For the past two weeks our family friends, the Perlins (nicknamed "the perlings" by the kids), have been in Hawaii with us. They have added a great deal of laughter and fun to this trip, allowing us to break out of our traditional family roles. The kids LOVE them and we all benefit from Terry's games (after the 12th round of Uno he was overheard asking Ruby if she'd gotten an advanced degree from "Uno University" in the study of "Uno-ism") and Roberta's inspired shopping (Lexy and I have new jeans, dresses and jewelry to show all encouraged by her personal shopping acumen).
Other highlights include: Blue Hawaii, knitting bracelets, date nights for the seniors, Oxford updates, shopping, shopping, shopping, and many never before heard tales of their 40+ year long marriage ("12 good ones" according to Berta). Needless to say, we are all thrilled that they were able to join us, and we look forward to future trips, perhaps their children and soon-to-be grandaughter will join.
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