Christmas 2009

Before we left to spend Christmas with my mom and family, we had a little Christmas for the boys so that we wouldn't have to haul gifts around. Actually it was mainly just Kono's Christmas since Kaipo can't open gifts and all he needed was diapers and clothes . We told Kono to take some pictures by the tree before opening the gifts (he was so excited as you can see).

So Kono got to hunt for the all the gifts and he loved it. The riddles would say something like: Where does mommy put the dirty laundry? And Kono would run to the clothes hamper to find the present.
Kono's main gift was a Vtech Vsmile Vmotion game sytem with some games to go with it. We figured that it was an educational gift and that's how we justified "spoiling" him this Christmas. And in case you wonder how it is, it's pretty cool, Kono loves it and seems to be learning from it however, online PBS games are just as good.

He loves to laugh with his hand in his mouth. I love that shy looking laugh.

Kaipo and Grandma Delphine are both looking very nice for church. If you look closely, my mom is wearing earrings and a pendant that is a picture of my late Grandma Agatha on it (have you ever seen picture jewelry?). My brother Jeremiah and his girlfriend Maranda gave my mom, sisters and I these cool earrings. I thought it was very neat and such a special gift.

With that said, we had a wonderful Christmas with my family. I really enjoy being with my loved ones and reflecting upon the true meaning of Christmas. I am truly and completely grateful for the birth of our Savior and his Atoning sacrifice so that we as families can enjoy the being together forever. And just as a side note, for our branch Christmas party, we were appointed to play the parts of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. :)

A new haircut for the new year :)

If you read my earlier post, I wanted a new haircut and I asked for suggestions without really thinking that anyone would suggest something. Well, I did get one suggestion over the phone from Pebbles and I looked on the web to see if I could find a picture that matched her description. I found this picture and thought it looked really nice. Pebbles said "Yes, that's exactly it". So I got my hair done in Flagstaff at the Redken 115 Salon as part of my Christmas gift from Granite. Well, I don't look nearly as beautiful as this woman (Kim Kardashian) and my hair isn't EXACTLY like hers but I'm happy with my new do.




This is my stylist, Shawna, she did a great job. She's such a fun person to talk to.

Christmas is coming

Our white Christmas tree is decorated in gold and red ornaments and is so much more beautiful when you see it in person. Isn't it fun to see decorated trees and lights year after year?

(We don't have a star or a tree skirt yet)

I have my own little Santa to hug everyday. :)

Kono made this cute rice krispie treat snowman with Grandma Tano. If only I had time to do things like this with him. Literally my only free time is when I shower or blog (and once in a great while exercise).
Oh, the other day Kono said "Mom, what do you want for Christmas? Tell me the truth!!" It was so funny! :)

Phone Boy

While we were having dinner one evening, I told Granite that he needs to not text during dinner because it was a bad example and Kono would think it's okay to do that. Granite put his phone away and said "Yeah Kono, we shouldn't text during dinner, right?" Kono replied in a serious tone "But I have to text my friends and my Grandma!" :) The next day as we were telling the story to one of Granite's students, Kono said something like "Mommy is going to get me a phone...for Christmas!"

I have no idea where that came from! I don't even think that he really comprehends that texting is sending and receiving messages and let alone, he's never really been that interested in phones and neither has he ever mentioned that he wanted one. It was so funny! He's so cute, oftentimes he'll hand me my phone whenever I leave it in one room and go to the next. He's my little phone guardian I guess. :)

And most of the time when our home phone rings (which is not that often), he will answer it and start talking into the ear part of the phone and not even really listen to what the other person is saying but instead he'll ramble on about random things like how chubby and cute Kaipo is or what we are doing. He is hilarious!

New Haircut for Russell (Kaipo)

I had it with Kaipo's patchy hair and so I decided it was time for a hair cut. Poor thing, I don't like this awkward phase when the hair starts falling out (I can totally relate, my hair comes out like crazy a couple months postpartum.) Kono had really patchy hair and we didn't cut his hair until he was like 7 months. We laugh when we see pics of him during that stage of his life. Anyway, so last night, I got brave enough to break out the clippers and do it myself! Though it's not the best, (due to his hair falling out in areas more than others, him crying because he was so scared of the buzzing sound and me not being an expert at it) it will do and I think he looks cute!! He also looks a bit older.
I've been wanting to make this post for a while now. Don't you think he looks a little like Russell from the movie UP? I love that boy by the way, he makes me laugh.

Mommy and Her Side Kick

Tonight, Granite and I went out to eat without the kids. This is very rare for us. Come to think of it, we hardly ever go on dates (ever since we became parents). We are probably the most lame couple and it doesn't help that we live on the rez with nowhere to really go. But it was a nice short break without having to cook or worry about all the household chores waiting for me. Anyway, when we went to pick up Kaipo from Grandma's, he heard my voice and all he could see was three missionaries blocking his view. He started crying really hard. It was so cute, funny, and sad all at the same time. He has developed stranger anxiety a bit. Especially if it's men. Well, since I was looking decent, I had Granite take a few pictures of us. By the way, I feel like I need a new hair do/cut. Any suggestions?



Doesn't he just make you smile when you see his cuuuute smile?

Santa Baby

Brrrrrrrrrrr!!!

The entire town of Tuba (and other towns and cities down south) was out of electricity and heat for about 11 hours and boy was it cold! What do you do without heat on a cold wintry night and morning? When the electricity first went out, Kono and I were still up. I could not see a thing! No moon light coming into the living room and luckily I found my cell and used the light to lead us to find a candle and match. We slept the whole night without heat and I was thinking, it's a good thing we at least have shelter and plenty of blankets. Granite's "hot body" as I always call it kept us warm too. It was pretty scary to think that we weren't fully prepared for something like this.
Anyway, Kaipo is bundled up and wearing what used to be Granite's beanie as a baby (actually all three of his siblings used this beanie). I like that it covers the ears well, and has a string to tie it, and a cute bill. It's hard to find good beanies for babies, at least for me it is. Well, we survived the night and was so glad and thankful that we got our electricity back on before we had expected.

What Kaipo is up to...

Another picture of the little grinder. He's eating sweet potatoes. He had green beans tonight and made a funny face and did this grossed out shake (it's so funny, he looks just like Kono when he does it). I heard that babies and kids take about 10 tries to start liking a food. I gave him another bite and he just ate it and almost finished the container. I think he was just happy to have baby food again since he was out of baby food for two days (except for rice cereal) and just solely nursed yesterday.

Laying on his tummy time toy. He doesn't like being on his tummy much unfortunately. We have to remind Kono that the toy is not to spin him around in like a merry-go-round. :)

He is sitting up here. He sits for about a minute sometimes but eventually falls over.

Another cute picture of him sittin' up.

And when he falls over, he likes to "attack" the bed with his mouth. :)