the REAL first post

So originally I started this blog as a way for Jan to stay updated with all the happenings of our family so he wouldn't feel like he was missing out on anything while he was deployed. Now, six months later, Jan is back from his deployment and I have yet to post an official entry. I know, I'm so bad!..but it's not like he was completely out of the loop when he was in the Philippines. Thankfully, we were able to talk to him practically every day and the boys spent plenty of time interacting with Daddy on the web-cam. Caleb sent him drawings, letters, and vice-versa, and even though Daddy was thousands of miles away, he still managed to spoil his little guys with care packages filled with toys, knick-knacks, candy, and really high-quality dvd knock-offs (including the old-school Tranformers cartoons and a 40-in-1 Sesame Street collection--really awesome!).
And so, even though Jan wasn't physically with us, he was still in-the-know of things during his 6-month absence. But even with his return, I am still in the same place with the blog that I was so eager and determined to start. And for those of you who know me, I am sooo NOT computer-savvy! Really though, just learning about this stuff and doing the settings and choosing the layout, etc., etc., was such a streeetch for me! =) But when it comes down to it, I am sticking to what I originally set out to do. So, with 6 months and 10 days after my first, not-so-real post, I would like to officially post my first entry on our family blog. With this blog I want all of our family and friends to stay up to date with everything that is happening in our lives here in Hawaii...and wherever else we may end up in the future. So make sure to check back often and stay tuned for more news about your favorite HI family!