So obviously I've gotten really far behind on this blogging. Honestly because Jay had been gone for so long it was just easier to post on Face book. The deployment is over and its so nice to have him home. We just got back this week from a long vacation in Ohio about 38 days and 8 days in Orlando Florida. Home Sweet Home you cant beat it. We are still adjusting to the time change considering its a six hour difference. The girls have been getting up around 5:30-6 in the morning. Hopefully this shall pass and will start sleeping in in the morning. I need my coffee time. So if you have not heard we are having a 3rd girl come January 17Th if she follows the rules. Both my girls were early so we'll see what happens. I am excited. Unfortunately I gave most of my baby items to a lady at our church that had adopted a baby girl. The child was taken away from them by the original parents and I'm happy to say they've just recently gotten a new little girl that is 7 days old. So I guess I'll have to do a little shopping.
We wore the girls and us out at Disney and Sea World. Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios hot but fun. Olivia was excited to celebrate her birthday at Mickey Mouses house. We rented a very nice town home in Windsor Hills for the time we were there. Very nice 3/3 bath mickey themed child's room and bathroom, pool clubhouse also with pool game room and workout room. Highly recommended if you have the chance. We stayed at Windsor palms 2 years ago but I really liked this place much better
We took a mini day trip to Gainesville Florida so Jay can talk to the current residents and find out whats in his future come July 2010 as we will be heading back there while he completes his 3 yr surgery residency. I have been house hunting daily and getting excited to be back in Gator country.
So I hope to post some vacation pictures soon and will do my best to keep you all updated. Sorry for the lack of postings

Well today is Aloha Friday, well it's always Aloha Friday here in Hawaii. I'm not sure what I am up for since its only 3:30 in the morning and I've been up since 3. Probably part of the reason is my ac needs adjusting. For some reason the thermometer reads 85..ugh anyway Yeah the weekend is here. Although its always more fun to enjoy it when Jay is around. No big plans until we see how the girls are feeling. Olivia spent the last week since Thursday under the weather. Fevers, uncomfortable belly earaches etc. Tylenol and Motrin are a must. Now Kira seems to be having fevers also. At least their not to cranky :)Although I so hope they start feeling better since we are flying to Ohio in 6 days. Yes a 13 hr flight is coming my way with 2 toddlers.. At least Grandma Jean will be with us and able to help.
Our 16week apt went well so far no problems and the little one seems to be very busy according to the Doppler. At least this last visit we were able to hear a heartbeat for more then 30 sec... With in the last 2 days I have really been able to feel the baby kick. Still more like a flutter. Mostly at night laying in bed relaxed. On Tuesday the 18Th we will have an U/S to hopefully tell if this will be a boy or girl. Looking forward to it. Hopefully its a ........very healthy baby
My mom and Kristen will be able to go. Unfortunately daddy will get the news over the phone. We are able to chat via the computer almost every night(pending no Internet issues) so his 4 month deployment has not been to bad. And also since Grandma Jean is here its made the time fly a bit faster.
I'm hoping I'll be tired enough to fall back asleep since the girls will be up in 2..hopefully 3 hrs. So I will update some more later. Goodnight.

Time is winding down

There's not much time left before we head off to Ohio. So I have made a calendar of things to do and show gram before we leave. We did the water park and we had lots of fun. Earlier that week we had our Monday Gymnastics. Went o.k. For some reason she just doesn't feel comfortable doing the warm up. I think she just does not care about the small group with the male teacher.
Tuesday we drove up to Schofield to drive down Kolekole pass. Unfortunately we had to pass sometime as though because the hours have changed and the road is closed until noon which was OK because we had lunch before our 1 hour drive. Finished the end of the drive by beaching it at Kaena Point. Wednesday took a little break and washed the car. My goal was to hit the pool but Olivia had other plans for us. She was way cranky and needed sleep more.
Thursday we met some neighbors at Koolina Lagoons. We had to leave the house by 8:30 am in order to find a parking spot. Luckily we have that handicapped sticker so we got our spot.
Saturday Kira was tired and had a morning nap from about 930-1230. We were having lunch when she woke up. After lunch Olivia went to nap a little unwillingly by screaming all the way up the stairs. As soon as we got to her room we snuggled ab it and laid down. Everything was better once she had her mommy time. I had to lay with her about 10 Min's til she fell asleep then Kira and I hit the grocery store. Fun Fun I made my stuffed sirloin roast for dinner then we enjoyed Popsicles on the porch.
So today we made it to church and tried the girls at the bounce house but its just did not work. Within 5 Min's Olivia was ready to go. I'm tired she says. Well we did make it home to have some turkey wrap sandwiches and then she got her nap..
Our week will be busy riding the glass bottom boat and the polynesian cultural center. So we'll see how much we can push the girls.

