Thank You, Thank You!

Just had to say a quick thank you to a couple people. Aunty Lohi and Uncle Cameron, thank you so much for the adorable onesies. Waiola was so fashionable at church yesterday. I think men in white shirts and ties look so handsome!

And thank you Aunty Jo for visiting us. It's been a long time since we saw you and it was a great surprise. Waiola LOVES company (honestly, Mommy gets boring after a while).

Football Fan

Last season, at Cameron's bidding, Aho and I became UH football season ticket holders. We tailgated at every game and had a blast. And...we agreed that we'd all do it again. Sadly, this season hasn't worked out so well for us. Aho's schedule hasn't allowed him to go to any games yet. And since Waiola was somewhat collicy in the evenings for a while, I didn't feel up to going either. But, tonight I decided we just had to go. Daddy couldn't join us due to work, but I took Waiola for his first UH football game. He slept right through the noise, all the way through 4 quarters of a UH win...24 to 14. Lucky we had Aunty Lohi, Aunty Ka'ena, and Na'u to keep us company.

First Beach Day!!

i LOVE the beach! If I could, I'd be there every day, all day long. When I was pregnant with Waiola, I knew he would be my beach baby too. The only time he would calm down and stop pushing against my stomach was when I was in the water. But, I still had to prove my theory. So when Aho flew down on Wednesday, we took Waiola to the beach for his first time in the water.

On the 2 minute drive from my house to the beach, he fell asleep. I guess that's what I get for feeding him right before we left.

We couldn't wake him up, so Aho just took him into the water. I guess having your feet dunked in cold water isn't the best way to wake up.

But once he actually woke up, he did great. The water was wonderful (I love clean Kauai water)! It was a little cold for our little man, but even though his hands were shaking, he was completely happy. We couldn't find a rash guard small enough for him, so he wore a long sleeve onesie along with his adorable surf shorts (courtesy of tutu).

Home again

On Monday, Waiola and I flew home to Kauai. Luckily, just like our last two flights, Waiola slept the whole way.

My hanai cousin Cheryl and her boyfriend David were visiting from Florida, so we made the special trip.

But I think my dad was the happiest of all to see the little monster. Waiola loves talking story with his Papa.

It was so much fun to be home for the week and get to relax and hang out.

Conference

Today, Waiola and I spent our morning watching our LDS General Conference. Actually, for the most part, I watched and he slept (which was great because then I could pay attention). I always get so excited waiting for conference, since twice a year just isn't enough. I love Elder Wirthlin and Elder Bednar, and since they both spoke today, I was thrilled. And...they announced the building of 5 more temples, which, considering the way the economy is right now, is such a blessing. But watching conference just made me want to visit Utah even more. Hopefully, we can convince Aho to take us one day soon. =)

Even in his sleep, Waiola sustained the prophet and apostles!

He did wake up a little later and had his eye on the t.v.
He got to catch the last 3 speakers. =)

2 months

Today Waiola is two months old. I was excited to capture the big event and maybe do something special for the big day but it didn't turn out so hot. I woke up sick and feeling miserable, and my poor son was still fussy from his wonderful ordeal yesterday. He slept ok last night, which I was really grateful for, but today he's been a grump, which is really unlike him. So I tried to catch the good moments when they happened. One of the things he loves to do is sit up. We've been helping him up by slowly pulling him up from laying down and he just loves it. He's so curious about everything, it's just a better view. I wanted Aho to take a picture of him this morning, but of coarse, he was sleeping. So I propped him up a little and snapped the shot.



Other than that, he was pretty much my Opihi all day long. Any time he would fall asleep and I would put him down, he'd wake up crying. He was so uncomfortable. I had to run out to the bank for a bit while he was asleep and Aho kept an eye on him. But once I got back, he woke up. Aho said, "He can hear his mama and that's all he wants right now." My poor little Opihi.








I did get to take a few pictures that I wanted though. Lohi saw a great idea on Martha Stewart to take a picture of your child each month in the same outfit (like a 12 month outfit). That way, you can see how they grow. This afternoon he was a little better so I slipped him into one of his 12 month outfits (Thank you Aunty Kyra!) and got a few pics. He was happy for the first couple.










I wanted to take a few in an 18 month outfit too since he might get too fat to fit the 12 month for that long (yes, we're hoping he's a chubby like Na'u). But by the time I got the shirt on, he was totally over it. Oh well.

SHOTS!

So, tomorrow, Waiola will be 2 months old. But lucky him, he got to go in for his shots today. I'll admit that I was terrified that I'd have to hold him while they stuck him with the needles, but the nurse was awesome. She just laid him on the table and held him down and gave him his shots all by herself. And then...I got to sweep in and save him. And I must say, he took it like a trooper. He cried (not screamed, just cried) while he was getting the shots, but once I picked him up, he was all done. He was happy and talking until we got to the car and then he knocked out. I had to take pictures of his wounds. Two on his right leg and one on his left.

But...later this afternoon, as is normal, he started to get a little cranky from his gas. But on top of that, he hasn't pooped for two days, which I'm sure is getting uncomfortable (even though my husband and my doc tell me its ok), and he just felt yucky from all those drugs. So...I had to prove to everyone that my little one really does scream like a monster. I made Aho take a picture in the middle of one of his fits. Even screaming...I still think he's adorable.