Polo

Wow!  It's been ages since I updated this blog!  Maybe I need to decide if I'll keep this going or not.  I blog much more consistently on my design blog and most of the family is on facebook to see updates. Anyway, here are a few photos from our little family outing yesterday at the Army Polo game on Fort Shafter.

some fun pictures

pretty good stance for a 2 year old... well almost 3

Goofy kid

He loves to play in the water!

my kids!

smiles!

Daddy and daughter

My wonderful family :)

Ainsley's 1 month photos

I know I'm a little behind since Ainsley is 7 weeks old and I need to start thinking about her 2 month photos, but here are some photos I took of her at 1 month old!

Cloth Diapers

I have begun the adventure of cloth diapering.... AND I love it!  Well, maybe love is not the word when dealing poop and laundry and such, but every time I change a diaper I save $$ and I love that!  I thought I would share what I have decided to do with the hours of I have researched about cloth diapering.  Earlier this spring I bought enough diapers to try it out, so this week once I got through all the diapers I had bought and been given I went for it.  Here is what I bought...

Bummis super brite diaper cover

A Thirsties duo wrap diaper cover

Bum Genius 3.0 All in One

Econobum One size cover (comes with the pre-fold)

I bought 12 infant Indian pre-fold diapers plus 5 econobum pre-folds

This selection of diapers lasts me about 2 days, so I can do laundry about every other day and not need to use disposables at all, although when we go out they are easier.  I just bought 6 Oh Katy All in One diapers (they fit from 8 -35 lbs) so they are worth the investment at $18 a piece and I did get 1 for free because they were on sale.  The AIO diapers are just like disposables so they are good for Dad and changing while out and about.  There is a huge learning curve on the care/laundering and the myriad of options to purchase - if anyone is curious I would be happy to answer questions, but this post would be super long if I explained it all.

I decided to try cloth diapers to save money, bottom line.  I feel like because I stay at home, I have a responsibility to be a good steward of our family budget and this was a way I felt would be easy for me to do.  Obviously, its not for everyone and I was the last person to think I would ever cloth diaper!  It's healthier and greener, but those are secondary reasons for me.

Grandpa and Nana's visit

Right after my Mom came for a visit, my Dad and Stepmom came out for a little more than a week.  They were here for my birthday and the 4th of July.  It was so nice to see them, and have continued help and extra hands!  Here's some pics ;).

Grandpa read lots of stories

We went to Waimea Falls

Playing in our porch with Grandpa

The 4th of July, making a cake!

Ainsley cuddling with Nana

Grammy's Visit

I know I have not been doing a very good job of keeping up on this blog!  Now that baby is here, I hope to do a better job of sharing pictures and sharing stories of our Hawaii adventures.  Ainsley was born on June 8th and we were blessed to have my Mom get in town on the 4th and stay for several weeks.  It was nice to know my Mom was at my house to take care of Eli when we headed for the hospital at midnight.  I don't have tons of pictures from when she was here, but here are the ones I have.  She and Eli had tons of fun hanging out together!

Reading lots of books

Grammy with 2 grandbabies!

Meeting Ainsley for the first time

Grammy and Ainsley

Visiting the Zoo

Grammy and Eli

Family of Four

Here is our first photo as a family of 4!  Enjoying our visiting family!