Honolulu Day 16

Well, we finally made it home last night. We got in around 3:30 and I didn't stop until about 11:00 last night (groceries had to be bought/laundry sorted, etc). Of course, we are all exhausted. The plane rides went pretty good. Although, I was pretty sure we were going to die on the plane ride from Honolulu to LAX. The turbulence was so strong, it felt like the plane was going to ripped apart. I'm not going to lie, I was very concerned. But, God was with us and we are back home and it is COLD! It's hard to go from 85 degree weather to 28, but we are just happy to be back close to family and friends. Our vacation was so much fun and it is definitely one I won't forget anytime soon :) Here are pics from our last day in beautiful Hawaii.

Daddy and the little monkey getting some last minute pool time in before we had to check out

After his bath. He just loves for us to wrap him tight in a towel and walk him around. He just smiles :)

Dusty got us back on Hickam Air Force Base to play and watch the planes take off (something I love to do). We also had dinner at JR Rockers which was really good.

Being too adorable

Right before dinner our last night on the island. Sweet pic.

Honolulu Day 15

I had so much fun today! The hubby got off work early and we hung out with him for the rest of the day. Unfotuntately, he came home right when the little monkey was getting ready for a nap. So, we didn't get any beach time together due to the long nap. Hopefully, we will get some in before we leave tomorrow. We are flying out tomorrow night and won't get back home till sometime Saturday afternoon. I am excited to get back and start decorating for Christmas! Putting the tree up this year is going to be such a special occasion. Last year, I was so stoked thinking about the new family traditions we were gonna start this year with our sweet little boy! Christmas is my favorite holiday and I hope it's his too!!

Leaving for dinner

Getting free cookies at The Honolulu Cookie Company. If you are ever in Honolulu, I would strongly suggest you visit this cookie shop. It's DELICIOUS!

Save some for me!!

He was starting to get sleepy.....

but when we got back, he livened up for bath time

He loves to splash around in the water

The hubby bought these new boardshorts from The Honolulu Surfing Co. I though they were so cool and unique!

Honolulu Day 14

I totally forgot to post last night! I think I have a bad case of "Mommy Brain" :) Between losing my cellphone and everything else, I now feel it is time for me to just admit that I may be losing it :) Here are pics from yesterday!

This is what we did last night. All three of us just laid on the beach and watched this beautiful Hawaiian sunset together. I can't get enough of it!

The little monkey has found a new toy when we go to dinner.....the spoon :)

Cute baby

Eating dinner at Chuck's Steakhouse. Yummy!!

These two are just too funny :)

Adorable

Honolulu Day 13

This has been an interesting day, that's all I'm gonna say :)

I melt every time he looks at me this way.......

and then he makes this face and I can't help but laugh :)

Eating dinner at Hickam Air Force Base and watching the planes take off

The little monkey decided he would have a MAJOR accident before we went in to the restaurant. Being the "prepared mommy" that I am, I most certainly did not let me child sit through dinner wearing nothing but a diaper. Nope, not me! I always carry an extra change of clothes, just in case :) **I might also note that it is 85 degrees outside***

He loves to chew on Daddy's badge

Honolulu Day 11

Well, once again the Hubby's work has requested him to stay for five more days here in Hawaii. So, instead of flying out tonight, we are leaving on Friday night. I kinda have torn feelings at this point. I am very appreciative of getting the opportunity to stay in Oahu for 16 days! On the other hand, I am ready to be back home to see family and friends ( missing you all). I really don't have any good pictures from today. The majority of our day has been spent doing laundry, switching rooms, returning keys, calling family, dealing with Delta and AVIS, getting a new crib, making arrangements for our dogs and unpacking our suitcases. To say I'm tired is an understatement. I am physically and mentally exhausted! However, I am never too exhausted to show you one of my purchases for the little man.

Isn't this bag just adorable? We bought him this cute little monkey backpack from Little People of Hawaii. I thought it was so cute to use as a mini diaper bag. It comes with a story and a name for the monkey. Plus, the monkey is detachable. Ha!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!

Honolulu Day 9

Here are pics from our day.

Getting ready to embark on our dinner cruise

Hawaiian Sunset from our ship

Enjoying the my hot tea

During the Polynesian show

The little monkey was so tired. I thought this was a cute picture of him and his Daddy.

He was amazed at these dancers the whole night. He would just stare at them. He is definitely a little flirt.

We've had so much fun here in Hawaii! Sadly, tomorrow afternoon (tomorrow night back home) we will fly out of Honolulu after 11 beautiful days here on the island of Oahu. Even though I am bummed to leave, I am looking forward to seeing our family and friends back home. Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday!!

Honolulu Day 7

Well, again we have spent most of our day by the ocean. I am trying to soak in as much sun as possible considering I went a whole year without a tan. Ha! I was all excited for Dusty to get home early today so we could go and play in the ocean together, but it started raining about 30 minutes after he arrived. I didn't think it was a good idea to take the little monkey out in the cold rain, so we went back to the hotel room while Dusty played on the ocean ( he really missed the beach the last two days :) However, I am super excited that he has the next three days off work, so now we can finally go sightseeing some more!

Storm clouds moving in. The water looked so metallic.

He thinks he is a bog boy now. He has learned to stand up in the crib. YIKES!!

Daddy brought home pizza and the little monkey found a new toy, the box :)

Trying to charm Mommy.

While we waited for the rain to stop, the little monkey fell asleep in this odd position. He is just too adorable!

We also want to wish all our family and friends and Happy Thanksgiving. We are so sorry we can't be there to celebrate with you.

Honolulu Day 6

You know the minute I get on here to load pics, the internet is going to slow down to where it would take all night to load one pic. I have some pretty pics, but I will just have to load them tomorrow night. Just to let you in on what we did today. We had a lot of fun today!! We mostly played in the ocean and the little guy had a great time. He is also coming around to his sand bucket that I bought him. He just talks to it and hits it against the sand. We spend the majority of our day either napping or playing in the ocean. Overall, it was a much better day than yesterday!


Update: Internet is working. Pics from the day before and yesterday have been loaded!!

If you ever eat at the ShoreBird, I would suggest ordering this. Yummy :)

He didn't know what to think of our waiter

Beautiful sunset from our beach. This, so far is my favorite pic. It's so warm and calming

Eating at Cha Cha Cha last night. Yummy Mexican!

Honolulu Day 4

This morning we got up really early to go hiking in Manoa Falls. We were hoping if we got there early enough, it wouldn't be too hot. Sadly, we were wrong and ended up just about dying from the humidity at the top of this mountain ( well, maybe that was just me). However, it was worth it to see such a beautiful waterfall.

2 more miles to go

Beautiful Manoa Falls

My boys during the hike

After a day of laying out on the beach and surfing the Hawaiian waves (just the hubby, not me), we decided to get ready and find some yummy food for dinner.

Waikiki at Sunset

You cooked your own food. I thought this was pretty cool!

Eating at The ShoreBird of Waikiki

What the little guy did during dinner. So precious :)