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Two Weeks of Sisters

by Maile Girl on January 20, 2013

It’s been two weeks since Lauren and I became sisters. So two weeks since the best thing ever happened! Daddy and Mommy have been taking lots of pictures (of course) – here are some of my favorites…

I taught Lauren how to do eskimo kisses

Daddy and I started a comic book - Daddy's is on the left and my version is on the right

Lauren's head is tilted a lot, so I try to line myself up to make the pictures better...

What? She asked me to teach her how to suck her thumb!

I love you Lauren

Maile, I love you too - please hold me always!

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Big Girl, Little Gear

by Papa K on January 10, 2013

It used to be that Maile had the run of the place – pretty much everything at the apartment was for her. Now there is all this stuff for Lauren and it can get confusing sometimes…

Daddy, I don't think the straps are going to fit...

I used to fit in this?

Hmm... this isn't very fun any more...

(You used to love it, Maile Girl!)

You're never too old to be swaddled.

We call them the Swaddled Sisters:

(Dad note: It’s really weird – all of a sudden it feels like Maile got MUCH older and has basically doubled in weight. I don’t expect her to weigh the same as Lauren, of course, but whenever we pick her up now she feels so heavy. Very strange!)

(Click here for the video.)

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Can you spot the difference in these two good-bye pictures?

by Papa K on January 9, 2013

When Grandma Gail and Papa Cal were originally planning to leave on Sunday, we thought we’d be saying good-bye like this:

Grandma Gail, Papa Cal and Maile (3.5)

Instead, we said good-bye on Wednesday like this:

Grandma Gail, Papa Cal, Maile (3.5) and Lauren (4 days)

We can’t thank Grandma and Papa enough for changing around their flights and helping us settle in these few days. We will certainly never forget our Christmas and New Year’s vacation to Disneyland and the very special gift we received at the start of 2013!

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Not a fan of diapers

by Papa K on January 8, 2013

Maile is quickly learning that babies do 3 main things: eat, poop and sleep. She’s a big fan of the eating process. She’s not as big a fan of the pooping part.

Mommy, I think I'll just watch with this one...

I think I might be sick.

How many times a day do you do this?!?

Lauren, you're stinky and yucky sometimes, but I still love you!

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Doing my part to help with Lauren

by Maile Girl on January 7, 2013

Mommy and Daddy are pretty tired, so I’m trying to help out wherever I can. Mommy is the main person that feeds Lauren, but she’s been so hungry that the doctor said to give her an extra little bottle of something called formula. It smells funny, BUT it comes in little bottles that I can handle no problem. So I get to help give Lauren the formula!

First, you talk to Lauren and tell her what you are doing and you rub the top of the bottle on her lips so she gets used to it.

Then soon enough she latches right on and start sucking...

Mommy taught me to lift the bottle up so no air gets in - the air makes Lauren uncomfortable.

And then you just give a big smile because you are feeding your baby sister!

(Dad note: This is the 1,000th post I’ve made on this blog. Somewhat fitting that in many respects we are right back where we started 3.5 years ago! As the above shows, this time through we have an extra set of hands 🙂 Looking forward to sharing many more adventures in the years to come. Thank you for following along – it’s been a lot of fun sharing the joy that Maile (and now Lauren) bring to our lives!)

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Meeting My New Sister

by Maile Girl on January 6, 2013

Maile Girl here. I know Daddy told you about my new sister, Lauren, yesterday – but I wanted to chime in with some of my own thoughts…

On Thursday, Mommy and Daddy told me that they were going to go back to San Francisco to have the doctors check out Lauren. They didn’t tell me she was definitely coming, but I had a feeling. I didn’t mind too much, I got to play with Grandma and Papa. On Friday, we took an airplane back to San Francisco and Daddy met us at the airport. He asked me if I wanted to meet my new sister. I said, “YES!” (of course) – sometimes Daddy asks me silly questions.

We drove over to the hospital and sure enough when I walked into the room there was Mommy and a little baby. My new sister! I didn’t even know her name yet, but as soon as I saw her, I knew I loved her. She was so tiny. It’s a good thing she has a big sister like me to look out for her. Mommy let me hold her right away. She was a little heavy, but I did okay. I’ve held her a bunch of times since – I like holding her. She is pretty much the most cuddly doll ever. But she’s real. Sometimes she yells – at first it scared me a little, but now I’m kind of used to it.

