Today is the 5th day in a row that it has been raining. It rains off and on all day long and sometimes it pours really hard. How long will it last?
Tonight after dinner we are heading to the airport to pick up our next guest...who will it be?
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Happy Birthday Jacob!
Today our little Jacob has turned 3! It is so hard to believe and seems just like yesterday that he was born...
It was a Thursday morning and I woke up about 5 am to go to the bathroom and noticed some blood. I was sure this was it because that was the same way my labor started with Micah. I had an appt. at the doctor that morning so we just waited. At the appt. they hooked a monitor to me and I had no contractions so they said I should just go home and wait. But my instincts told me different and so I asked to be checked by a dr. No doctors were available so we had to wait. When we were finally seen she said "Wow! You are going to have a baby today, you are 4 cm and the head is down. You should get to the hospital."
So we stopped by my parents to drop off Micah's car seat and over night stuff and went to the hospital. The dr. checked me and I was at a 5 so he said let's get things going and broke my water. And then the pain started. I opened from a 5 to an 8 in three contractions and it felt like my body was ripping in half. I wanted an epidural but the guy was in surgery so they gave me some pain medication. They switched me to a different room and then the guy came to give me an epidural. Soon after I was ready to push and in 3 pushes he was out.
What a blessing he is to us. He is active and busy. Makes up stories and hits when he loses his temper. He loves his blankie and sucking his thumb. He loves to cuddle and is very friendly.
Darrick is out to sea this week and will be for Micah's birthday so we are celebrating both of their birthdays on Feb. 4 when Darrick will be home for the weekend.
It was a Thursday morning and I woke up about 5 am to go to the bathroom and noticed some blood. I was sure this was it because that was the same way my labor started with Micah. I had an appt. at the doctor that morning so we just waited. At the appt. they hooked a monitor to me and I had no contractions so they said I should just go home and wait. But my instincts told me different and so I asked to be checked by a dr. No doctors were available so we had to wait. When we were finally seen she said "Wow! You are going to have a baby today, you are 4 cm and the head is down. You should get to the hospital."
So we stopped by my parents to drop off Micah's car seat and over night stuff and went to the hospital. The dr. checked me and I was at a 5 so he said let's get things going and broke my water. And then the pain started. I opened from a 5 to an 8 in three contractions and it felt like my body was ripping in half. I wanted an epidural but the guy was in surgery so they gave me some pain medication. They switched me to a different room and then the guy came to give me an epidural. Soon after I was ready to push and in 3 pushes he was out.
What a blessing he is to us. He is active and busy. Makes up stories and hits when he loses his temper. He loves his blankie and sucking his thumb. He loves to cuddle and is very friendly.
Darrick is out to sea this week and will be for Micah's birthday so we are celebrating both of their birthdays on Feb. 4 when Darrick will be home for the weekend.
The Hays Family and Paul Wright
Saturday night Paul Wright gave a concert at our church! It was so awesome. After the concert, Pastor Randy introduced us to Paul. Darrick shook his hand and he gave me a kiss on the cheek. He was very nice. Jacob gave him a high five and Micah hid behind Darrick. He is an amazing musician and very talented, it was just him and his guitar and he sounded great!
Friday, January 20, 2006
Try, try again
Yesterday morning Darrick took the test to be a Chief again. This is his 3rd time. He has passed it the first two times. Once you pass the test then you are eligable to submit your package which will go before a board that then selects the chiefs. Darrick has been an early canidate because he has not been in the Navy long enough. Most people who are selected have been in around 12 years and Darrick just hit his 10 year mark. So we will see. They do not announce the new Chiefs until August or September.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Day at the Beach
This morning after we got ready the boys and I headed out to the beach. I read in a book that I have that there was a nice paved bike path right by Kailua Beach. I loaded up all the beach stuff plus Micah's bike and the single exercise stroller. It is such a beautiful drive on the H3 to get to the other side of the island.
So first we did our exercise. I was so proud of Micah, he biked almost the whole way. There was one big hill that he had to walk his bike up.
