Another new addition....

Not being employed has its ups and downs. Of course it's nice to lay on the beach and soak up the sun all day. It's nice to come home to a clean house and sleep past 6 am if you want. But it's also very lonely. With Tommy AND Munson being gone for 8 days at a time every other week, it can really take a toll on you.

I've been baking and gardening, working out more, and recently started volunteering at the Humane Society. What a treat that is. Little puppies there to give you endless affection, even when you're lonely. There is something about snuggling up with a 9 week old shar-pei that tugs at your heart strings...

Tommy came back after another long week at work this past Thursday and we decided....it's time for a new addition....

With both of us leaving our jobs (soon) we decided it was absolutely necessary. One, if not both, of us will be at work at different hours. Someone will be out using the car while the other will be here in town. So we pulled the trigger and we bought one.

No....we didn't get another dog. Tricked you!

We would like to now introduce you to Francesca Giovanni Vincenzo. The Yamaha version of the Italian Vespa. A Vino. She's a beaut. Dark burgundy and cream with a nice basket on the back. Perfect for a few groceries, or a smaller puppy--someday.

We knew that we would have to have 2 means of transportation with us having different jobs and we got a great deal from a friend on this one. We just couldn't resist! How could you?

It's great on gas mileage (as in $5 will fill the tank for the week) and perfect for just a few miles to and from work. Plus, it's absolutely adorable.

With the open road, the wind in your hair, and the ocean to your side, it really is the life. We feel like real kama'ainas (locals) and are living the full Hawaiian experience. Life is good.

And maybe someday Munson will get a brother or sister. But not quite yet.