My Family

Yesterday Laguna Vista hosted a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting party at the library. The kids had a lot of fun picking their pumpkins and decorating them. Before hearing about our neighborhood pumpkin patch we actually had a little pumpkin painting party in our own backyard…

The best part about these days is all the time I get to spend with my family. After a summer packed full of daily photo sessions and editing marathons, I can finally spend some stress-free quality time with my loves. It might be a little difficult to move around as much right now, but just…

Our first attempt at photos as a family of 6. Thank you to auntie Amanda for capturing these silly moments. There is never a dull one with my little rainbows.

Elijah Ikaia is 7 days old. He’s been a little snuggler, nursing around the clock. We’re a little sleepy but managing well. The midwife came by for a checkup today and he is almost back up to his birth weight! I’m still a little sore but we’ve taken a few trips to the beach to…

Elijah Ikaia was almost a week overdue, but came into the world quickly and with a force! I awoke around 4 on October 2 feeling some mellow surges around 10-15 minutes apart. I slept for another hour or so then called the midwives around 6 to tell them it was time, but not to rush.…

I am officially two days past my due date! If I don’t have the baby today it will be the longest I’ve ever been pregnant. Today we took a drive up the road and visited Haena Point for the first time since they built the new parking lot and started requiring permits and stuff. It…

Happy due date to me! I have officially wrapped up all my sessions and am calling it maternity leave. Hopefully I’ll meet this little girl or boy any day now. People keep asking what I think it is but I’m not really certain. I had a dream early on that it was a little boy.…

I’m 38 weeks pregnant today and the reality of my impending labor is starting to become more apparent! I’m pretty nervous about having to go through the pain aspect of it all again, but I’m excited to meet the new addition to our family. I’ve been trying to shake the nerves by spending some quality…

Ariela is officially two. She loves the beach and sings songs all day long. Some of them she has learned and some she makes up all on her own. I’ve seriously never met a kid who sings so much. She loves her big brother and sister and always prefers having them nearby. Her favorite toys…

Eva danced in her second ballet recital. It was awesome to see her in her element, twirling and prancing away. She loves all things girly, and ballet is no exception. She’s goood too. She makes my heart skip a beat. <3