Lucky Lucas

Lucas had a big finish to the school holidays as well as a big start to the new school year. A couple of milestones worth noting....

With the successful completion of his diving certificate, Lucas joins the rest of the men in the Elam family who are all SCUBA certified to dive. It was a huge commitment for Luc since it meant giving up the final mornings to sleep-in during the school break to take the diving class. When it was all over and done, Lucas conceded that it was a great accomplishment and he was glad he did it. Now, Steve can go diving with all three of his sons, whenever they are all on the same continent again. At present Scotty is in the Marine Corps., stationed in Japan, Andrew is in the U.S., Luc and Steve are Down Under. I'm certain a diving vacation will materialize in the not-too-distant future for the Elam boys. Meanwhile, Sam and I are toying with the idea of getting certified as well. Unfortunately, Cami will not be able to get SCUBA certified, since she has asthma, but the Hookah method could be a great option for her.

Lucas celebrated his achievement with a cigar, (see photos of Lucas holding up his dive card, cigar, and congratulation flowers. Everybody say "awwwww".) which he smoked in its entirety in the side yard and which then promptly made him throw up. Check that rite of passage off the list!

A week later, Lucas and Sam started school at Lake Joondalup Baptist College, and we celebrated Luc's 15th birthday not long after that. Luc is a cheesecake guy, (in more ways than one!!!) so that's what he got for a "cake". Judging by the smile on his face, he was happy with it. Dad equipped Lucas with all new diving gear for his birthday, so he is ready to explore the depths of the ocean and hunt for fish and crays for dinner.

Good on ya, Luc!