Almost mainland bound.......!

You are so right,  We Love road trips. You meet such nice people, Peg

Karen, You will be missed!  However, you are off to an exciting experience with Brock and Brad and their new baby brother, whose arrival is imminent and they will both renew your energy and/or wear you down (lol) depending on the day. . .  and your son and DIL will be happy to have an extra pair of loving hands to help them.  Enjoy being TuTu and we will be waiting to hear of all your exciting adventures when you can get them to us! Lots of hugs and wishing you safe and happy travels, Laureen

Aloha beautiful Laureen.....I'm so antsy that I keep jumping up and doing a chore then back to look at OFF messages. I think I just need the warm human contact I feel in here. I'm nervous! I hate travel day....there are so many things that can go wrong. My mind set, of course, is back in the days when I was enormous and worried about fitting into the seats, about hanging over into someone else's space, and getting that damned seat belt buckled. I KNOW I don't have those worries any longer.....but the mind is a funny thing....it still records those feelings and I'm playing them back as I anticipate tonight at the airport.

Then I remember where I'm actually going and that a brand new whole beautiful human being who is my very own flesh and blood is coming into the world on Monday and everything else fades........and my anxiety about traveling is small potatoes compared to what I have waiting at the other end.

You all in here fill up such a huge place in my life.....and I'm so thankful for each and every one of you!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Honey we ain't going nowhere.  We'll be right here when you return.  Have a safe trip, enjoy those grands and give them lots of hugs and kisses - enough to last until your next visit. Debbie

Aloha our own angel.......I will give lots of hugs, kisses and snugs to all three little munchkins. I will also go crazy with my ever-present camera......babies are so much fun to photograph. Those photos are my treasures.

I'm all warm and happy inside knowing that you all will be here when I get back..........tis a gift!!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Karen.....you are so loved too! Have a wonderful time with the Brock and Brady and of course the new little bundle of joy too. I am sure you will be such a blessing to all of them. Have a safe trip and hopefully we will hear from you while you are on your trip. You will be missed!!! Hugs......connie d

Aloha you beauty, you.......When I see your picture now I keep hearing "size six, size six!" If that isn't a miracle I don't know what is!!

Thanks for your loving words. My DIL says Brock and Brady have been putting check marks on the calendar for when the they tutu arrives......isn't that dear!

Thanks for your always loving encouragement and support.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Thank you Karen...I am sure the grands are counting the days until you get there!! Have a wonderful time!! You look beautiful...be proud of your skinny little body!! I can't believe I am now in a size 3 pants.....I had to go out this week and get all new pants. I am about where I want to be...hope to not lose anymore!! Hugs, connie d

Dear Karen, California will be much richer for a few weeks, Your going to be here.  Looking forward to hearing about your Grands and the joys of babyhood.. Hugs dear sister. Peg

Aloha darling Peg in red! I have been in and out of OFF all day....and in the between times I've been finishing packing, shining places that catch my eye, fluffing pillows......setting out kitty food, worry about my furbabies who are following me everywhere....they KNOW!!

I am packed, I am ready. Now all that's left is showering, dressing and dragging all my stuff out the door. You have all really spent the day with me....whether you know it or not......Ha! I've loved having you here with me. Thanks, love!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen