And there it sits . . .

. . . unopened, on the counter . . . as if leaving it there means it's not really almost that time

Kayle's graduation cap, gown, stole & tassel
Kayle, the going-against-the-grain dramatic. . .
Kayle, the respectable and lovable
Kayle, the handsome
Kayle, the thinker

...and oh yeah - he'll be eighteen next week!

It's birthday time again . . .

The night before a big snowstorm in Colorado Springs, this precious boy came into the world and became an even bigger part of our lives . . .

Our precious Gavin
Our goofy Gavin
Our excited and very happy Gavin!

Our studious, hardworking Gavin

Cupcakes for Gavin's class

Once again, our silly Gavin!

Oh yeah - two scoops of ice cream for my birthday sundae ... but no cherry on top!

Our greatful Gavin - "Thank you Nana & Papa!"

World War II Tour

On Saturday, we went on a World War II tour. It started with watching the film Pacific: The Lost Evidence and then we toured many of the sites that were shown in the documentary. Here are the highlights:

Brooke & G in at the entrance to a tunnel of caves in the hillside

Gavin & Daddy at an overlook

Asan Bay Overlook of War in the Pacific National Park

Old gun on the hillside

Walking through the jungle to get to the hidden guns

Gavin in a cave at Asan National Park

Monarch butterfly at Two Lovers Point

A 430 foot blowhole near Two Lovers Point

Plumeria Tree

Brooke took this photo of Tumon Bay at Two Lovers Point

Plumeria

Old water tanks from WWII era in the background

Little creatures along the way - one of many banana spiders

Mr. Toad

What's Up?

Gavin at gymnastics!

Brooke's Proa (boat used by early Chamarros) for culture class: "The Flying Wonder"

Thanks for all the help Dad!

Goofy Boy & Proud Girl

Basketball Time

"I got it"

Sunrise at the Golf Course