Meet The Locals!

Janet says they have some animal type neighbours.  Check out this incredibly cute little couple!

Aren't they precious?

There is also a resident Muscovy Duck that pretty much wanders around all day long.

And then they discovered this guy in the water this morning.

Having a snooze in the sun!

A couple of days ago, they all piled into one of the rental cars and trooped 40 minutes away to Hapuna Beach.  Janet and Phil have been many times and they say it's rated as one of the best beaches in North America.  Long and wide with really nice sand.  And, big shore break.  In the one hour they were there, two separate shore break accidents called for the medics to have to attend.

After Hapuna, they went to Merrimans in Waimea for lunch.  Peter Merriman is reknowned as the founder of the Hawaii food movement.

Janet had arugula salad with tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese and mahi mahi.

Finley veered away from the norm and had chicken strips.

The next day, Finleys Case Manager went diving, so he was stuck with Auntie B, Yaya and Grandpa.  They went to  restaurant Janet and  Phil tried last time, which is just down the road - Habanero's.  Modern Mexican cuisine.  Finley adored the corn chips.

Nothing says "family time" like the phone does!

Phil was too cheap to buy Janet any data, so she has to sit there and stare into space.

When chicken strips are not available, chips and/or french fries are also top of his list.

Auntie B had a burrito and Grandpa had Ahi Stuffed Jalapenos.

While Mama is still out diving, Finley gathers all things required for Yaya to change his diaper.  He set them up on the floor.  Talk about a little helper!

Their condo is pretty good, although there are some things Janet doesn't like.  First up, La-Z-Boy sofa!  She is prepared to admit that she doesn't know a whole lot about La-Z-Boy but is pretty convinced that these are amongst the most ugly on the market.  Every night, in order to drive Yaya closer and closer to insanity, Meg and Bronwyn whip out the La-Z-Boy to it's full potential.

Nothing beats a delicious chocolate bar at the beach!

Janet made Katsu for dinner and even had some finely shredded cabbage to put under the meat.  Lots of people that put their condo in a vacation rental pool will leave a guest book for you to sign.  These guest books drive Janet out of her skull.  She says they are paying to stay there and have not been gifted with the accommodation.  Here is Janet's take on how she would sign the guest book:

"Dear Condo Owner:  Thank you so much for sharing your incredible home that we have paid through the nose for in Canadian dollars! with us.  The La-Z-Boy sofa was a super hit with my two interior design challenged daughters.  We also love the super firm beds that were one teeny step above camping on the ground so comfortable.  Oh - not to mention the kitchen.  I was pretty sure we had some dull knives at home, but I was mistaken!  Yours take dull to a whole new level!  Love, your new Canadian best friends!"

Given the knife situation, it's nothing short of a miracle Janet could finely slice the cabbage.  The side of a small plate would have worked equally well!

The Baby Whisperer and his personal keiki!

Auntie B doing her level best to ignore engage with them.