The Tangataevaha Family

I'm back..........

2012-01-29T21:47:00.000-08:00

Well, it has been way too long. We finally have internet in our home, (1st time since we got married almost 7 years ago) and a semi working computer, so I thought I would give this a go again. I told my sister Kayla, who moved to Utah after getting married in December, that I would try blogging again so she would miss out on our lives. Naomi started Kindergarten in the fall and is loving every minute of it. Makena is a typical two year old. She is interested in using the "potty"now, which I am ok with. I am still working full time. Mike is almost done with his paramedic program. We got a dog, Gunner. He is an 8 year old english lab. He is a great dog and we love having him around. Life is super busy, but it won't last forever (that is what I keep telling myself) . Here are some pictures of what we have been doing the last little bit.

Preschool.....

2010-08-07T16:27:00.001-07:00

Naomi starts preschool on August 10. When did my baby become so old? We will put up pictures as soon as we get them.

Fairy Tale Town

2010-08-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

We went to Fairy Tale Town yesterday as a family. We had Aunt Sela, Amaya and Ino come with us as well. I think the kids had lots of fun, but the adults got really hot. We all went back to our house after and went swimming

New Pictures

2010-05-06T16:58:00.000-07:00

New pictures of my beautiful girls!

Easter Fun

2010-04-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

Best friends...Amaya and Naomi

Makena waiting to go back in the warm house

After all the eggs were found!

Blessing Day

2010-04-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

For those that are interested..... we are planning on blessing Makena this Sunday, April 11 at 10am at the Antelope Stake Center. We would love to see you there!

Update

2010-03-12T09:58:00.000-08:00

Our good friend of the family, Lilian, had some fun shooting pictures of the girls. Auntie Lissa and Cookie took Naomi outside and had a blast trying to make her laugh. Makena did okay for about 3 minutes but all she was really concerned about was being fed and burped. It was a fun afternoon!

Naomi or Makena?

2010-02-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

Is it just me, or do they look a lot alike??

Welcome Makena Jane!

2010-02-17T19:23:00.001-08:00

Makena Jane Tangataevaha was born Monday night, February 15th 2010. She weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is beautiful and perfect and fits into our family wonderfully.

christmas pictures

2009-12-26T15:06:00.001-08:00

28 weeks!

2009-11-27T13:40:00.001-08:00

Kayla felt left out!!!

Happy Birthday Naomi!

2009-11-08T13:16:00.001-08:00

Naomi turned 3 on Saturday! We had a fun "Fancy Nancy"/princess birthday party. We made fancy purses, ate fancy sandwiches, and just enjoyed being fancy! Naomi had 4 friends come over and they all had a blast!! Hooray for being 3!!!

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T18:56:00.000-07:00

Break out the bows and ribbons...

2009-10-01T13:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Mike!

2009-09-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

Mike turned 29 on Friday! One more year until the big 3-0! We celebrated with cake, ice-cream and family!

Make a wish!!!

Naomi convinced Auntie Kayla to dress up! Or was it the other way around?

And here you go everyone!!! 19 weeks! woohoo!

Mini-update

2009-09-13T08:38:00.000-07:00

All is well! We have adjusted to our new house wonderfully (even Naomi!) We love our new ward, and have transitioned in smoothly! Baby number two is growing! We find out the sex of the baby on October 1st! We couldn't be more excited! Get your guesses in now!! Hopefully I will get some preggo pictures up soon!

New House!!

2009-07-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Most of you know, but for those who don't... we bought a house! Its off of Antelope between Walerga and Don Julio in the Antelope Stake. We couldn't be more excited! We got the keys last week and are moving in this weekend. Mike, his dad, and his brothers have been working so hard at painting and getting the place ready to move in! Here are a few pictures of our "danger zone":

Living Room

Kitchen

Hallway leading into second and third bedroom

Mike and his brother, David "working"

Painting the Master bedroom

The Family's favorite part of the house is the swimming pool!
Adam, Melissa, Naomi, Kayla

Auntie Kayla and Naomi

Uncle Adam and Naomi

Our Fish!

Its hard work being a kid!!