The we went to the beach and played and had lunch. It was a little cloudy and the wind was blowing so when the sun was gone we got a little cold. I love the beach more and more. The warm sun and the sound of the waves. It is so relaxing. And now that the boys are getting older I can sit and relax and not run all over the beach chasing after them.
Darrick is home now and the lasagna is cooking in the oven. Tonight we will watch "American Idol" and "The Biggest Loser". Does anyone else watch those shows? What new shows are you watching.
P.S. Happy Birthday Becky!
So first we did our exercise. I was so proud of Micah, he biked almost the whole way. There was one big hill that he had to walk his bike up.
The we went to the beach and played and had lunch. It was a little cloudy and the wind was blowing so when the sun was gone we got a little cold. I love the beach more and more. The warm sun and the sound of the waves. It is so relaxing. And now that the boys are getting older I can sit and relax and not run all over the beach chasing after them.
Darrick is home now and the lasagna is cooking in the oven. Tonight we will watch "American Idol" and "The Biggest Loser". Does anyone else watch those shows? What new shows are you watching.
P.S. Happy Birthday Becky!
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Pajama Day
We are having a pajama day today. We are just playing in the house, watching cartoons and I am doing laundry.
Yesterday we had a nice day. The boys played at Charlie and Alex's house while I went for a run, well jog I should actually say. I really think that was the first time I exercised alone. I was so great.
After lunch we all took a nap. Then I watched Charlie and Alex while Lauren went for a run. We had a snack and mostly jumped on the trampoline. I pretended I was a giant that had a magic finger and when I touched then they fell asleep. They LOVED it. It was pretty fun, 4 little boys, me and lots of giggles.
Lauren invited us over for dinner. She made really yummy enchiladas. The boys all got a special treat and got to watch the movie "Robots" while they ate dinner. We got to eat at the table by ourselves but we seemed to be jumping up a lot to tend to the boys.
Yesterday we had a nice day. The boys played at Charlie and Alex's house while I went for a run, well jog I should actually say. I really think that was the first time I exercised alone. I was so great.
After lunch we all took a nap. Then I watched Charlie and Alex while Lauren went for a run. We had a snack and mostly jumped on the trampoline. I pretended I was a giant that had a magic finger and when I touched then they fell asleep. They LOVED it. It was pretty fun, 4 little boys, me and lots of giggles.
Lauren invited us over for dinner. She made really yummy enchiladas. The boys all got a special treat and got to watch the movie "Robots" while they ate dinner. We got to eat at the table by ourselves but we seemed to be jumping up a lot to tend to the boys.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Our Weekend
Saturday was spent relaxing and hanging around home-it was nice but by the end of the day Darrick and the boys were feeling a little stir crazy. In the morning we all went out for some exercise. Micah rode his bike, me and Darrick jogged and Jacob rode in an exercise jogger. We were going to just put him in the double one we have when we ran into our neighbor Margaret. We started talking and mentioned we were thinking of getting a single jogger since Micah is getting bigger. She said we could try hers so we did and really liked it. After we had gotten back she came over and said she saw a single jogger stroller at a yard sale a few houses down for $20.00! They normally start at like $75.00. So Darrick ran over there and we got it! Yea!
This morning we went to church. We had a really great sermon that gave us a lot to think about. After church we decided to pack a picnic and go to the beach for the afternoon with Lauren, Charlie and Alex. We had fun and the adults got a little too much sun but all 4 boys had a blast. They really all act like brothers-they spend so much time together and can hardly spend a day apart without asking to go to each other's house to play-good thing we live across the street from each other. We invited them over for dinner and they brought dessert. It was such a nice day.
This morning we went to church. We had a really great sermon that gave us a lot to think about. After church we decided to pack a picnic and go to the beach for the afternoon with Lauren, Charlie and Alex. We had fun and the adults got a little too much sun but all 4 boys had a blast. They really all act like brothers-they spend so much time together and can hardly spend a day apart without asking to go to each other's house to play-good thing we live across the street from each other. We invited them over for dinner and they brought dessert. It was such a nice day.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Good Question
My brother Sam left a comment yesterday asking why we weren't sending Micah to Christian school, so here is the answer.
