Sunrise

I love sunrise, and as I am an Otjens, I am usually awake to see it! I am in the process of establishing a new garden, and these plumerias seem to like their new home. You just can't get better lighting than natural morning light.

Nieces and Turtles

I finally have my camera back, so the blog is happening once again!! The turtles Anthony and I had been fostering were getting too big for our tank, so they have been adopted out. We then got 4 new turtle babies. My nieces, Tara and Maya, came over and held the turtles for the first time.

I am certified!!

The National quarterly magazine for Interpreters arrived two days ago, and I am in it! I am on the short list of people who passed the test at Master level. Here is the cover...


Here is the page that has my name on it!! YAY ME!

Anthony is honored

Anthony became a Den Chief for the Cub Scouts, the younger group of boys aspiring to become Boy Scouts. This was an awards night in which he was honored. We are very proud of him!!

Flowers from Hawaii

Two years ago, I bought Hawaiian flower bulbs from the Del Mar Fair. It has taken a lot of work, and they have finally bloomed!! This first one is a Starfire Lily. I now have two plants of these!


This one is a Gloriosa Lily. It is the only lily on a vine. It seems every time I even look at it, the plant would die. I am so happy it survived this year! Now I only wish I had MY camera back from the shop to be able to take good pictures of it...

Mournng Doves

Anthony noticed a nest in our lime tree. Once the babies were born, we snuck up to take a picture of the new babies. They were very quiet for about two weeks, then they flew away. Anthony would go outside and check on them every morning and every night.

Anthony's Tai Kwon Do Promotion

Anthony has been in Tai Kwon Do for over a year now, and he just got his orange belt. He seems to enjoy the friends he has made, and he has more confidence. This is a little video of his promotion.