Halloween 2010

At the beginning of October, we started asking Ola what he wanted to be for Halloween this year. He came up with so many different suggestions...Thomas the Train, Mater the Tow Truck, a trash truck, a he'e,...the list just kept getting longer. Finally, about a week before Halloween, we were sitting outside while Ola ran wild (in just his diaper, as usual) and Aho said, "You look like a little caveman baby!" And so it was decided...this year, Ola would be a caveman.

Trying to decide Kupa'a's costume was a little easier, since there weren't so many suggestions. Since he is constantly blowing bubbles, Daddy suggested he be a little papa'i, which gave mommy the idea to make him an opihi instead. If I was going to have to carry him around all night and have him stuck to me, i thought it just made sense.

And that's how we ended up with a wild cave boy and an opihi this year for Halloween.

Since Halloween fell on a Sunday, our church trunk or treat was held Saturday night instead. It was so windy and cold, Ola ended up wearing his costume over his clothes.



In preparation for Halloween, we worked with Ola on proper trick or treating etiquette, and I must say, he did us proud.


He was very polite, making sure to say trick or treat to everyone, and thank you too.


All though, a few times he was so busy checking out his goods, he had to be reminded to say his thank yous. But who can focus with all that candy?!?


He had such a blast playing with all the other kids in costume and collecting his goodies. By the end of the night, he was dragging.

Mommy and Daddy didn't dress up this year, although the ideas of Mommy being a rock and Daddy being a caveman were discussed. Maybe we'll all be in the spirit again next year. Who knows what costume ideas we'll have then.

4 months

Last Sunday, on the 17th, our littlest man hit his 4 month mark. I feel terrible that I haven't been as diligent in blogging about his progress as I was with his brother, and realized I definitely need to start writing things down.

At his 4 month check-up, Kupa'a measured 25 3/8 in., and weighed in at 14lbs, 12oz. He's longer and skinnier than his brother was at the same age, and just as precious.At 4 months, Kupa'a loves to squeak and squeal. He also loves to laugh and is especially ticklish under his arms and on his sides. He loves to sit and watch things going on around him, and is quite observant. He is very good at tracking people around the room, which makes it difficult to check on him without being spotted. Our little man rolled over for the very first time this week, from tummy to back, and did it like a pro. There was no attempt, just a perfectly smooth roll. It was beautiful! He's also getting pretty good at moving himself around by pushing off with his legs, although once he gets his arms stuck under himself, he'll let you know he's frustrated. We've had his bouncer set up for a few weeks now and finally let him try it out. He seemed a little confused at first, hence the face, but he quickly found everything quite entertaining. Now, if only those short legs could actually reach the floor. I'm sure he'll be bouncing in no time. The four month mark has also brought about rice cereal. Our first attempt was definitely positive, even if it was hard to get a spoon in there with all his fingers in the way (he's been chomping down a lot lately, so we won't be surprised if teeth are in the near future). And even though we got cereal everywhere, he seemed to love it!He is definitely a hot body, just like his brother. He is totally happy to be in nothing but a diaper, and still loves taking naps on his tummy (always with his fist in his mouth). Kupa'a is still just as sweet as can be. He is such a calm and happy baby, a good sleeper, a self sootherl...all bottled up in a perfect little package. We could spend all day just watching this precious little boy. Can't believe he's growing up so fast!

My laugh for the night

I am ever so blessed to have three fabulous men in my home. A wonderful husband, a rascal of a two year old, and a happy little four month old. Together, these three keep me smiling. But tonight, I wasn't just smiling, I was laughing hysterically.

Take a look at this picture and tell me if you notice anything funny?


No?

How about now? (At this point, Ola is catching on and laughing with Mommy)


Nothing?

Ok...

how about now?



