Spring is in the air...literally (ref to kiteboarding)

These pictures are from our spring break adventures. We were treated to a night in a beautiful hotel called the Hapuna Prince (see pics above) that was right on the beach: a beach we do regularly attend, just not as hotel guests. It was quite amusing pulling into this grande hotel in our little beach-mobile that rattles, it drew quite the looks from the valet parking attendants, but it led to some good family laughs. Just picture the modern day Beverly Hillbillies but just in Kona, Hawaii. The other family laugh we had was when we dropped my folks off at the "airport" to catch a Pacific Wings flight to Maui so they could celebrate their 32nd anniversary that was on March 17. Although my dad got a great deal on tickets ($33 each way) little did he know how tiny of a plane they would be flying. Let me just say that the pilot was also the front desk check in person, gate attendant, baggage handler, flight attendant, and again pilot (with a question mark) who looked like he was about Trevor's age. Good deal or not, we were a little unsure if they would even make it to Maui (to get to the "gate" they had to tromp through some bushes...that's how nervous we were). But many laughs later, we can happily report they are enjoying their time on the beautiful sandy beaches of Maui.

It was great to have family here, even for a short time. My folks were able to cheer us to the finish line of my fourth half marathon in less than 2 years (David's 3rd). Although, after mile 8, I struggled with knee issues which I will be getting checked out. Just hours before, my folks were able to see me attempt to kiteboard. In the past week, I've been able to go out 4 times. Practice makes perfect, and I am starting to ride (although yesterday, during low tide, I did smash into a reef and am suffering from minor cuts and bruises). Unfortunately no whale watching due to high winds up to 69mph gusts.

Well, we did get word that we will have the opportunity to rent a house on the West side. However, because it's the west side, it is out of our price range. It's a very beautiful home with stunning ocean views. We are looking to do some work on it in exchange for rent, however our hope is to find a Christian person or couple who would consider being our house-mates and could also do work in exchange for rent. Our two options are: 1) having a person or couple to rent a room for $600 keeping the 3rd bedroom open for visitors/guests or 2) getting two people to rent the 2 other bedrooms at $300/month. The community part would be the living area and kitchen...everything else is private, and being on that side most likely you'll be spending your time working or at the beach:) So if God is tugging on your heart about Hawaii...keep us in mind.

Well more pics are to come. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as a lot of decisions are approaching. Change is the adventure, our desire is to know His desire!

Love,
Kelsey

PS. The title above is reference to kiteboarding. Spring and summer are the best times to kiteboard because the winds are what they called thermals. It's an exciting time for those of us who chase the wind on the big island.