All Grown Up

Caleb started first grade today. He was so excited he couldn't sleep last night and was ready to leave before 7:00 this morning!

SO TALL!!!

A little nervous going in

Adventure

Caleb and I have been busy being tourists today. We drove over to the other side (a.k.a., the nice side) of the island and rented a kayak. Once we (a.k.a., I) finally got the thing past the shore break, we were off! About 300 yards off the coast, there is a small island--well, more like a giant, flat rock with some grass on it. Anyway, we (again, a.k.a., I) paddled all the way out there to explore. It was really awesome to look back toward Oahu and see almost the whole east coast. It was also really neat to look farther out into the beautiful turquoise ocean. We were on the little island for about 10 minutes when Caleb got bored and wanted to go back. Knowing my arm and shoulder muscles needed a longer break, I talked him into exploring more. We finally left and we (a.k.a. I) paddled back to shore. Hey, at least we got off the island for a little while!

On the little island--the two islands in the back have some Hawaiian name that I don't know!

Looking out into the Pacific.

Last week of summer

Summer break never lasts long enough. However, in Hawaii, when all schools are year-round, summer is even shorter! Caleb and I have had so much fun this summer going to the beach and the pool and just hanging out. I can't believe I have to go back to work next week!

Good news...It looks like we will only be here another year instead of two. Randall was selected to receive recruiting orders. He goes to school next May for seven weeks. After that, hopefully we will be going back home. We won't know exactly where for a while, though. At least this next year will go by fast!

Even the Globetrotters come to Hawaii. We got a chance to see them last week at a free show they did for the military. Caleb caught a ball that was thrown into the stands and after the game, we were able to get all of the Globetrotters' autographs. Caleb didn't get called out onto the court this time, but still had fun!

A typical morning at our house:

The King and Princess (the Queen position has already been filled)

A new name written down in Glory...

Probably the most proud parenting moment...

What is different?

Notice anything different about Caleb?

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On Sunday, July 9, 2006, Caleb accepted Jesus into his heart. He will be baptized next week!