First -- Pita!! Here he is only 7 weeks old and already a character!!

Maybe he gets it from his Superdad!! Or masked man!! He is sooo funny!!

Serevi is the captain of the 100' schooner we were on ...on July 4th!

I know it's very hard to see the ship, but at full sail...she is awesome!

I must admit it was the most fun I've had on Independence Day EVER!!

This is my daughter Melissa, my beautiful grandson, Pita (Peter) and

Pita with his grandfather Pita (Serevi's dad)--Isn't that a beautiful picture?

Angie and I (with Pita) in Latoka, Fiji--and Melissa catching up on much needed sleep!

Below are just wonderful picture (and memories) of Fiji! ENJOY!

I hope you have enjoyed Fiji! I would recommend it to everyone!!   

I must admit--going to Fiji this time was an absolute wonderful experience!! Last time I went (14 months ago), was for my daughter's wedding and was somewhat stressful.

This time--I truly understand when they say "Fiji time."

California time is 19 hours behind Fiji (5 hours ahead, one day behind). My body clock may never be the same!! However--it was relaxing, peaceful and the kind of weather one could only dream of on vacation! The weather was like late spring, neither hot not cold, but a cool breeze off the water. It rained some, but it made for a lazy day. It didn't spoil anything at all!

Angie (my daughter's friend) was so funny--about motion sickness. I usually have no trouble whatsoever, but take-offs were a killer for her and I laughed and fanned her like crazy! I love to fly, go boating, etc. so I find myself as caretaker in these kind of situations. No big deal as long as you don't mind being laughed at! Angie is a good sport! She has been a good friend to my daughter and is a likable sort (elementary school teacher).

By the way--Serevi plays rugby and we got to see a game while in Fiji. Angie had never seen a rugby game before and was excited to see Serevi play. The funny part was, she kept yelling at the referees to "do their job" and stop all the rough play. I thought she was going to scold the players for playing too rough! She wants to take up a collection to buy them protective padding!! We kept telling her "that's how rugby is played--a lot like American football without the protective gear!" She was horrified! It was so funny to watch her!!

We were taken around Nadi (pronounced nan-dee) and Latoka (la-to-ka) to shop and see Fiji life (not just as a tourist). I loved that part best. To see why my daughter really loves the islands so much and to meet friends and family. They are truly a very friendly people!

The two weeks went by way too fast. I missed Carl like crazy, but I hadn't seen my daughter for 14 months! I held my grandson constantly. I am not certain when I will get to see him again. My son-in-law is a wonderful husband and father and truly loves his family. I couldn't ask for more. However--my baby is so far away...

Thank you for allowing to me babble on!! It is good to be home and back at the Glass House. Thank you for all the wonderful thoughts (and prayers) while I was away.

AND--thank you guys for keeping Carl out of trouble!! You know who you are!

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