Spring!

Finally spring is here! After about 5 months of rain, it is finally nice in Hawaii again. There has been really bad flooding all over the state. We have heard that this is the worst rainy season in over 10 years. Lucky for us, huh?

Anyway, with the spring, comes tball. Caleb is loving playing ball again. He is one of the oldest on the team this year and it really shows. He is really good at playing. His coach has him playing at first base (because Caleb is one of two that can actually catch a ball). Almost everytime he is up to bat, he hits the ball past the outfielders!

This spring was also our first Easter together. Caleb looked sharp--except he complained the whole time that he didn't like his sweater! The Easter Bunny came and hid eggs. Caleb had a great time finding them, and hiding them, and finding them , and hiding them, and finding them again. After church, we hung out at the pool with some friends. And it wouldn't be Easter without dying eggs! After the eggs dried, we hid them and found them, and hid them and found them, and hid them and found them again.

At the Hale Koa in Waikiki

Happy Easter!!

Spring Break in VA!

What a wonderful spring break!!!

Since Caleb and I are at year round schools, we get two weeks off in the spring. We were both very excited to be spending those two weeks at home in Virginia. Randall had to stay home and work and take care of the animals--the dog and cat, not the roaches and geckos!

Anyway, we were excited to see our family. Although we talk to Ma and Na and MawMaw and G often, it is not the same as actually seeing them. And although Lara keeps us posted with Logan pictures, it is not the same as seeing and playing with him. Caleb couldn't wait to go to Logan's house!

I was also very excited to see everyone. However, I was more excited about possibly having a new nephew born while at home. Because Lara is so thoughtful, she had baby Tanner one week early so Caleb and I could see him! Thankfully, I was able to take Caleb back up and we got to spend some time with Tanner.
I miss him already!

It was so good to be back home. Now, it is back to reality in Hawaii. I keep telling myself, "nine more weeks!" I am looking forward to not working in the summer (but still getting paid!) and hanging out with Caleb. I think that mom is actually planning a trip out here as soon as she can! Also, my best friend, Sarah, is planning on visiting this summer as well.

And for all of you dying for a Caleb update...

He is busy with t-ball and karate now. Everyday of the week we have some activity that he has to do! He has a very full schedule! He is still doing very well in school, hopefully Principal's List again! And to the Gatlin males out there...thanks for the genes to make Caleb colorblind! We had him tested before srping break and he is definitely color blind. We already knew it anyway. I hope he finds a wife as good as Nana to lay out all of his clothes for him!

I guess that is all for now--I'll keep you posted!
love and miss you all!