Sun Jan 10th, we signed Nate up for his first surf lesson. Of course he loved it. Instructor was excited because he could sense that Nate wasn't afraid and was eager to get started. Nate go 15-20 rides in, even though the conditions were pretty terrible. It was cold wet and rainy, well for Hawaii it was cold. Not very big waves, but Nate displayed great balance side to side, needs to get better front to back. We're thinking we'll put him out again Tuesday morning before we hop on the plane.
Here's the onshore part of the lesson. Can you tell who's teaching? Nate kept saying he already knew how to do it.
Here's some of the early in water practicing standing up. 
Nate catching a wave, as you can see the front back was still a little tough, but he never fell off.
Ready, set hang loose.
Nate has "Shaka Brada" down pat. For you non-locals that's Hang Loose.
Back on the beach, showing off all he learned.
Cold, wet and very happy, until he found out what Baba was getting ready to do without him.
They had an extra spot on the boat, so Maria was able to go out and ride the waves in. She had a blast. Nate spent the whole time crying on the beach because he didn't get to go.
I feel like watching Hawaii 5-0. 
The day before, we spent the afternoon in and out of the water. Nate started by trying to build some sand castles, but took great pleasure in getting buried in the sand.
As deep as I buried him, he had a really difficult time getting out, once he was all packed in there. Of course that din't stop him from wanting to do it again and again and again.
Not sure if you can read that, but it says Nate on his Sandstone chest.
So all in all we've had a good time, even though the trip is winding down. It's been hard, I've been absolutely buried at work, and on the beach. Looking forward to getting home, sleeping in a nice comfortable bed and relaxing.
Sunset from Duke's. Aloha everyone!
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