Belated Update

Yes, we really have been busy, or at least it seems that way. Ella and Lahrissa are still getting on great and keeping me busy. I've been creating a preschool curriculum for Lahrissa that I'll use for Ella when she's ready so I've been using up my computer time when Ella's napping on that.

Ella is loving all her new toys and I finally found her an Elmo that was reasonably plush and not expensive. Elmo is her favorite character, he's on her bibs and she watches a bit of Sesame Street. She's crazy for him and blows kisses, shrieks and giggles whenever he's on TV! I've been wanting to get her the plush Elmo chair that shakes and giggles when you first sit down but with all her new musical instruments I thought I'd better wait (and Ron would kill me for buying her more toys!)

My brother (Ella's Uncle Stephen) and my grandfather (Ella's Great-Grandfather) flew in on Thursday night. It was a long flight from Toronto and Stephen, being young and energetic is go go go. My Dad flies in tonight and Stephen got them a hotel in Waikiki to be closer to all the tourist action. Luckily, we've asked my Grandfather to stay with us as we're much more laid back and Ella's nap and bedtime schedules are much more forgiving! :) Next time Stephen will have to bring a buddy or better yet a date and then he'll have someone to peruse the island with.

Today, Ron, Ella and I got tickets to take a tour of the new Hawaii Superferry that's starting this summer. It has just arrived in Honolulu and should be starting it's routes to Maui and Kauai any time now. They were doing tours of the new boat today and despite the hype (it's about time there was a boat running between the islands!!!) it wasn't very big. Maybe 1/2 the size of a BC superferry?? You'd have to check the website to get specifics but it's only 1 1/2 car decks and 1 passenger deck with 3 lounges (the front lounge is first class and more expensive. There are no outside decks either. The tour was quick, nice to see and we'll definately be taking it at some point. Maybe a quick couple of days to Kauai.

Well, sorry it's been while. I really can't believe where this week has gone!