Final Days

We have gotten down to our final days in Guam, so we are doing those "one last time" activities. Last weekend, we headed to the Micronesia Mall to look around and enjoy the amusement park. The girls did circles on the Merry-Go-Round, Saucers, and Ladybugs. No one puked, so it was a success. Now, just cleaning up the last details of the house before heading to the hotel. Then, we are leaving on a jet plane; don't know when we'll be back again.

Going Away Party

We had our official going away party today at Tarague Beach. We teamed up with a couple other people leaving, made it a potluck, and enjoyed a hot day at the beach with good friends. We even were able to hop into the water a couple times to cool off. Even a "wild" pig came to bid us farewell. We'll definitely miss Guam and the good friends!

VBS

This week has been an incredibly busy week as we prepare to leave Guam. We have been sorting, moving, tossing, and selling stuff as we get ready for the movers. On top of that, Courtney and Olivia have been enjoying Vacation Bible School this week. It has been every night from 5:30 until 8:00 with a theme of Roman times. Courtney has taken on the role of Juno. In Roman mythology Juno was the wife of Jupiter and the queen of the heavens. She was the protectress of marriage and women, and was also the goddess of finance. In practicality, Juno has been the music leader and crafts helper this week. I think Courtney and Olivia have both really enjoyed the week. Katelee has had to endure time with Dad and his cooking this week, but she is still doing well.

It's Raining, It's Pouring

It is the rainy season in Guam, which has been in full swing this week. Of course, a little rain cannot stop two kids with a bundle of energy. Rain or not, the kids needed to burn some energy yesterday. So, we played in the rain.

Guam Celebration

For the 4th of July, we headed down to Gab Gab at the Navy base. Every year, Guam launches fireworks from Polaris Point, which is quite visible from Gab Gab. So, we loaded up the kids, loaded up the snacks, and loaded up the swimming gear. We met some friends down there, swam for a little bit, and then the ladies went food gathering (at Taco Bell). Unfortunately, while they were gone, a storm developed. No problem -- the guys can handle this. We'll just pack all the kids into the truck and hang out until it passes. Tents were flipping over and rolling through the park. Towels were like kites. And, Olivia got pegged by a flying plastic chair. But, we managed to hide our stuff under the truck and in the crook of a tree. Then, when we tried to get into the truck, it was locked . . . and the ladies had the keys! So, we hung out under the restroom overhang until the ladies returned 7 or 8 hours later (so it seemed). We were soaked. Our towels were soaked. And the kids were cold. But, nothing a little heat and Taco Bell couldn't fix. Finally, the fireworks started about 8 o'clock, and we all enjoyed a good show over the bay.

Caterpillar For Lunch

Friday was a great day for sleeping -- especially for Mark. Courtney took the girls to breakfast with a friend, so Mark enjoyed letting his body rest until 9 this morning! It needed it too -- after yesterday's PT test.

After the girls returned, Mark prepared a special snack of caterpillar for them. They seemed to like it! Enjoy the pics!

Happy 4th of July

Yesterday was the base's annual Fourth of July Festival. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell the rain that. So, we a huge downpour just as we were driving up to the park. Instead, we decided a little trip to the Hard Rock Cafe would be a better option. What really spells Independence as much as a good burger, fries, apple cobbler with ice cream, and a brownie with chocolate sauce and ice cream . . . all in the company of Bruce Springsteen memorabilia?

Happy Fourth of July!