Pre-Hawaii

Our trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was scheduled during our Spring Break, but due to flight prices, we actually missed two school days at the beginning and another two school days at the end of the break. My daughter and I are usually both very dedicated and responsible at school/work, so I decided a few extra days (for once) would be okay. And I do so want to spend as much time with my mom as possible, since we live so far apart.

We left Salem, OR, early on March 20. I found out later that the weather turned weird that day and included rain, hail and SNOW! Southern California was sunny and much warmer!

While in Upland, CA, for a few days my mom treated my daughter and I to manicures and pedicures for Easter. (Really for the trip, but she justified the extra money by calling it an Easter present!) It was fun and different (not something I treat myself to at home - though I may start...).

My school colors include purple, so I got purple toes. My fingernails become too brittle with polish, so they were just nicely buffed. My daughter chose a rosy color and only afterward realized they were a perfect match for her new filp-flops!




We enjoy time at mom's for lots of reasons. We walk a lot, and that is good for us. She has a few neat stores nearby - including an Italian deli/store that smells wonderful (baked goods, cheeses, herbs,...) and has a great assortment of goodies! We also play dominoes - a game called muggins. We play over and over. It is a great time just chatting and we always wind up laughing so hard we cry.