4th of July

2009-07-05T19:32:00.000-07:00

Announcing.......

2009-06-21T15:25:00.001-07:00

Baby number 2! We are due in February!

"I wanna see the ducks!"

2009-05-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

This evening, Auntie Melissa, Naomi and I went for a walk to one of the lakes by Melissa's new house. Naomi had a fun time looking at the water and the ducks!

2009-05-17T20:30:00.001-07:00

I found some pictures on my mom's computer that were somewhat new, so I thought I would share!

Whoa!

2009-05-01T19:48:00.001-07:00

I wish that I could say that my life has calmed down since my last blog, but it hasn't. The most memorable thing I've done was going to the temple to witness my uncle be sealed to my grandparents by proxy. It was one of the most amazing experiences that I've been a part of. I was working in 2 different departments at my work, and was working a total of 40 hours a week for about a month. Then I was offered a permanent position there, telling them that I wanted AT least 30 hours and I needed a raise. I got my check on Friday, no raise, and they told me that i would only get 20 the following week. Talk about heartbreak. I didn't know what to think. Then Naomi was sick all weekend, and I was able to get so much done because I was STUCK in my house. It made me think if working all that time was good for our family. As much as I wanted to help Mike with the family finances, I almost wonder if it is worth it for me to not be home, to be cranky, and to not be there emotionally for my family.

Naomi was sick ALL weekend. She woke up Friday night with croop, had a fever all day Saturday, got pink eye on Sunday, and is now fighting a cold. I did notice some new molars coming in, so that might be what her cold actually is.

Mike is trying hard to pass his microbiology class so he can continue his journey to nursing school.

I hope this blog doesn't sound too much of a complain. I am very thankful for my amazing family and extended family to help us reach our goals. I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who tries his hardest to support our family. I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and the opportunities I have to serve others.

Sorry

2009-04-01T18:40:00.000-07:00

So, our computer is broken, which is why I haven't posted in a month. Naomi thought she would be nice and wash the computer for us. Well, Melissa and I threw a surprise 50th birthday party for my dad, I helped put on the girls camp fundraiser for the ward, I turned 26, and now I am working 2 part time jobs. Mike is still working full time, going to school, and is still the YM pres in our ward. Life is busy, but we are trying to stay positive and not fall asleep when we sit down :-). As soon as I get some more time, I will try to update more!

our anniversary

2009-03-05T18:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was our fourth wedding anniversary. I can't beleive how fast it has gone. I am So lucky to have found Mike and to have been sealed to him for time and eternity. Happy Anniversary Babe!!!!

our crazy week!!!

2009-02-22T22:10:00.000-08:00

This week started of with a bang.....literally. Sunday night the winds were really bad and knocked over our neighbors tree. It landed on the car 2 parking spots away from ours. The tree branches were all over our car, and caused a few scratches. I'm so thankful the the tree didn't land on our car. Then on Wednesday, a car ran into one of the buildings in our complex. They were being stupid and took the turn way too fast. On top of that, Naomi has been a typical two year old and driving me up the wall. She has been a really bad sleeper the past few months, which means I haven't gotten any sleep either. Just this week, it has become easier to put her to bed, and she is sleeping longer. Hopefully, this will help with me not being so stressed, and will in turn help us get pregnant easier. We shall see........

Hair cut

2009-02-07T20:55:00.000-08:00

Naomi got her first real hair cut this past weekend. We didn't take much off, so you may not be able to tell, but it still dramatic. Naomi cried for a good 5 minutes, and finally calmed down, giving the guy literally 2 minutes to cut it. He did a good job, and hopefully next time it wont be as bad.

before................after

more Naomi-isms

2009-01-25T22:36:00.001-08:00

Naomi is now a very independent girl. She loves doing EVERYTHING by herself. So tonight she wanted to put on her own pajamas. I let her as much as she can usually. Tonight her shirt had a design on the front. After she put her shirt on she looked down and said "Where'd it go?", talking about the design. She had put the shirt on backwards, and as I was laughing at her, she pointed to her back and said "Oh, there it is!" She is the funniest girl alive. It's amazing how this afternoon I wanted to sell her to the zoo, and tonight I'm playing and laughing with her. The mood swings of a 2 year old. I'm in big trouble when she becomes a teenager.

