Trunk or Treat 2012

School of Sharks

Baby Shark

Serious cuteness

Sleeping shark

With Bam Bam

Bounce house Shark

The 84th BN hosted a Trunk or Treat supported by the FRG.  Thankfully our contribution was a haunted house so the soliders did the bulk of the work.  The whole family dressed up as sharks for this event.  There were games, the bounce house, and decorated trunks where the kids collected candy. Kai was agreeable to wear his costume after an intial protest.  Seeing his Mama and Pa dressed up might of helped.   Kai was not that interested in anything but the Bounce House.  He did not mind when the big kids jumped on him.  He did mind when we tried to take him out.  Kai would of stayed in the bounce house the whole event if we let him.  He was really hot in his costume but he did not care and jumped away.  After the trunk or treat, we came home and quickly went to Gerri's birthday party.  Then Kai smacked his head on the lanai and we went home.  It was a big night for the little shark.

Ko'Olina Lagoon

This past week we were lucky to go on the senior leaders retreat at the Marriot at Ko-Olina.  Victor flew home from the Big Island to spend some time with us. Kai loved playing in the room and taking a shower in the huge shower. The last day were were able to take some time to swim in the Lagoon.

Spending time with Pa

At music class

Victor leaves for the Big Island for 2 months.  He spent some quality time with Kai before he left.

Engineer Week

FRG booth

naptime

before the ball

Victor and his LTs

Engineer week is when the130th Engineer Brigade plays a sport tornament all week long.  This means that the FRG is able to fundraise, all week long.  Again the 561st won the commander's cup.  The week ended with a ball at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  Kai spent the night with his babysitters Kat and Kyra and waited up for us.

Fairbanks, Alaska

In the nursery at Ted Stevens International Airport

Fairbanks!

Kai sees his first bear

On Kai's second trip to Alaska, he headed north to Fairbanks.  Arring right after the solistice we were able to enjoy 24 hours on sunlight.  And the mosquitos.  It is funny how quickly you forget the little things.  The temperature was in the 70's nearly everyday.

Father's Day

Gathering oranges

Kai's bounty

Reading books

This year Kai was able to spend Father's day with his Pa.  He and I started the day by going to pick up breakfast for his father.  Then we gave him all his gifts.  After breakfast, we walked to the beach, stopping at Travis' house.  Kai and Victor were able to pick fruit.  Kai found some on the ground and Victor climbed the tree.  We then walked over to the beach, while Kai napped everyone else enjoyed a refreshing swim.  After we all dried off we went into Haleiwa and then I made penne ala vodka for dinner.  Victor went on a long bike ride with Travis and when he came home Kai and I went on a bike ride with him.

Monday Funday

Peep show

 

Monk seal at Sunset Beach

Victor had off for work on a Monday.  We went to Turtle Bay together and then into Kahuku for lunch.  Kai loved playing in the ocean.  Of course we stopped and bought 5 mangos and 5 fresh coconuts.  Kai drank almost a whole coconut himself.  On the way home we briefly stopped at Sunset Beach so Victor could use the phone and spotted a Hawaiian monk seal.

12 month check up

On May 24, Kai went to his pedatricain for his 12 month check up.  It was a Thursday evening so Pa was able to go too.  Kai and I are pros at the doctor now.  I know how to negotiate the stroller through the halls and I no longer get misty eyed when they call his name.  Kai weighed 20.6 pounds or 16% for weight( the doctor does not use a breastfeeding chart).  He is 29 inches long or 50% for height.  Tall and skinny.  Kai recived several shots too.  She said that he is ahead in his development and doing great.

April Adventures

April was a busy month and here are some quick updates on things I have skipped over.

Our monthly concert at the Waialua Bandstand.  Kai attracted quite a following, showing off his dance moves.  The band played traditional Hawaiian music and Kai now has a devoted audience.

The Taste of Waialua was this month.  This was a fun event while I was pregnant, Kai enjoyed it again this year.  He was covered in all his tastings by the end of the event.

We started our 2nd semester of music class, this semester is "Triangle".  We now have to drive to Honolulu but Kai loves it.  He is one of 3 Kai's in his class, I doubt once we leave Hawaii that will happend again.  He is the only blonde one.

Kai likes riding the Hot Dog truck

Bathtime

Dancing to the music

dancing

Music is so fun

Riding the shuttle

in the driftwood hut

Making the same annoyed face

Kai has a new drum we purchased at the Aloha Swap Meet.  He loves to play it.