More cousins....
There's Meilani with Kaiwei...
Joey and his 4 month baby boy, Mica...yes, this baby is only 4 months old!
Auntie Cindy giving me some love!
Mica with Papa Beezy!
Meilani and Ava pause for a photo shoot...
Yeah, it's Auntie Joleen, holding me for the first time!
First time Uncle Mango has held me! Well, I guess it's OK that he is laying down on the rug.
All the kids!
All the family! 
Friday, August 28th was a huge day for us! Auntie Betty and Uncle Pat were having a huge celebration, in honor of all the kids and family coming together. Auntie Betty and Uncle Pat have known me since birth. Their daughter, Cindy, is one year older than me and we are very close. Their son, Joey, is my brother's age. We all grew up playing together.
Mingwei was there and Joleen brought along my niece, Meilani and nephew, Jordan. My dad and Jenny came with Kaiwei (my little brother). Joey and his wife and two cute boys, 3 years old and 4 months old. Cindy and her husband Dan have 3 children, 1 girl, Ava who is 10 and two boys, Kyle and Cole. Then of course is Scott and I with are 9 day old baby!
The big hit of the night was Kekoa! It took us forever to get out of my dad's house to get to the celebration, but we made it. I wouldn't have made it without the help of my dad, Jenny, and Scott. It really does take a village to raise a child! It felt good to wear "real"clothes and actually put on a little make-up. When we came into the house, everyone was sitting at in the foyer, waiting. The greeting reminded me of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Everyone is yelling, the kids are screaming, "The baby, the baby". I was pushed out of the way for everyone to get a view of our little son! It was so much fun.
Meilani, our niece, hadn't met Kekoa yet. She was beside herself with excitment and joy, along with everyone else. The evening was filled with great food, laughter, and children everywhere. The weather was so hot, but cooled to the perfect temperature. Scott and I were both able to relax a bit, under the stars. I was even able to enjoy an ice cold beer. It was the best beer EVER. After not drinking for so long, the beer was quite refreshing on such a hot day. Besides, beer is supposed to help your milk come in more, right? :)
Cindy Joey are more like my sister and brother than just good friends. Now we all have children! It was really a special gathering! Thank you Auntie Betty and Uncle Pat for having us all over!
love those shots! i'll have to get a copy from you. that one of ming is hilarious! i'm surprised he actually held him since he's so afraid of breaking him. lol
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