G&G Vacation Day 4

Today started super early, as we pulled off base at about 6:30am to catch a boat dive out of Agat. The first shot is of Grandpa checking the time as we decsend. Unfortunately, he had a miserable dive -mask would not clear and we think he must have gotten "mask sqeeze". When I looked at him half way thru the dive, his eyes looked nearly swollen shut! He refused to surface, stubborn man, so we finished the dive, getting some cool shots of the 4 anenome and 3 lionfish we found. I still got cold, but never chilled, so that was good! The second dive, we did a bit of snorkeling which, for me, was just as good!

In the evening, we rescued Grandma from cabin fever by making a run to Chamorro Village where we...watched some island dancers...
took a ride on the swings-which Katelee was begging to try...
sucked down some fruit slushies...
fought the crowds to accomplish all-important shopping...
until we piled back into the car, tired and happy!

G&G Vacation Day 4

Today was our annual Underwater World/Vitale's day-and it was a lot of fun! Everyone loved the aquarium, but I think we all secretly just want to get to the lunch portion of the outing. Vitale's has the best pasta sauce-hands down.

Then after good naps we drove down to the dive shop to get Dad a new snorkel (he lost his during our dive yesterday) and to get myself a wet suit (I was chilled to the bone on yet another dive). Then we had a picnic in the car before wandering around the War in the Pacific Memorial Park at sunset. It was beautiful.

G&G Vacation Day 3

Gab Gab was calling our name, so off into the wild blue water we went! It felt good to get back in the water-good and cold! We saw two turtles right off the bat, so we were pretty excited and satisfied with the dive as a whole, even though we did not find the anenome everyone tells me is magnificent. I am sure it is. I just can't find the darn thing. Since Grandma suffered through most of the day with the kiddos, she was treated to a massage after the girls went to bed-not nearly a sufficient thank you for all that she has done! Sorry no underwater pics. Forgot the camera.

G&G Vacation Day 2

Day 2 was a busy day! We started off right with a morning at church. Then it was off to Jeff's Pirates Cove for their famous cheeseburgers, joined by my friend Missy Kersey and her lovely daughter, Madison. With full bellies, we were off to the tidal pools! We did a lot of exploring, took a few pictures, found some cool shells and just played in the water. It was a great time in the sun! Unfortunately, the camera did not take great pics, but you can at least get the idea!

G&G Vacation Day 1

We are off to a good start with a day at the Pacific Island Club under our belt-thanks to some good friends! I thought we got out the door in good shape, but when we arrived, learned that we had forgotten a hat for Katelee and all the cameras-so no good water shots. We went home with one exhausted and one raring to go!

They're Here!

It was Friday evening as we headed for the airport where we waited...

and waited...

and waited.

Finally, they arrived! Hugs and smiles all around!

Choco-Face

As a little treat after a good dinner, the girls and I enjoyed some Nutella-covered strawberries. Nutella is chocolate-hazelnut spread I was turned onto in Switzerland. Yum. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dessert. I also thoroughly enjoyed Kate's face! Hope you do, too!Liv, pretty as always.

Katelee Hammin' it Up for the Cam!

Just A'swingin'

This is Katelee's first time really swinging all by herself! She wanted to stay there for a long time, but as you can see, she was not altogether convinced she was loving it. Liv, on the other hand, could swing and spin all day long! She reminds me of me when I was a little girl. Katelee has since decided it is the best thing since chocolate covered strawberries! Do you love that Liv is out there in her jammies? And it was afternoon!

Isn't She Lovely

The girls have apparently been getting their fill of mother-daughter time. The sidewalk chalk is being applied just like Mama's makeup! Katelee actually started the trend. Liv just perfected it.