Big Week

This is a long overdue update. Life has been very demanding lately, when I am in the office it is to quickly pay bills or check emails. The luxury of getting on the computer and updating their blog is almost non existent. But, I said it is my new years resolution to create a blog to document and remember important times and events. Sooooo here is another attempt.

This month has had it ups and downs. Noa is going through so challenges with listening and obeying rules. He has some challenges with impulse control and listening to Mom and Dad. I know that he is trying and that makes it all worth it, patience at 3.5 is tough. Noa is extremely smart so I know he will persevere. He is mastering the alphabet and counting to twenty. I am so impressed with ability to put so many concepts that he is learning together. I know he is getting it cause he can tell me the rules when I break them. Puzzles are his new passion. With a little help he can do a 100 piece puzzle with ease. He sees matching pieces better than me sometimes. His dad has given him so great pointers. Last week a group of moms from MOPS went to the beach for a family day. I am always so impressed how well the kids get along. It didn't seem to matter that there were kids of all ages. There are two other little boys that Noa loves to play with. We call them all Mischief, Curious and Trouble (each of the boys share a title at any given moment). They are so much fun to watch.

Zekey had a incredible week.....he is taking his first steps toward walking. He is taking about four steps at a time. That little guys has the sweetest temperament. Together they are so sweet to watch. Noa really tries to be the best big brother, you can see how much he loves Zeke by how gentle and patient he is with him (most of the time).

Zekey has a big Appetite

Zeke is growing so fast...can't believe he is already nine months.

Trying to enjoy every milestone...but we blink and he is already another month older. He is crawling around the house and standing up. He can walk around the whole house using the walls and furniture to steady himself. He is such a sweetie. His smile lights up the whole house.

Baptism

This was a moment that will forever live in Rory's and my heart forever. We were baptised in front of our church family. Rory's mom and sister were able to attend to further make the occasion incredible.

Baptized Feb 10th 2008

This was a moment that will forever live in Rory's and my heart forever. We were baptized in front of our church family. Rory's mom and sister were able to attend to further make the occasion incredible.

Reflection

Noa and Zekey are having a great time with Grannie this past week. It is a gift to have relative come for a visist. Especially grandparents. The unconditional love they give is priceless. The weather has been kinda cold and very windy (yes, it does get chilly in Hawaii). Dad is on a business trip in Florida....the boys are missing him terribly. Hopefully, we will all survive without him. Absense does make the heart grow fonder and we all appreciate all that he does even more.


It is hard to believe that Zeke is 8 months and growing fast. I count my blessing everyday that we are fortunate enough that I can stay home with the boys. Though being a stay at home is not always a picnic I know it is the right thing for us all. The days are filled with lots of challenges, laundry (thanks mom for the break), picking up, negociating, and sometime pulling my hair out. The infinate loop of endless questions from my three year old is a crack up. Don't get me wrong I love the curisitoy and him to death....BUT coming up with the answers can be a task. And I wasn't expecting to feel like I am either constantly making meals or cleaning them up...it never ends. But, I hope that when my boys are all grown up they know how much they are loved and how much spending time with them has meant to me. I am one of the lucky ones that get to see all their kids accomplishmenst, milestones and kiss every little ouchys.

Bear with the video...hopefully my camerawomen skills will improve.

It has been a quiet week so far....just hav'in fun hanging out (as Noa says). Noa has mastered his morning routine of feeding the Puppy, eating his breakfast with good manners, brushing his own teeth, washing hands & face and getting dressed all by himself ( I still comb his hair). The biggest accomplishment Noa has done is being a wonderful Big Brother to Zekey. Noa truly helps, shows by example and loves his little brother. They are really terrific together and it is a blast watching them.

Noa went to one of his buddies 3rd birthday party this weekend. Lots of fun on the trampoline and in backyard. The cake wasn't bad either.

We are soooo excited to have Grannie from California come for a visit. We love having her here and wish she could save forever. We hope there will be lots of adventures while she is here.

Big Week for the Boys

This was a huge week for the boys...Zekey is officially crawling and climbing up on anything he can. It is lots of fun watching Zekey crawl around the house and chase our Puppy Sage. He seems thrilled to be able to get to his (and Noa's) toys without help.

Noa went to his very first dentist appointment last week. He was so brave and had such a great attitude about it all. They were very impressed and proud how well he takes care of his teeth.

Noa had another great time with one of his friends. It is so nice to see them being such great little men. Practicing how to share, cooperating and what it means to be good friends.

My girlfriend and I took all the kids up to the Waimea Park for a fun day on the slides and swings. Noa also discovered this week how to climb up the tree in our backyard. I knew that was only a matter of time. He is thrilled! Things are really getting interesting in the Allison household.