Spy Pond

The forecast predicted a mostly sunny and 74 degree weekend, so we gathered with friends at Spy Pond. We ate lunch, dipped our feet in the pond and played games.

We spent five hours outside enjoying the perfect weather.





K enjoyed a lazy Saturday of relaxing and cooling off from a 95 degree humid week.

Our keiki

These pictures were taken when K was three weeks old. Our biggest challenge was keeping the flower behind her ear.

Faneuil Hall

It was a beautiful 75 degrees over the weekend, so we ventured into downtown Boston. We wandered around Faneuil Hall watching the street performers and enjoyed some seafood and chowda. K loves new environments and making new friends. While we were eating lunch, children wanted to talk to K. She is such a friendly and talkative baby girl.

Looked out the window and what did I see?

At some point during the day, K loves looking out the window. We live on the third and fourth floor, so we have a great view of the neighborhood. Sometimes K can even see the train pass by. Unfortunately, there isn't popcorn popping on the trees, but she enjoys the birds, clouds and cars.

V-Day

Today was K's two-month doctor appointment. She weights 12.1 pounds and is 24 inches long. K loves performing for the doctor. Last month, she almost rolled over and this month she "talked" to her. Her doctor would ask her questions, and K would respond with coos and awes.

Unfortunately, today's appointment ended on a very sad note. K received three vaccination shots in her legs. M stayed in the room for the event, offering his love and support. I left the room when the doctor arrived with the needles. K cried for less than five minutes. She slept for three hours and awoke happy. She continued her regular schedule and enjoyed our evening walk. K survived her first V-Day, she is such a strong and brave little girl. M says its because she is Navajo and Hawaiian, only the strong ones are left. :)

Happy First Father's Day

About a month ago, M told me not to worry about Father's Day. He said after experiencing K's labor and delivery, he gained a new profound respect for motherhood. K's birth not only changed his perception, but mine as well.

The day K was born, I was so tired after labor and surgery, I couldn't keep my eyes open for more than ten seconds. When I did open my eyes, I watched M struggle through diaper changes and learning how to wrap her in a blanket. Throughout the pregnancy, M would sing and talk to K while in the womb. It was beautiful to see the instant connection they shared as K recognized his familiar voice her first day in a strange new world.

Within the past two months, we've experienced our new parenthood adventures together. M gets up for the 2 am and 6am feedings, offering his diaper changing and burping services. K loves snuggling next to him throughout the day. M is a wonderful father and husband. I can't wait to tell K how blessed we are to have him in our lives. I'm sure she already knows it.

The Dress

Here are some pictures of K's first traditional Navajo dress. A friend of the family made the dress especially for her. Grandma G selected the bracelets, necklace and pin. Its fun to play dress up with K, stay posted for some Hawaiian and Chinese dress pictures. ;)

Daddy time

M is studying for General Exams this summer, he is reading 2 books a day until September to prepare for his tests. He takes breaks throughout the day to spend time with K. He takes her on walks outside and she loves naptime with dad. She loves to sit on his lap while he reads and types on his computer. Its great having his help throughout the day.



We decided to buy a stroller that K could use until she is 3 years old. Its a great stroller, it can also be used as a double stroller as well. Since K is only seven weeks old, the stroller is a bit too big.

Family trips

K is now six weeks old. For four and a half of the six weeks, K has enjoyed family visitors. Both Arizona and Hawaii grandparents, and all of her uncles have traveled to Boston to see her. We've enjoyed trips to Newport, RI, New York City, Palmyra, and Niagra Falls, Canada. K has visited six states and Canada. She is quite the traveler, even though she slept through most of it. This summer, we are planning on visiting family and friends in Georgia, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii. Just like her parents, we hope she enjoys traveling. We can't wait to get her passport!

K's Blessing

K's blessing occurred on Sunday, May 27th. Michael's blessing was beautiful; he definitely has a way with words. Both Grandpas' and all the uncles participated in the blessing. K wore a traditional white Navajo dress with her turquoise jewelry, compliments of Grandma G. The Young Women in our ward sang a special musical number "Come Take a Little Hand," for K and I. It made the day even more special. M was the concluding speaker at sacrament meeting and shared some special remarks. After the blessing, we walked up to the temple for pictures. That evening, friends and family gathered at our house for dinner. It was a very special and memorable day for our family, K is blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.