Hauoli La Hanau!

Hauoli La Hanau means Happy Birthday! I celebrated my 27th birthday this past Thursday. So once again it was another girl day because the boys both had to work! We decided to take Addie and Riley to the zoo! Riley got to experience the zoo for the first time. I carried her in the baby bjorn because she likes to be up and looking around. I wasn't sure how long Riley would last out in the heat, but she was an absolute angel. I just had to make one rest stop to feed her and she was fine the rest of the afternoon. I was so proud! Addie was a great little girl too! She had so much fun looking at all the animals. She even got to pet a llama. It was nice because the zoo had a kid friendly little petting zoo area. Addie really enjoyed this part. It was fun to watch Addie look at all the animals because I got to see what I have to look forward to in about 11 months! After the zoo Justin joined us and we went out to dinner for my birthday. I had seen an Olive Garden commercial and started craving Italian. And since I was talking about it so much I put Sara in the mood for Italian too! So we decide to go to Old Spaghetti Factory. Well after getting caught in traffic and it taking an hour to get to there, we were all expecting a fabulous meal. Fabulous it was not! We renamed it the Old Spaghetti Crappery! And if you're wondering why we didn't just go to Olive Garden it's because there isn't one here in Oahu. All in all I had a great birthday mostly due to the fact I got to spend it with lots of people I love and adore. I truly couldn't have asked for a better birthday!

Beach Bound

Trey, mom, Riley and I traveled to Waikiki to spend time with Justin, Sara, and Addie since they were right on the beach. Riley and Addie weren't the biggest fans of the big ocean and crowded beach. Sara discovered there was a lagoon close by that Addie really enjoyed. So the next day all the girls hung out at the lagoon. Trey and I both had tried dipping Riley's feet into the ocean, but she was not having any part of that. So when we went to the lagoon I took Riley in and just dipped her feet into the water and she was rather content. It didn't bother her one bit. Addie helped me with Riley by splashing some water on her. It was nice to have Riley experience the water. It was even nicer to find that the calm water didn't bother her. Of course, you can only stay out at the beach, lagoon, or pool for a couple of hours with babies...that is definitely something I am discovering as a new parent. There will be no more relaxing in the sun all day long with a baby. I guess that's a good thing so that my skin doesn't turn to leather!

All the Way From Manila & Baltimore

The day finally arrived that Riley got to meet Uncle Justin, Aunt Sara, and her cousin Addie. This was a long awaited introduction. For those of you who don't know, Riley was born the same day that her uncle, aunt, and cousin were moving to the Phillipines. So this visit is super special for me and Riley. I'm so glad that Riley is getting to interact with more of her family. Riley was a little scared at first because of all the excitement. Not to mention that her Uncle Justin is a little loud...he made her cry a little bit. That's only because as soon as he walked in the door he said "give me that baby!" Riley was wondering what crazy man was taking her away from her mommy. It was still a great moment! I am so excited that they are in Hawai'i.

Kiki arrived on Saturday afternoon and was greeted at the airport by Trey and Justin. It was so nice to have some family visiting. Riley was rather overwhelmed with all the new faces and sounds around her. She wasn't quite sure what to think or how to act. After a few minutes of getting aquainted she stopped her fussing and started smiling and playing. It was so much fun to watch Addie interact with Riley. Addie kept trying to help Riley jump in her jumperoo. Sara and I were trying to teach Addie that she has to be gentle with the baby. Addie is just too sweet with Riley. It's adorable how much Addie likes babies. We are definitely enjoying our time with family in town.

Not So Yummy

My how time flys! Riley is 4 months old today. So that meant Riley got to experience her first taste of some yummy rice cereal. However, I'm not so sure that Riley thought it was very yummy. Trey was the one to feed her the not so yummy mixture. It was too funny to watch them both. Riley was pretty much spitting all of the cereal out of her mouth. Trey was trying to keep up with her, but I think he was making more of a mess than she was. I looked over at Riley and she had cereal all the way up by her eye. I still am laughing thinking about it. Oh well...better luck next time maybe!

Where Is My Little Bambino??

I couldn't believe my eyes today. Riley is always wanting to sit up like a big girl or stand, she never wants to be sitting still. So this morning I sat Riley on our bed and then let go of her, and she continued to stay sitting up! I was almost in tears. Where is my little girl that used to be so tiny? She could only sit up for a minute or so and then she'd fall over. But still...she is well on her way! And yes...the picture below she is definitely drooling like the little drool monster she is!

Jumperoo

Riley has finally grown into her jumperoo. I remember when we first bought this for her, it was when we just arrived to Hawai'i. Riley's feet used to not even touch the ground...she was just too tiny. Now, she fits just perfectly in her jumper. Riley will bounce for the longest time in her jumperoo and be completely entertained. Trey and I get a kick out of watching her jump around. She's just too funny to watch when she gets going in this contraption. Riley loves for her daddy to make her bounce too. Trey will grab her legs and make her jump really high and Riley just smiles her little butt off! I love watching her reactions when he makes her jump. Then while Trey's at work I try to make her jump high and she looks at me like "you're not my daddy." I guess I don't have the touch. I do make sure to have her play in the jumperoo before bathtime and bedtime to wear herself out. This way I can assure my little love bug sleeps through the night. The exercise normally adds about an extra 30 mins. of sleep in the morning. I wish they made one in adult size so I could get my workout in the living room!

So Big...

In just a few days Riley will be 4 months old. I'm not sure where the time has gone. She gets bigger every day. It just amazes me how much she can change in a matter of days. Riley is a big fan of sitting straight up and standing up. She's nosy as can be, and just loves to be moving around. I thought she looked too darn cute with her headband so I figured I'd snap a few shots of my precious girl.