Hermans Come to Town!

This...the sight of all these double big gulp cups on my counter is what got me crying after the Herman's left.  

We had so much fun with the Herman crew.  They stayed nine glorious days and it felt like a true vacation from our regular life.  They brought the fun and the party to us.  I loved hanging with Jason and Beth, but I LOVED getting to know Tommy, Flynn, and Lewis better.

It was hard to say goodbye.  We filled the days with activities and fun.  Lots of beach time and incredible food.  

One of the highlights of the trip was the Macademia Nut Farm Tour.  The kids had fun breaking open nuts while we waited for the tour to start.  

This guy was hilarious.  He put on a great show and taught us a lot about Hawaiian culture.  

Jason Herman took this hilarious portrait of Lois.  

One of my favorite days was spent at White Plains Beach helping Tommy learn to surf.  He's a natural!  

Uncle Jim's Funeral

Last month I was grateful for the opportunity I had to attend my Uncle Jim Wilson's funeral in Long Beach, CA.  What a generous, kind, hilarious, wonderful man he was.  I am grateful for the memories we were all able to share and for the chance to see so many loved ones.  I wish I would have gotten a few more photos.  

All of the original Hickmans came together for the funeral.  All of us left our spouses at home and we rented a house for the few days we were in Long Beach.  It was sooooo fun!  And exactly what Uncle Jim would have wanted.