Triple Crown of Surfing.

That's Joel Centeio (blue shirt), a local Hawaiian pro,  with Joel Parkinson on the bottom right.

Last winter, we were big surfing competition watchers.  We still are, but the season is over for now and we just watch repeats on the Surfing Channel.  The Triple Crown competition is the biggest one, and we predicted the winner, Joel Parkinson from Australia.  Unfortunately, we only made it to the Haleiwa Pro competition (there were 2 others, but rain and low wave delays made it hard for us to go on the weekdays.)   We did make it to the North Shore on some non-competition days, though, and enjoyed days of surfing, laying on the sand, and playing in the water.

ALOHA!

Weekend.

We're getting back to normal after our big trip... We made it out to the beach, and even watched a polo match this weekend.  Although realistically, I didn't end up seeing much of the game because two year-olds have the attention span, of well...two year-olds.   He got a hold of my camera again - I took his play camera along, but he's not dumb.  He wanted mami's fancy camera with all the buttons. And again, he took some pictures.  In fact, he took about 55.  I'll just show you the ones I took, for now...

The polo field is in Waialua, in the country, in between mountains and the ocean. 

We also managed to get some work done in the yard!

ALOHA!

A budding photographer.

Little S got a hold of my camera the other day and took these pictures.  Artistic!

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March 2011.

It's already May, and I noticed that I haven't posted anything in a while.  So much for keeping track of life in Hawai'i!  But in my defense, I was gone on vacation. For a month.  To Miami.  I KNOW!!  It's a tough life...but someone's gotta live it!! :)

Let's see...there was a Baby Shower, a Farewell Party, and a birthday! None of them in my honor...

...a Super Moon, a hike, the beach, and a few turtles too!

Not too shabby!

p.s. - If anyone knows how to fix my banner (and by fix it, I mean center it) please let me know! :)

ALOHA!

Haleiwa Farmer's Market (Sunday).

Haleiwa is one of my favorite places on the island.  I think we've been there more than any other place, whether to eat at the shrimp trucks, to watch surfing competitions, or just to "get away" for an afternoon.    Located on the North Shore, it's a charming little surfing town, known for its  laid-back, beachy atmosphere and world-class surfing. 

Today I finally made it to the weekly farmer's market.  I didn't take too many pictures, because I was busy looking at the fresh produce, tasting various juices and chocolates, and taking it all in.  Plus, it didn't help that it was hot and little S was getting a bit cranky (I did get us lost on the way there, which made for an hour-long car ride, so I kinda understand).  I'll be going back more frequently, if only for my fix of the avocado eggroll and the Madre Chocolates, so I'll take more pictures next time.

This dino-lizard and his message was part of the Defend Oahu Coalition's table. 
Click here if you want to learn more about this movement.

Sandy Beach.

No, it's not a general description of the sand and surf, Sandy Beach is a pretty well-known beach on Oahu's South Shore.  We spent the afternoon there a few weeks ago, and even brought along the boogie board.  We didn't use it, however, because it's one of most dangerous beaches on the island, due to the shore breaking very close to the edge.  The rip currents are so strong, that they basically sweep you up and then dump you (often head first) into the sand.  I didn't care to have sand in my brain, but Javi gave it a go.  Little S stayed close to me and played in the little pools of water that collect between the rocks. 

ALOHA!

Meet my new dining room chairs!

Well, they're not new if you've ever been to my house.  Same ones I've had since 2004.  But they are re-upholstered courtesy of Target's napkin department!  I've been in the mood for a fabric change for a while, and  instead of buying expensive fabric that I'd have to cut down to size, napkins were the perfect fit (and in my budget)!  All I had to do was unscrew the bottom of the cushion, staple the fabric, and screw it back on.  I didn't even bother taking out the existing fabric. 

*UPDATE: I just saw the napkins on clearance for $5!!! Aggghhhh!!

Aloha!