When we were pregnant with our daughter our good friends were also pregnant with theirs. Hifo & his friend Brandon work together and found out that we (wives) were pregnant around the same time. They were only a few weeks ahead of us. Their baby came early as well and so our journey as parents began.
Our daughters name, Anelaokalani means Angel of Heaven in Hawaiian and their daughters name is Merahi, Angel in Tahitian. We found it neat and sweet that both girls were going to be named "Angel" but in different languages :) Since their birth they have only seen each other once which was when we had our daughter. They came for a visit at the hospital. We were so happy that today they finally got to see each other and hang out. Anela is just now 3 months and Merahi is now 4 & 1/2 months. It was so fun to see them both and to see how much they have both grown over the past few months. It was also so funny to see them stare at each other the whole time and make baby talk LOL! They're both soo cute and yes truly lil Angels..................Anela & Merahi
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
YES I'M MORMON & I'M PROUD.......
I'm proud to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! I've never been a person to worry about what others may think of me or say about me. It just wasn't something that occupied my time. I know people all over this world have their opinions about this and that and that's perfectly fine with me, I totally respect that.
I have many friends of different religion backgrounds. Some are faithful church goers and follow their beliefs as I do. I also have friends that believe there is a God but choose not to attend church. There are some that don't believe in God and have never been to a church service in their lives. As much as I couldn't belive that, it was true and there are plenty of people in this world who haven't. The fact is there are so many different religions around this world. Everyone will have their own opinion about their religion versus the next, it's human nature and I respect them all.
There has always been a debate about Mormons and are Mormons Christians, do we believe in God and Jesus Christ. We pray to Joseph Smith etc., the list goes on and on. The fact is Mormons are Christians and YES we do believe in God and Jesus Christ! There may be some differences in our religion compared to others, but Mormons want what's spiritually best for their families as does the next person. I can sit here and write for days the wonderful reasons why I'm a member of the church and all that comes along with that, but that would take days, weeks and months so to make a long story short here goes...........
My Testimony:
I know the church is true, it's my personal testimony something that's not easy to explain. It's more of a feeling inside. I know that what I learn and try to follow in the Gospel to be true and I'm grateful to have those teachings in my life. I do love God and I do love Jesus Christ. I know He died for me to make it possible that I may return to be with Him and Heavenly Father some day. I know that we have a living Prophet this day, Thomas S. Monson that leads us and guides us as Heavenly Father would have him to. The Book of Mormon is true and IS another testament of Jesus Christ. Ordinances that take place in the Temple are sacred and of the Lord. I'm grateful to know that my family is eternal and that we will be together forever.......
I shrug off the ex-mormon tactics but I respect their opinions and their thoughts. They once were members and for whatever reason have left the church. My only wish is that they would respect the church and go on with their lives worshiping whatever, wherever and however they choose. I've always wondered what's the reason behind their tactics and what do they get out of it. I have found that many of them are former members that have been scorned or offended by someone or something at church causing them to fall away and eventually disconnect from the church completely. It's my opinion that those that choose to leave the church and turn around and write terrible things about the church and make sacred things public is no better than satan himself. For the truth always prevails and that's what I believe about the Mormon church. There will come a day when the nay sayers and doubters will come to know of its truthfulness.
Everyones experience as a Mormon is different. It's safe to say that it works for some and for others it seems too organized or too strict or too much of an inconvenience to their lifestyle. As for me it's perfect! It has brought many wonderful changes in my life and a surety in my heart that what I'm doing and where I'm at spiritually is what's best for me and my lil family. It's not for the next person to judge or exploit to their liking, but hopefully to respect.
I have many friends of different religion backgrounds. Some are faithful church goers and follow their beliefs as I do. I also have friends that believe there is a God but choose not to attend church. There are some that don't believe in God and have never been to a church service in their lives. As much as I couldn't belive that, it was true and there are plenty of people in this world who haven't. The fact is there are so many different religions around this world. Everyone will have their own opinion about their religion versus the next, it's human nature and I respect them all.
There has always been a debate about Mormons and are Mormons Christians, do we believe in God and Jesus Christ. We pray to Joseph Smith etc., the list goes on and on. The fact is Mormons are Christians and YES we do believe in God and Jesus Christ! There may be some differences in our religion compared to others, but Mormons want what's spiritually best for their families as does the next person. I can sit here and write for days the wonderful reasons why I'm a member of the church and all that comes along with that, but that would take days, weeks and months so to make a long story short here goes...........
