Kangaroos and Koalas

Before Tutu left we took the whole family to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. We all wanted to see some koalas and kangaroos since we were in Australia. We had a great day walking around and seeing all the animals not to mention some cool aboriginal dancers. Before we left for Oz Nainoa watched some scene of a Crocodile Dundee movie with Lolo that got him obsessed with the aborigines. He kept saying, "painted on the face here, here, here." He was so excited to see them perform. The dancers were totally awesome and now Nainoa is obsessed with digeridoos.

Don't worry Uncle Dan this isn't a real crocodile.

Soft koalas.

Momma and baby roo too!

Up close and personal with Rudy the Roo.

Nainoa all star strucked standing next to a real aboriginal dancer!

All by ourselves :(

It's official. Ivan and I are all by ourselves for the next 10 weeks. I know how spoiled we are in Vegas. I kneel before my friends who do it without their families. This is the first time we experience how real families do the juggle. I am actually looking forward to the challenge. We have a great babysitter and awesome cast mates who are willing to babysit Nainoa.

We were lucky by having Aunty Gloria here for the first two weeks then Tutu for the following two weeks. They were both such a huge help to us. Thank you so much! We miss you both a lot.

Auntie gLo's photo shoot

Kisses!

Tutu and Nainoa trying to find Daddy surfing in the water.

Naptime!

Tutu's last day :(

Daddy's Ohana in Hawaii

Pappa Al & Nainoa watching Yo Gabba Gabba

Auntie Kathy

Uncle Neil

Pappa Al, Tutu Charlotte, Uncle Jeff, Auntie Abby, Uncle Neil and Auntie Angela

Our last day in the islands was a perfect day spent with our ohana.

Grandpa Del Delaforce

Nainoa and Grandpa Del

My favorite shot. Three generations of the Delaforce men.

Del Delaforce

Nainoa being silly.

The Delaforces

Cousins

Nainoa not only loves saying "COUSINS!" he also loves playing with them. It's a trip watching him go from parallel play to playing with other kids. He's never been surrounded by so many little cousins before. At one point he was surrounded by nine kids from the age of 20 months to 8 years old. He just fits in here. Hawaii has changed him in ways I can't explain. Summers or Winter breaks in Hawaii are going to have to be a must as he grows older. He needs to always remember where his Daddy comes from. I want him to be an island boy at heart. I want Hawaii to be his second home like it is mine.

Hanging at the Honolulu Zoo with Brogan and MJ

Nainoa loved riding along with MJ

Alema, Donovan and Nainoa. Nainoa loved playing football with these two. I seriously thought Nainoa was going to have a heart attack because he was running so fast up and down the col du sac. He kept yelling "Alema! Alema! Alema!" He even said Alema's name while sleeping.

Kylie and Nainoa were so cute together. He kept following her around all morning.

My favorite picture of them. They are staring at a trapped fly in the window.

Nainoa Delaforce

Nainoa loves saying his full name now. Of course you have to prompt him. What's your name? Nai-n0-a Del-a-force. His Uncle Jeff Delaforce was really impressed that this 20 month old can say his 6 syllable name. It's so cute because he says his name with such pride. I feel like he has grown up even more in this past week that we have been here. I don't know if it's the new surrounding, the beach, meeting his other family but he has definitely changed since we got here. Yesterday at Uncle Jeff's house Nainoa bit his 2 1/2 year old cousin. It wasn't out of anger or frustration either. He hugged C so hard that he fell down then Nainoa took a bite! He has never done that before so it kinda freaked me out. I don't know if it's because he's teething or he just got so excited or what. I immediately hugged C and told 9 that we don't bite. Biting hurts and we never bite. Guess I'll be watching him like a dog everytime he hugs someone.

We've been going to the beach everyday. Nainoa loves the water. He like to float in the ocean. He puts his hands in the sand and let's his upper body and legs float. He usually says, "Mommy do it!" or "Daddy do it!" He can be a bit bossy when he wants you to join in on the fun. I don't mind because I just love hanging in the water with Nainoa. I love watching his little toes in the water. He's getting so brown. Eye wants to live here one day. I wouldn't mind that at all. :)

The Delaforces.

Loving Uncle Jeff's backyard.

Where's the drum circle at?

Zzzzzzzzz.

I love his Quicksilver rash guard with the Hawaiian islands on the back.

Christmas 2010

Some highlights of our Christmas in L.A.

Early morning Christmas walk with Daddy.

Pretty leaves.

First present of the day.

Helping Daddy open gifts.

Posing with Auntie Guya.

Mommy and Nainoa.

Uncle Mel and Twinsies.
(Can't believe it was 1 year ago that my brother was in the hospital)

Trying to pose with the Lolos.

After all was said and done Nainoa rather play with the cardboard wrapping tubes.

Play date with Dru!

36 Hour in L.A.

Celebrating Marley's blessing.

Playing with pasta with Pema.

(Check out her Chinese language skills here, plus more cute pics of Nainoa getting fresh.)

How cute is it that they are dressed the same!

Studio City's Farmer's Market. Nainoa was more interested in sitting in the chair than the cute little chicks.

Dorian and Gillian's 10th Birthday party!

1st time hitting a pinata.

Escaping the heat

Since the twinsies are here for the month we decided to escape the heat and take the whole family to Mt. Charleston. It was 30 degrees cooler than Vegas and oh so perfect. We had a great picnic, played frisbees and enjoyed the fresh air. With it being only 45 minutes away from Vegas we should be go there every weekend! Next time we're camping for sure.