Christmas, Take 1

Ben had the week off before Christmas this year, so our good friends, Rob and Mollie brought their adorable 9 month old little boy, Benjamin, to visit us on Oahu. We had a lot of fun hanging out at the beach, we took the kids swimming at the Hale Koa, and we had a great day on the North Shore exploring the tide pools and eating at the shrimp truck. When the kids were in bed, we enjoyed some adult time with Champagne and Mexican Train! It was so much fun seeing them and getting to meet little Ben. He's adorable and Alaina had a fun time playing with him. I'm sure they all enjoyed their time away from the cold Boston winter too!

Who is this cute boy playing on my mat with me?

Their first picture together
(The parents have already decided on their arranged marriage)

Cole was, of course, a huge fan of Auntie Mollie

On Tuesday, we flew over to Maui to see Tutu, Gpaw, Auntie Katie, Uncle Wade and Tilly. I enjoyed a massage and Ben enjoyed a dive with Jim, Katie and Wade. We also took Cole on his first (of I'm sure many) whale watch. We didn't see too much activity with the whales that morning, but he loved being on the boat. Then there was Christmas...Cole was our official present opener for the day and he loved every minute. Today he asked me if tomorrow could be Christmas again! I'm afraid he's going to be going through serious withdrawals after his birthday.

Alaina's first Christmas present

Cole Jabara, official present opener Christmas 2011

This is something we don't see often!

Whale watch

Just being cute!