Well, we have been off to a fast start of 2008, the month is almost over. Wow!!
A lot has happened to the Hymes family since 2008 began. Abby came back from her Texas vacation with a new goal: move to Houston after graduation. Elijah had a new goal, too: get my black belt. Duane and I have a new goal: Make it to 2009. Smile.
Last weekend, we went to Cocoa Beach, FL for a karate tournament that Elijah and Ethan competed in. Abby opted to stay home because she had a friend's party to go to. (My how quick they desert us!) So me, Duane, Elijah, Ethan, and Robin took a road trip.
At the tournament, Elijah and Ethan competed in sparring and forms. They did real well with Elijah bringing home two trophies - a 3rd place in sparring and a 4th place in forms.
The next day, we were tourists, going to the Kennedy Space Center and spent hours there. It was freezing and seeing as I underpacked, it was a very uncomfortable experience. Until I caved and bought an overpriced Kennedy Center sweatshirt. Then the rest of the day was awesome.
We went on this ride that simulates being in a shuttle as it leaves earth and goes into orbit. Awesome! We saw an IMAX movie coupled with 3D glasses about man's trips to the moon. We took a tour of the galaxy museum which taught us about the solar system and the planet sizes.
We wanted to go on a bus tour, but we were too late.
Our hotel was right on the beach. Day 1 it was nice, warm weather. Day 2 and 3, it was arctic weather.
So we only had an hour or so on the beach and the waves. Oh well, the boys loved it.
All in all, we had a great time!
As I type now, Elijah is beginning a day-long Black Belt testing experience that includes physical fitness and other things. Then after he is finished, we will all out out to eat tonight to celebrate Duane's 35th birthday. He is the big 35 today.
Up next: Duane's birthday dinner and our new imac computer.