Girls Road Trip

2009-01-23T16:26:00.000-08:00

A few weekends ago, three of my girlfriends, Elena, Abby, DeAnn and I drove down to Los Angeles and San Diego. We left Thursday afternoon, and came home Sunday night. It was so nice to get away and spend time with great friends. Friday we went to Santa Monica pier, where a seagull literally took Abby icecream cone out from her hands. Then we went on the ferris wheel. Abby was NOT a fan. Poor girl, I don't think she had fun there. Then we went to Hollywood to watch a taping of Jimmy Kimmel. Jason from the Bachelor was a guest that night, so I was super excited. Saturday we got up and drove to San Diego to do a session at the San Diego temple. Then we went to a pizza place that Abby had seen on the food network. It was AMAZING! We ate the whole thing. I had a food baby afterward. Then we went to Old San Diego and looked at all the shops. There was lots of driving in between, with lots of laughs, and naps (taken by Dee.)

Driving up to the pier
Abby, Elena, and I

Ridding the Ferris wheel, can you tell Abby is a bit scared?

Dee and Elena having a blast

waiting for Jimmy, we asked these two guys if they could take our picture. We couldn't figure out if they were brothers or gay. It depends on which one of us you ask

In front of the San Diego temple

Our yummy pizza

Elena, Abby, Dee and Me at Pacific Beach

Our last night of the trip

oh Naomi

2009-01-23T15:45:00.000-08:00

Since Naomi is 2 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days old today (thanks for pointing that out Melissa ;-) ) I thought i would tell you of the many funny "grown up" things that she does.
The other day i had taken a shower while Naomi was alseep. when she got up and saw that my hair was wet she asked,
"Mommy hair wet"
"Yes Naomi"
"Mommy take a shower?"
"Yes, Mommy took a shower"
while clapping her hands she said "Good Job Mommy!!!!"
I about died of laughter.
Yesterday we were playing with her spud buds (potatoe, corn, and carrot heads) and she said,
"Wait, wait, wait Mommy, I do it"
She has never told me to wait before, and the fact that she said it 3 times made it more funny.
We went to dinner as a family last night, and Naomi asked to go to the bathroom 4 times while we were there. Out of the 4, she actually went 3 times. It was nice that she knows she needs to go, but sticks that it is so often. I know there are more things, but I can't think of them now. I'll have to post again.

well....

2009-01-18T20:47:00.000-08:00

I guess it is time to write an update of our lives. Christmas was nice. It was great to see Naomi excited to open presents. She would look at me and say "Nomi present?" When I would say yes she would smile really big and dive right in. My mom bought me, and Melissa, and big clock that says familes are forever. It is really beautiful. New Years was spent at the Levines party. It was my first time, and I had lots of fun. It was nice to spend time with Mike without Naomi. My parents were there, along with my sister Melissa and her husband Jordan, and my sister Kayla and brother Adam.
Mike found out that he passed his Chemistry class, which we thought for sure he was going to fail and have to take again. And just last week we found out that he was able to get into the biology class he needed!! Talk about miracles. The only downside is that he has to go to folsom college four days a week to take the class, but if it is going to get us where we want to go, I dont care.
I'm still working at brashers part time. Im in the primary presidency in my ward and the assistant ward camp director. AND I'm a full time mom. Life is busy for me always. I think that is all that is new, thanks for reading!!!

WATCH OUT.....

2008-12-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

Adam got his driver's license today. So everyone be careful out on the roads......

Happy Birthday Adam!

2008-11-28T22:05:00.000-08:00

My little brother is no longer little. He turned 16 today! I can not believe he is that old. We had a little party for him. Everyone pitched in and bought him an Xbox 360. He was way excited. Happy Birthday Buddo!

Thanksgiving day fun

2008-11-28T21:54:00.000-08:00

I'm thankful...

