Baptism

Kai's baptism was held April 9, 2012 at St Michael's Church in Waialua and presided over by Fr Christopher.  Kai and another baby shared their baptism day in an intimate ceremony.  Kai loved the water followed closely by the candle and the fan at the church. Both of Kai's godparents, Nicole and Travis, were able to attend the ceremony.  I chose Nicole to be Kai's godmother, as she has a strong Catholic faith and is my best friend since freshman year of Scranton.  Victor chose Travis who has been Victor's best friend in the Army.  Kai's friend Halle and her mom came to the service and Jessica provided us with amazing photos.  After the baptism, we celebrated with breakfast at Cafe Haleiwa.

Military history

We were able to see much of Oahu's military history while Pop Pop visited.  Pop Pop and Denise went to Pearl Harbor without us but we were able to go to the Military Museum where I neglected to take pictures. However, our tour of Ford Island included USS Utah and above are the photos.

Pop Pop Visit

Turtles

Hanging out in Pop Pop's hotel room

Pop Pop and Denise came to visit.  The timing of their vist was  for Victor's change of command but due to scheduling in the Army this was unable to happen.  We still had a wonderful visit with them.  Kai was able to go swimming with Pop Pop nearly everyday of his visit.

We went to a luau at the Hale Koa, a tour of the South Shore, a tour of the North Shore, the BN change of command, beach time and relaxing pool side.

Blowhole

Naptime

Nana

Kai was able to spend several days with his Nana.  He went to her house and played with Leo, went to Caleb Smith Park, and of course shopping.  Kai loved spending time with Nana and he thought she was really fun.

Pop Pop

Watching TV with Pop Pop

Kai and I stayed at Pop Pop's house.  Kai really enjoyed exploring every nook and cranny and searching for Taylette.  While we were there Santa came around on a fire truck and Kai was given a dalmatian beanie baby.  Coram's finest.  Kai enjoyed spending time with Pop Pop and rearranging his tables.

Aunt Missy

Kai loved his Aunt Missy and she enjoyed doing tick tock the Kai clock.  Kai loved meeting his auntie and was held by her alot!

Cousins

While on Long Island, Kai was able to spend lots of time bonding with his cousins.  Juliana would call him Baby Kai and loved him.  She even matched her shoes to his outfits.  We took the cousins to get a group picture on Santa's lap and Kai pulled Juliana's hair and Santa had to intervene.  Felicity was a sweetheart to Kai.  She was a perfect cousin to him.

Meeting in Stony Brook

Kai instantly loved his cousins

Kai was excited about all the hair to pull

How cute is this?

Note Santa restraining Kai's hand