vonT's Retirement Living: June 2012

May 25, 2012

San Antonio, Texas

It's time to do a little catching up on our blog. We have had a busy May and June. Our granddaughter graduated from the Air Force on May 24, 2012 so we went to San Antonio, Texas for five days. It was a long 8 weeks and she survived! So proud of her....Justin, her husband, dad Jeff, brother Zack, Kristi and Jerry, in laws and us, grandma and grandpa all attended the graduation. We spent 5 days eating, relaxing and just visiting with one another. It was a nice break for Markay, but now is finishing the last four weeks of Tech School in Virginia.

Proud dad and graduate!

Upon our return from Texas, our friends Hansjorg and Silke from Germany came for a visit. Actually they came to get married in Maui. They arrived May 17th and spent the weekend with us. We got together with our mutual friends, Dana and Cathie for dinner and then Hansjorg and Silke went on a two week road trip to the Southwest. Dana and Cathie caught up with them after their first week on the road and continued to travel together. That was while we were in Texas. After they saw Bryce Canyon, Zion and other National Parks, they made a stop over in Las Vegas on the way home. If you want to know about their trip go to: http://www.gassawaysadventures.blogspot.com

With just enough time in between trips to do some laundry and repack, the four of us left for Maui.

Dana displaying the American Flag and German Flag...hence Hansjorg's salute!

Hansjorg and Dana enjoying happy hour.

A quick trip to La Jolla to show Hansjorg and Silke the Children's Pool......the seal lions! Of course, Hansjorg took the opportunity to get his feet wet. Actually, after a warning from Gary NOT to go in the water, we took him to Cardiff for a swim in some cleaner water.

There he goes again...in the water.

Maui.....Kahana Beach

Now we are off to Maui.....first time for Hansjorg and Silke. This trip was inspired last year when Gary and I were in Germany. We had shared with Hansjorg and Silke how nice it would be to get married in Maui especially since they had been together for over 8 years. Our son Jeff was married there last year and had a great time. What turned out to be a little teasing and prompting to Hansjorg, he did finally pop the question and agreed a Maui Wedding would be wonderful. Silke accepted and plans were made.

First things first....had to get the license.

A few Mai Tai's makes it all better.

The ceremony on the beach.

I did it!

It was picture perfect!

After the wedding ceremony, we went out to breakfast at the Wailea Golf Resort followed up with an evening at the Old Lahaina Luau.

The rest of our Maui trip included a day to Haleakala, and long winding road to Hana (which we never did get to the end) and a visit to Iao Valley. We had many great Mai Tai's and meals watching the beautiful sunsets in Maui. We did take an exciting parasail ride outside of the Lahaina harbor. It was so peaceful and beautiful to be up in the air.

Our last day was the only day we planned to do nothing.....a little snorkeling at Kapalua Bay and relaxation. Our last night's dinner was a Kimo's in Lahaina. We would really recommend people to go there. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.