Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Fall Break

While you Canadians are just getting into the swing of the school year, the Hawaiians over here are already enjoying their fall break. It started yesterday and goes until the 13th of October at which point the stores will be inundated with not only Thanksgiving sales but Christmas as well. Costco already has the Christmas cookies and wrapping paper out. It's only October 7th people!! I guess they didn't want it to miss the boat.

Anyways, during this spring break...when all the rich-er people are heading off to the mainland to enjoy Disneyworld and family get-togethers, we're stuck here dreaming of travel and family. I know you won't feel sorry for me, "being stuck on Kauai" but we feel like we missing out on family and other stuff especially since we don't have the money to fly anywhere exciting. So instead, this week the kids will continue their swimming lessons at the YMCA in Lihue. At first there was crying and gnashing of teeth and wails of "BUT MOM....we wanted to relax during the break". 45 mins a day for 5 days is gonna "cut into" their break! Give ME a break! Alyson, however, has had a change of heart and is thanking me for the swim lessons. She really is enjoying them and her teacher. Here she is...her first time going off the diving board...

Canonball........

Oh hey, there's Billy upside down in the air. He is the YMCA swimming coordinator here.

4 comments:

Betsy said...

WAY TO GO AL!!!

You'll be doing flips soon enough.

love ya

missus webster said...

I love reading your posts so much. Thanks for keeping us up to date on developments there.
I feel your pain re: ants. Had our own battles here, but I'm sure it's not on the same scale. Here the cold of winter makes me optomistic of killing off a few, or at least getting a break from them for a while. :{

I also wanted to mention your family pic on your page is GREAT! It really expresses who you are as a family.

Love and hugs for all,

xw

Sandie said...

Hi,
Found your blog and thought I would drop you a note...great to see you in a home and all your family with you. Now that we are on our little adventure to California, we don't get the updates from people at Ft. Garry anymore :(
Sandie

Sandie said...

Hi Laurie,
Would love to have your phone number so we could chat....my email is wellness12 at att.net
thanks
sandie

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