Ko'ko fun run

I had to post some pictures from the Ko'ko fun run the kids did today. The ko'ko bird is one of the few birds left on this island. The run was a one mile loop for Cole, and a shorter one for Jack. They both did great and the weather was beautiful. Cole came in second for his age group. Jack ran some and then decided to walk. However, when he saw Tom cheering for him at the finish line he ran so fast with such a big grin on his face. It was priceless! Haven enjoyed playing in the sand before the race and seeing a ko'ko bird for the first time.

Fall

The other day I got an Email from our friend and old neighbor Sandy. She talked about the Red Sox and how they spend their afternoons watching it outside with their outdoor fire going. It brings me right back to fall and old times with friends. It's strange living in a place like Guam where there is no real change to mark the seasons (our seasons are typhoon, rainy, and dry and right now it's just sticky and rainy). I get homesick this time of year, especially with two new cousins Molly and Lauren that I don't get to hug. Just know that we are thinking about you all even if we don't get a chance to call you. Tom remarked yesterday that when we move stateside it'll be hard to get used to the fact that we don't have to calculate time difference. I'll just be excited that you are awake when we are! Here are a few pictures of our Orton Street friends from this summer. We're wishing we could enjoy your fires with you this year!