Playing With Cousins and First Day at the Beach

Well, we finally made it here to Hawai'i. Six-months past due, no snow storm or stomach flu stopped us this time. It feels good to be back, especially for Cisco, since it's been almost 2 years since he's been back. For Kaui, the fact that she's back with her family, whom she doesn't see very often, is enough for her to be happy to be here.

Kaila has warmed-up to everyone really fast. Yesterday she had SO much fun running around with all her cousins. It was the first time she had met her cousins Rowena and Trenton. They were excited to see her and enjoyed playing with her. Below are pictures of the cousins playing in the backyard, blowing bubbles. As you can see, Kaila sticks out like a sore thumb with her cousins, since she's as pale as snow. It's like they're not related.

Chasing after a bubble with Rowena

Must.....get......the.......

.......BUBBLE!!

Today, we headed to the beach for the first time. The sun was out, so we were hoping to start getting our tan (we need it!). We went with Tutu, La'a, Uncle Lopaka, and Auntie Nancy.

Kualoa Beach

Kaila's floatie toy. We were surprised how much she loved it. She just floated the whole time. She was so relaxed, she started falling asleep a few times. It was pretty funny! She loved the water and HATED the sand. She loved sitting/floating in the water, but did not like the feel of sand on her skin.

Eating snacks with Tutu. This picture was shot moments after Kaila peed freely down Tutu's leg (she wasn't wearing a diaper since she had her bathing suit on).

More pictures to come as our adventure continues.............