of June first we will be moving to Princeville, Kauai. We are keeping our house down here since 4 months isn't long enough to move everything. We will come back to the South shore every other week or so. The company is renting a house in Princeville, so you will have to watch for pictures. The house is right on the golf course and is a short walk to Anini Beach. The girls are excited because the lawn is flat enough for a trampoline. Rusty and I are always up for a new adventure.

Manta Ray Video

In order to get a piece of the video of our manta ray dive I played it on the TV and videotaped the TV. Needless to say it is not the best quality, but it is better than anything I can describe with words. Most of the clip is Rusty and I. All you can see are our backs, so you are seeing it just about like we did. Have fun watching.