The Holidays Are Upon Us!

It's November and although the season changes here on Maui are subtle, they DO exist. A little cooler, the sky takes on that "settling in for a winter rest" look. It's still shorts and slippahs, but an occasional sweatshirt in the morning is not uncommon.
Our weight loss/exercise transformation continues - I've lost an impressive 20 pounds, Robert much more but it's hard to pin him down on his actual weight. He's hitting the gym several times a week and I'm doing P90 (trying for everyday, but sometimes I skip). I'm about half way to goal, but it's a journey rather than a race and I'm just trying to make changes that will make us healthier.
John returns to Maui next week for an undisclosed period of time. It's undisclosed because he really doesn't know how long he wants to be here. He's at a crossroads in his life - time to make decisions about a mission, work and/or school. Maybe being here will give him some perspective.
We've continued to work on the farm. I love this place. As a tribute to our second anniversary of buying Apala Farm, I put together a little "Then and Now" album. Pretty impressive when you see it side by side:

Robert cleared SO MUCH cane grass. Now we just mow.

A little love, a few flowers and the back is a Zen garden.

Green  and chandelier was not my deal. The fan really helps in the summer.

The fluorescent lights and storage had to go. Dining here affords an ocean view.