This year one of Darrick and my "resolutions" is to make better choices with our money. We are not savers and are impulsive spenders. But when we came to Hawaii over a year ago one of our goals was to be debt free by the time we leave. And so far we have been doing good working toward that goal.
Through researching the Christian Schools we found the cheapest at 4000.00 a year and the most expensive at 6300.00. Our impulsive part told us to go for it. But we really prayed and examined our finances and realized that if we sent Micah to school, we could afford it but then we would just be making and couln't pay down our debt to meet our goal.
So we are trying to look to the future and not just the present.
On another note, the boys caught a baby frog today in the backyard and put it in Tuggy-our toy boat. They gave him grass and water to make him happy.
This year one of Darrick and my "resolutions" is to make better choices with our money. We are not savers and are impulsive spenders. But when we came to Hawaii over a year ago one of our goals was to be debt free by the time we leave. And so far we have been doing good working toward that goal.
Through researching the Christian Schools we found the cheapest at 4000.00 a year and the most expensive at 6300.00. Our impulsive part told us to go for it. But we really prayed and examined our finances and realized that if we sent Micah to school, we could afford it but then we would just be making and couln't pay down our debt to meet our goal.
So we are trying to look to the future and not just the present.
On another note, the boys caught a baby frog today in the backyard and put it in Tuggy-our toy boat. They gave him grass and water to make him happy.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Where are we?
It has been a week since we posted and we have been quite busy. We'll catch you up!
Friday: we went to Bishop Museum with Lauren, Charlie and Alex to attend the members only grand opening of the Sesame Street exhibit. It was pretty busy, families everywhere, but the boys all had a good time.
Saturday: we took a tour of a Christian school we are considering for Micah. It was great and had everything we wanted but after much prayer and discussion we have decided to send him to the local public school in the fall. Then we went to north shore to hang out.
Sunday: Lauren, Charlie and Alex joined us for church . When we got home all four of us took a nap-it was great. Then we went over to celebrate Alex's 2nd birthday with dinner, cake and presents.
Monday: Darrick went back to work since his leave is over.
Tuesday: Housework!
Wednesday: Housework!
Thursday: Today I took the boys to Bishop again to see the sesame street exhibit. It was great because there were hardly any kids. We had such a nice time. Then we had a nice lunch at McDonalds and then a treat at Dave's Ice Cream. Tonight we have Prayer and Praise at church instead of Bible Study.
Friday: we went to Bishop Museum with Lauren, Charlie and Alex to attend the members only grand opening of the Sesame Street exhibit. It was pretty busy, families everywhere, but the boys all had a good time.
Saturday: we took a tour of a Christian school we are considering for Micah. It was great and had everything we wanted but after much prayer and discussion we have decided to send him to the local public school in the fall. Then we went to north shore to hang out.
Sunday: Lauren, Charlie and Alex joined us for church . When we got home all four of us took a nap-it was great. Then we went over to celebrate Alex's 2nd birthday with dinner, cake and presents.
Monday: Darrick went back to work since his leave is over.
Tuesday: Housework!
Wednesday: Housework!
Thursday: Today I took the boys to Bishop again to see the sesame street exhibit. It was great because there were hardly any kids. We had such a nice time. Then we had a nice lunch at McDonalds and then a treat at Dave's Ice Cream. Tonight we have Prayer and Praise at church instead of Bible Study.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
A day with Dad
Hello everyone this is Darrick.
Well our visitors left on Monday night and I guess we were more tired than we realized because Tuesday we did not really do anything. First I feel asleep on the couch for an hour then it was Jenn's turn so she feel asleep on the love seat for almost two hours. We did take the boys to the little park by the house in the afternoon but that is about it.
