Nati Makani

Aug. 2nd, 2009 - Pretty in Pink!

We had Sunday dinner at our house and Auntie Lea brought Nati some new hair accessories. The little pua matched her outfit perfectly!

Such a girly girl!

Still holding on to the tiny curl!

"Yah... I'm sitting in a pink chair - thanks cuz!"

Daddy's New Tattoo

In honor of his precious little girl, Cielo got Nati's middle name tattooed on his shoulder. Seeing as her name has 31 characters, it took a few hours to complete!

He la makani mai ka pono o ka iwi ahu ula

New Chair!

As Nati continues to grow and manipulate her environment, we have to adjust! She has figured out how to spin herself in her Bumbo chair and wiggle her way out. Time for a high chair!

Obviously done with the Bumbo chair!

It even comes with a new toy!

Happy to be in her new chair!

We got a bird feeder for the backyard so Nati can sit and watch the birds while she eats breakfast. Little did we know that putting some seeds out would invite wild kingdom to our backyard. It was fine the first day, but they must have told all their friends because they ate all the seeds in two days.

Our litte bird watcher!

July 26th, 2009 - Sunday Dinner

We can never take too many pictures of these two together!

Riding with Jacob to Foodland, then on to Apa and Nana's house for dinner.

"Here Jacob, give me your hand."

"OK, hurry... take the picture!"

"Look at those cute piggies!"

Looking at his Mommy, true adoration!

Our Kind of Church!

It is nice to attend church where there are as many kids as adults! The babies are eating/sleeping, toddlers are playing with toys in the middle of the lahala mat and the older kids are sitting quietly reading. This is our kind of Church!

Content grandparents with babies in their arms!

Nati is helping Nana find the song we will sing next!

All the Gathering babies!

Giggles

Nati thought Mommy coughing was hilarious!

July 23, 2009 - Noio Visit

Nati wanted to go see Cousin Jacob and his parents, so we spent the afternoon playing and swimming! Auntie Lea had some friends over to join in the fun!

Playing with the animals with Uncle Josh.

Waiting for Jacob to do something exciting!

This is the life!!!

Kisses for Uncle!

Relay for Life!

Nate and I participated in our first Relay for Life - we didn't stay the night, but we walked a few laps to help the team. Relay for Life helps to raise funds for cancer research. The relay begins at 6:30pm and ends at 6:30am the following morning so each team takes turns having a team member walk throughout the night. This is an important event as we know too many people affected by this disease. We walked for Uncle Jacob and Dorothy Campbell whom we have lost and also for Uncle Kenny who continues to fight the battle - and is winning! We walked for Auntie Vallena and Auntie Carrie who have overcome this disease and are living cancer free! We walk for each and every one touched by this terrible disease and we pray for a cure in the near future!

Nati making sure the tent is secure!

Getting ready to hit the track!

Watching Nana hula during the opening ceremony!

Nana dancing with her halau to bless the walk!

Auntie Maile donated her hair for the cause!

Nati doing her part to walk (rather be carried) for the team!

A Perfect Kiss!

This picture was also taken at Sunday dinner, but I thought it deserved its own post! Nati was sitting with her Auntie Paloma and all of the sudden, deliberately turned to give her a perfect kiss on the lips! I was lucky enough to have my camera in hand to capture the moment!

July 19th, 2009 - Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinners seem to revolve around the babies these days! Taking turns holding them so the mommies can eat - not that anyone complains about holding these cute bundles!

Nati stopped jumping long enough for Auntie Lea to take a picture of her cute outfit!

All eyes on little Jacob!

Up-side-down fun with Nana!

July 13th, 2009 - 8 Months Old

Eight months old and ready to hit the gym! (Kid gym that is) We are going to "My Gym" a few times a week so Nati can interact with other children... and Mommy can interact with other adults during the day! Nati LOVES it! She likes to watch the other 'more mobile' children run around, plays with all the toys, walks (with assistance) on the balance beam, tumbles on the mats and loves the swing! Good fun to music in a colorful atmosphere!

First day of class!

Learning to share!!

Puppet show to music - the teachers are great with the kids!

Nati's favorite time in class - swings!!

Cute piggies!

Sunday Dinner in Kahala!

We had Sunday dinner at Uncle Josh and Auntie Lea's house this week. Cousin Jacob is getting so big! He's not quite ready to play (as much as Nati want's to play with him), but they enjoy being close to each other for now!

"Hi Jacob, can't wait to play with you!"

Won't be long before we can't get them to sit still for a photo!

Magic Island

We met some of Cielo's college friends at Magic Island and Nati got to play with two cute dogs, Gidget and Gizmo. Nati did great, she was very gentle... just wanted to touch their ears!

Playtime with Auntie Colleen!

Auntie Colleen came by for a visit Saturday morning and took the opportunity to get some one on one time with Nati. They played on the floor with Nati's toys and read books! It was so much fun to just watch them play!

Happy 4th of July!

Nati had a busy first 4th of July! We started the day with a parade in Kailua where Nati enjoyed watching the cars, horses and bands stroll by! She wore her patriotic red, white and blue dress and got plenty of attention, even from the participants in the parade. It was quite a hot day so we walked to Uncle Gregg and Auntie Anne's rental for a swim in the pool. Later, we had a BBQ at our house, then off to watch fireworks on the beach. The fireworks were a good distance away, so they weren't very loud... perfect for her first experience.