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!

A Belated Holiday Update

For Christmas 2009, we were lucky enough to have a couple of visitors from Hawaii with us. It was a special Christmas - Griffin's first - so it was only fitting to have some special guests as well. Grandma Barbara and Boozie stayed with us in El Segundo and helped us celebrate the holidays. After tiring ourselves out with the usual shopping, eating and just catching up, we managed to snap a few good photographs.

Griffin was very festive in his Santa bib.


Another Christmas outfit for Grif!


Grandma Barbara and Griffin


Boozie and me (in my disco dress)


Griffin, Boozie and Grandma