7 month adventures - Hawaii!

Joel, your mom and I thought about when it was that we were able to go on our first flights. I was two when I went out to BC to visit family, your mom was just over a year when she went to Hong Kong - and you have us both beat - you're an international traveler at 7 months!

Aloha Joel!

Where else in the world is better than Hawaii for a first trip abroad? I don't think that anyone will disagree that if you're going to spend some time in Paradise - Honolulu, Hawaii fits the bill.

Hawaii was incredibly hot. We only were able to stay for 5 days and the time with you just flew by. We had a great time though and you had some adventures too. Most of the time it was too hot for us to go out with you during the day, but in the morning and the evening your mom and I would take you to the beach or walk through some of the markets that had air conditioning. We did try to take you to a brunch, but you definitely let us know that it was too hot. :) 

So what was it that took us to Hawaii? Well your Uncle Byron and Auntie Diane got married. It was a wonderful wedding that brought everyone together to spend time and celebrate with them. They were married at the Ihilani Ko Olina resort next to the ocean. It was very pretty and we made sure that you were dressed up for the occasion. 

Dapper to say the least

 

Vows

Auntie Mellie, Tyson, and your mom

Uncle Byron & Auntie Diane

The wedding was great but we also had fun exploring the island and spending time with your Uncle Justin. He spent a lot of great time with us taking photos and relaxing in the apartment that we rented. We had a lot of space to relax and enjoy our days while we waited out the heat. You really liked the balcony and being able to watch the ocean. 

Enjoying the balcony with Uncle Justin

Om-nom-nom - delicious teething ring

No bathtub in the apt? No problem!

Always take a picture here - VERY happy that you're in it

Playing in the sand

Family walk in the morning

First steps in the Pacific Ocean

Just chilling in the sun

A favourite spot of yours

It was an awesome trip and it gave us all great practice for travelling as a family on the plane. We loved being able to share the trip with you and explore a new part of the world for you. 

We can't wait for the next adventure!

March April and a touch of May

One thing for certain is that when you're watching a new member of your family grow and explore the world time flies by. Hard to believe that the little man is 7 months already - so there may be a little bit to catch up on.

Lousy winter was so warm we didn't get a chance to use suits like this one much

March flew past with Joel having friends over, going to birthday parties, and hanging out with the usual suspects. He also made some new discoveries and started to really begin to explore the world by rolling around. He may not be a crawler, but he definitely is able to move quickly across a room - he's going to be a menace in future games of log rolling!

Joel turned 5 months old in March

 

No shortage of clothes for Joel! 

He loves his new threads.

Joel got a chance to visit with Uncle Mike,

 Auntie Aleeta, Brock, Taylor, and York

Joel discovers new things and bad habits

(One day he will roll his eyes at this ...or kill me)

April came and went at the same speed of March, though it seemed that Joel was able to get out and do more since it was very warm. Joel went to the zoo for the first time, had his first Easter, had "solid" food for the first time, and was spoiled rotten by the wonderful people from Robert McClure United!

Holy Cramoly! He's 6 months!

     

DJ Joel making his first meal with his mom

Joel having a good time 

Celebrating his Dad's birthday

Hanging out with his Mom at the Calgary Zoo

...and going shopping with Dad

Then there were all the great people that Joel was able to see and spend time with. It was great that they were able to hang out with Joel. 

Joel with Jorja, Terris, and his mudder

Joel chilaxin' with his Grandma Lil

Coordinating colours with his Grandma B

Never one to hold still - even in Grandpa Jack's arms

Celebrating Grandpa Kai's birthday

Joel already understanding that it's sometimes

nicer to watch others work on a nice day

Enjoying his day in the sun

Keeping cool in the shade with his Mom

Joel was spoiled rotten by the wonderful ladies

from Robert McClure - A heartfelt thanks 

to all of them

And finally we make it into May. Joel got to spend the first two weeks of May with both of his parents! His Dad changed jobs and had 2 weeks off between jobs - everyone felt lucky and it was great to spend time as a family. 

Joel loves exploring the pantry 

So many colours and shapes!

Joel meets Auntie Jordan and 

newborn Grayson for the first time

The 3 amigos now have a fourth member

Joel going on his first trip to Banff

At Bow Falls in Banff

Joel with his Mom loving the mountains already!

Banff Avenue - it's a gorgeous day!

Kid + Candy Store = see above

Target acquired

Target locked on - aye ya!

A Beaver Tail...For ME~?

First time on a swing and loving the park!

Nice day to hang out and have fun

...and now onto the 7th month