Now There's Two...

Kevin and I are reaching the point where the lack of sleep is definitely catching up to us and we are starting to lose our patience. The littlest of things can drive us crazy but in the midst of all the chaos, the best thing we can do is take a step back and think how very blessed we are with our two beautiful girls and remind ourselves how little things like cuddling with our children matter more than anything else. We could not ask for a better life and will definitely look back on these days years from now and wonder how time flew so quickly.

Firehouse Tour

This weekend some friends arranged a tour of a local firehouse. You might notice that Hana is the only toddler girl in the group. I suspect that this tour was planned with the boys in mind but am so grateful that Hana was included as well because she loves fire engines as much as any of them and had a great time! When the firemen showed us what was in their fridge, Hana said "I'm hungry too!" and sat down at their table. I could only laugh. Somehow, in our rush to get ready, I forgot to feed her. Oops! I guess the 5 animal crackers we gave her in the car was not a sufficient breakfast.
Hana had to take about 5 turns sitting in the driver's seat.

Hana even got to spray the hose. While the others were taking their turns at the hose, Hana was splashing in the water.

Luckily, little Alaina didn't seem too bothered by the sirens and the horns.

One Month

Hard to believe Alaina is already a month old. At her check-up on Monday, she measured in at 22.25 inches and 10 lbs, 8 oz. She's grown almost 3 inches and gained 2 lbs, 6 oz since her birthday. What a little chunk. However, she weighs only 5 oz more than me when I was born! The other night I went out to run a quick errand. When I came back, I found Kevin and Alaina snoozing. Too cute!Alaina and I are finally able ready to the house, yay! This is our first week out and about and so far we've gone to church, downtown, the park a few times, and the beach.

Daddy & the Girls

Kevin is a total guy and would probably have loved to have a son to enjoy all the 'guy' things. However, he was blessed with two beautiful girls and is the best father that any girl could want. Hana is his favorite person ever and knows that saying "I want to watch football" is the best thing that Daddy wants to hear on the weekends. Even better is when she grabs the Terrible Towel and yells 'Go Steelers, Go Steelers'! Our favorite player is Hines Ward because he is part-Korean, just like us :)!

Daddy is quite busy these days. He is so helpful with changing diapers late at night and then heading to work, in a great mood, the next morning. He also recognizes that both daughters need his attention. Below is an example of his solution to this!

Grandparents

I hate to brag but I am so thankful that my parents live two streets away. Hana could probably walk to their house all on her own! They are busy people but always make time to come see their granddaughters. My dad has started seminary and has class twice a week and my mother takes care of her elderly mother in law full time. In addition to those responsibilities, they try spend as much time as they can with the girls. I am especially grateful for my mother who comes to see me at least once, but sometimes three times, a day and also watches Hana at least once a week. We are so blessed to have the support and love of my amazing parents.