Hawaii 5-0

Air conditioned porta pottys

Hawaii 5-0 truck

Sunset on the bike path

On Friday, Waialua was the backdrop for an upcoming episode of Hawaii 5-0.  They were filming a flashback scence for one of the characters on the farmland.  They brought in some old jeeps for the episode.  On our nightly walk to the beach we were able to get some photos.

Smiley Kai

Loving the Apple Store

Kai had a busy week.  On Monday, we went to a LLL meeting where I was able to make a pillow while Kai played with all the other babies.  He showed off his skill of rolling over and rolled across the room several times.  After that we went to our trial class at Gymboree.  We showed up for his class and Kai was the only baby registered.  He enjoyed the singing and the parchute.  I was not impressed with our trial we have 4 more classes to attend with our trial.

On Tuesday, we went to the Ala Moana Mall to get Victor's Macbook fixed.  Kai loved the Apple store.  We looked for clothes for him because his 9 month clothes are already getting tight but only found winter apparel. Yes, we were shopping in Hawaii and it was 86 and sunny out.

Wednesday Kai had his friend Anthony over for a playdate.  Anthony is about 18 months old so he showed Kai how the toddlers roll.  Then on Thursday, Kai went to a play group on Post with his friend Parker who is 4 months old.

Pumpkin Picking

This Sunday after our breakfast of eggs benedict with avocado, tomato and spinach we headed to the Leeward side to Alhona Farms.  We were pleasantly surprised to park at a multiple field pumpkin patch.  We have not been to a pumpkin patch this plentiful since Missouri 2005.  There were about 6 fields, a banana forest, hay rides, bouncers, pony rides, costumed people and fresh veggies.  It was also 86 degrees.

We already bought a giant pumpkin October 1 at the Waialua Farmer's Market.  We searched the fields for the perfect middle size pumpkin for me and baby pumpkin for baby Kai.  We achieved success on our endeavour and only spent $6 on pumpkins.

We did learn for next year to go early and wear close toe shoes.  It was hot and dusty.

In pinball related news, Victor purchased his 6th pinball.  He claims it is only to fix and sell but our garage still has 6 pinball machines in it.

Halloween Party

Cutest pineapple ever

Kai wondering why he has to wear all of this

Kai with his friends

Friday night was the 84th Engineer Battlion Halloween Party and Kai's first Halloween Party.  He debuted his Pineapple costume.  He was not a fan of the hat and kept kicking off his botties.  But he was absolutely adorable. He participated in a costume contest and won a ribbon for "Most Original Costume"  which he promptly tried to eat.  Kai had a great time seeing some of his friends and going trunk or treating.  It is nice to live in a climate where costumes are not covered by jackets.

5 months

Today Kai is 5 months old.  Everyday it seems like he is growing bigger and he is learning new things so quickly.  He has mastered rolling over and can move quickly.  He should be crawling very soon.  This morning Kai, Caspian and I went to Mokuleia Beach to try to take 5 month pictures.   This is the beach where they filmed Lost.  I did not watch the show but it may look familar if you did.  Kai can reach the sand from his bumbo now and that was fascinating to him to play with the texture and attempt to taste it.  I may try a second attempt tonight to get photos.  If not i will have to wait for this weekend when Victor can be a distraction.    I was able to get lots of smiles once we were back home and I was one of the more entertaining things in the room.

Girdwood

We drove the Seward Highway along the picturesque Turninagin Arm to Girdwood.  We went on a hike to the hand tram.  Kai and Mama only hiked 2 miles when a little guy became too cold to continue.  Victor went on by himself and we were able to warm up in the lodge.

Victor walking across the bridge

Kai was not a huge fan of his hat or gloves.  We kept him bundled and he was able to wear some of the clothes that had been given to him that are way to warm for Hawaii.  Kai was not as happy to put his shoe in his mouth while getting changed as he enjoys putting his toes in.

While in Anchorage, we were able to visit with some of my amazing co workers.  Unfortunately due to a conference we did not see the Fairbanks crew.  We did get to see some of our Army friends for a dinner at Spenard Roadhouse.

Coastal Trail

Some more photos from the trip