Music City, USA

It's official. We are leaving American Samoa in October to further our cultural experience of the world and moving to the epicenter of all things country... Nashville, Tennessee. I'm having trouble believing it myself. I have never been nor do I really know anything about the place but it seems, from what I've read, like a fascinating city. We'll find out soon enough. I'd welcome any information on relocating to Tennessee you may have.

Larsen's Cove

Just another day in the South Pacific!




Saturday was another beautiful day in Samoa. We got our weekends' fill of sun, sand and surf at Larsen's cove. Anyone want to come for a visit? The clock's tickin!

Six years and six months

There was much to celebrate this past week. Trey had his 6th birthday and Scott turned 6 months. We celebrated Trey's day of birth multiple times because dad missed the first one. The "fun" party was at the bowling alley though. The fun came when someone actually hit a pin, no cheating with lane bumpers in Samoa. Luckily for us though, our kids don't know any different. Bowling was followed up by the ever popular McDonald's. Another birthday party down! How many more is that?
Then on Sunday, I decided to shoot Scott's 6th month photos myself with my fancy new Nikon that I know how to auto focus. How'd I do?
He does actually smile constantly, but I couldn't get a single one out of him on this particular day.

First bath sitting up!


Scott has eyes only for Ona. Isn't she precious?

Swim Meet

2 Weeks ago Trey participated in his first swim meet. He was a little hesitant at first, I believe his exact words were,"but what if I don't win a trophy"? He got past his first fear of failure, had a great time, and got a few ribbons as well.


He placed 2nd in the 20 yard freestyle and 20 yard kickboard. He also placed 4th in the dogpaddle (a very technical stroke indeed)


We hope to start olympic training in the fall.

Reflection

Wow,we live here. Sometimes I have to stop a minute and think about that. It's easy to take for granted when it's what you see day and after day. I drive on the same road, the only road, and I forget to look around. It really is a beautiful place and though I miss eating at good restaurants, driving without dodging potholes, customer service, shopping in one store for ingredients for one meal, shopping.....I really do love it here. It's a good life.

That's my boy!

I think he got Mommy's eyes. Hard to say though.

That's Mommy---------------------->

Where does the time go?

My dear friend Emma wanted to know why I didn't write on my blog anymore... this one's for you Emma! There's just not enough time in the day. Here's the latest, Scott is 5 months old and ready to crawl. He's a very active child, I beginning to think it's genetic.


Nate's 2 year old personality has blossomed these past few months. I won't go into too much detail but let's just say, there have been accidents of numerous varieties. No ER visits yet, knocking on wood! I would love to post some of the pictures of him at his best but he's naked in all of them. We can't keep clothes on that kid.

Trey has become the easy one in the family...Who would have guessed. He's still in Tae Kwon Do and has recently received his orange belt in the Little Dragons class. He's also in swimming and music and doing well in both. He lost his first tooth 2 weeks ago. Recently at a Pacific Arts Festival put on by his school, his kindergarten class represented the island of Fiji and performed a traditional warrior dance.

Jay and I just are just trying to maintain sanity and order around here. It goes well some days. We haven't made any plans for what happens after American Samoa but we will most likely have some prospects soon. I'll let you know on my next blog, in 2 or 3 months.