Graduation Vacation

We went to the Marriott Resort a while ago, and I'm finally writing about it...

The Resort is on the drier, southwest side of the island. With 3 man-made lagoons, it seems just as tropical as the "rainier" Honolulu, but not nearly as crowded.






Our morning walks were nice, especially since my body was on mainland time & I was awake by 6am each morning. The other walking tourists seemed to be early risers as well, but it just made me think that I wouldn't get mugged, so it's all good :)









If you look closely, you can see the ship from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean in the background. Disney is building a resort next to the Marriott. It would be fun if they would have tours on board once they are open... I want a picture of myself at the helm, though the gangplank might be even more fun!

Summer Cut? ... or Bad Hair Day?

Alright... here's Cookie last year after her summer trim. She still has plenty of hair and still looks like a Golden Retriever











I love the shaped trim that leaves pretty golden-red waves, and she still has a lot of hair.












Cut to this summer. I took her back to the same groomer, and said she needed a summer cut again. The lady took that to mean a full body shave. How embarrassing for the little girl... she is now a lab instead of a retriever!
When Carson picked her up, he texted to tell me that we were sick to be so mean to the pup. She curled up in her kennel and was shunned by the cats the rest of the day.
You could even see her pink skin over her shoulder blades... sad, sad, sad.




You can tell by Cookie's face that it was all very confusing. At least she won't need another cut for a looonnnggg time.

Graduation

Here comes Carson, who hates having his picture taken... Caleb McKague posed better than the boy











At least Carson got to sit by people he knew... Jordan Meyer, Scott Meyers, and Marcus Mitchell











Another big smile from Carson... I've noticed that when I just want the picture taking to be over, I smile the same way so that people don't get mad at me










Carson took off his cap and gown as soon as graduation was over... it makes him look like he's congratulating Tanner Orton instead of graduating with him. The NHS cord around his neck doesn't really look too official









Here's Carson, Eyler, Tanners Lanman and Orton posing with seniors-to-be Seth Madsen & Brandon Hively











One more pic with TO, only this time we added in Andrew Humphreys. I told him to smile and remember all of the football showers with Carson over the years...










I think by this time, Carson and Mikki are just looking forward to eating at Dennys. Graduation began at 9am, so even though it only lasted an hour and a half, everyone's blood sugar was dropping

2011 Senior Banquet

Lots and lots of food...
Pulled pork sandwiches,
Twice baked potatoes,
Bbq chicken wings,
Salad, veggies, and fruit,
Cream puffs, brownies, and...
A chocolate fountain for dipping strawberries!







Carson, Tanner Orton, and Tanner Lanman were lucky enough to line up before Eyler, but it looks like he's close behind...











Bridget, Justin, and Sidney are busy posing...

The boys look impatient











After dinner beads?













Okay, maybe just a little more food













Carson and Mariah Sain were voted "Most Athletic"