Today when we woke up Jenn was sick with a bad cough and a fever so I took care of the boys. After breakfast and getting ready we headed to the Navy exchange to get them some hair cuts. Then we went to the food court to eat some lunch at McDonalds and get some more Narnia toys with our Happy Meals. You might think this sounds like a lot already but there is more. We got in the car and took a 45 minute drive to Sea life Park. First we went to the jump house they had set up. Then we went and saw a dolphin, sea lion and penguin show that was very good. After the show we saw the penguins, sea lions and turtles. It was getting to be snack time so being a good dad we had to go get some ice cream. Then we got some pressed pennies and some toy divers the boys could use in the bath tonight. Then we walked around one more time and stopped by the little play area for a bit before we called it quits and headed to the car to go home and check on mom. When we got home we found her resting on the couch so I made dinner and then gave the boys a bath and let them play with their divers for a long time. Then Jenn and I read to them and Jenn prayed with them and we both sang with them and put them to bed. I did the dishes and then Jenn and I watched the biggest looser. Busy day but a good one. I love to hang out with the boys. Lets hope Jenn feels better tomorrow so she can join in our adventures.
Well our visitors left on Monday night and I guess we were more tired than we realized because Tuesday we did not really do anything. First I feel asleep on the couch for an hour then it was Jenn's turn so she feel asleep on the love seat for almost two hours. We did take the boys to the little park by the house in the afternoon but that is about it.
Today when we woke up Jenn was sick with a bad cough and a fever so I took care of the boys. After breakfast and getting ready we headed to the Navy exchange to get them some hair cuts. Then we went to the food court to eat some lunch at McDonalds and get some more Narnia toys with our Happy Meals. You might think this sounds like a lot already but there is more. We got in the car and took a 45 minute drive to Sea life Park. First we went to the jump house they had set up. Then we went and saw a dolphin, sea lion and penguin show that was very good. After the show we saw the penguins, sea lions and turtles. It was getting to be snack time so being a good dad we had to go get some ice cream. Then we got some pressed pennies and some toy divers the boys could use in the bath tonight. Then we walked around one more time and stopped by the little play area for a bit before we called it quits and headed to the car to go home and check on mom. When we got home we found her resting on the couch so I made dinner and then gave the boys a bath and let them play with their divers for a long time. Then Jenn and I read to them and Jenn prayed with them and we both sang with them and put them to bed. I did the dishes and then Jenn and I watched the biggest looser. Busy day but a good one. I love to hang out with the boys. Lets hope Jenn feels better tomorrow so she can join in our adventures.
Monday, January 02, 2006
Happy New Year
Happy New Year everyone! I enjoy this time of year to reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming year-what will it hold?
Today is our last day with Jim and Becky-they leave tonight at 10:55 pm Hawaii time, back to winter and Michigan.
We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the weather was beautiful. We really enjoyed the food at the luau and the atmosphere was so beautiful. Then we went to the night show. Jacob ended up falling asleep at the beginning but Micah loved it and couldn't keep his eyes off of it.
Saturday morning we hiked Diamond Head which was something new for us again. Darrick and Jim took turns carrying Jacob up but Micah hiked up all by himself. Becky and I brought up the rear but it was so worth it when we got to the top-the view was amazing. After we hiked down we went to Waikiki. We found a great spot on the beach and Darrick, Jim and Becky took surfing lessons. And they all did it and got up on their first wave. Their lesson lasted an hour and I videotaped it from the beach. They caught more waves but felt sore when it was done (and the next morning)!
Sunday morning we went to church. Then we stopped at Dole and Jim and Becky shared a "Dole Whip", yum. Then we headed to North shore. We had lunch at Cholo's and then looked in a few stores but most places were closed because it was New Year's Day-including the shave ice places. It was also raining so we took a nice drive around most of the island. We stopped to stretch our legs, which ended up being a 1 mile and a 1/4 uphill hike to a light house. Once again the views were great and rewarding once we got up there.
This morning Darrick, Jim and Becky got up early to get in line for the USS Arizona Memorial to be sure to get a ticket. They were also going to tour the Battleship Missouri. The boys are resting and we are waiting for them to return.
Today is our last day with Jim and Becky-they leave tonight at 10:55 pm Hawaii time, back to winter and Michigan.
We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the weather was beautiful. We really enjoyed the food at the luau and the atmosphere was so beautiful. Then we went to the night show. Jacob ended up falling asleep at the beginning but Micah loved it and couldn't keep his eyes off of it.
