The Race

Today was Shawn's first official canoe regatta. And his team came in second place!!!! Yay!! Napili Canoe Club!!! I can't even begin to tell anyone, how great paddling canoe has been for his self esteem. He truly loves it. It gets him to the ocean, outside and a sense of being a part of a team. The club is run by the Tihada family who has been a big part of the club for years and let me tell you, I cannot be more happier with what they try to instill in the children. Everyone is a part of the team, the team means family and everyone is to be respected as family. I love that!!! The only thing I regret is that I didn't let him paddle sooner, well unfortunately with him going back and forth from here to Oahu, it didn't really fit into his schedule. I guess I'm realizing that the happier he is in his social life, the more he tries to do better in school. What a turn around year for him. They had a food booth and asked us to make spam musubi's. No problem, but I was a little loopy around 1pm at work today from being up so early. Heehee!! All in all, he had a wonderful day and a great memory. Thank-you and congratulations to the Napili canoe club!!!!