Hau'oli La Ho'omakika'i! . . . And . . . Lemon Cake Pie??

That's Happy Thanksgiving in Hawaiian.

If you'd like to know how to pronounce it, try this:

how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-key-kah-ee

Hope everyone has (or had) a wonderful day with family and friends, eating, sharing, and making wonderful memories.

What are you thankful for? I am most thankful for God's hand in my life and the lives of my family. We have been truly blessed this year!

This year I'm getting a lot of help with the Thanksgiving dinner--all I have to worry about is the turkey and stuffing and my favorite--Lemon Cake Pie! Anybody out there ever had it?? Most people I know have never heard of it. It's yummy!

May God bless every one of my readers today and every day.

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club

Book One—Pineapples in Peril

Available NOW!

Book Two—Menehunes Missing

Available NOW!

Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover

Available NOW!

www.cheryllinnmartin.com

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

The BIG Prep!!

Next week is Thanksgiving and I'm already anticipating the big day and all the preparations.

Do you have family or friends over to your house or are you going to someone else's home? I've been having family for a number of years now and always look forward to the celebration--but NOT cleaning the house! Ugh.

This year my oldest son and his girlfriend are bringing the mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls. My daughter is bringing sweet potatoes. So, that leaves me with the turkey, stuffing (my grandma's apple sausage stuffing) and the pie.

But I still have to clean. Ahhhhh . . . the joys (and the work) of having big family celebrations. But I wouldn't have it any other way. How about you??

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club

Book One—Pineapples in Peril

Available NOW!

Book Two—Menehunes Missing

Available NOW!

Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover

Available NOW!

www.cheryllinnmartin.com

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

My Name in Lights?? Nope--

But I do have some really fun Flip-Flop Lights!

I love the little polka-dots and the bright, translucent colors. These adorable lights were a birthday present from my brother. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to use them in my office (where they were hanging for this photo or outside on my deck next summer.

Do you have a favorite thing? Do your family and friends give you gifts related to your favorite things? Please leave a comment about your favorite thing(s).

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club

Book One—Pineapples in Peril

Available NOW!

Book Two—Menehunes Missing

Available NOW!

Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover

Available NOW!

www.cheryllinnmartin.com

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com

November 11--We Remember

Happy Veterans' Day Next Tuesday!

On The Way to the Arizona Memorial
at Pearl Harbor on Oahu

It's time to remember all the veterans and what they have done for us.

I was in awe when my family visited Pearl Harbor.

Enjoy these photos and remember the sacrifices made

for our freedom.

Part of Sunken Arizona

The Missouri

While in Hawaii in 2007, my family visited Pearl Harbor. What a wonderful experience. To read more about this amazing place, visit one of my past blogs by clicking here:

Pearl Harbor

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

--Cheryl

The Hawaiian Island Detective Club

Book One—Pineapples in Peril

Available NOW!

Book Two—Menehunes Missing

Available NOW!

Book Three—Ukuleles Undercover

Available NOW!

www.cheryllinnmartin.com

cheryllinnmartin@yahoo.com