My Testimony:
I know the church is true, it's my personal testimony something that's not easy to explain. It's more of a feeling inside. I know that what I learn and try to follow in the Gospel to be true and I'm grateful to have those teachings in my life. I do love God and I do love Jesus Christ. I know He died for me to make it possible that I may return to be with Him and Heavenly Father some day. I know that we have a living Prophet this day, Thomas S. Monson that leads us and guides us as Heavenly Father would have him to. The Book of Mormon is true and IS another testament of Jesus Christ. Ordinances that take place in the Temple are sacred and of the Lord. I'm grateful to know that my family is eternal and that we will be together forever.......
I shrug off the ex-mormon tactics but I respect their opinions and their thoughts. They once were members and for whatever reason have left the church. My only wish is that they would respect the church and go on with their lives worshiping whatever, wherever and however they choose. I've always wondered what's the reason behind their tactics and what do they get out of it. I have found that many of them are former members that have been scorned or offended by someone or something at church causing them to fall away and eventually disconnect from the church completely. It's my opinion that those that choose to leave the church and turn around and write terrible things about the church and make sacred things public is no better than satan himself. For the truth always prevails and that's what I believe about the Mormon church. There will come a day when the nay sayers and doubters will come to know of its truthfulness.
Everyones experience as a Mormon is different. It's safe to say that it works for some and for others it seems too organized or too strict or too much of an inconvenience to their lifestyle. As for me it's perfect! It has brought many wonderful changes in my life and a surety in my heart that what I'm doing and where I'm at spiritually is what's best for me and my lil family. It's not for the next person to judge or exploit to their liking, but hopefully to respect.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Chocolate Cake Fast Kine....
If you want a fast dessert and no can wait try this...Personal Chocolate Cake
What you will need:
Inside mug combine dry ingredients (flour, coco mix, salt & sugar) & stir
Stir in egg
Stir in wet ingredients (water & oil)
Make sure to mix well
Place on top of paper towel
Microwave on high for 3 minutes
Frost (optional & enjoy)
What you will need:
- Lg Mug (coffee/coco etc.,)
- Microwave
- Cooking Spray
- 4 TBS Flour
- 9 TBS Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1 Egg
- 3 TBS Oil
- 3 TBS Water
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 TBS Sugar
Inside mug combine dry ingredients (flour, coco mix, salt & sugar) & stir
Stir in egg
Stir in wet ingredients (water & oil)
Make sure to mix well
Place on top of paper towel
Microwave on high for 3 minutes
Frost (optional & enjoy)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
MATERNITY HAS COME TO AN END.....
I took off work almost a whole month before my due date. Per doctors orders I had to be on bed rest until I gave birth, but if you know me you should know there was no bed rest :) Maternity leave also meant time to prepare for baby's arrival by getting her clothes, furniture etc., in place. We also had to move that following week and we didn't find a place til the day before we had to be out of our old condo LOL! Talk about last minute go doers hahahaha
I gave birth a week early on March 31st to my beautiful baby and the family of 3 turned into 4 :) For the next days, weeks and months I spent every waking moment with my daughter. I left her twice to run up to the store and I can't believe I actually went inside the store found what I needed and went straight to the register, checked out and zoomed quickly home. I'm a shopper so usually it takes me a while to find things I want and when I do I tend to mozy around checking things out and taking my time. Long gone are those days LOL! My main concern was getting home to my baby. The thought of missing out of being away from her just killed me inside! A lot has changed since giving birth. All that was on my list (so many things) to do and accomplish pretty much have been placed on the back burner. I can spend hours and hours just staring at my baby and I even tear up at how beautiful she is and how grateful I am to have her. So all this time we've been together every day/night if she's not with daddy or sleeping she's in my arms.
Maternity leave at work is up to 3 months and I intended on taking every bit of that and if I could I would take more. I guess even though I was so busy with mommy duty, returning to work was always in the back of my mind slowy easing it's way to the front. As time got closer for my return I found myself feeling very anxious and confused. Feeling sad and worried about my baby and let me tell you, major separation anxiety!!!! I struggled with the fact that soon I would have to leave her to return to work and cried for many weeks leading up to that 1st day back at work. As July 8th approached I think for that past week I was crying secretly in my room alone not letting my husband know. He knew I was sad but I'm sure he didn't know the extent of it. The whole week before returning I would hold my baby and I would talk to about going back to work, as if she was old enough to understand. There were many tears leading up that day.
After much time spent going over our options for daycare for the baby we decided that it will be best financially and for the baby for me to only work on Hifo's days off, Friday and Saturday. The morning of, I got up early started our usual routine, except this day she decided she would sleep in instead of getting up at 5:30a.m., I just couldn't get myself to wake her so I let her sleep in as I went on and got ready. I was pretty strong all morning long, laughing and talking with my husband. I'm done getting ready and I say goodbye to Cowboy and Daddy and as I go to hug and kiss my baby I just lost it! I could no longer hold in my tears and I stood there holding her for at least 10 mins crying and kissing her. I think that was the longest ever hug. All sorts of thoughts were going through my head about not being home with her and my anxiety grew even stronger once I realized yes I'm really going back to work. I was running late already and had to leave.....
