Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!

A little feast without the calories!!

Feel free to play along for some yummy fun!  My friend, Jodi will post new things Thursday night. JOIN IN!!!
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MY ANSWERS

Breakfast ~ Post a photo of what you see in front of you at this moment....(if you're starring at a computer screen, then post something in the room.)

I am answering this a day late but answering as if it were Friday.  This is what I saw in front of me a lot this week. I was in Kauai in Princeville at the Shearwater Resort.  I stood on the balcony of our condo for long periods of times because there were whales out there and they were having swimming lessons.  Each day we saw something new.  Tail fins one day, side fins another, breaching, back, spouts.....it was just so exciting!

Lunch ~ What is something you must get done today?  What is something you would like to get done today?  I need to get packed because it is time to check out of paradise.  I would prefer having another day to watch whales and have the guys try again to go fishing.  They scheduled a fishing excursion on Tues and it got cancelled and so they set it for Thurs and it also was cancelled. I felt bad for Larry and Roger.

Dinner ~ Name something that disappointed you this week.  Name something that made you happy or excited.  Something happened to my hip or maybe even a muscle by my hip and leg the day we left for Hawaii.  It really hurt and was hard to lift the first few days.  It even hurt to sleep and I was unable to move easily so that was really disappointing.  It lasted a few days off and on but didn't really stop me from enjoying anything we did.  The most exciting thing for me this week was watching the whales.  I love that so much.  Zip-lining was also very exciting and this whole entire week was full of HAPPY!

Midnight Snack ~ List five to ten of your "go to" meals that you serve most frequently.  Spaghetti, Chicken Roll Ups, Roast and potatoes, Taco's, Breakfast Burrito's for dinner, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, Shepherds Pie, Pepperoni Sandwiches, Lasagna.

Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it for just this week?)  Don't Worry....Be Happy!  This week my internet on my phone wasn't working and I worked really hard at not letting it get to me.  I would get frustrated and then remind myself to not worry...but be happy.  (being frustrated wasn't going to change anything but my happiness right then) ☺

a day to relax

Larry and Roger left for their fishing trip and Carla and I went to the pool.  After a few hours I decided I'd better get out of the sun so I didn't burn and went to the room to read.  I noticed I had just missed a call from Larry.  I called him back and he told me that the fishing trip was cancelled again.  This time there had been an accident and the road were backed up.  There is only one road around the island so if there is a wreck it isn't good for anyone.  The guys were bummed and I felt bad for them.  They were headed back.  Carla stayed at the pool...she really likes sun bathing.  The guys were back in no time and Roger and Larry joined Carla in the Hot Tub.  I went to the Lobby and used the WiFi.

We decided to go out for a nice dinner and ending up choosing the Bistro at the Lighthouse.  It was good and we all enjoyed it.  We walked around a few shops before the Bistro opened and again found a "Kodak Moment".

The week was coming to an end and we were wishing it wouldn't.  This week was so fun and relaxing.  We had some great conversations and had really enjoyed each other.  I am really glad that Carla and Roger are so spontaneous and were able to come with us.  It worked out wonderfully and I think we will be doing more travels together.  Carla and Roger are easy going like us and so everything went smooth and easy.  Life is Good!

Zip Lining

The only thing we scheduled to do was a Zip-line Excursion.  (oh and the fishing trip that never happened)  Larry and I have done this zip line before and knew it was a good one...besides it was right next to where we were staying.

We had a fun group that we went with (mostly girls) A group with four sisters came.  One sister was married and her husband was there.  There were also two more sisters and us.  It was fun.  Carla was leery right at first but only of her ability.  Once she knew she had nothing to worry about she loved it.  We all loved it!  Roger was the camera man and hasn't shared his pictures with us yet. (I asked him not to put them on face book unless I approved them first so we don't have any of Larry  and I)

The last was the only zip that you had to step off the platform...the others had ramps you went down.  King Kong was big and it was a race....there are two lines.  I believe Larry let me win.  Our bet should not have mattered though because he won either way. ☺ (he came up with the bet...I had no say or at least didn't say) It was funny because every team was making bets with each other and one of the girls asked us what our bet was.  I just laughed and told her I couldn't share.

Another fun and adventurous day with fun people!

blurrrr

Sometimes when I think back on the days they are a blur to me.  I can't remember what happened for sure on Monday and Tues.  I do know we went to Costco to get some discount tickets for our Zip Line excursion.  I also know that the guys were suppose to go fishing on Tuesday but it got cancelled so we ended up snorkeling at Anni Beach.  I know when we went to rent the snorkel gear we treated ourselves to a shaved ice.  This trip we only got one shaved ice because the weather wasn't too hot.  Usually we get shaved ice a few times.

Whenever there was a "Kodak Moment" Carla and I took advantage of it.  We are getting pretty good at selfies with my camera.  I didn't take pictures at the beach because I really don't like pictures with my swim suit....however I was in my swim suit for a full day and very uncomfortable. (not my favorite. Carla and I even traded shirts because hers was bigger so we switched things up)

We went on a boat to the Fern Grotto.  We had heard so much about it and Carla had even heard it was the Prettiest Place on Earth.  I told her the lady that told her that needed to get around more.  It was pretty but not the prettiest place.  We compared it to every place we went to after that.

