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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Kekoa's First Pro Haircut

As many of you know, Koa is a handful... meaning, has anyone EVER seen him sit still? :) Its pretty impossible to get Koa to sit in one spot, let alone sit long enough for anyone to cut his hair. Which is why if you look at pictures through the months of Koa, he's looking like he's either had a really bad bowl cut or a reverse mullet.

I've been cutting Koa's hair at home whenever I could, and its always been in pieces; a chunk here in the tub, a chunk off while watching tv, another chunk cut while eating breakfast. Anytime I could grab a pair of scissors and just snip I would.

Finally one morning I just gave up. I couldn't do it. He was so squirmy, not to mention strong and fast now, that I decided we would HAVE to attempt to have it done by someone who knows what they're doing.

Luckily, Bella & Vivi were coming down with my sister Lynn & Zac to spend the NYE weekend with us. I thought that with them there, Koa would behave just fine for a haircut.

And sure enough, my little boy surprised me yet again. He was a perfect angel sitting in his rocket ship at the salon, clinging to his toy cars and trains as he sat patiently while a stranger cut and buzzed at his head.

Another milestone that my child has accomplished, one more thing for me to be proud of, and yet another happening to make me sad as I realize, my kids are quickly growing up.

The salon we took him to: Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in Temecula
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Before: The Bruce Lee Look :D
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Sitting in his rocket and getting ready!
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And on goes the cape!
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Bella & Vivi looking like they feel sorry for him. Hahaha
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Bye Bye long mowhawk!
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Clipper time!
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Almost done!
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And all pau!!! A new look!
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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Malia's 1st Christmas!

We were so lucky and blessed this Christmas. 12 months ago we didn't even know if we would be bringing Malia home from the hospital, and yet here she is, beautiful, happy and HEALTHY!! I received the best present that anyone could have ever given me... I spent Christmas eve holding my gorgeous daughter in my arms and just marveling at how lucky I was to be her mother.

Prepare yourself for a TOTAL picture OVERLOAD... a lot of the pics speak for themselves. :)


Mommy & Malia in her beautiful dress, getting ready for Christmas Eve mass
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Handsome brother in his suit.
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Outside the church, and a VERY happy baby with Lolo!
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So happy, her eyes disappear!
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Our very first holiday as a family of five (including Dini!)
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And with Lolo & Lola
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Malia, looking admiringly at her Uncle Christian... so sweet! :)
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Christmas morning... Santa has arrived!!

Presents!
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Koa trying to figure out the see-saw that Santa brought him and Sissy... and Sissy's already on it!
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Koa opening up all his loot!
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Mommy helping out!
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Malia looking on, with one of her stocking stuffers from Santa, a Sing-A-Ma-Jig!
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Uncle Kitchen getting her all excited!
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Malia's 1st gift from Santa, a pink love puppy- just like the brown one brother carries in the car! Now they each have their own car companion!
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Malia & her new Penguin Boxing friend
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Now, on to celebrate Christmas day with Lolas Claring & Aning, Aunty Janet and Aunty Lynn, Uncle Zac, and cousins Bella & Vivi at their house in Burbank!
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Koa's Pjs say that he's been good, but if you knew the stories behind these pics, he's definitely been naughty! And with a naughty smile to match! :)
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Merry Christmas Everyone!