2008-11-28T21:47:00.000-08:00

Well, this was a different thanksgiving for me. I am truely thankful to have spent it with my family and loved ones with me this year. I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, and to have temples on the earth, where our families can be sealed together forever. On monday I had a close friend of mine pass away, and thought about her family, and wished that she could have been there with them. I know she is in a better place and that the Lord had a much greater plan for her. I know that I will be able to see her again, as will her family. I hope that they are able to find the same peace in time. I think because of this experience, I held my family a little closer, gave them a few more hug and kisses, and expressed my love for them a little more. I hope all of you were able to be with the ones you love this holiday season, and express your love for them a little more

More party pictures

2008-11-23T19:27:00.001-08:00

Here are more pictures of Naomi's birthday. I didn't want to have a big production like we had last year, but it seemed to have been just as big with 3 different parties. I think she finally got the hang of the birthday thing by the 3rd party.

Happy Birthday Naomi

2008-11-08T21:20:00.000-08:00

She is officially two! We took her to John's Incredible Pizza in Roseville, and had lots of fun.

The girl loves her soda!

We got in the booth, and Mike and I are telling Naomi to smile and look at the camera. By the time we thought she was looking, and had her hand out of her mouth, the dang machine had already taken the picture. Of course Naomi is the only one looking at the camera.

My favorite Naomi

This space ship is the first thing you come to when you walk into the arcade area. Naomi really wanted to sit on one, so Mike sat her down. She almost jumped off when they stared moving, she was so scared

I told Naomi to say cheese, and this is what I got

Naomi's birthday part 1

2008-11-05T21:23:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Naomi's birthday on Monday with my family. As we started singing to her, she got scared and started crying. She liked opening her presents though. I can't believe my daughter is now two (on Friday).

Fun Times

2008-10-29T22:48:00.001-07:00

I found this quiz on a friends website. I am like Esme. Who are you like?

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

Trunk-or-treat

2008-10-20T09:09:00.001-07:00

We went to my in-laws ward for their trunk or treat last Saturday. It was Naomi's first time trick or treating, and she didn't quite understand how it worked. By the forth car, she was holding out her bag, and holding her hand out to get the candy and put in her bag.

1.....2......3

2008-10-20T09:05:00.000-07:00

Naomi is counting all the time. It started over the summer when we were swimming. She would count to 3 and then jump in the pool. Now, she has made it all the way to 10!! She doesn't do it when we ask her, so we probably won't get it on video any time soon. We are so proud of our big girl!

new twilight trailer

2008-10-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited! Here is a link to see it. You may need to copy and paste it. I hope it works. Let me know if it doesn't so I can send you in the right direction.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=44287812

Back again

2008-10-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

Well, I decided to go back to work at Brashers a few weeks ago. I was talking to my sister today and she had no idea, so I thought that maybe I should blog about it. It was only going to be 4 hours on sale days, which is on Tuesdays. Last Tuesday, I was asked to help out in one of the departments, and ended up working the rest of the week. I clocked in 30 hours, which was way too much for my family and me to handle. I will be liking the check when it comes though. So I made a temporary agreement with the department to get 16 hours a week. I think that this will work out really good for the family.

Potty update...again

2008-09-27T21:49:00.000-07:00

Naomi is doing really well with potty training. Much better than I thought she would. She has moved up to the toilet, and loves to wash her hands after. We haven't got "poopoo" yet, so that is our next challenge. She also LOVES getting her stickers everytime she goes.

...Part of your world...

2008-09-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Naomi loves to watch movies, more than she should at this age. And I of course let her, more than I should. Right now she is into The Little Mermaid. If she sees a picture of Ariel anywhere, she points to it and says "Ariel!!!" Today we were watching it, and the song "Part of your World" comes on, and she is totally singing along. She isn't really saying the words, but she has the melody down. It was the cutest thing. Then at the very end of the song when Ariel holds the word "world" for days, Naomi was singing with her and holding out the note. I couldn't help but smile.

Broken camera....again

2008-09-19T22:39:00.001-07:00

So I have now broken camera number two... but I found this memory card with recent photos that I thought were super cute.

Happy Birthday Mike

2008-09-19T22:30:00.000-07:00

My husband Mike turned 28 yesterday, so we had a few of his friends over of dessert. I was so tired by the end of the day from all the cleaning and cooking. It was worth it though. I think he had a fun time, which is all that mattered.

diapers update.

