On the Move

FYI:

BABY TAYVIN IS ON THE MOVE!!!!
YES! HE IS CRAWLING...FOR THE MOST PART.
JUST YESTERDAY HE WAS ON ALL FOURS, ROCKING AND THEN FLINGING HIMSELF ON HIS BELLY TO TRY TO REACH THINGS A FOOT AWAY...

BUT TODAY WHILE SITTING ON THE FLOOR, EDDIE HAD GOT UP AND WALKED TO THE OTHER ROOM AND LEFT THE REMOTE CONTROL SITTING ABOUT 3-4 FEET AWAY FROM TAYVIN...AND THE LITTLE BOOGER ACTUALLY CRAWLED ON ALL FOURS TO GET THE REMOTE...IN ONE TRY!!!

I'M HAPPY THAT MY LITTLE ONE IS STARTING TO REACH MILESTONES, BUT SAD THAT HE'S NOT GOING TO BE A BABY FOR LONG!

The Big 10

Kainoa Maldonado

This post is dedicated to you, my son.

10 years have passed since you came into this world. I can't believe it's been that long...one whole decade!

You have grown up so much and your dad and I are so proud of you. You are such a loving and compassionate person.

You are always wanting to make your parents happy.

You make us laugh with all the silly things you do and you make us cry when you accomplish all your goals.

Although you fight with your brother at times, you two play and talk together as brothers should do.

Your sister is the odd one out at times, but she watches what you do all the time and tries to keep up as best as she can, and for the most part, you let her.

And you make your baby brother always laugh with excitement when you pass his way.

You are a bright boy. We are always amazed at the things you learn and the things you strive to accomplish.

We don't know many 10 year olds who will get up at 6 in the morning to go running with their dad in the cold winter air!

Your knowlege in school and in church are amazing.

You are our hard worker. Keep it up and you will go many places my son.

You are amazing!

We love you dearly!

Happy Birthday

Kainoa

February 11, 2010

10 years old!! Yahoo!!

Finally...a post!

We I'm ashamed...it's been nearly 4 months since my last post. I really am a sorry blogger! Going back to work in August, baby being at home, Eddie losing his job and the many more of life's happenings have just discouraged my blogging time...I know, BIG EXCUSE, but hopefully with the new year, I'll get my act together! Here's just a few photos of the little guy, (whom might I add, is not little anymore!) and the kids that we took on Christmas Eve.

Tayvin 6 months old

Ooops I fell over!

Happy Little Tay

His favorite thing to do now...clap, clap, clap!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

(The lady at the camera store said the baby looked like he was flipping off the camera!!LOL)

Here's lookin' at you kid!

RANDOMNESS OF LIFE

"Serious, I'm on hold?"

"Duck what?"

Miss Americas of '08

Someone forgot to brush

" What you lookin at?"

Open wide

"Do I know you?"

AWWW

"Smile for the camera"

"Here we are, over here!"

"No pictures at this time please!"

Can you tell who's from the same family?

"Can you see me now?"

"WATCH ME DANCE NOW!"

Tayvin's Blessing

Tayvin's Blessing

August 2, 2009

Since many family members surprised us by coming into town the last week in July, we decided it would be a great opportunity for us to go ahead and bless the baby.

Uncle Michael (who was leaving for college the next day) was able to attend and also Auntie Yannick and Auntie Charmay and Auntie Shnaiah and Auntie Holly and all the kiddos from Utah who had come into town for a funeral and Tayvin's Welcoming Party were able to attend as well. We are so grateful for all the love we have from friends and families near and far. It was great to see and be with everyone. And it was even more special to celebrate the blessing of our new one.

The kids and I (Daddy was there, but he left right after the blessing)

Mamo and Booboo and the grandkids

The Purcell Clan + Tayvin

Some of the wonderful family members we had come share our blessing day with!

