Mainland Friends on the Big Island

February and March brought us lots of friends visiting from CA.  I have to say (again) that living in a place where people like to vacation really has it's perks.  Not only do we get to reconnect with friends we haven't seen in awhile, we get to do it "on vacation!"

In February, my roommate from Florence was here on a babymoon (#2 in the oven) with her hubby.  It had been over ten years since we've seen each other and we got to catch up by the pool and beach with Stef and the boys.  It was super special as you might imagine.

Next, we had our annual fun times with Lisa, Caroline, Bodhi and Skylar.  The boys got along fabulously, the adults got to cram a year of news into a day, and we even visited the Hilton for an exciting "train" ride, dolphins, ice cream, and romping around large art pieces...

Finally, Amelia, Jason, Ella and Grace were here just in time for my annual birthday weekend at Mauna Kea.  We had so much fun together that I decided to head back over to spend an extra day with them on Monday with the boys.  I think Lance  told me at least four times that he "wished we lived closer to Ella and Grace."  Me too, Lance.  Me, too.  But!  like I said, we are SO lucky to get to spend this special time with good friends, away from the grind of the daily schedule.  It really is the perfect way to reconnect.

SO, who's next?!?!  The Big Island awaits...