 We learned to hula dance on the boat ride back.  I think Carla and I are naturals. (wink~wink)

We also visited a few waterfalls and saw lots of chickens.  Kauai has lots of chickens everywhere and this time around there were lots of baby chicks.

While we were at the waterfalls a guy next to us noticed Larry's Detroit Lion's shirt and asked us if we were from Detroit.  The guy and his wife were from Detroit.  Actually Larry and I were still at the car when this happened and Carla and Roger were off looking at the falls.  We visited with the young couple for quite a bit and Carla and Roger were heading back.  Carla has told me that no matter where we go I always run into someone I know so I thought I would act like we knew these people.  I told them quickly to just go along with us.  I motioned at Carla and Roger to come meet our friends that we have known forever.  Carla responded right away with "we don't go anywhere that Dawn and Larry don't know someone."  We all laughed and the truth was shared.  We never did run into anyone we knew this go around.

We enjoyed a dinner at the Dolphin Restaurant one of those nights.  Larry and I usually go to the Dolphin once during our stay.  It's another good place that is close to us.

Every day was filled with fun and relaxation.  I love vacations that are relaxing.

Kelsi's a Year Older

It's Kelsi's birthday and she is at the "legal age".  Not that being legal matters at all since she doesn't participate in the things you need to be 21 for.  I just know she thought it was exciting and had mentioned it.

Kelsi girl is a quiet, sweet girl.  She is happy and easy going and fits Braxton very well.  She is truly a blessing to our family.  I love watching her and her expressions.  Sometimes her expressions are louder than anything she says.

Kelsi is a cute mom and loves being Sadie's mom.  She is a wonderful little wife to Braxton and we all just love her.  I'm thankful for this cute girl and I love seeing Ropelato at the end of her name.  She's a keeper! ♥

Threes Meme

1. Three things that scare me: The dark, Mice, and Surgeries
 2. Three people who make me laugh: Larry, Tammy Garner and Kathy Orrock
3. Three things I love: My family, My friends, The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
4. Three things I hate: Satan, weeds, and onions
5. Three things I don't understand: Insurance, Homework, Dishonesty
6. Three things on my desk: my phone, a glass of water, scriptures
7. Three things I'm doing right now: blogging, laundry, preparing to go to the store to help with a dinner tonight.
8. Three things I want to do before I die: I'm good to go
9. Three things I can do: Craft pretty good, help others see happiness in their lives, See the good in others.
10. Three things I can't do: I can't run or stand too long (it hurts my back), I am not good at organizing or getting rid of things, sing very well.
11. Three things you should listen to: The Prophet, your family, good uplifting music.
12. Three things you should never listen to: Negative people, loud music that makes you feel dark inside, anything that takes away from God or his teachings.
13. Three things I'd like to learn: photography so I could take pictures of my family without paying to have them done, to do without the things I have but don't use, to play the piano.
14. Three favorite foods: Pasta of any kind, cookies, pizza.
15. Three beverages I drink regularly: water, water, water....sometimes I add a lemon or flavor.
16. Three shows I watched as a kid: Little House on the Prairie, Mork and Mindy, The Price is Right
Questions came from HERE

Kauai .... a great place to Relax

Waimea Canyon is so pretty and a place you wouldn't expect to see on Kauai.  It's like the Grand Canyon.  We have visited this place many times and today there was a Native there telling about his traditions.  I personally thought he was probably making things up but Carla seemed to enjoy his thoughts.

 I thought he was brave standing there in his "nakedness" while the breeze blew his cloth around.  He didn't seem to mind. haha

 The canyon is beautiful and a fun place to visit.  I think Carla and Roger enjoyed seeing it.

 Larry and I enjoyed showing them around the Island.  We visited a few of our favorite spots.

 After seeing the canyon we went to a really nice beach...Poli Hali.  We call this beach the Stu Lemmon beach because Stu showed it to us first.  I wonder if Carla and Roger will now call it the Ropelato beach since we showed it to them first. ☺

It's a beautiful beach and not many people come to it because of the bumpy road to it. (it's gotten better)  We enjoyed listening to the waves crash while we laid back and relaxed.  We also enjoyed a lunch here.  It was a lovely and relaxing day.

Since Carla enjoys her coffee so much Larry thought she might enjoy the coffee plantation.  We had never stopped here before and so it was a first for us.  It was pretty and had some fun things to see as we wondered around.

 I learned that the coffee bean is actually called a "cherry" and can grow as large as a coconut.  The bean is actually the pit of the cherry.

This cool machine goes right over the bushes and knocks the cherries off so they can then dry.  The beans don't smell like coffee until they are dried.

Cute sign...it says..."There are only two times a day to drink coffee..AM & PM" "Good friends don't spill the beans."  "I don't perk until my coffee does."

 Carla is the cutest cup of coffee I've ever seen.  Coffee makes Carla happy!

A really pretty tree called the Bottle Brush Tree.  The flowers did look like the brushes that you clean baby bottles with.  

So much beauty all around us.  So much beauty on Kauai!