Happy Valentines Day!

Giving Thanks

We had a great time in L.A. last weekend. We squeezed as many friends and family as we could in the three short days we were there. I loved the fact that my whole family was together for Thanksgiving. I only wish that Nainoa hadn't burned his fingers on the floor heater at the start of the night. He screamed throughout dinner. I felt terrible and everyone felt horrible for him. (Check out Dorian's face in the family photo) Thank goodness he can communicate with us. We had a cup full of ice water and he kept on asking for it by screaming, "COLD! COLD!" You saw the relief the ice water gave him. Then he was fine and then a minute later he was screaming again wanting to dip his hand. He was fine the day after. His blisters just popped today and we are keeping it clean and putting baby Neosporin.

Dorian couldn't hide the fact that Nainoa's crying was bumming her out.

Nainoa has been hugging a lot. He LOVES to give hugs and kisses. When he sees someone his own size he yells, "HUG!" He'll rush over to them and give them a big hug. Sometimes it a bit too hard. I don't think he knows his own strength. The other day at Marley's he was hugging him so hard that Marley had enough and said, "No!" If you have Facebook check out his link of Marley and Nainoa's dance party.

Nainoa hugging Kaiyayai

Nainoa met a very good friend of mine from New York last weekend also. They hit it off. Nainoa kept wanting to see pictures of himself after Wes took them. It's so funny how quick they learn everything. After every picture he took whether it was him or not, Nainoa kept wanting to see the results. Too cute!

Nainoa and Wes

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

ALOHA!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Mele Kalikimaka! I might in the air to Hawaii as you read this post or maybe I'll be with Ivan eating some ono Hawaiian food. Since Ivan is in Hawaii and my Mom is in the hospital with my brother it was just Lolo, gLo, Nainoa, Haukea, Kiko and myself celebrating an early Christmas on Christmas Eve. Even though we weren't complete we had a great day. My sis and I took Lolo out for some Filipino food. We both felt bad that Lola hasn't been here to cook Lolo's favorite foods. We had lechon, chicken adobo, lumpia shanghai and Lolo had pinakbet. Here are the highlights of our Christmas Eve before baby went to bed.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas filled with aloha.

Breastfeeding like Baby Jesus

My friend Leigh, of Marvelous Kiddo posted this amazing post about Breastfeeding the Baby Jesus. The original post came from Peaceful Parenting. I LOVED all the images of the Virgin Mary breastfeeding Christ the Child. After I watched this video it inspired me to take my own photo of Nainoa and I under the our Christmas tree.

Today I had a great day with my sister, Lolo and Naiona. I missed my Mom and my brother a lot. Tomorrow Nainoa and I will be traveling to Hawaii. I am a little nervous about the 6 hour flight with out Eye. Hopefully I will get a row all to myself. Safe travels to all those traveling tomorrow including myself!

Cuteness in front of the Christmas Tree

baby bunting giving by uncle r.j.

St. Nick

With all that has happened with my brother, (he's getting better everyday) I haven't had time to think about any sort of holiday spirit. Today I decided that it time. Eye and I took Nainoa to get his first picture with St. Nick. Even though he had no idea who this Santa guy was he was so happy. Even before he sat down he was all smiles! He was just so happy! Naiona did so much better than Mommy's first time photo. It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas....