Our Little One

I didn’t give you the gift of life, but in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real, as if it had been so.
For us to have each other is like a dream come true!
No, I didn’t give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of you.
Unknown


Lilypie Date is set Ticker

Monday, December 31, 2007

Last Few Days

Home again, home again! We are finally catching up on sleep and recovering from our long trip back! It was quite a shock to the system to leave 85 degree weather at 10 pm on Thursday and arrive home to 4 inches of snow, a blizzard and 28 degrees at 10 am on Friday!
This is looking back over the last few days that we had in Hawaii.
Wednesday was a busy day that started out with a Lei making class! We got to pick all of our own flowers and then put them together.
On Wednesday afternoon we went whale watching and got to see both Spinner Dolphins and Bottlenose Dolphins as well as Humpback Whales! It was amazing!
Spinner Dolphins up close.
Taking a swim!
Our last look at the whales before we had to head back!
Keaton loves to brush his teeth and he will even ask to do it (he learned the sign) and then cry when he has to be done! On Thursday he was brushing his teeth while watching cartoons while Mommy and Daddy got packed up. We had lunch overlooking the ocean. Keaton had a blast running around on the grass getting rid of some energy.

Looking cool in Daddy's glasses.
Hawaiian graffiti. You will see coral messages lining the roads on the Big Island. We made one of our own. Keaton had to show us all of the rocks!
We hiked into a black sand beach for our last beach before we had to leave. We had the beach to ourselves and it was without a doubt Keaton's favorite. There were little rocks all over that he had fun throwing in the ocean.

Picking up a little rock. This kept him busy for the entire couple hours we were there.

We will leave you with this....
... after getting all of the sand out of his shorts finally Keaton was ready to head home!!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Family Photos

Here is the whole crew!
The sunset was perfect that night.









We head home tomorrow night REALLY late! It has been a wonderful trip.

Christmas

We all got together for dinner and a gift exchange. Daylin and I are having lots of fun.
The shared pacifiers, toys, hugs and even a few kisses!
Swimming with Daddy.



Mommy came into our room to find Daddy and Keaton playing under the sheets in their "fort."


Snorkeling

We have done quite a bit of snorkeling/sunbathing!
My great-grandma watched me while Mommy and Daddy Kayaked to a snorkeling spot. They saw dolphins and Daddy got to swim with them! It was amazing.
Little Puffer fish.




A Shower just my size!


Monday, December 24, 2007

Family Fun

We have been having lots of beach and family time these past few days that has been wonderful.
Watching the waves.

We got him his very own bucket and shovel and he loves it. He carries it around and fills in up with sand and then pats it down and dumps it out to start over.

Daddy helps me make a sand castle... more accurately Daddy makes it and I destroy it!

Daddy held onto my hands on this beach because the waves were strong. It was still lots of fun though.
I have discovered the joy of coloring!!!!
Stylin' in Uncle Mark's sunglasses.

Tuckered out little boy, all that playin' wears a little one out!
I showered with Daddy before meeting and Daddy wrapped me up in a towel just like him. He had to use a hand towel of course that barely fit over my tummy!

Posin' after meeting.


Tonight we are doing our Christmas Dinner and Family photos!