Saturday morning we hiked Diamond Head which was something new for us again. Darrick and Jim took turns carrying Jacob up but Micah hiked up all by himself. Becky and I brought up the rear but it was so worth it when we got to the top-the view was amazing. After we hiked down we went to Waikiki. We found a great spot on the beach and Darrick, Jim and Becky took surfing lessons. And they all did it and got up on their first wave. Their lesson lasted an hour and I videotaped it from the beach. They caught more waves but felt sore when it was done (and the next morning)!
Sunday morning we went to church. Then we stopped at Dole and Jim and Becky shared a "Dole Whip", yum. Then we headed to North shore. We had lunch at Cholo's and then looked in a few stores but most places were closed because it was New Year's Day-including the shave ice places. It was also raining so we took a nice drive around most of the island. We stopped to stretch our legs, which ended up being a 1 mile and a 1/4 uphill hike to a light house. Once again the views were great and rewarding once we got up there.
This morning Darrick, Jim and Becky got up early to get in line for the USS Arizona Memorial to be sure to get a ticket. They were also going to tour the Battleship Missouri. The boys are resting and we are waiting for them to return.
Friday, December 30, 2005
And our visitors are...
... Jim and Becky (LeMahieu) Peterson! They arrived to Honolulu late Tuesday night (10:15 pm)-their flight was delayed. They had a good trip but they were exhausted since Michigan is 5 hours ahead of Hawaii.
Wednesday we took it easy so they could adjust to the time change. In the morning Becky and I got pedicures! We tool them to Pali Lookout, which had very little wind and a great clear view. From there we went to Lanikai beach and relaxed. It was a perfect Hawaiian day. Jim and Darrick snorkeled a little and Becky and I soaked up the sun while the boys played. We packed a picnic lunch and had so much fun. We came home and cleaned up and then went to Dirty Lickin's for dinner.
Thursday morning Jacob went to the dentist. They told us that Jacob is missing a front tooth. Most people have 4 and he has 3. They are going to do xrays next time to see if he has an adult one.
Then we headed for a personal tour of the USS Hopper given by everyone's favorite sailor-Darrick. From there we tried a new place for lunch "Bob's Giant Malts and BBQ", it was good. Then we went to the Arizona Memorial only to find out they had no more tickets for the day and will have to try another day. So we went over to the Exchange and looked around.
Darrick took Micah to the Doctor in the afternoon because he has a cough that is not going away. They said it was a virus going around and gave him some cough medicine. I made Fajitas for dinner and then we went to Bible Study at night.
Right now everyone is getting ready for our big day. We are going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We are going to visit all the villages during the day and then go to their luau (which we have never done before) and then the great night show. It will be a long day but hopefully the boys will do okay! We'll let you know...
Wednesday we took it easy so they could adjust to the time change. In the morning Becky and I got pedicures! We tool them to Pali Lookout, which had very little wind and a great clear view. From there we went to Lanikai beach and relaxed. It was a perfect Hawaiian day. Jim and Darrick snorkeled a little and Becky and I soaked up the sun while the boys played. We packed a picnic lunch and had so much fun. We came home and cleaned up and then went to Dirty Lickin's for dinner.
Thursday morning Jacob went to the dentist. They told us that Jacob is missing a front tooth. Most people have 4 and he has 3. They are going to do xrays next time to see if he has an adult one.
Then we headed for a personal tour of the USS Hopper given by everyone's favorite sailor-Darrick. From there we tried a new place for lunch "Bob's Giant Malts and BBQ", it was good. Then we went to the Arizona Memorial only to find out they had no more tickets for the day and will have to try another day. So we went over to the Exchange and looked around.
Darrick took Micah to the Doctor in the afternoon because he has a cough that is not going away. They said it was a virus going around and gave him some cough medicine. I made Fajitas for dinner and then we went to Bible Study at night.
Right now everyone is getting ready for our big day. We are going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We are going to visit all the villages during the day and then go to their luau (which we have never done before) and then the great night show. It will be a long day but hopefully the boys will do okay! We'll let you know...
Monday, December 26, 2005
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