The Move

At 4:30 a.m. on January 1, 2012, we set off from Uncle Dave's house to Sky Harbor International Airport where we began our journey to our new home.  After a semi-quick flight to LAX, we were finally awake enough to snap a few photos.  As early as it was, my boys were still looking handsome!

 Noah and Caleb are amazing travelers.  They love airplanes, the layover was not a problem, and they both can carry their own backpack and roll their own carry on.  Jonah on the other hand, just ads more things to carry.  It's a good thing he is so cute.  The first flight to LA wasn't so bad for him.  I think he slept the entire time....because I was sleeping. :)  There was a TON of fog in LA that morning and we flew around the area for about 25 minutes before we attempted our second landing.  Our plane to Hawaii was not completely full and somehow our row ended up with two empty seats!  This translates into both boys getting a window when they want it, as well as Jonah getting his own seat.  He can't sit up on his own yet, but with a few plane blankets and a travel pillow or two to prop him up, he was buckled in his own seat belt, traveling like a three year old.  This translates into Mom having two free hands!  At one point in the flight, Dad, Noah, and Caleb were on one side of the aisle, and Jonah and I were lying down in the three seats on the other side...as if we had our own bed.  It's a good thing I have no shame.  Jonah's only trouble came as we were landing in Hawaii.  I'm sure it was his ears popping because as soon as Dad was able to get him to take his pacifier, he was fine.  (Best thing I ever learned while traveling with littles, have them suck on something during take off and landing...a bottle, pacifier, juice box, anything to pop their ears)

 Once we finally landed in Hawaii, we hopped on our bus to Alamo rental car...and waited, hoping all our stuff would fit in the car!  Boys are still looking good after 10+ hours of traveling.

 We finally made it to the house and the boys were so excited to get inside!!!

 We headed out to eat right away, and of course we wanted to eat on the water.  This marina and water sports area is less than 1/2 a mile from our house.  The boys love walking around on the docks looking for fish.  They are used to seeing big ugly carp or bass fish.  Here they are looking to catch a glimpse of some exotic tropical fish.  One of these days my camera will be ready when one is spotted.