The month started with a quick Labor Day weekend trip to Colorado. We wanted to go see our friends, the Burnhams. And, we wanted to fly out of Provo airport which now offers one flight a day to Denver. We loved seeing our friends!!!! We got to go our first NASCAR race, and we enjoyed an awesome breakfast at a creole restaurant. And, the flying out of Provo was great!! We recommend it.
In a rare moment at home, we were 'bonding' with the kids. We were playing Hide and Seek outside, but no one could find Dale. When he was finally spotted, he was high in tree (his orange-striped shoes are the big giveaway). I just loved that at 49, he's still got it.
- In the third week of September, we headed out for a dream trip to Hawaii. We've talked about it for 20 years, but we finally made it happen for our 20th anniversary. We enjoyed 10 days in Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. We did a lousy job of relaxing, but we did a great job of hiking, snorkeling, driving beautiful places, eating new things, etc. There's no way to show it to you in this way, but come to my house sometime and I'll give you the real photographic tour. I can, however, whet your appetite here. Oh, and I have to say, we are Kauai people! If I ever go back, that's where I'll head. Let me say publicly that I really appreciate Dale and his willingness to make this dream come true. I fulfilled some bucket list items, and I had a great time. Thanks to him and to all of you who babysat so we could go. None of it went unnoticed!!!
First bucket list item: A helicopter ride (with no doors) over Kauai on one of the clearest days the pilot had ever seen. In a word, SPECTACULAR!
The view from our condo. Wow!!
Next bucket list item: swimming with turtles. Amazing!
I had to post a picture of this sign. I am among the world's most stringent rule keepers, BUT.... I went beyond that point!!!! Can you even believe it??????
This was a highlight. Along the road to Hana, we took a climb through mud, across an elevated viaduct, through the jungle, etc. till we found this secluded waterfall and pool. It was secluded to the extent that about 6 other couples were there when we were, but it was awesome. And it was freezing cold, but fun.
This is but one example of the great food we had. Loved the fruit, the shave ice, the raw fish, etc.!!!
My dessert treat on my birthday!
On our final morning in Oahu, we hit the beach to find an outrigger canoe to ride. We found a perfect one, and we got to take a thrilling ride with our big, burly, Hawaiian friends!! Overall, the trip was amazing. And it checked off state number 48 for me. Just two more to go. So, this time next year, you'll probably be reading about a different kind of canoe in Minnesota or Wisconsin!
As you can imagine, things were crazy when we returned. We had lots of catching up to do. Among the things that were waiting for us were lots of vegetables from our garden. Among the vegetables we had a plant full of ghost peppers. According to Wikipedia, in 2007 Guinness certified it as the hottest pepper in the world at 401.5 times hotter than Tabasco. Dale just wanted to see what it was like. So, he and and his 'tough guy' 16 year old son took turns taking bites. Did I mention that the 'bites' were about the size of a pinhead??
Throughout my crazy couple of months, we were also attending dog training classes with Molly. I learned a lot, but I'm having about the same luck training her as I have in training my children!
After the training, the next item on the agenda was a 12th birthday party for Cheyenne. She loves the movie Tangled (a version of the classic Rapunzel story). And so it is that we had a Rapunzel party. Lucky for us, Rapunzel herself was there! And we made some edible hair to share. That braid was about 51 inches long!
And, with 12 year olds, you can do fun things like shoot a blow gun at a Flynn Rider Wanted poster.
No rest for the weary. Just a couple days later, I was making a wedding cake for Adam Sellars. I was pretty pleased. Again, let me publicly thank and credit Dale, my artistic designer. He printed a template for me to use to make those sets of 3 dots perfectly aligned. He makes me look good. Thanks!
So, we'd had the party, but then we had to celebrate Cheyenne's real birthday on the day. I love this picture from breakfast that morning.
In the afternoon, we headed to the Oquirrh Mountain temple. This picture makes me smile too!
And the nighttime was reserved for dinner out, complete with a chocolate volcano cake. That was one very bright, long-lasting sparkler/candle.
If it's been mine and Cheyenne's birthdays, then you know that Halloween can't be far behind. At the Wilde house, that means it's time for a Halloween-themed dinner. This year, Cheyenne has been studying Egypt at school, so we went for the mummy theme. In the far corner, you'll see a crock that contained certified "innards" or maybe salad with dressing on it.
To complete the month, Dale and I headed out for yet another trip. This time we spent the weekend in Dallas, TX, to see BYU play TCU at the Dallas Cowboys stadium. What a place!
The game really stunk as BYU continually shot itself in the foot, but it was fun to be there. The next day we spent the day at Six Flags. The lesson learned that day is that 'loose objects' left in pockets really do fall out! Dale happened to have his credit cards and driver license in his cargo pocket, but they were dislodged by some ridiculous roller coaster! Next lesson learned is that if you look innocent enough, it is possible to board a plane without government issued ID, but with a wife who is excited to show her Thanksgiving Point pass. Gotta love it.
Whew! What a couple of months! And the travel still wasn't over. Stay tuned for November!
1 comment:
Putting it all together into one blog makes it seem a little overwhelming--you certainly got some air miles in during the fall. It was fun to see some of your Hawaii pictures, it looks like something right out of Jurassic Park!
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