Family of 5 and our homestead life in a 500 square-foot cottage on the island of Maui
After a morning at church yesterday followed by leftovers for lunch, cleaning out the car, then sorting and folding loads of laundry and washing all the dishes that had piled up, I asked Ken to take the kids outside to play while I secretly prepared a little afternoon valentine's party for them. First, I set… Continue reading valentines surprise
A strong cold wind whips through our tiny grove of apple banana trees. I hear leaves twisting and slapping together just outside our screen door. I can taste the salty air as it rises up from lapping waves along the north shore. The sun slowly breaks through the clouds to reveal sloppy stretches of mud… Continue reading Homebuilding as Sacred
It's just past 6 a.m. this Thursday morning as I sit down with my strawberry jam toast, the glossy butter layer melting into all the bits and crevices of my sliced sourdough. Jammy sweet and salty, warm and comforting, the perfect accompaniment to my in-process cup of hot coffee. As I sit down at our… Continue reading Jammy Toast and Hot Coffee
This winter, my friend Kristy and her husband Josh of "We are the Sutherlands" blessed us with the sweetest family photo session in upcountry Maui. If you live on Maui like us or are visiting soon, I highly recommend them for photos! Ken and the kids and I had a blast dressing up in our… Continue reading Winter Photos in Upcountry Maui
“She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes” -Lord Byron One of my favorite poems Ken first recited to me some 14 years ago, words I’ve carried on my heart all these years. Words that came rushing back… Continue reading Pina Colada Birthday Cake
Little Maui Family 