Crying on the way to work and even at work, I realized what I was feeling was normal. Every mom experiences anxiety about leaving for the 1st time and it was something I couldn't avoid. In the end my day was busy at work making time speed by super fast and before I knew it I was home with my baby, husband and my other baby Cowboy. The look on her face when I walked in the house was definitely priceless. I'm ever so grateful to be a mommy and especially for my beautiful baby. I'm also very grateful to have a job that I can return to considering todays economy. I'm so glad that 1st day is over with and the next time we'll face another "1st day away from mommy" day will be the 1st day of school
I gave birth a week early on March 31st to my beautiful baby and the family of 3 turned into 4 :) For the next days, weeks and months I spent every waking moment with my daughter. I left her twice to run up to the store and I can't believe I actually went inside the store found what I needed and went straight to the register, checked out and zoomed quickly home. I'm a shopper so usually it takes me a while to find things I want and when I do I tend to mozy around checking things out and taking my time. Long gone are those days LOL! My main concern was getting home to my baby. The thought of missing out of being away from her just killed me inside! A lot has changed since giving birth. All that was on my list (so many things) to do and accomplish pretty much have been placed on the back burner. I can spend hours and hours just staring at my baby and I even tear up at how beautiful she is and how grateful I am to have her. So all this time we've been together every day/night if she's not with daddy or sleeping she's in my arms.
Maternity leave at work is up to 3 months and I intended on taking every bit of that and if I could I would take more. I guess even though I was so busy with mommy duty, returning to work was always in the back of my mind slowy easing it's way to the front. As time got closer for my return I found myself feeling very anxious and confused. Feeling sad and worried about my baby and let me tell you, major separation anxiety!!!! I struggled with the fact that soon I would have to leave her to return to work and cried for many weeks leading up to that 1st day back at work. As July 8th approached I think for that past week I was crying secretly in my room alone not letting my husband know. He knew I was sad but I'm sure he didn't know the extent of it. The whole week before returning I would hold my baby and I would talk to about going back to work, as if she was old enough to understand. There were many tears leading up that day.
After much time spent going over our options for daycare for the baby we decided that it will be best financially and for the baby for me to only work on Hifo's days off, Friday and Saturday. The morning of, I got up early started our usual routine, except this day she decided she would sleep in instead of getting up at 5:30a.m., I just couldn't get myself to wake her so I let her sleep in as I went on and got ready. I was pretty strong all morning long, laughing and talking with my husband. I'm done getting ready and I say goodbye to Cowboy and Daddy and as I go to hug and kiss my baby I just lost it! I could no longer hold in my tears and I stood there holding her for at least 10 mins crying and kissing her. I think that was the longest ever hug. All sorts of thoughts were going through my head about not being home with her and my anxiety grew even stronger once I realized yes I'm really going back to work. I was running late already and had to leave.....
Crying on the way to work and even at work, I realized what I was feeling was normal. Every mom experiences anxiety about leaving for the 1st time and it was something I couldn't avoid. In the end my day was busy at work making time speed by super fast and before I knew it I was home with my baby, husband and my other baby Cowboy. The look on her face when I walked in the house was definitely priceless. I'm ever so grateful to be a mommy and especially for my beautiful baby. I'm also very grateful to have a job that I can return to considering todays economy. I'm so glad that 1st day is over with and the next time we'll face another "1st day away from mommy" day will be the 1st day of school
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
3 Months Already????
OMGEEEE!! Where has all the time gone? I literally feel like I just gave birth yet my baby has turned 3 months already. I guess the saying is true, time flies when you're having fun & fun it sure has been! Baby Nala is growing soo fast! She loves to stand & tries to sit-up alone. She loves to talk story & makes perfect eye contact. Perfect if she's going to make great impressions with people in the future :) I'm so amazed at all that she does now & to be so young. Each day that we are together I fall more in love with her. I am so grateful she's mine & that we can share each others lives together. She's been the true blessing that I have asked for, for so long!
Our days are filled with lots of laughter, kisses & hugs! We sit together for hours & hours with me just holding her & loving her. I can't think of anything I'd much rather do with my life than to be her mother. I can't imagine this life & the next without my sweet angel. I have been blessed with soo many things, opportunities & so on, but by far being a mother is & always will be my greatest blessing & accomplishment. To know that I am someones mommy makes me so grateful. How could Heavenly Father have agreed to allow such a thing? What have I done to deserve such a blessing? Who knows, but all I know is that I will strive to be the best mommy I can be to my baby girl.
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| My Sweet Angel...Anelaokalani Taionala Maile, 3 months :) I love you sooo much! |
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