2008-09-19T22:25:00.000-07:00

Well, since the very first potty experience, Naomi has now used her potty chair several times!!! A couple of days after her first time, she was in her diapers and asked to use the potty. I thought "ya right, she's not going to really go" but she did! And the next day she did it again! I can't believe how simple it is now. I was looking at another friends blog and she had a poster for her daughter to put stickers on. So I totally did that, and Naomi loves it. One sticker every time she goes on the potty. I just started it today and told her how it works, and she immediately wanted to sit down again to get another sticker.

diapers????

2008-09-12T22:32:00.000-07:00

We have just recently introduced Naomi to potty training. Her defenition of going potty was to take off her diaper, stand there naked, and flush the toilet. She didn't like to sit on the toilet though. So I thought if I got her a little potty chair, that she might like it better. So we got one, and for a few day I was very good about sitting her on it after every diaper change before I put a new one on her. That got old real fast, and I knew that I wouldn't be able to teach her, that she was going to do it when she wanted to. Tuesday night I ran out of diapers. Mike was at young mens, and I wasn't able to get any because we only have one car. So I put some big girl undies on, knowing we would have a few accidents. After about a half an hour we had our first accident...which was expected. I changed her and put another pair of undies on. A half an hour after that, Naomi says "mom" (Which is what she calls me...not mama or mommy...mom) "potty" I asked her if she wanted to sit on the potty chair and she said "yes". I take her to the bathroom not expecting anything, and she actually went potty in her chair!! I could not believe it. My 22 month old daughter went to the bathroom like a big girl. I was so proud of her, it was amazing. I know this may seem a little much for using the bathroom, but she is growing up so fast and is so smart to know where she needed to go to use the bathroom. And then a half hour after that, she had another accident. The glory was short lived, but I know now that she can do it. It will just take more practice and patience on my part. I love my big girl.

Girly do blog

2008-08-31T20:59:00.000-07:00

So my favorite blog, other than my friends and family of course, is having a give-a-way. All I need is for all of you to go to the Girly Do Blog, located towards the end of my blog, and send her a message saying I sent you there. Did that make sense? Write " we are here because of sarah " basiclly. I dont know how else to say it.....

Big Girl

2008-08-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

Naomi decided to grow up last night. I went in her room to check on her before I went to bed. I looked in her bed, and she was gone. To my surprise, I found her asleep on the floor. Mike was showing her how to climb out of her crib last night, so I'm sure that was all she needed to finally break out. Sadly, I removed the side of her crib to make it into a toddler bed. My little girl is growing too fast.

Great Friends...

2008-08-22T22:48:00.000-07:00

So I have been wanting to go bowling for a while. Mike had the night off, so we called some friends and went on a group date. It was lots of fun, not to mention that I totally won. That helped a bit. We went with our frinds Cameron & Elena and Jeff & Abby.

If you dont know us by now, we are clearly not friends

Abby and Jeff

Cameron and Elena

All of us at Cold Stone after the game.

tantrums

2008-08-22T22:45:00.001-07:00

All this week, we have heard nothing but crying and screaming. I hope this ends soon, because I don't know if Naomi will live much longer. I was testing my camera during one, so I thought you would like to feel my pain. Sorry she doesn't have a shirt on, that was part of the reason for the tantrum

Our first camping trip!!!

2008-08-16T21:40:00.000-07:00

We went on our first camping trip as a family and had so much fun. We went up with our ward to Camp Bountiful. It was as dirty as I remembered, and with Naomi there, I think we took home more dirt in this trip than in all my years of camping as a girl.

Here is a picture of Naomi on the way to the camp. She doesn't have a shirt on because she spilt water on it after we had left.

Naomi doesn't go anywhere without her stunna' shades.

We found Naomi's new hobby. Every time she saw a quad, she wanted to ride it. Right before we came home, I took Naomi out for a ride. She was so tired that she fell asleep. I wish that I was able to take a picture because it was the funniest thing.

