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Aloha!

We just got back from our long awaited trip to Hawaii and it was very fantastic! One of our first nights was spent at Derek's Auntie Bea's house...where there were no less than 5 of Dominic's great-great Aunties there to greet us. Auntie Fooni (seen with Dominic in the picture below) made us the absolutely beautiful (and yummy-smelling) leis that you see on us above.

Dominic's first swim in the ocean (and all subsequent swims, actually) were a success! He really took to the water and liked bobbing up and down in his little seat. He also loved the pool and standing at the edge of the ocean and letting the waves come up over his feet.

Here is a picture of Dominic and his Tutu at her surprise 65th birthday party. The location of the party, held at a friend of Dad's, had a stunning view of the island.

These next few pictures of are Dominic at the Honolulu zoo, which was right next to our Hotel (views from our hotel room are at the end of the post--unbelievable). We actually went there twice because it was a really toddler-friendly zoo and Dominic has fun trying to playing on the playground and with the other kids, etc. One of the things he was most excited about was the tiger. It would come right up to the glass and stare him in the face for a few seconds--sizing him up as dinner, no doubt, but still quite a thrill.

Sylvia and Ralph, Derek's Aunt and Uncle, are always a big part of our visits to Hawaii. We had such a good time hanging out with them (and being fed ono food by Chef Sylvia) and meeting some of Ralph's family over the 4th of July. Here are Dominic and Sylvia together.

Here are a few pictures of Dominic just hanging out and having fun and relaxing times with Derek and I--something it seems we don't always have enough time to do in our busy lives.