Yesterday was another in a long string of relaxing, fun days.  The kids and Dean & Donna went into town for a Costco Run while I went for a walk-run.  There was none of the usual cloud cover and it was quite hot...so it was more walk than run out of the 4 1/2 mile escapade, but it was good exercise and I saw some interesting things.

I saw a guy who looked so much like my Dad that I almost called out to him.  I saw a woman and her baby in a tidepool.  There were young women practicing hula at the Pahoehoe Park.  There were flowers about to burst into bloom (I'm hoping they get there before I go home...if I still had my Hawaiin Plants Book, I could name the flower but it's MIA).  And I saw a tiny clump of ferns taking root in the shallow dish of a lava hollow.

After I got back, I read and sunned in the courtyard.  It's very relaxing there with the fountain going and the breeze.  The rest of the group got back from Costco and we hung out and ate lunch (sandwiches prepared by Donna) and later we went in to the Kona Inn and had the obligatory Mai Tai and did a bit o' shopping.

Then it was home for pizza and the sunset.  It was gorgeous in terms of the pre-show.  Lots of peeping in and out of clouds and a tall ship to lend ambiance.  But no actual sunset because of a thick bank of clouds.

I would continue to be remiss if I did not mention that the Baldridge Clan welcomed a new little niece on the 11th.  Ainsely Madiera Baldridge was born to June and Brian Baldridge...and welcomed by big brother Avery.  Everyone is doing well and through the miracle of the internet, I've already seen photos of this adorable little girl along with various kin.  (Thanks for sending the photos, Brian and June!)

At last, an excuse to buy little girl outfits!

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