Yes! Apparently, Ola and Kupa'a are capable of fitting into the same pair of pj pants. How do we know this? Because when I got Kupa'a ready for bed tonight, I left his pj pants on the bed, planning to put them on right before he went to sleep. But when daddy went to get Ola ready for bed, he just assumed that the pants were for Ola (since I usually lay out his sleeping things) and pulled them on. Dad did catch it though, as i was summoned to the room by a "babe, how come Waiola's pants are so short?". LOL! I took one look at Waiola and I was cracking up. That's the best laugh I've had in a long time. ;)

Fireman Update

Just had to post an update with the pictures after our fire station field trip. Like I said, Ola wore his fire helmet for days.


And even let Kupa'a wear it too. ;)

Siren Trucks!!!

Ola has always been our "audio" child, meaning that he's all about sound. He loves being read to and loves listening to music, and...he is pretty good at identify things simply by their sound. The things he's best at identifying are his favorite vehicles, the trash truck and the "siren trucks". By siren truck, he simply means any vehicle that has a siren on it, including police cars, ambulance, and firetrucks. A few months ago, Aho came home during his shift and realized that Ola had never seen his car. He always sees Daddy in uniform, but doesn't know that when he goes to work he drives a "siren car". However, because he works midnights, getting Ola down to see Daddy in his car would be a little difficult. So, I thought of the next best thing. A friend and dorm-mate of mine from high school married one of our other classmates who ended up being a fireman, so I called to see if they'd be willing to let us take a field trip out to his station. Our "field trip" group consisted of my fabulous friend Kyra and her adorable daughter Leeya, myself, Kupa'a, Waiola, and our fireman KC (who was taking the picture).
Ola got his own fire safety coloring book and fireman helmet (which he wore around the house every day the following week...until it was too broken to play with anymore). Since Ola was still warming up (he fell asleep on the way, so he was a little groggy for a while), we checked out the outside of the firetruck first. Uncle KC showed him the equipment, the different compartments on the side, and even let him climb around on the back of the truck. Fearless Leeya had to be the first one to jump into the truck, while Ola watched from a distance.
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He eventually woke up enough and made it into the fire truck with Uncle KC. He got to honk the horn, push some buttons, turn on the lights and siren, and even take it for a drive around the block. The Kahuku Station also houses a water truck. Ola got SO excited when Uncle KC turned on those lights. He also got to talk in to the headset to say "Hi Mommy!". When Uncle KC asked him if he wanted to play with the water hose, my boy went straight to what he knows best.

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And then Uncle KC had to show him the real deal. He got to shoot a real fire hose! However, notice that he's not quite paying attention. Why? You may ask. Well, because the mail truck came!
Which is how Ola got to see the inside of a mail truck. (I swear...only in the country will the mail lady hang out while your kid goes tromping through her truck. Gotta love it!)Right behind the Fire Station, there's also an ambulance bay, so Ola got to walk through the ambulance too. This was the best shot we could get after all the excitement. And four trucks later, this was the look on his face. He was such a happy little boy. We are so lucky to have such fabulous friends. Thank you Uncle KC for taking us on the grand tour and being so fabulous. Thank you Aunty Kyra for coming along and taking all the pictures. They are priceless and perfect shots!! And thank you Leeya for showing Ola how it's done. That girl had no fear around those trucks! ;)

And just another story....two days after our field trip, we had the following conversation at home:

Ola: "Bye Mom. Bye Dad."
Daddy: "Oh, bye Waiola. Where you going?"
Ola: "I going work."
Mommy: "You going work? Where you going work?"
Ola: "I going work. I going siren truck."
Mommy: "You're gonna go work on the fire truck? Are you gonna be a fireman?"
Ola: "Yep. I going fireman!" "Mom, where my keys?"
Mommy: "Your keys?" lol "Why do you need your keys?"
Ola: "I going work! I need my keys!"

Seriously, Mommy and Daddy couldn't stop laughing. It was just way too funny. But, who knows, maybe one day he'll be a fireman and we can say it all started when he was 2!