One Fine Day

I could easily make this post about Storyland, which is where we've spent the last two days. It's a small amusement park, designed just for small children, and they have managed to make it such a warm, inviting place. We came for the first time last year and have been looking forward to returning ever since. But instead of leaving it so broad, let's make it about shave ice, Hawaiian style. I first had this on the island of Oahu at Matsumoto, complete with red beans at the bottom. I think I've been wanting to go back ever since. Someday, if he's lucky, Eli will go there too. For now, however, I'm pretty sure he'll be happy with the Storyland version at the end of a long day of rides, games, and french fries.

The Finest of the Fine

By way of introduction, and because there is seemingly endless beauty here, in my inaugural post I introduce you to Eli. He is four (and a half!). He is 43 inches tall (which makes him tall enough to ride many rides at the amusement park, which is very important). He is kind. He loves to dance. He thinks "miscellaneous" is pronounced "miscelloaneous" (and please don't correct him because it has become my favorite non-word in the English language). He will tell you he wants to kiss your cheek and then lick it instead (but then, by way of apology, he'll kiss you anyway). He is unlike any other child I know. He is mine.

He will surely make numerous appearances here at One Fine Thing for things much more specific than just being himself, but it felt right to start things off with what I consider one of the most beautiful creatures I've ever met. Eli.