Wet n Wild

Today I had a blast at the water park with the girls. We got there when they opened at 1030 and it was the busiest since I have been to the park. Kira started of very quiet and slow and Olivia never has a problem getting in the water. But it didn't take Kira long, she followed in her sisters footsteps with out a problem. There are 2 water slides near the younger kids pool. Kira and I started off on together but after a few rides she was off on her own. I am also very excited to see Olivia in the water. She is doing really well at keeping her head under the water for at least 5 or more seconds. It seems like yesterday she would go under and come right up but not anymore. And she is also very proud of herself. Good job to both my girls :)

Slept in

I cannot believe I woke up at 730 this morning. Gram sent the girls in my room because they were up before me. Yesterday they were both up around 8. Of course I was not home and hit the Aloha swap meet. Found my seat covers, yea and bought the girls and I luggage for traveling. Little did I know how excited Olivia would be. She has been carrying around her rolling backpack for 2 days. Ready to fly now. Its coming quickly.
Anyway we took the girls and met friends at the Scott pool on Pearl Harbor. We had a fun day there. I love to watch the girls progress in the water. They are getting braver and braver. Especially when they watch friends and want to do the same that they so. They have a nice water slide unfortunately the girls are to little to ride it. We stopped at the commissary on the way home. I made chicken fried rice for dinner so I needed to get some things for that. I turned out good but not wonderful. Cooking stresses me out!

friends and funto many jumps to count
ready or not

whoa wait for dil

The Mall

Today we took the girls to the Pearl ridge mall. They have finished the insect exhibit. It really turned out nice. Its on display til the beginning of August. They have also put in a train for the Keiki. The girls did well.Last time Kira rode the train she was not a happy camper. O's on the other hand was a little concerned the whole time. We rode the monorail again over to the downtown side of the mall. Picked up Mc'Ds for the girls and Gram and I had "welcome to Moe's".I cant believe I ate the whole homewrecker. It was good:)We got home at 245 and put the girls to nap. I am here updating the blog for a few more mins then I hope to close my eyes to.

Yesterday the ice cream truck came by and I almost missed it. The girls were napping at the time so they got to enjoy their ice cream after they ate their dinner. Now I remamber why we eat ice cream outside.

animated praying mantis

enjoying the train ride

thank you forest city for the ice cream

I love when you smile my beautiful girl...

I finally had a physical at the Dr's yesterday, ugh they almost cancelled my apt for another month. Everything went well. I did get to hear the baby's heartbeat for maybe 10 secs then it disappeared. We could not find it again due to all the kicking this little one was doing. Its real when you hear the heartbeat. Now I am getting excited again. Now if all the apts go smooth we'll be good to go. My find out the sex of the baby is near the end of Aug so stay up if you want to know what it is.
Monday was a good day of gymnastics for olivia. She does much better when my total attention is on her. Kira got to stay home and play with ama. (grandma)
Today we headed to the Dole Plantation. Its about time for grandma to catch in some tourist events. We'll take it slow. Alot of Hawaii is walking and hot. Maybe 1-2 events a week

We enjoyed some pineapple ice cream, took a ride on the train and toured through the gardens.
I really love these crown flowers. I'm gonna have to find me one
Crown flower

Yum, pineapple icecream

A baby pineapple

You want me to do what