Thunder, lightening and no internet

Wow what a week. The week started out OK. Cameron in theater camp had to be at base all day Monday, not too bad. Tuesday Cam went by himself. Wednesday no internet, Thursday same problem. Now I have to say, if you are addicted to the internet as I am, this is a difficult task. I thought I would get so much accomplished and I guess in a way I did, but everything seemed to dead end at the computer. Friday, Saturday and Sunday huge thunder and lightening storms have been coming through. First thing I do is unplug my computers. I am never too comfortable with the power around here. Light bulbs blow constantly and I don't want to subject my compter to that. So for other reasons NO computer. ARGH!! Today, Monday begins a new week. Cameron starts up schooling again. Yes we did school in the summer, but took off the last month because of Youth Camp, VBS, and Theater Camp. His schedule is ready for the week and we will hit the ground running today. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. This year will need to be a buckle down year for all of us!!

Cameron in the Theater

Cameron was in the theater production of an interesting version of the "Princess and the Pea". It was put on by the Missoula Childrens Theater program and they travel around the US and US bases putting on theater camp. Auditions were on Monday and the play was on Saturday night. Cameron was Bitter, like Bitter cold, in the kingdom of Glacierdom. He had a couple lines and a singing part. He wants to do it next year, but first he wants to know the play and the parts beforehand.

Homeschool Meet 'n Greet

I couldn't upload the video from our local Armed Forces Network (AFN) TV station. Here is the link. It seems that Cameron is such a ham. As if I didn't know. He could have talked about tons of GREAT things that homeschooling does for him i.e. learning more, better learning environment, GREAT TEACHER, but no he has to talk about playing. Anytime anywhere, playing. Gosh, now I know I am doing a great job.......not!!

http://sigonella.afneurope.net/HOME/ArticleDisplayDD/tabid/660/Default.aspx?aid=9509

20 years serving in the US Navy

Today, August 22, 2009, Randy has made his 20 year in the US Navy. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments. He has had the opportunity to go many places, learn many things, meet a vast number of people from all different countries, cultures and walks of life. He is a wonderful husband, father and American. I wish there was a good military picture to post of him here, but I can't seem to find one. I will look, though.

Congratulations and Thank you for serving 20 years to help protect the freedoms of our county.

Birthday Pain "t" ball party

August 15th was Cameron's birthday party. He HAD to play paint ball. Even though it started at 6pm it was hot, hot, hot. We had a really good time at the paintball field. Randy got too hot and tired at the end, so Good Old Anne stepped in wearing only capris and a jacket of Randy's. It was a good time had by all. Afterward there was a sleep over with 6 other boys. God knew what he was doing when he gave me only one!!! It was Cameron's first "big" sleepover and though I don't believe any sleep was had, they all had fun.

11 years ago today.

Hard to believe Cameron Michael Brewer was born 11 years ago, August 12, 1998, 7:30 am Pacific Time. 8 lbs. 14 oz and 21 inches long.
Stats today are much different, including height: 4'8" Weight: 83 lbs, but especially attitude. He is a good boy and don't get me wrong, but he is a "Tween" boy search out to be himself. He has said "No" a couple times to us and copped an attitude. He is just searching for the limits and if we will keep the limits or let him stretch them. In general, he Loves the Lord and tries to please Him. He loves his parents and (mostly) does things to make them proud. He loves his family and was so excited when Uncle John and Aunt Traci finally got a webcam, which is all he asked them for his birthday. My view, personally, is why don't people want to get webcams and see him. I am pissy about that, but I guess I understand. John and Traci said he has grown especially in his features, his actions and ability to hold on a full conversation through the webcam. He has been going to the Youth Center this summer, 2 days a week. In the beginning it was hard for him, but now he is enjoying it. Friday the put on a summer end show where they will be dancing Thriller. Cam has been practicing.
Cam has found his niche sport. It is karate. He loves it. His instructor is very good and understanding of a lot, but can keep him in line. She is on maternity leave, so 2 months no karate. I will sign him up for soccer, but that is it.
My baby boy is growing up to be a well rounded teen. I trust him, but still keep an eye on and out for him.
Thank you God, for my little man. Thank you Dad for being in heaven and picking out just the right child for me. Cameron feels he knows you because he met you in heaven and I believe you got to hold him and love him before I did.
Happy 11th Birthday. My biggest of big boys.