I've decided that I don't take enough pictures of Mike and I, so I tried while we were camping. This is the best one. I think I look a little funny, but there you go.

Unfortunately tantrums weren't off limits while we were gone. This was a pretty good one.

Our best friends, Uncle Cam, Auntie Elena, and Mya!!

I think our daughter is addicted....no she just likes drinking from cans. She is a funny girl.

Lake Clementine

2008-08-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

We went to Lake Clementine today with my family. The boys and Kayla and Melissa had fun jumping off the rocks. Naomi had a blast swimming around with her life jacket on. I had fun getting some sun. It was a great trip!

Oh, my poor family

2008-07-27T23:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, I got sucked into the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer. I just finished New Moon, and I am hopeing to start Eclipse tomorrow, if I can convince my sister to bring it to me. I can't put them down. My poor husband thought that I had disapeared off the face of the earth. The fourth book, Breaking dawn, comes out on Saturday. Get excited, and go read it!!!!

Da-Da

2008-07-17T20:52:00.001-07:00

Naomi is very aware of where Mike is lately. If I tell her to go get da da, she is saying "da da" in her cute voice until she finds him. As soon as she hears the door unlocking, she runs to it and yells da da. It is very cute to see how much she loves her dad.

Motherhood :-(

2008-07-17T13:22:00.001-07:00

I knew this day would come, and I knew that I would hate it. Naomi finally had big girl throw up today and it was awful. I felt so bad for her, and the smell makes me feel ill. After we took a bath, she was totally fine wanting snacks and water, and playing like nothing happened. I hope this was a one time deal, but we will see. Wish me luck!

I will never.....

2008-07-17T13:21:00.001-07:00

I will never let my husband sell a a car that we do not own. We sold our camry last month and we still haven't finished all the legal stuff yet. This stinks!!!

Exciting news....

2008-07-09T14:22:00.001-07:00

We bought a new car!! A 2000 Lexus RX 300. Ours is black with tan leather interior. We like how roomy it is, but not a fan of how fast we go through gas.

Independance Day

2008-07-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

Naomi and I had a great Fourth of July. Poor Mike had to work all day. He got time and a half for working it, so he didn't complain much. We went to our wards pancake breakfast. Then after Naomi's nap, we went to my moms house. After the BBQ, we went to the La Sierra Community Center to watch the fireworks. Naomi had lots of fun. She was in awe of the lights. She sat on my lap the whole time. I'm sure she was tired to, so that helped. It was so nice to sit and reflect as the firework show was going. I am so greatful to live in a country were I can have freedoms and I can teach my family the things that I feel are important. I am so greatful to the men and women who put their lives in harms way everyday to protect those freedoms.

(I broke my camera again, so I wasn't ablt to take as may pictures as I wanted. I was able to get a few cute ones.)

Swim-a-holics

2008-07-09T13:59:00.003-07:00

I took more pictures of Amaya and Naomi swimming. I swear, if we let them, they would both live in the water

New Pictures

2008-07-02T12:58:00.000-07:00

We took pictures of Naomi with her cousins Amaya and Inosia for my mother in laws birthday yesterday. They turned out really good. Here is the website to check them out : http://smilestore.picturepeople.com
email-mysarahdoll@yahoo.com
password-naomi1
access code-847d0ce1a9

Ino update

2008-06-25T14:09:00.000-07:00

Here is my Ino. He is doing great. The last time he went to the doctor, they said that he was recovering well. I just like him a lot.

Bling Bling...

2008-06-25T14:04:00.001-07:00

I got pictures of Amaya and Naomi with their play jewlery. They are so cute.

Crazy Weekend

2008-06-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

This weekend, I was helping with our stakes Activity Day Camp. It was an overnighter for the girls in the stake ages 8-11. We had a non-member come to church on Sunday that was 11 years old. We only had one girl the was going to the camp (we only have one girl that age in our ward), so we were so excited for the extra girl. Beacause of the extra girl, I had to stay the night. I also taught a class on Saturday, so I had been working hard all week to get that done. Then when I came home on Saturday, I had to prepare my sharing time for Sunday. Of course my sharing time wasn't as great as I would have liked, but its over with. It doesn't sound as busy when I put it on paper, but it felt super busy.

