I can't believe that she is one month old already!  It feels like it was just yesterday when we brought her home from the hospital.  Time is just flying by way too fast for me! I got the idea from our friend Amee to take pictures of their baby in the same place each month to see how they have grown and every month to write down a few facts of what their baby is doing.  Thanks Amee for the awesome idea.Ten Facts about Ke'alohi … [Read more...]

We have officially ventured out of the house.  We decided to all break free and go to the movies.  We strategically picked the first showing of the movie so that there would be the least amount of people in the theaters.  We went to see Bad Teacher, starring Cameron Diaz.  Going to the movies was a complete success.  Ke'alohi slept through most of the movie and when she wasn't sleeping, she was eating.  Lucas took … [Read more...]

Ke'alohi Taking a NapBabies Make the Best CenterpiecesMost of you should know by now that we love Focus Photography Inc.  Janel Conlan not only did our wedding and maternity photos but she will also be taking Ke'alohi's newborn, four-month, eight-month and one-year old photos!  I can't wait to see her grow and for Ke'alohi to play with Maxine, Janel's daughter that she is expecting in August!Here are our favorites!The Shot of the … [Read more...]

My little girl is officially growing up.  Okay, well not really but she is allowed to take baths now.  It happened this morning while Puna (my mom) was holding her.  All of a sudden Puna yelled at me to get a little bag and a camera because her piko had fallen off. Her piko that is left behind couldn't be cuter and I can't wait to give that opu (tummy) tons of kisses in the future! … [Read more...]

The next big first this week was Ke'alohi's first bath.  Surprisingly, she loves baths! The second she hit the water she completely calmed down and just chilled in the sink.  She must get the love of water from me because I just love baths and soaking in the tub!  I'm sure we will have lots of fun in the tub once her piko (belly button) falls off! … [Read more...]

We are finally home from the hospital!  It is weird to think that I hadn't been outside in the sun in almost five days.  The last few days have been a whirlwind of happiness and excitement.  We have been blessed with great doctors, nurses, family and friends that have showered us with help and love.  The first visitors we had were my mom, Lucas' parents and Elijah (Lucas' best friend and Ke'alohi's godfather).  Over the … [Read more...]

As you all know, at Wednesday's appointment, my blood pressure had risen and Dr. Wyatt was a bit concerned.  He put me on 24 hour bed rest and we saw him again yesterday.  At yesterday's appointment my blood pressure was still high and that I might have pregnancy induced hypertension and was developing pre-eclampsia.  He made the decision that we should induce labor and walked us over to labor and delivery.  I know it sounds … [Read more...]