Pictures in 5,4,3 ...

I'm counting down the days 'till I have a camera again.

We decided to go with the same water-proof/hike-proof/diaper bag-proof camera that we just ruined (we know how to avoid ruining the new one now) with an upgrade to a newer model in hopes that it will take better indoor pictures than the last model. We really loved the last camera so we figure we will enjoy this one too. Who knows, we may even love it more!

It's in the mail and on it's way. Until then, I've been fortunate to catch some good stuff with a loaner camera (thanks Leah!!!) but I won't be able to download it 'till we get our new camera. One more week....

Bike Riders

We biked the North Shore!

Off to a rocky start

Tyler broke the valve on his tire and headed to the FoodLand to find a fix. Lily and I rode down to Sunset beach on our own.





Lily loves bike rides
Awe how cute!






Together At Last
Tyler joined in and Lily fell asleep. We biked from one end (Shark's Cove) to the other (Sunset Beach). It went so much faster that I expected! It was a pleasant, shady, fun way to view this popular place.

Waikiki

We don't like to go to Waikiki often because of the crowds, but every Friday night they have FIREWORKS. We went early to swim and the Hale Koa then enjoyed some food and company of our friends for the show.

Standing on her own!

Happy Family

Mmm, more Pat Tai please!

Waterlogged

What brand/model of camera is good for indoor and out? How about diaper bag/beach/hike proof? Any suggestions?

Until then, you'll just have to keep waiting for new pictures. Sorry.

Whale Watchin' Mamas

Look how happy we are. This was a fun outing.

We hiked to the light house with our friends and all the jogging strollers (4 Mamas, 5 Babies, and 1 Dad). There were tons of whales out that day!
Don't just take my word for it. Here's what Andrea saw and says:
Andrea's Pics

Waterfalls and Waterbeds

Lily and I went camping with the ward (Tyler was hard at work forecasting. No-thanks for the storm warning honey). It poured rain all night and we ended up floating high and dry on our air-mattress as a stream flowed under and through our tent. As we packed up in the soaking swamp I forgot to take any pictures. It will just remain one of those memories that you had to be there for.
I did stop to get a great shot of the waterfalls on the way home. I've only seen this sight 3 times in the almost 3 years we have lived here. Awesome!

Lily of the Day - Month 9

This month started with a trip to the Big Island. Lily's favorite thing was the warm water pool. She couldn't stop smiling and laughing!

Lily learned how to give kisses, wave "hi hi hi" and "bye-bye", and she learned the big one ... Crawling! She has discovered many new places that need baby-proofing. She is happy to be able to get where she wants and to pull herself up to another level of discovery.

The month ended with a visit from many Aunts and Uncles, and Lily's new favorite cousin Max. They had so much fun playing with each other. Lily really loved the attention and all the fun activities and adventures we had. She was quite bored when everyone left her with just mom and everyday life again. She was constantly giving giving kisses and performing tricks for everyone. To quote uncle Craig "She's stinkin' cute!"

Visitors!!!

We had so much fun with Tyler's family. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, we got to do EVERYTHING and more. Lily loved the attention, Tyler loved talking, Janna loved planning and organizing. It was a great vacation for us all. We miss you!