Elizabeth Playing Dress-up

9.12.09 March on Washington

We marched today w/ thousands who are standing for Freedom: freedom from increased taxation, freedom from government run health-care, freedom from redistribution of wealth, and freedom from Socialism.

It was an honor to walk together as a family.

Sam ran down the streets singing, "Go, America, Yeah, America". We told Sam we were marching to show others how much we love America and we are thankful for those soldiers who have fought for our freedoms.

Elizabeth began to understand why we were 'really' marching. She got it last night at a sign-making party sponsored by the Tea Party Express. So, she wrote on her sign, "Stop Taking our Money". (maybe a future voice of the country...)

We wear our red, white, & blue proudly.

God Bless America!

The Day of the Luau

Digging the hog out of the ground...
Ready to test out the meat...

Ready to eat...

Friends, Food, Music

Hawaiian Themed Luau - The Pig Roast

We stayed up REAL late Saturday night. Sam stayed up til midnight helping prepare the meat and the fire. Well, really just running around and playing. Not sure what time Cam's head hit the pillow.

First, the men lit a bonfire. We had to burn enough wood down to develop 12 inches of hot coals. Give men a fire in the 'wilderness' (or even the suburb of South Riding) and they are HAPPY!!!

The hog also had to be prepared for the roasting. First, it had to be rubbed down with vinegar. Then, we wrapped it in wet burlap. Next, the men covered the hog w/ several layers of banana leaves. Next, the hog was surrounded by tin foil. Then, the guys placed Wilbur in a wire 'cage-like' creation connected to hangers so the hog could be lifted in and out of the pit.

The hog was placed underground ontop of the coals around midnight. The hog was buried w/ dirt and remained underground til noon the following afternoon. The luau was so fun. Neighbors and friends joined under the trees and sat along our alley, listening to great music and the men even managed to watch Sunday football on a laptop (kept under an umbrella). We filled our bellies with pork, coleslaw, potato salad, beans, chips, fruit and pineapple upside down cake (yum, yum, yum).

Checking out the hog!!! Are we ready to do this????????

Cam and a friend organized a true pig roast for the families on our street and some other families.

The Pig Roast was a huge success! It involved meetings w/ Cam and the other organizer, Jeff, a few trips to the store to buy veggies, banana leaves, etc. and then trips to the butcher. The hog weighed in at 70 pounds and the guys named him "Wilbur".

Cheerleading

This is Elizabeth's first try at cheerleading. She's part of a Kindergarten/1st grade squad, cheering on the team "Eagles".

I'm one of the coaches, and so far we're having an awesome time. 12 girls are on the squad and absolutely adorable.

Elizabeth Grace's First Day of Kindergarten

Sam joined in for the opening prayer/commencement ceremony. Afterwards, Sam, Elizabeth, & students had fun climbing trees.

Elizabeth was so pumped about starting Kindergarten. She goes to school 3 days a week all day. So far, so good. She loves her small class of 6 kids. She's already had a few playdates and the friendships are developing well.

Cam Fishing in Mexico

See the pictures to get a taste of Cam livin' the high life:

Cam just returned from a week in Cabo, Mexico. He traveled with some business clients. He caught tuna, stripped marlin, amberjack, a blue marlin, and mahi.