Welcome to the Hunt Family Blog. I thought that blogging would be a great way to keep everyone up to date on what is going on with our family. Here is a little summary of what has happened so far this summer.

Kelsey started her summer off by going to church camp at Camp WOW. Her best friend, Meagan, went too. As many of you know, Meagan moved to Arkansas this past December and Kelsey has missed her terribly so we were very excited when we found out that Meagan was going to camp. After camp, Meagan stayed at our home for about a week and a half. Kelsey, Meagan and their two friends, Tyler and Harrison, spent a lot of time together. They hung out at our house, sold lemonade to the golfers on the golf course, went to Hurricane Harbor, and ate lunch at the Rainforest Cafe. They also spent a lot of time at the creek. When I came home from work one day, I discovered a turtle in my sink and a duck in my backyard!

Caleb graduated this year and is currently taking a 3-hour summer class at the community college near our home. He did decide to join the Army reserves and he leaves for boot camp at the end of September. Boot camp, which will be held in South Carolina, will last 9-10 weeks and then he will attend AIT training for 14 weeks. That training will prepare him to work on the Blackhawk helicopter. Caleb will receive a signing bonus of $20,000 after he completes his training as well as $667 per month for college and a $20,000 loan repayment plan for college.

We just found out this week that Caleb passed the three college AP exams that he took in May so once he finishes his summer class, he will have 30 college hours. The AIT training will count toward his college hours too but I am not sure how many hours he will receive for that training yet. Please pray for Caleb as he prepares to enter boot camp. Once he leaves for boot camp, I will post his address for those that would like to write to him. I am sure he will enjoy hearing from his family and friends.

Caleb, Kelsey and I just returned from our family reunion in Arkansas. Aunt Becky and my cousin, Michelle, organized the Mountain Home Summer Goofy Olympics. Our family was divided into two teams. Mandy was the captain of the Lakers and Ally was the captain of the Mockingbird Meanies. The races were all very close but the Lakers were the 2008 Goofy Olympic Champions! "Oh snap, look at that! The Lakers just scored!"