Water baby

2008-06-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

We knew that Naomi loved the water, but we had no idea how much until this year. When we started to go swimming a month ago, she would kick her legs like she was swimming in a race. We got her a life jacket to swim in, and she loves it. She is just now not screaming when I try to put the jacket on, but she loves her independence. I tried to upload a video of her swimming, blogger isn;t working with me. So all you get are these pictures.

Here we go...

2008-06-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

Our camera has been on the frizt lately, so i thought i would post a few new pictures. Naomi is growing up so fast. It feels like if I don't take her picture everyday, I'll miss something.

Inosia Salanoa Alafua, Jr

2008-05-29T13:11:00.000-07:00

My new nephew Inosia Salanoa Alafua, Jr. was born April 30, 2008. We were all very excited for him to join our family. The day after he was born, the doctors found problems with his heart. He was transported to UC San Francisco hospital and had surgury on his heart on May 8th. The surgury went perfectly. He recovered faster than the doctors thought he would. He was able to come home on May 21st. He is doing great now and is growing so fast.

the Zoo, take two....

2008-05-02T21:33:00.002-07:00

My mother-in-law told me that she was going to go with my niece Amaya and her preschool class to the Folsom Zoo. Well, I told you how our last trip to the zoo went, so I was quite nervous about going again. I decided that I would try it again, and to my surprise Naomi was perfect. She wanted to sit in her stroller the whole time and just looked at all the animals. I think she enjoyed watching all the preschool kids as well.

Oh Well....

2008-04-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

In Naomi's room, the closet takes up the whole wall. I keep looking at it and thinking that it looks so plain. So yesterday Naomi spent the night at my in-laws, and I decided that it was time to do something about it. I had some light yellow, green, and pink toll paint and a butterfly stamp that I bought before Naomi was born. I decided that the closet doors needed butterflies all over. After I did it, I realized that the paint was too light and you can barely see them. Oh well...

Naomi's career

2008-04-06T11:59:00.000-07:00

Naomi likes to be the mommy and play with my hair. She also likes to do other things that mommy does. Take a look at the video and see what it is.

crazy animals

2008-04-05T21:26:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Naomi and I went to the Sacramento Zoo with my sister Melissa and the little girl she nanny's for Mara. Mara was such an angel while Naomi was a headache (as usual in public places). The animals were all out, but all Naomi wanted to do was play on the tables.

ice cream....

2008-04-05T21:16:00.000-07:00

While we were at Mike's parents house, my mother-in-law decided to give Naomi and her cousin Amaya ice cream cones. Naomi has had ice cream before, but never in a cone. I think she liked it until the ice cream was gone and all that was left was the cone.

Our Walk

2008-03-24T16:01:00.000-07:00

Let me start by saying that Naomi has stopped taking naps. This week i think she took two. So we went for a walk today with our friends Elena and Mya. Naomi fell asleep while we were out. She was still asleep when we got home so I left her in the stroller. I went to the kitchen and I saw her sit straight up, and then she fell forward with her head on her arms. I think she slept like this for about 30 minutes. I didn't want to move her because I knew that if I moved her she would wake up. I hope that doesn't make me a bad mom, but I like when she takes naps.

Easter Sunday 2008

2008-03-24T15:47:00.000-07:00

We had a very nice Easter this year. I was very excited to buy Naomi a new dress for the occasion. The Easter bunny hasn't come to our house yet, I think I will wait until she cares. We went to Mike's parents house for dinner, and Naomi was able to play with her favorite cousin (her only cousin right now) Amaya. I need to get better about taking pictures of Naomi and Mike or of our little family. He never seems to be around when I have the camera out.

Naomi's first easter egg hunt

2008-03-22T22:08:00.000-07:00

We went to great grandma and grandpa call's house for lunch and an easter egg hunt. This was Naomi's first time searching for eggs. She didn't care for the eggs as much as the candy. She especially loved eating it with the paper still on. The adults get to have a cookie hunt after the kids have their egg hunt. Naomi thought that she would try to steal one, but she was caught red-handed.