Hannah went to the VI with some family friends last week, while I had to work masters. It would appear they had a lot of fun. I, on the other hand, lost Hannah’s snake, Kinty, and was worried sick most of the week.
Hannah got a chance to dive at cane bay also.
Melinda getting a chance to play on the horses up in the hills.
Who gets to do stuff like this? Rockwell getting launched off the back of a horse into the carrabea ocean.
(little)Hannah and Melinda hanging out with some Moco Jumbies. I assume this is monday night.. They have parties on monday nights for some reason.
While they where away, I did one fun thing.. I went to a fancy corporate CBS Party.
You know its fancy when they hire a Cuban to make cigars for you. That is one way to get around the law I suppose…
Day one of 30 days of biking! It’s going to be a sort of short ride for the first few days..
Yesterday was “transfer day” in the VI.. It’s the day the islands where transferred from Denmark to the USA. So there are celebrations.. This is Kiki’s Fire dancers preforming at the resort behind Kathi’s apartment.
On the Hike to Isaac’s bay to swim, Melinda wanted me to take a picture. “Hey Dad, take a picture of me on the precipice of this deadly cliff!” My Mother is rolling in her grave.
A nice pic on the hike on the way to Isaac’s bay. This is on the easternmost side of the island. The east side of the island is desert like, the West side of the island is rainforest like. Interesting that way.
Rockwell getting his chance to climb on deadly rocks at Isaac’s bay. This is a nature preserve, so you are not allowed to bring anything here but a backpack.
This at the “Palms at Pelican cove” resort right behind Kathi’s apartment. We walk over there for a beer and a swim on a whim. Gotta’ like a steel drum player. This guy was pretty good. Sitting listening to him and watching the water. The beer in my hand helps.
Had a good flight in. Tried to surprise the kids, but they just sort of stared in shock… So much for the surprise! Melinda has taken a bunch of good pictures while she has been here. Let me share a few with you. … Just. as. soon as I figure out how to share Chromebook pics. 🙂
I went through and realized I did not download a bunch of Kathi’s pictures for the last couple months. So here is a list of makeup pictures from late 2013 for posterity!
Here is a winter Hat that Rockwell really liked. What it was doing in the Caribbean, I’m not quite sure.
Here is Melinda meeting Olympic swimmer Webber Gayle at a swim meet.
Here is Rockwell at a race with his friend Masay.
Melinda and neighbor friend before a duathalon in October.
Kathi decided to get a tattoo before her 50th birthday.
Personally, I’m going to buy a red sportscar.
Melinda and the horses.. Evidently the horses like to roll in the sand after they get out of the water. and you better get off of them, because they don’t care if they roll on you too.
Melinda and ? heading to the water.
Holloween! St Croix style.
More work! poor girl..
Rockwell playing the Baritone.. Practice makes perfect!
Melinda and friend. at the “jump up” event, I believe in Christianstead.
Melinda Rockwell, and Mel’s friend Cassandra.
No tree that cannot be climbed by this one.
Sand angel, a special request from Aunt Verna, stuck in the arctic north.
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Rockwell and his friend Croix got to hang out during the Christmas holiday. Evidently the shirts where part of the deal.. they did not want to take them off the whole visit.
Mel and friend at the big pier, in December.
Also at the pier.
Walking home after a hard day at the beach.
First day of school!
Melinda was tasked with babysitting a puppy. They probably could have charged HER for the service!
Flooding was part of the St Croix adventure this year. Not a pleasant part. from what I hear.
Everyone must get buried (in the sand) eventually.
Mom and Daughter. And beach.
One of Melinda’s early swim meets. I hear she did well!
Melinda ran her first 5k! She did it in 33min. She had run with me a few times this summer, and she is on the cross country team in school. The last time we ran together, we ran a little over a mile. At the end of the run (the last .25mi) She challenged me to a race to the finish.. And she legitimately won. I was impressed with her speed. As soon as her endurance increases, she will be a contender!
They are going to be her shortly! Can’t wait to see them. In the mean time, I leave you with Melinda jumping a horse! How I missed this one from last week in my emails I don’t know.
Rockwell at the final school day acknowledgements. He had a really good teacher this year. He got the “Bohemian” award. He is his own man! I like the direction he is heading. Love you Rockwell.
I scoured some pictures from Kathi’s facebook for safe keeping… (I don’t trust facebook)
Here is a pic of Rockwell on the beach on a really windy day.
And Melinda is on a volleyball team now. She likes it, and is evidently a really good server. Good thing we have volleyball teams at the park district here.
Just an “aww” pic of Rockwell and his friend magic.
Rockwell was in another triathlon recently. I don’t know where he placed, but since he is in the older crowd now, I think he placed in the middle of the pack. Good Job Rockwell!
And Kath was able to take the kids to see sea turtles laying eggs.. wow, that had to be a memorable experience! Look at the size of that thing.
Melinda and Rockwell on mothers day at the beach… Just having a good time playing with friends.
