Sunbathing on the Porch :)

Red Northern Cardinal

Lately we've been having birds fly into the house & just chill! Today, this fiery little cardinal stopped by...

She Demanded This Cookie Was All Hers!

Ziggy Da Gecko

We came across this gecko at Dole Pineapple Plantation & thought it was cool how his back had a zigzag pattern similar to the leaves of the pineapple plant. The kids named his Ziggy because he looked so zigzaggy :)

Isn't she adorable!! hehehe

Take my picture...
What are you doing - don't take my picture...Raven Angel at six months old.

Yellow Squash Flower

Puppy Love (Aussie Bulldogs)

Kiva & Roxy...
Casius & Rusty...

Japanese White-Eye Bird (Mejiros)

We love these little energetic birds! These birds have a beautiful song and are easily tamable - they are popular as pets in Japan, Korea, India, and the Philippines.

This baby Mejiro fell out of a tree in our front yard & luckily we saw him and put him back up with his family.
Here's an adult Mejiro...

Are We There Yet??

Angelica's Birthday Rose Bush

Kiva in a Dress (rare moment)

Fresh Strawberries - Yum Yum!!

Macadamia Nuts Make A Great Pesto!

Easy Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted macadamia nut bits
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 cloves garlic
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor, add basil leaves, macadamia nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Process until pureed. Add olive oil, a little at a time, and continue to process until a smooth paste is formed. Cover surface of pesto with a thin layer of olive oil and store pesto in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Serve over chicken, pasta, rice, fish, vegetables, or in soup. Makes about 1 cup.

Pool Time

Hanging out on the deck

Bird of Paradise

Raven's first two bottom teeth broke thru the surface of her gums today. Casius was the first one to see them...I was the first one to feel them. :)
Here's what Raven thinks about it all...

Casius with Rusty and Roxy

Kiva throwing up the double shakas!

Go Jimmy Go left today for a Japan & China Tour!!

Sunset Pictures Taken by Casius

Got Fruit??

Here's a virtual tour of our fruit orchard & gardens...

GUAVAPOMEGRANATE TREEBABY MANGO TREE

WATERMELON

STRAWBERRIES

BLUEBERRIES

GRAPES

TANGELO TREE (similar to Tangerine)

STARFRUIT

AVOCADO

APPLE BANANA'S

KUMQUATKUKUI NUTSPAPAYA

GRAPEFRUIT

MACADAMIA NUTS

SURINAM CHERRY (Pumpkin Cherry)

STRAWBERRY GUAVAS

LIME