Here she is just a couple of days ago, hard at work, documenting a plant study in an area called Nu’u on the south side of Maui near Kaupo.

And here are some flashbacks:

Very first time she got a taste of saltwater. It was love at first taste.

She was pretty much good to go after that.

And a couple of birthdays past:

This one a while back.

And this one documenting a more recent tradition — the very careful selection of a piece of cake at the Konditorei.  (When she can’t be here on the actual day, we celebrate this rite at the earliest opportunity. )

Actually, I might just head on over there today and have a piece in her honor.  Happy Birthday, Boo.  xoxomom