What's Hot, What's Not Wednesday

One of the blogs I love to occasionally stop in and check out is Loobylu, a delightful nook in the webworld written by a sister of one of Nick's old Charles Sturt mates. She's started a "What's Hot, What's Not" column every Wednesday and I am down with the concept...

WHAT'S HOT:

Grandparents
Jarah's grandparents (and spectacular) Liz Aunty spent the last 6 weeks taking turns visiting from Melbourne to watch Jarah while I finish my M.A thesis in Community Development. This gave Chum super special time to connect with Gramma and Grandad, and saved us from resorting to childcare or hard drugs. Mahalo, thank you, gracias...a million times over Dave & Helen!!!

Each Peach, Pear, Plum
Jarah's current hands down favorite activity is reading this little rhyming book (that his Mama loved as a wee one too!). I only have to say "Each Peach, Pear, Plum" and he starts to squeal.



Hikes
We are loving the family hikes in our household lately. The Grandparents Holmes brought out a swanky Macpac hiking backpack and our little buddy can't get enough of it. Chum likes the wind on his face, the jungley bush, and don't forget the all-important hiking snack.


Mama and Chum at Mahaulepu



Poppa and Jarah on Pihea Trail in Kokee State Park (and yeah...about Nick's hair of late...)


The "No-Cry" Sleep Solution

Planning a vacation to Big Island and Maui (haven't bought the tickets, made a single plan and are aiming to fly out in about 10 days, woo hoo to last minute)

Spicy argula and buttery avocados at Kalaheo Farmers Markets

Chum learning to stand better every day

Breakfast for dinner

Sons of Anarchy & House (two current t.v addictions)

Getting ready to hand in my thesis!!!


WHAT'S NOT HOT:

Our kitchen floor which desperately needs a good mop

The pile of laundry waiting to be sorted

60% humidity and no trade winds

Video games on I-Touch (I am going to break Nick's soon)

Buying a hand of bananas that refuse to ripen

Chum's prickly heat rash