Those Who Wander

Last weekend, we found ourselves with some free time and wondered what to do with it.  So we decided to take a walk around Iolani Palace and the Capitol.  Of course, I didn't pull out the camera until we reached the Capitol...

Liam looking up at the directory for "2-5-3."  What, you don't see him?

The first thing he did was try to get the elevators to work.  But it was Saturday and they were closed.  So after some exploring he decided to go back and try again.

Nope, still not working.

Dad Dad taught him how to try and catch mosquitoes with his hands.

And then we headed back home.  Wandering is good for the soul.  And for sleep.

As an added bonus:

Liam "Deer in Headlights Bieber" Ng

Want Wive

One day, much earlier this year, Liam had a taste of the driver's seat in the car.  I'm not sure whether it's the novelty or signs of a blossoming formula one driver, but now, almost every time we get in the car we hear, "I want wive."

At first, he just sat on Daddad's lap.

But then he went to the Children's Discovery Center and got a feel for driving on his own.

And of course he had to try out driving his favorite thing -- TheBus.  "Exact change, please."

How can we resist this little driver's excitement?  "Are you ready, Liam?"  "Go!"

All Bus' Up

The day started out bright and sunny with promise...

Liam lounged in his favorite red chair and we thought about how we would spend the day.

We were going to go to the beach, but alas, no parking.  So we opted for a tiny botanical garden instead.  All was fine until...

Mama decided that Liam had enough hand holding and so I let him go on his own to show Daddad the snail shell we had found.  But...well...those little feet tripped him up and in his effort to save the shell, his nose took the brunt of the damage.  And this was after semi-black eye he got when he was apparently part of a mini stampede and ran into something (I'm not sure what) face first.

By then, we had already eaten lunch and it was late afternoon, so we decided to try the beach again.  We found parking!  So we lathered on the sunscreen and since, for some reason, I have no real beach clothes, Daddad and Liam headed to the water for Liam's first trip to the beach where he was a full participant.

Sorry you were so bus' up, dude!  (But he had a really good time anyway!  Even ventured a little ways offshore into water that came up to his neck when he was sitting down.)  My brave boy.

Techno-Toddler

When Liam was first born, we were adamant about not giving him screen time.  We curbed our screen time to facilitate this.  Now that he has officially become "The Toddler," with all of the ensuing chaos, I have to admit, screen time (in small doses) is our friend.  Of course, he really only watches toddler-type music videos, Shawn the Train, and the occasional Pocoyo, but he does have his own tablet (thank you Papa!) and is well versed in how to use both it and the iPad.  Oh, and our phones.

Chillin' with the Gigglebellies

Setting up an important business meeting

Late night work session with Owl

Cheese!

For some reason, when Liam sees a tree or a light post, he runs up to it, leans against it, and says, "cheese!"  We've taken a couple of pictures of this...

On the grounds of Iolani Palace.

In his "cool car" shirt.

Session

It's that time of year again!  Mama works seventy-hour weeks and Dad picks up the domestic slack.  (Thanks, Dad!)  But Liam comes to visit nearly every day.

Liam read the back of the cheese packet from our pizza dinner while hanging with Uncle Jamie.

He showed Aunty Suze his owl.  Aunty Suze said that Liam's visit is the highlight of her (usually very long) workday.  Aww, thanks Aunty!  

Aunty Doreen played on her iphone with Liam, who's always interested when gadgets are involved.

Liam hung out with Mama on Valentine's Day. 

But in the end, all he wanted to do was get back to work.  Yes?  What is it?

Family Photo Shoot 2012

So it would seem that we're making a habit of taking family photos in November.  In 2012, unbeknownst to us, Liam was running a fever when went to take the photos at Moanalua Gardens.  We just thought he was being his normal, uncooperative self in front of the camera.  Thus far, we've had pretty bad luck when it comes to these photos, so it is a testament to the photographer we've chosen that we've always managed to get some good photos.  But we always get all of the digitals so we save forever the other-than-smiling moments.

Liam loves his animals, so here he is with, from left to right, Cordy Blue, Ugly Doll, and Roy Gator.

We had some moments when we provided reassurance.

And we learned, again, that Liam is not a fan of grass between his toes.

Uhhh...what are you doing?!

But I don't want to stand on these rocks!

Mmm...tasty Ugly tentacles.  Dad likes them too.

Don't leave me here in this yucky grass stuff!  

Mmm...drool...

It would be a cool guy shot if you didn't look so miserable, buddy.

But there were some smiles in there!  Way to make it work, Liam!