Front Row: Taliah, Lexi, Jaedyn, Naia, Lafai, Kainoa, Lilliana, Tayvin in Mamo's(aka Ariane) arms, Grandma Charlotte, Shnaiah with Kale'a in arms

Back Row: Holly, Melody with Xavier in arms, Marisa, Michael, Me, Marcus(hiding behind my head), Eric, Charmay, Yannick, Booboo(aka Gordon).

Bells A Ringin' for...

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Purcell

Eric and Shannon

Married August 5, 2009

Congratulations to my little brother Eric and his newly wife Shannon. They were married this month. I wish them a happy, loving life together along with little ms. Bentley!

First Dance

Eric waiting for his bride
(I didn't get the bride coming down the aisle because my camera batteries went dead!)

Mom and Dad getting ready for the event

Eric and Shannon with Tayvin at their engagement BBQ

(and me stuffing my face! NICE!)

A New Edition

Tayvin Michael Tamatoa Maldonado

June 28, 2009

8lbs 4 oz

20 3/4"

Our newest edition to our family came to us on June 28, 2009 at 1:48am early on a Sunday morning. We are so happy to have HIM! #4 baby was our "surprise" baby and not knowing whether he was a boy or girl was kind of fun! Although, towards the end of my pregnancy, every one, strangers included, would come up to me and say "are you having a boy?", "Boy?", or "Looks like a boy", well that kinda spoiled it--we were sort of hoping for a girl-so Naia could have a sister, but in all, the boy was just right. No matter if boy or girl, we were blessed to have a healthy baby come join our family!

Tayvin was due to come on July 1, according to our ultrasound due date, but instead came on the original due date given on the first doctor visit- June 28. I also thought that it could come early at first but then I thought, all the others came late, so this one will too. Boy was I wrong.

A trip to Elitch's on the Wednesday before (24th) I think was what kind of set it off. All the walking and wading in the pool area helped move along the labor. The next day I was at the doctor's monitoring the baby due to some bleeding and contracting. Well before you know it Saturday came and I didn't feel well much of the day. It was spent mostly in bed. Contractions started around 4am and were off and on all day. But by 8pm they were coming stronger and more frequent. Eddie had been busy all day long, fixing the toilet, taking kids to Windsor for a track meet, cleaning the yard and attending his mom's for dinner with the kids. He kept checking on me all day and all I could say was "I'm having contractions but they're coming and going, I'm fine". Even my parents, who back from a trip to Utah called and asked how it was going, and I said "nothing yet, some contractions but nothing." Well by 10pm we were on our way to the hospital. Marty asked to join us and I'm glad she did because Eddie passed out an hour after arriving due to his hard days work!

This pregnancy was great. I went in, at 10:45 I was 4cm dialated 75% effaced, 1 1/2 hours later after walking the hall and rocking in the rocking chair I was at 7cm and 90% effaced. 1/2 hour later I was a 9 and was able to push because I was "stretchy"! About 9 or so pushes (would have been less pushes if I hadn't forgotten how to "bare down" and push correctly, but after some coaching from the dr and nurse I got it back) and he was out! Our beautiful little boy! Oh yeah by 9 cm Eddie was up and took over what his mother had helped with-a pissed off lookin wife cuz she did it with no meds! - I even kind of yelled at him to help hold my leg up- I was loosing energy quick--and wanted the baby out fast! He told me "If looks could kill!" Well I could've done worse and broke his bones! But he's lucky!

So only a few short hours of hospital labor and baby arrived!

Healthy and Happy!

He is such a blessing to our family. The kids love their new little brother and Naia, the little mommy, doesn't seem to mind at all that it's not a sister!

Naia, the big sister, with new brother Tayvin

Our 4 beautiful children!


Mommy with baby!


Tayvin-1 day old

Tayvin with his eyes open!

Sleepy Taytay with big brother, Jaedyn

"SuperGrandma" aka Great Grandma Connie with Tayvin-1 week old

Daddy and Kainoa playing with Tayvin