The Haole Goes to Hawaii

A few months ago, Griffin visited Hawaii for the first time. Though the five hour plane ride was rough (Griffin was really mad that he couldn't crawl up and down the aisles the entire time), once we got there, he was a happy camper. It was the first time that he had met many members of my family and it was a huge lovefest to say the least.

We had loads of fun eating, shopping, going to the beach, eating, catching up with family, and eating! Here are a few of the highlights...

Booz, Jenna, Griffin and Grandma

Griffin's first trip to the beach!

Griffin with his cousins, Isaac, Isis and Kiersten.

BFFs

Our great friends Brian and Shye recently had a little boy, Evan Carter. He's quite adorable! While visiting Shye and Evan a few weeks ago, I couldn't help but think what great friends they will be....and how they will cause havoc together.

Here is their first picture...

Griffin Meets the Basses

It's always a fun time when the Basses come to town. Recently, Bryan and Kathy came to visit us with their two girls, Estelle and Veronica. Their trip started out a little rough...there was a very random string of rainstorms that his Southern California and (if that wasn't enough) Estelle caught a little stomach bug. After a few days though, the skies cleared and the tummies settled and we had a blast. We even made it out to the LA Zoo which entertained not only the children, but the adults as well!

It's always fun to have family over, but it seems even better when Griffin gets to meet them for the first time. We can't wait to see everyone again!

I love this one of Griffin for some reason.


Griffin and me at the zoo.


Griffin and Estelle


Frank with Veronica


Griffin, Estelle and Veronica


Big smile from Veronica!


I can just see them playing together in a few years!