A few of the things I've come to appreciate

After living in Samoa for 3 years, I've come to appreciate a lot. Wal-mart for example, being able to get everything you need in one place. Sam Walton must have lived in Samoa or somewhere similar. I've spent a little too much time there, I'm trying to stay away (sorry Jay) but it's like Disneyland. In Silver City it's also the one and only place to catch up with old friends.

I've also come to appreciate the seemingly endless expanse of land. My Dad and I posed for some pictures outside of Silver because I forgot how beautiful NM was. We were on our way to a George Jones concert at a casino near Santa Fe. (For all of you rednecks who actually know who I'm talking about, yes he's still alive and singing)

We met my brother and his wife, who were celebrating their first anniversary there.

I know I've mentioned this before but we've also had a shortage of playgrounds in Samoa, so we've been making up for lost time. The weather is starting to change and my poor island boys have to contend with the frigid air but it doesn't slow them down too much. I'm more than happy to sit in the cold and watch. I just think about the heat and humidity I'm missing and I'm okay. Because I'm not getting any smaller, I assure you.

Note Nate not wearing shoes. Every chance he gets he's taking them off, it's quite a hassle. In fact the whole dressing multiple children in multiple layers takes too much of my precious time. So Samoa does have its pros after all.