...pumpkin patch in Hawaii! Last year, Zachy was two months old when fall (and all the festivities that go with it) arrived. We had the best intentions of heading out to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin for our new little pumpkin, but c-section mania, baby carrier issues, and sleeplessness prevented pumpkin patching. Not this year! Today's fun more than made up for missing out last year. I am amazed when I think about all the things Gabe did and saw over the course of a couple of hours for only $20. And here's the list: 1. Picked out the 2012 family pumpkin 2. Ate and dripped shave ice with and on brother 3. Decorated mini pumpkin 4. Observed Jackson Chameleons lounging on the arm of volunteer workers 5. Ate a hamburger (they don't do cheese) with brother 6. Petting zoo with 600lb pig, turtles, sheep, cow, donkey, and others 7. Pumpkin cannon (best event of the outing) 8. Large sweet tea in take home mason jar (moms treat of the day) 9. Real Trac...
The closest Veteran to me (literally and figuratively) is Isom. Although he has now completed his service with the United States Army, he is still involved with soldiers on a daily basis. So, it's like six degrees of separation or something---the military is all around us, especially here in Hawaii---you can't escape their spirit, their bases, their spouses, their kids...and it's a good thing. I have the military to thank for bringing my grandpa here, my dad here, and later my future husband here...and countless, priceless friends---(Ashley, Bess, Danielle, Tobi---I miss you guys!) All the major (no pun intended) men in my life have all been affiliated and served their country in some capacity. Thank you. Your service is appreciated. Here's to grandpa, dad, and Isom...and all the other service men and women here and abroad. I know it's only one day, one post, but you are appreciated always. I really wish I had a picture with the three of them in it. I couldn't even uncover any good photos of Isom in uniform, so in lieu of Isom in his camo (which I'm sure he is grateful for), I have included pictures of the wives...the ones sending the care packages, watching over the kids, supporting one another while their husbands are in faraway places. Thanks for reminding me Grandma, that Veteran can apply to those left behind as well.
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