I am still very much involved in genealogy research. I thought I would be much further along, but it has proved more fascinating for me than I thought that it would. I feel that my mind is sharper than it has been in a long time.
I’ve learned much about history while discovering Huguenots, reasons for immigration, reverends, doctors, farmers, loggers, plantation owners (some with slaves), patriots, deserters, murderers (one over property, two from family disputes, and one racist), bootleggers, and more. It is hard to tear myself away.
Which brings me to my original non sewing goal. Editing and creating a photo memory book from our family trip to Hawaii in 2016. I haven’t put much effort into it.
These photos are from the day that the family visited the very beautiful Diamond Head State Park.
“The Diamond Head Trail …, which culminates in panoramic views of Oahu, the famous Diamond Head Lighthouse, a United States Coast Guard facility that has been featured on a U.S. postage stamp, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. On a clear day, you can also the nearby island of Molokai.”
Our son, daughter-in-law, and their 2 children, our daughter, son-in-law, and their 3 children hiked this very steep mule trail up to the crater and back with Hubby and myself. It was arduous and I was overcome with the heat (bring a lot of water!). But it sure was worth it!
See that big smile on Hubby’s face? He was so happy to be with family! This amazing man hiked the entire trail with a shattered knee! Yup…he was in pain, but none of us knew that he had broken his knee before coming on this vacation.
He wasn’t going to let a little mishap ruin this vacation!
How about you? How are the non sewing goals coming along? What new thing do you want to learn and experience this year?
Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal January 2022
Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal January 2022 Update
Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal February 2022
See the world around you!
Carry On!
LC's Cottage 
Retirement is for relaxing and doing things you enjoy. Whatever you get around to doing is plenty. You’ll get to the rest eventually.
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Thank you, Donna! It is an adjustment for sure. I feel that I have a lot of catching up to do…you know…all those things that we didn’t have time for when working. 🙂
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So glad to see you really relaxing – easy transition to retirement for you . Hawaii is beautiful!
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Thank you, Nanette! 🙂
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Great to know you are enjoying your new life, and hope Hubby’s knee recovers so he can enjoy it, pain free, with you!
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This was in 2016, Judy, so he has definitely had time to recover! He had surgery when we came home and has been doing great since! 🙂
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What a fun trip that must have been! I can’t imagine doing anything with a shattered knee cap – he must have a high tolerance for pain! What fun that you are learning all those interesting facts about your family.
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That trip was epic in so many ways, Kathleen! I will make it into a photo book one of these days, and we will enjoy it over and over! 🙂
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