Happy 4th BIRTHDAY Hena BOY

Ok, I know Rosa is dying because I have not been keepin up with my blog! So here we go.

Let's start with today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOHENA!!!!

 

I just love this kid.

He sucks his fingers to fall asleep and pulls my hair. H's loud, fun and outgoing. And he is the sweetest kid I know. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He is definitely a lover. He loves his friends and family; and the ladies a little too much! He is always concerned about me and my well-being. He is stubborn but so quick to apologize. He never holds a grudge and is just full of life. He is daring and brave, too brave for mom. He has broken bones, cracked his head and runs into something on a daily. He has big dreams and knows that he can achieve anything he wants to. I love his cuddles, his long kisses and sweet personality.

I am truly in love with this kid and extremely grateful to have him in my life.

I love you Hena-Boy!
 

 

February Mash-up

It seems as if February, the month of "love" doesn't really get all the attention that it deserves in our house hold. I blame it on the fact that my birthday is just a few days before, so unfortunately it always gets clumped together for me. But a celebration regardless is still a celebration! yay!

So yes, on the 10th I turned 28! 

(ahhhhhhhh)

so far I feel exactly the same. 

phew...

we celebrated with dinner and hot tubing! 

I also got this cheesy card from Cameron which I absolutely adore and tickets to James Taylor in April. Can't wait to make a little weekend out of it.

But seriously, if our hearts could talk, I'd bet they'd go on and on about how perfect they are for each other.

Anyway, we are so alike, his original plan was to take me to Disneyland for 5 days! JUST US!!!! But, when he asked the "babysitter", there was no way she could handle the kids and Layla (who only drinks breast milk) for that long. I'm glad, and it wouldn't have been the right time, BUT major brownie points for trying! 

 I Love you Cameron!!!!

Valentines came and I had the bright idea of making cookies for Marcus' and Lohena's class. Man, this took me forever. Literally hours....never again. Next year i will not try to be cute I will resort to those little box cards and I will tape a fruit snack to it!!!! Oh, yes I will.

I "mustache" you a question. Will you be my Valentine? 

They were super cute though huh?!? 

Dang you pinterest!

 My Valentine's "attack". 

I LOVE this. I have this hanging in our room and you can write whatever you want on it. The other morning I woke up to this. Hahaha...Love you...fatty! 

Lohena's First day of Preschool

Lohena's first day of Preschool

1.22.13

Makakilo Baptist

Remember this kid?

Well he started school today.

Not because I wanted him to but because he was sick of being at home and not having his own friends. At least that is what he told me. 

My two boys couldn't be an more different and I love that. It keeps me on my toes as a parent.

The Lord is constantly reminding me of how different these two spirits are.

Sure, they may be brothers but they are completely different and they should be treated as such.

Just because I went through this whole process I mean same school and all, doesn't mean anything. It's like a whole new adventure...again.

He was so stoked to start, he didn't even say goodbye. 

He loved every moment and according to his teachers made lots of friends very easily. 

Lohena-

I love you so much. Please use that energy for good and enjoy being the little

 social butterfly that you are.

I love you,

mom 

xoxoxo

Lazy boy

He fell asleep in the car and was too lazy to walk.

Typical.

Nana Rosa

Marcus, Nana & Lohena

Children's Discovery Center 10.2.2012

My mother-in-law Rosa flew in from Seattle for two weeks to help us out while everyone was sick. She has helped nurse us back to health, cook, clean, and babysit. Thank you for letting me sleep in every day. Not only are the kids a little bit more spoiled but so am I. Thank you for all that you did for us even though you had to sleep on the bottom bunk!

My dear Marcus was so sad to see Nana leave, he cried tonight in his bed. I expected something like this. He did this the last two times she came and left. It just broke my heart. When Marcus was born we lived with Nana for a year and together they formed such a strong bond. We will see you soon! 

Love and miss you already! xoxo

Spidey Senses

My spidey senses are tingling.

It's that time of year again. 

I love Halloween and so do my boys.

Look at those muscles. 

Any excuse to live out a fantasy; it's like dress-up for boys.

Carry-on superheros.

ELi-James Lohenaokealaka`i Heide 7.09.09

When I think of Lohena I think of my love-bug.

Hena-boy made 2 this past July. Where has the time gone.

My sweet, easy-baby is growing everyday.

He has his papa Heide's big hands, his father's mischievous smile, sensitive like his mother and intuitive and quick to learn.

Every morning my cuddle-bug stumbles into my bed.

 I don't even think he know he does it. I wake every morning with him playing with my hair, and him sucking on his two fingers (middle and ring).

He is stubborn, loving, and kind.

He is sweet and funny.

He makes me laugh every day.

And he has the role of being the "baby" down.

I am such a sucker for him.

He has no fear. 

He is willing to try anything and will jump off of anything.

He is a daredevil.

I know that I will have my hands full with him in the future.

I love you Hena-Boy!

Happy 2nd Birthday to my Hena Boy!

We love you Hena. The last two years have been great and I cannot imagine life without you. You have brought our family love, joy and laughter and I can't wait for more. I hope you will stop saying, "you naughty!"

Watercolors

I bought the boys their first set of watercolor paints and they just went to town.
I think I have a few artists!

Pineapple Express

For Marcus' last field trip for his pre-school group we went to the Dole Plantation. We got to ride the Pineapple Express, a 2o minute train ride that tours the pineapple fields and grounds. We were able to see all kinds of pineapple, sample some fresh cut pineapple, and even had some pineapple sorbet. yum! If you get a chance, take a ride on the Pineapple Express!

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Waikiki Aquarium

The Waikiki Aquarium is a great attraction for families and children in the Honolulu/Waikiki area. It is small and quaint but to the point. Although, the young ones dictate the tour and the speed of the tour we were out of there in just an hour. It is the perfect amonut of time to view the exhibits, hold a hermit crab in your palm and eat a snack lunch. There is not snack bar, but there is a large, grass field where the kids can burn off some extra energy or have a picnic. All-in-all the price was right and the time was priceless.

Located in Waikiki, Children under4 are free, admission is $6 with kama`aina ID!

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Love them!

Soccer time

We spend our Saturday's running around in the sun and cheering on Jordyn and Teighler! Good job girls on a fantastic season!

The boys

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Lightning McQueen

In the spirit of Cars II.

Hena boy

Love my Hena boy!

Sun is shining...

We've been so busy lately, but a good kind of busy!
Fun in the sun!