Caley is one of my closest friends and bridesmaid in our wedding that lives up in Northern California.  She was in town for the weekend and was nice enough to stop by, bring breakfast and COFFEE.  Any new parent knows that caffeine is the key to parenting in the beginning when the little one doesn't sleep through the night or when they do, wake up very early.We had a fabulous time talking about Caley's wedding next September … [Read more...]

I LOVE LOBSTER!  It was one of the things I craved most while I was pregnant.  I know what you are thinking, "Now that's an expensive craving!" It was! Every September, usually on Lucas' birthday weekend, the Port of Los Angeles hosts the annual Lobster Festival of Los Angeles.  This is the third time we have gone and we had loads of fun, this time with my mom and Lucas' parents. My mom, who I got my love of food from, was in town … [Read more...]

Not only is today the 10th anniversary of 9/11 but it is Grandparents Day.  We are very lucky to have both of our parents in Ke'alohi's life and even luckier to be able to spend the day with my parents on the lake.  We spent our time on the boat going to Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar and Grill and the Bagnell Dam which is at the bottom of the lake.  It was a clear day and the water was perfect.  Puna even took the boat to 43 … [Read more...]

While we were up in Iowa I asked my dad if we could visit his father's grave.  Grandpa Bill was a great man and though I don't remember him much, all the things I have heard about him have been wonderful and touching stories.  He would play with me for hours, especially with my favorite stacking cups.  My mom said that he would stack them up just to see me knock them down and laugh.  He could do this for hours without … [Read more...]

On this trip, we were only expecting to spend time with my parents but an unfortunate event led us to Iowa for a funeral.  Not the best circumstances for Ke'alohi to meet the rest of the family.  My aunt's mother, Grandma Fran, passed away.  She was a great woman who lived to the age of 97.  Grandma Fran was from Iowa so all the family met back in Des Moines to celebrate her life.Ke'alohi got to see Uncle Larry, Auntie Lisa, … [Read more...]

It's Auntie Jill's birthday! She is one of my closest friends and was a bridesmaid at my wedding.  Today is her special day and we hope we can hang out with her soon.  This is my favorite picture of her, Andrew (her boyfriend) and Ke'alohi when they visited us in the hospital.We love you Auntie Jill! … [Read more...]