Pinch Me!

Are we really in Hawaii? Though we’re not totally relaxed (yet), we are very much disconnected from the toils of everyday life on the mainland. This morning, Daddy and Ben shared some bonding time at the Starbucks on the beach; or as Ben says “the coffee store.” Check out the reflection in the glass. Yep... those are palm trees. And no JR... I haven't doctored the photos. :)


After our father-son time, we joined the rest of our family for breakfast by the pool and then off to the beach to play in the sun. We seem to be raising fish as both of our kids want to spend most of their waking hours in the water. The water-wings have given Carson a new sense of freedom. Never before has he ventured into the water on his own but NOW he can. The “deep end” is his new best friend. We’re having a hard time getting the boys OUT of the water. But, then again, water is tantamount with Hawaii so it is to be expected.


At the beach, building sandcastles with motes was the order of the day. The afternoon was spent back at the pool where moms and dads enjoyed adult beverages while the kids played in the pool. What, more water?

What an incredible start to our first major family vacation. We’re building memories here that we’ll have for the rest of our lives. Pinch me! This is truly heaven on earth!