Some updates...

It has been a while since I last posted!

Caleb is very busy right now with school and football. He started at a new school this year and LOVES it! He, of course, is doing very well and has made many new friends. He is also "tearin' it up" in football (as Randall calls it). He is playing tight end and linebacker. This is the first time Randall has not coached and regrets it already!

Randall is doing fine. He is scheduled to have another ankle surgery in January. I talked him out of having it a month before the baby is due! He stays busy with work and classes at Hawaii Pacific University.

As for me, I am really enjoying staying home and not working. My house stays pretty clean, laundry is always done, and we never run out of milk! I'm sure that will all change soon, though. The baby is due in about six weeks, but I am ready now! My mom comes on November 18th, so he can come anytime after that! For those who don't know, his name will be Evan.

We were able to see the Blue Angels this weekend. Of course we have grown up seeing them, but to see them in Hawaii is extra special. We even got to meet some of the crew!

In case you didn't know...

It's A Boy!

Back to School

Well, for Caleb anyway! Due to some circumstances beyond my control, I am out of a job this year. I am enjoying staying home, though!

Caleb started at a new school this year. It is right on base and we can even walk to it. He woke up on the first day and said, "I'm in the second grade!" He was very excited. When I picked him up after school he said, "Second grade is AWESOME!" He loves his teacher and knows a lot of the kids in his class from our neighborhood and sports. Of course, Mr. Popularity has already made new friends!

leaving for school

sitting at his desk

Just a few pictures from summer...

Caleb, Granddaddy, and Logan on the 4th

Class of 2000

Fishing at Granny's

SUMMERTIME!

School has been over for about a week and we are already enjoying our summer!

I can't believe that Caleb is not a first grader anymore! The school year flew by and (of course) he passed with flying colors. He made the Honor Roll for both semesters and also won a special technology award.

Right before school got out, we added another member to our family. We went to see Shrek 3 and came home with a new puppy. This is Hokie. He is the same kind of mutt as Poppy and they are already friends!

Lara, Jimi, and Logan were here this past week and we all had a blast!

Logan and Caleb--Kailua Beach

Me and Logan having a "local" breakfast at IHOP!

Logan wasn't real happy about "two hats"

Before a Luau on Waikiki Beach

The boys playing on the beach

Some Pics and Updates

We have been busy, as usual, and Caleb is always the center of things!

He just earned his green belt in Karate and we are very proud of him. Baseball season has also started. He has had about 4 games so far and Caleb is improving each game. This is his first time not playing tee-ball so he has had to adjust but is doing fine. And Randall is coaching again--with a cast on his right foot. Caleb and I are both ready for summer. We are excited to have Lara, Jimi, and Logan come visit (no Tanner this time). Caleb and I are also planning a trip home at the end of June. And yes, Paducah and Kingston, we ARE coming (right, Lara?)!! Hopefully we will be able to see Mark, Amanda, Jake, and new baby Eli too.
Our baby (for now), Poppy

A new addition...

and it's not a kitty or puppy!

We just found out that we will be blessed with a new baby toward the end of November!

Diamond Head

We decided to hike the Diamond Head Crater. It was worth it!!

some updates!

Over the past month we have had a lot going on. And I'm sure the next few months will be just as busy!

Caleb turned 7 on February 28th. He is getting so big and we can't believe that he is already that old. It seems like just yesterday when he was born--and where would we be now without our Caleb?!

Ma was able to come and visit for week. It was a short visit but she was able to be here for Caleb's birthday.

Caleb and Ma getting ready to leave for his birthday party

Caleb at his party--Ice Palace

Doing some sightseeing at the beach

Caleb also reached another milestone the day after his birthday...

Caleb lost his first tooth. It is on the bottom and hard to see because his permanent teeth have already come in!

We are looking forward to having a full house over the next month and again this summer. Randall's family will be here next week. My best friend, Sarah, will be here the following week. We also just found out that Lara and Jimi and Logan will be coming in June!

And anyone else who wants to come is more than welcome!

DON'T MESS

WITH CALEB!

Caleb just earned his Purple belt!

Christmas Vacation...

...and yes, at times, it was as crazy as the Griswold's!

Disney Pics...

Entering the Magic Kingdom

typical Disney tourist

Caleb and Mickey at lunch

We also enjoyed being at home and seeing family!

Two of my favorite kids!

Tanner--no stopping him now!

Jake loves pizza!

We are now back on Oahu and trying to get back into the habits of school and work. It has been hard! We are looking forward to our family coming to visit soon, though. Don't know when we will be in Virginia again, but we will be back!

A fun Veteran's Day weekend!

We cheered on the UH Warrior football team...

Visited the beach...

Slid down some sand...

Caught some choice waves...

And had a lot of fun!

Fun Times

This past weekend, we planned on traveling to the North Shore to spend a lazy day in playing at the beach. Apparently, Mother Nature had other things in mind. We drove for a while in the pouring rain and decided to head back home.

On the way home we stopped at a little shop on the side of the road. Come to find out, this place also does tours of the land they own (fruit trees, tropical flower gardens, etc.). It was cheap so we decided to go on it. This was by far the best tour we have ever been on and can't wait for people to come visit so we can go again. We were led by Native Hawaiians and told all about the history and culture that has taken place on Oahu. We saw the most beautiful plants and flowers and learned how the Native Hawaiians survived on them many years ago. Out tour guide even picked the flowers for us to take home. We also we able to sample fresh star fruit and coconut--straight off the tree. Next, they took us out in a canoe on a lake that is said to have built by the Menehune 400 years ago as a place for King Kamehameha to train his warriors. We also got to see where many TV shows and movies have been filmed.

Watch Lost? This should look familiar.

Where "Da plane, da plane" landed.

"Juuust sit right back and you'll hear a tale..."

Look closely and you can see that the mountains form a turtle (honu). We live on the tail of the turtle. Caleb was really excited when he found this out because he loves honus!

Just another day in paradise!

Mr. Hawaii himself!