Our girl is THREE!!! Makayla is counting, saying her ABC's, and knows her colors and shapes. She can say words in a few different languages. She can say Hello in Chinese; Hippopatamus in French (thank you Aunt DeeDee!); Hello, Goodbye, Let's Go, and some of her numbers in Spanish (and probably a couple other words I'm forgetting). She also knows a few Hawaiian words. She wants to watch their Baby Einstein DVD's in French and Spanish now. She still signs some. She doesn't use it as much as she used to though. I haven't counted, but I'd say she knows probably 75-80 signs. She sings daily. The other day she was walking around with a paper towel roll as her microphone. Wish I had a video of it! She started in the 3 year old program this week at the YMCA. She now goes 3 days a week for 3 hours. This week has been much better than when she was in the younger class!!
Makayla had her 3 year old checkup last week. Her doctor said she is perfectly proportioned at 29 lbs. and 37 inches tall. According to his calculations, he thinks she'll be about 5'4".
September 8
We took her to Chuck E. Cheese the night of her birthday for dinner and games. She had a great time!! That is after she had a fit about not being able to have a cupcake before dinner.
Elijah does not look thrilled!
Now, on to some rides. She loved this one. I think she rode it 4 times!
And she got just close enough to have her picture with Chuck E Cheese
A whole lotta sass!! No, there isn't a reason for the bandaids.
Elijah turned 6 months on Mak's birthday. He is growing like a weed! He is sitting up, rolling over and scooting in circles. Last week he tried his best to get his knees up in the crawling position. I don't know if I'm ready for him to be mobile!!
He had his 6 month well baby last week and is weighing in at 18lbs. 4oz. and is 26 in. (I think, I'll have to double check the paper work)
I should have taken a picture of Eli in this outfit without the beer bottle. He went crazy over this bottle!
Poor boy fell asleep at Bubba Gump's
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Mak's birthday & Eli's 1/2 birthday
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Professional pictures of the kids
We had pictures taken of the kids last month - first time since Elijah was born.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
I'm slacking again...
Aloha!! I have lots of pictures to share with y'all!
Last month, Blain's Aunt Myke came out for a visit. She was here for a week and we had a great time. We hit a couple of beaches, went to the Swap meet (www.alohastadiumswapmeet.net), and to the International Marketplace. We also left the kids with my friend, Pam, and Blain, Aunt Myke & I went to the Arizonal Memorial.
Here are the kids waiting to go to the airport to get Aunt Myke
Can you tell that I was blocking Sesame Street?
Daddy & Makayla waiting for Aunt Myke to come down the stairs
She's here! Makayla giving Aunt Myke her lei
Elijah trying Dole whip for the first time. He LOVED it!
This guy was at the International Marketplace down in Waikiki. He sat there for I don't know how long and then every once in a while, when someone was staring at him, he'd jump at them. It was so funny!
We went up to Haliewa one afternoon to hit the beach and watch the sunset.
My poor boy got his 4 month shots that day. His eyes were puffy but he was happy.
Another day, we went to Ko'Olina Lagoons. Here's Miss Makayla getting ready to go.
Makayla is our little social butterfly and went up to this little girl and they started playing.
Mommy & Makayla
Aunt Myke & Makayla
My little man with his sunscreen mohawk. ;D (I was playing around with photo editing)
After we left Ko'Olina, I spotted a sign and I had Blain turn around because I had to have some BOILED PEANUTS! I can't believe I got some here in Hawaii!!! They were good! Not quite as good as back home, but they'll do!
My sweet little girl got into my lipstick again. At least she didn't draw on her cheeks this time!
Elijah got cereal for the first time a couple of weeks ago. He loved it!
My big helper loves to feed her baby brother
The kids & I went down to Ewa Beach to spend the day with my friend, Lisa, and her boys, Will & Drew. We walked to the park and spent a couple of hours there with a picnic and let the kids play. I can't believe I didn't get a picture of Makayla and Will playing together or of Drew.
Elijah got his first taste of a Biter Biscuit and the boy LOVED it!! I made the mistake of taking it out of his mouth as I was talking to Lisa and he screamed at me! LOL
Unfortunately, Blain missed a couple of Eli's firsts. He is in California for training. By the time he comes home, it'll be 6 weeks. We miss him! Makayla asks everyday if Daddy is coming home today. Elijah is rolling over (when he isn't mad for being on the floor) and tries to sit up but my roly poly falls over. :D He is such a happy baby boy with lots of laughs and smiles. And he loves his big sister! He loves for her to sing to him. I can't believe he's 5 months already!!! Shortly after Blain comes home, Makayla will be having her THIRD birthday!!! I can't believe how big our little girl is getting. She amazes me everyday with the words that come out of her mouth! LOL Lately, she's been throwing things that I say to her back at me. It's funny and not all at the same time. Just today, she said something to me followed by the words, "Do you understand me?!" I heard her putting one of her baby dolls in time out the other day. And on of her latest word she has learned is the Hawaiian state fish... Humuhumunukunukuapua'a... I love to hear her say it!
Blain's parents are coming next month (a couple days after Mak's birthday). We are excited for their visit! Dewpop hasn't met Elijah yet and he was only 3 weeks old when Nana left. And Makayla is excited for Dewpop's horsey rides!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Bathtime, story time, Build a bear and more!
LOTS of photos ahead! :D I really need to do a better job at updating this thing.
We put Elijah in the 'big boy' bath with Makayla the other night. That boy hates his baths!
After bathtime, I wrapped Elijah up and put him in his bed while I got his and Makayla's jammies ready for them. I came back and this is what I found.
She climbed in his bed to 'read' to him. I found them matching Dr. Seuss books called "My Book About Me" and you can fill in the pages about them... height, hair color, eye color, etc. I haven't filled them in yet. I need to get on that!
Elijah likes to sleep with his hands behind his head.
Elijah turned 4 months on the 8th. He is getting so big!!! He has his 4 month check up on the 15th so we'll see what his stats are then.
Happy boy!
And just because I love this onesie...
Last year for Makayla's birthday, a sweet lady that Dewpop works with sent Makayla a gift card to Build a Bear. We finally got a chance to use it yesterday.
"Which one do I want?"
After about 10 minutes of picking up every single animal, she finally got the Sunkissed Hello Kitty. She came with a flower on her ear and a lei. She took a while to pick out an outfit too but finally picked a cherry swimsuit for Kitty
Stuffing her
Kissing her heart
Giving her an air bath
Being a big girl and paying for her new doll
Thank you Ms. Janine! Makayla had a great time!!!
After the mall, we went to eat at Dixie Grill and got Makayla their little 'fondue' dessert.
And just because they're pretty, another Hawaiian rainbow!