(Dad note: this video was taken a couple minutes after Maile first met Lauren and is the first time she heard her new sister’s name!)

Mommy letting me hold my new sister for the very first time!

I can't take my eyes off of her!

So little, so cuddly - we are going to have so much fun together!

The doctor came in to do an exam while I was there. I watched her like a hawk - I'm very protective of my little sister.

Don't we look alike?!

Kisses for my little sister...

Love.

(Dad note: We came home from the hospital today. Everyone is doing great. As evidenced above, Maile absolutely adores her little sister. She’s adjusting pretty well to having a fourth member of the family around. A few tears here or there and definitely some vying for Mommy’s attention, but all in all, she’s been great. Maile Girl is going to be a great big sister!)

(Click here for the video.)

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Maile’s School Picture 2012-2013

by Papa K on January 1, 2013

As we did last year, we’re going to start the year with Maile’s school picture (taken a couple months ago at her school, Presidio Knolls). We’re not entirely sure what happened with her hair in this one – it certainly didn’t look like that when we dropped her off 😉

Maile's School Picture 2012-2013 (3.5 years)

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Maile

by Papa K on December 31, 2012

On Sunday, Grandma and Papa Hawaii treated Maile and her cousins to a princess transformation at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Basically, it’s a beauty salon where they give little girls princess makeovers which includes a fancy hairstyle and makeup. I’ll be the first to admit that Christine and I weren’t thrilled, but we weren’t going to have Maile sit out while her older cousins got to play princess … and Maile absolutely loved the experience!

Remember that wavy, curly hair now ... because it's about to get slick!

Yes, they put enough hairspray on to require the use of a face mask 🙂 Maile actually loved this thing, might need to get one for when Mommy braids her hair normally...

Profile shot, hairstyle coming together...

Are you ready for your crown Princess Maile?

Yes, yes I am!

The final touch, a wand that sprinkles glitter over everything (Dad note: And I mean everything. I'm still finding glitter on my clothes two days later...)

Sound the horns, Princess Maile has arrived!

Princess Maile and Daddy

Princess Maile and Mommy

I give thee the royal court: Princess Katie, Princess Emily and Princess Maile

Thank you Grandma Gail and Papa Cal for making our little girl’s princess dreams come true for a day!

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Maile Girl Goes to Disneyland, Day #2

by Papa K on December 29, 2012

On our second day at Disneyland, we got down to business and met some princesses! We actually spent the day at the California Adventure side of the park and started our day at Ariel’s Grotto where we had breakfast alongside “real” Disney princesses. Maile and her cousins were blown away that they actually got to meet the princesses. (With the exception of Minnie – Maile Girl still isn’t a fan of the non-human characters 🙂

First up, Maile and her cousins met the hostess, Princess Ariel:

And then it was just an ongoing stream of princesses while we ate breakfast (Belle, Cinderella, Princess Minnie and Aurora)…

Maile Girl was particularly tickled to meet Belle - she has a Belle dress that Grandma and Papa gave her...

Cinderella!

Seriously, I can't believe this is really happening!

Don't worry, it wasn't all princesses - we also hit some rides like the tea cups!

Grandma Gail and Papa Cal will go anywhere with their girls!

(Click here for the video.)

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Maile Girl Goes to Disneyland, Day #1

by Papa K on December 28, 2012

On Wednesday, we hit the “big show” so to speak – we got up bright and early and drove over to Disneyland. It was definitely one of those times when I wished I could be inside Maile’s little head hearing/seeing/feeling what she was. We had talked up Disneyland a little bit, but there really is no way to describe it. When we entered the parking lot, she said “Is this Disneyland, Daddy?” Not yet Maile Girl, not yet.

We had a great first day at the park – hit some rides, wandered all over, smiled, laughed – all the things you are supposed to do at the happiest place on earth. And as you’ll see from the pictures, the day ended with Maile completely zonked – dreaming whatever little girls dream after their visit to a magical place…

Yep, Maile Girl is here. That isn't a fake castle behind me, it's the real deal! (Dad note: Well, technically, it is fake ... but we'll let it go...)

Coolest breakfast ever!

Who's that with Papa on the rocket ship? (BTW - This was Maile's 3rd time on this ride - Daddy went twice and then tagged Papa in as his head was spinning!)