Saturday, July 26, 2008

Tall Vase Project

Dctallvase 006 Finally finished my tall vase project, this morning, at DCCA.  With a little, or should I say, a lot of assistance from (very patient) Yukiko, I'm one project away from completing my C2!  The flowers used in my arrangement are peonies, buds to full bloom, and freesias.  Collaborating with Yukiko, we decided that since the vase had design worthiness, on it's own, a simple use of just two variety of flowers and a simple design would suffice.  I'm very pleased on how it turned out! 

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Relax, and have a drink.

Liquers I can't believe how many types of alcohol and liqueurs there are.  I for one am not a drinker of "heavy" or should I say "strong" drinks.  Just give me a salted rimmed glass of margarita, and FIESTA!!!  Here is a peek into our fridge...(how did that milk get in there?) Yes, can you believe Kikkoman, better known for making soy sauce, makes wine? Plum wine, that is.  It's quite good, as seen by an almost empty bottle. ;-)  Hiding behind the plum wine is one of my favorites.  I actually got this from Costco, but you could order thru their website.  It's Macadamia Nut Honey wine.  I like it mixed with orange and pomegranate juice!  The other two, I'm not sure how to enjoy it.  Maybe because it needs to be mixed with something else...perhaps coffee, cream? (but I'm loving the bottles)

 Choya  Since hubby M retired from the military, he is now working, as a graphic designer, for a wholesaler/distributor of wines and liqueurs, on the island.  One of the perks (?) of the job is that he gets to take home samples or full size bottles of wines, liqueurs, beer, that the company distributes.  So, these are just a few of what he has taken home.  Another plum wine/liqueur, on my list of "likes" is CHOYA Umeshu.  It has plums at the bottom of the bottle that you can eat after the liqueur is long gone! 

ChambordThis was a sample bottle of Chambord Royale Liqueur De France.  A raspberry liqueur.  Bien!  Hubby M thought I'd like the bottle...Oui! Oui!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

new look

This morning, my 15 year old son surprised me with a new banner design for my blog.  How sweet :-)  I love the look and feel that it gives my "blog home."  He knows his Mother's style!    Hmmm...I wonder what other designs he can surprise me with?!  ;-)

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Good Luck Ken...and wreath project

A little get together was held at DCCA to wish a fond farewell to Ken, one of DCCA's instructors.  Ken taught me all of C1 classes.  She is such a warm and personable person/teacher.  I will miss her, but wish her the best of luck on the upcoming birth of her baby and new beginnings in San Francisco, with her hubby!  If you happen to live in those parts, please keep a look out for her.  I know that she will continue teaching the DCCA curriculum!

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This is one of the major projects in C2 that I have completed. There are about 60+ flowers that had to be made in getting this wreath DONE.  I am now completing my last two projects (simultaneously) for C2.  It's taken me a little longer in getting C2 completed, since there are MORE "homework."  I am also at a standstill as to what I want to do for my "theme project." (can't make up my mind) :-)

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Thursday, June 05, 2008

End of another school year

Today was Hayley's graduation from 6th grade!

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It started to rain, so Principal Miura announced that the graduation will take place in the cafetorium.  We waited another 30 minutes for the decor and chairs to be transferred inside.

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Michael and Mom waiting outside the cafetorium.

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Families with balloons and leis to give to their grad.

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Announcing the graduates...and a congratulatory hand shake from the 6th grade teachers, principal and vice principals.

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A hula performance by a few of the girl grads.  Can you spot Hayley? :-)

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Hayley and her BFF. (on the island, a floating "tube" is a graduation item to have...it's signed by friends)

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Me and my little girl.  (sniff)

Saturday, May 31, 2008

The Winner Is...


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Woo Hoo! Jenny is the winner!!! 

(Jenny, your goodies will be in the mail on Monday) :-)

***Since there where only four participants, I would like to extend a small giveaway to Michelle, Catherine, and Marianne.  Please let me know if you prefer tea, coffee, or mac nut candy.  (email me with your selection and mailing address, mahalo!)


Monday, May 26, 2008

Memorial Day and Giveaway

Wishing everyone a safe and happy MEMORIAL DAY! Let us remember all the men and women of the armed forces, PAST and PRESENT.

Now for the GIVEAWAY!  Like I promised, photos of my "1st year blog anniversary" celebratory (word cracks me up) giveaway! My daughter will be picking the winner this coming Saturday, May 31st

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Pictured are some local goodies that I would like to give as a token of my "ALOHA!"

Top photo: from l to r...Hawaiian Host milk and dark chocolate covered mac nuts, Hawaii Popcorn Co. Hawaiian Hurricane Popcorn Mochi Crunch & Nori (a staple for movie theater goers here on the islands) mini paks of other Hawaiian Host macadamia nuts (Caramacs=caramel/macs & Toffeemacs=toffee/macs), Hawaiian Host lightly salted w/sea salt "organic" Macadamia nuts.

Bottom photo: Hawaiian Natural Teas=pineapple strawberry, passionfruit orange, and mango peach, and mini paks of Lion brand and Royal Kona coffees.

Note: Just when I got the hang of doing the basic with posting, Typepad did a bit of tweeking and added more doodads, so now I'm lost once again...LOL...so please excuse moi if my postings look crazy.

 

 

 

Thursday, May 01, 2008

"May Day is Lei Day" and a Birthday too!

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Today is "Lei Day" and my daughter's 12th birthday!

It is also my first year blog anniversary...WOW, how time flies!  To celebrate I would like to give away a little "AaaaLOHAaaaa" (island goodies, that is) at the end of May.  I'm not sure if I will get many takers for this, but if you happen to drop by, please take a moment and leave a comment.  This in turn will put you in the May 31st drawing...MAHALO! family and friends for stopping by. :-)

UPDATE: Will be posting a photo (or photos) of the "island goodies" giveaway soon!  I don't want to get them too early, since some are "goodies,"  they might call out to me and get eaten!!! LOL

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

What's Keeping Me Busy.

Wow, it's been a month (sorry) since I've posted!  Sharing just a few (more) projects that I've completed. 

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Note:  Tomorrow is my first year blog anniversary...Yaaay!!! :-)

Saturday, March 29, 2008

We Miss You...

Dscf0163 Photo of my Father and Mitchell at Ford Island.  (they were the best of buds)

My Dad passed away today, in 2006.

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Tay,

We miss you and love you.

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