Hawaiian Hibiscus

These beautiful flowers where everywhere on Maui. 

Hawaiian Fruit

The fruit was so plentiful and delicious in Maui. Pineapple and coconut; yum! And beautiful orchids in the leis. 

Hawaiian Palm

More Hawaiian memories. The palm trees on Maui were very tall.

Hawaiian Beach

Hawaiian memories. Hanging out on the beach was one of our favorite things to do.

Hawaiian Resort

It's the one-year anniversary of our first trip to Hawaii. This is the resort we stayed at, the Royal Lahaina. Fantastic place!

State Fair

Time for the fair! Our mascot is the Golden Bear. 

Dog Cat Frog

My sister's adorable dog "Zoey", and cat "Bailey", love finding little frogs on their back porch. 

Covered Wagon

I saw the Oregon trail, where it went  through Boise, Idaho. 

Royal Baby

The royal baby boy was born yesterday. 

Baked Potato

Idaho, where I am visiting, is famous for its potatoes :)

Eagle

We went sight-seeing at a Birds of Prey exhibit. 

Airplane

A trip, to visit my sister in Idaho!

Blossoms

This is the silk pattern from my daughter's favorite shirt.

Owl

The little birds kept hitting our front window in the afternoon, thinking it was open air, so we put up an owl statue nearby to scare them away. 

Purple Tile

These are the tiles in my bathroom shower. 

Macarons

Little French cookies. We get them at Trader Joes. So delicious!

Chart for the Mermaid

So many people have requested this chart, that I decided to post it online. I can't do it with all of the designs, because I hope to make a book of charts someday. 

Mermaid

I've been wanting to go to Santa Cruz, but it hasn't worked out this summer. My friend brought me back a sticker for my car.

Lollipop

Our town has a wonderful new candy store, right next to the movie theater. 

3D

We are going to see a 3D movie today: Pacific Rim.

China Pattern

The pattern of the porcelain dinnerware, which I received as gifts for my wedding, is called "Lisa", from Royal Dalton china. 

Dinning Set

This is the view looking down on my table and chairs.

Scrub Jay

These birds compete with the squirrels for peanuts and birdseed, in my backyard. 

Cat Moods

My cat Dasher, in different poses.