The Hapa's: A lovely Tuesday

Yesterday was soooo much fun. I haven't been in that good of spirits in awhile. The weather was finally warm again, I had gotten a decent night sleep, and I was surrounded by great company. In addition to all of these great things, Kekoa took 2 naps without having to be put in the baby carrier. I've been working really hard on "sleep training" with him. No more carrier or bouncing in the evenings. I lay in bed with him and he puts himself to sleep. The first couple of nights were pretty difficult, a lot of screaming and kicking. The past couple of nights he has just made my heart melt. He hasn't really cried, just babbles, "dadadada", until he gets super tired and his eyes start to close. He always checks to make sure my eyes are closed too!

So, back to yesterday....My dad and Kaiwei came out to visit and Scott had the day off work. My dad said that Kaiwei had fallen asleep in the car on the way over. When they pulled up and my dad turned off the car, Kaiwei woke up and the first thing he did was point up to our apartment and say, "Keko"!

We sat outside, while Kekoa took his nap, enjoyed the sunshine and some cold Red Stripe beer, my fave. As we relaxed, Cassie and Ava joined us outside and so did our friend Tandem and her baby James. It was like a baby party! Kekoa woke up and joined in on the fun too. He was so content sitting in Papa Beezy's lap and watching the "big kids" (Ava and Kaiwei) running around the patio. Who knew our little patio could be so peaceful and entertaining? I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon.

Kaiwei had the best time exploring our little patio.

Which is your favorite picture? I couldn't decide...was it this one?

this one?

or this one?

or is it this one?

Hi Auntie Cassie and Ava!

Kaiwei was so excited to see Scott!

Yay, Kekoa is awake! Kaiwei needs a smoochy.

Got one!

Thanks Kaiwei! :)

I love my daddy!

I love the expression on Kaiwei's face and the smile on my dad's. Kaiwei really wanted that beer bottle!

Kekoa wants it too!

Their first beers together! :) Papa Beezy can't stop laughing!

These two were cracking us up. They are sizing each other up here.

Kaiwei was so excited to share with Ava the Buddha he "found".

Wanting a piggy back ride so bad!

Our little safari man...

Loving to sniff these flowers. They smell so good!

Ava goes in for a sniff too.

A kiss for Ava from her mama.

Baby James. I haven't seen Tandem or James in so long, about a month! I can't believe how big James is now. Plus he is crawling all over the place.

Auntie Cassie is the best. She brought out bubbles to blow. Kaiwei was just having a ball chasing them. Here he is taking a turn at blowing some. He was more excited to put the bubble wand back in the container and pull it back out again.