Re-commit

I am really happy that I started this blog at the beginning of the year. It's amazing to me that over half the year is already over. And time just seems to be speeding up.
I feel bad that I have slowed down on my posting. There is just so much going on it seems and these entires get pushed back and then I forget what I was going to post about....
Anyway, I read this great quote on Maka and Jeane's blog that has re-committed me to do better. It was the reason I started all this in the first place.

"You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep a record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of those meaningful and significant things. Some may be funny. Some may be significant only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experiences."

~President Hinckley

Par-ty!!!

It has been a crazy last 5 days or so - preparing, enjoying and then recovering from the birthday party we threw for Kyle. His parents came into town and stayed with us. It was so fun for Grandma to finally meet her youngest grandchild, Sepa. Kekoa loved having his grandparents around. Mom was a great in helping me prepare all the food. I could not have done it myself.
The party was a great success and it was so wonderful seeing so many good friends. I did forget my silly camera, but some attendees took some shots for me and I'll post them when I get them.
I was quite flattered that so many people liked the teri-chicken and the guava cake. There was hardly a crumb left from the cake when we cleaned up. Along with the yummy food we had great entertainment from the musicians who play for Kyle's dance group. They are talented guys with the amazing voice of Junior Maile. My favorite part of the whole evening was when Kyle dedicated a song, "Love Me," to me and we got to dance together. Kekoa held on to my leg the whole time, but it was perfect anyway. My hope with the whole thing was that Kyle would feel how much we all love him. I love him most of all.

Trick or Treat?

Kekoa and I were talking about Halloween and potential costume ideas the other day. I told him of the Cars outfits I bought after Halloween last year (70% off - thank you very much) and he wanted me to pull them out to try them on. I thought they looked so cute - though I have to figure out a way to un-smoosh the faces of Mater and McQueen from being packed away. Kekoa doesn't look too excited in this picture, but it was more because he didn't want me to take a picture than of the outfit. He actually traded his Batman stuff for a day to wear this thing. We'll see what he ends up being for Halloween- something tells me it is going to be black with a cape. Oh well, at least I got this cute, cute picture. It is exactly what I pictured last year when I bought them.

"Depa" - as Ikaika calls him...

Sepa is 6 1/2 months now... I just wanted to add these pictures to the blog for record keeping purposes. He has been a fun addition to our family and we all love him so much. Kekoa comes to see him first thing in the morning and always double checks that we haven't forgotten him whenever we go somewhere. Yesterday, before church I put the boys in the van while I went to "pack up" Sepa. With the van running, I pulled it half-way out of the garage so that the exhaust wouldn't fill the place. Kekoa about had a cow when he thought I was leaving Sepa. He is a good big brother. And Ikaika is always trying to share his food with Sepa. I have to remind him that Sepa doesn't have any teeth yet and can't have what we eat.
Sepa love all of us as well. A smile will spread across his face at even the sound of our voices coming in the room. And just for the record, he is yet another Reyes-mommas-boy...

Pride & Prejudice

Last night Kyle and I went on a well-needed date - thanks to my dear sister who watched the boys. We went to the Scera Shell outdoor theatre and watched one of my all-time favorites, Pride and Prejudice. It was such a fun atmosphere sitting on the grass on a blanket watching a play. We didn't mind one bit that it sprinkled a little. It was a beautiful night and I loved not worrying about my boys for a couple hours and enjoying Kyle's company. I reminded him that the last time we watched a play outside on the grass was our first date. That was up at Sundance. Sadly, they no longer have plays up there anymore. Last night was so fun and I am so thankful that this theatre is still running. I am happy to support functions like this that are wholesome recreation. I think we all should. The play runs to the 16th of August - go if you get a chance!

Sunday Shoes

Okay, final post for today. I finally got the boys some shoes for church. It seemed like for weeks I'd forget to shop for them and would only remember Sunday morning when it was time to head out the door to church. Both boys were excited about them. Especially Ikaika - he loves any shoes. In fact when they got out of the tub this morning the first thing Ikaika did was put his shoes on - very cute with a bare bum. Amidst the chaos of trying to get the boys ready and to church alone (Kyle left early for meetings) I snapped this quick shot. Not the greatest picture, but I love the candidness and emotion you can feel. Kekoa and Ikaika are really becoming good friends and playing together more. If Kekoa goes somewhere, Ikaika is always looking for him. "Mom, Koa go?" I have great hopes that they will be the best of friends.
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PS. Thank you to Grandma Nette for funding the well needed shoes : ) - Kekoa hasn't had decent church shoes since he was one and Ikaika never! Sad, I know.

Bitter Biscuits

I have a first-picture of both Ikaika and Iosepa when I first gave them the little baby cookie to enjoy. (Sepa's was just this weekend). Ikaika definitely had more goo all over. Sepa's just got crusty right away- maybe because it was so hot outside. I like looking at the comparison of them - wish I had one of Kekoa.

Saturday Fun

Here are just some fun pictures from this weekend. We enjoyed a relaxing day at home with the boys playing outside for a while. Don't they just make you smile?

Seven Peaks

Yesterday Kyle took the afternoon off and we headed to Seven Peaks. It was the first time that I had been there (even with living in Provo for over 8 years...) and now I wonder why we never went before. It was a ton of fun and all the boys loved it. Even baby Sepa loved it, regardless of going through a couple days of fever (I have no idea what is going on with the poor thing). He loved to kick and splash the water with his hands. He didn't even mind when water splashed his face. It was so cute. Kekoa went down one of the flash flood slides and I decided if Kekoa could do it, so could I (I am not big into adventurous things at all). It was a great few hours. Thanks to Aunty Celeste and Keisha for helping us take care of the boys. The only thing that keeps me from getting a season pass is knowing how impossible it would be to do it by myself with the boys. Anyway, it was fun, fun, fun.

PS. I forgot to grab our camera so sadly we have no pictures - I guess we'll just have to go back again next week... : )