Yes, it's been since April and here we are finishing out August. First day of school is TOMORROW. It's hard to believe. I think the temps have been dipping down overnight to remind us that fall is just about upon us. The summer went by super fast. It was a busy one but it was a good one, nonetheless. I do not recall the kids EVER being bored or without something to keep them busy and I specifically exclude TV, video games and phones from qualifying for that. So, let's get to the recap. It's kind of funny that FB has really taken over "logging" our activities. In fairness, it's allowed me to be lazy in specifically providing updates here, merely out of convenience. Flipping pictures and little quips from my phone have become too easy. We have no longer even carried a camera around with us either...not even to Hawaii. Times are changing and so is technology...always.
So, if we go back to after prom (where Eric fell asleep), we were flying a kite, Jon performed as the crowd favorite "Larry" in Checklist a couple more times. Eric got his braces off and is doing well wearing his retainer nightly. Jon finished up his first session at the Caring Place while I started up in another one. Both boys filled out applications and were accepted into National Honor Society (and Junior National Honor Society). That was very exciting as was the 'after ceremony/party' which apparently required HoHo cake...both nights.
Eric traveled to NYC for his band trip and then to Hershey the next weekend for choir. It looks like they had a great time and did really well. We decided not to follow given the short amount of time there coupled with a long drive and expensive stay. However, next spring we are surely headed to Virginia Beach/Williamsburg which should be a fun trip for all.
May was busy with a trip to the zoo with a special little girl and a piano recital that featured BOTH boys. Okay, okay...the biggest trip was somewhat of a spur of the moment anniversary trip to Hawaii. Jon and I were lucky enough to get Grandpa to come stay with the boys and take advantage of the resort spot we now have thanks to our last visit. We stayed on Oahu and enjoyed being there for our 15th anniversary. There were lots of high points, the highest of which was climbing Koko Head which was quite a feat and view from the top. We went to Pearl Harbor where an unprecedented accident occurred while we were there preventing us from going to the USS Arizona memorial. We saw the Punch Bowl, had a pineapple whip at the Dole Plantation, snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, visited Turtle Beach, toured Kualoa Ranch to see many movie sites, took a submarine 110 feet down to the bottom of the ocean and saw several couples share our anniversary by getting married that night on Magic Island. It was an amazing time and Jon smuggled a new ukelele there to sing for me on our anniversary which was a wonderful surprise as well. That place is like no other with the most beautiful sites, friendly people and the best seafood ever. Haupia pie is awesome, even at McDonalds :)
