Baby Kai is Here!

Yep he is here. Baby Kai made his appearance at 9:19, July 1st, weighing in a 6 lbs. 14 oz and 18" long. He is as big as a peanut. Mom O is doing this blog because there is no wi-fi in the hospital. This baby is definitely a mini Ben. He has strawberry blonde hair, beautiful blue eyes, and blonde eyebrows and eyelashes. I told Kami, "Oh dear, this kid is going to give Cash a run for his money!"

I can tell you Tripler hospital is the biggest thing I have ever seen. And chuck full of khaki uniforms everywhere with doctors that look like they are barely out of high school. Some of the wives were in there having babies when their husbands are deployed. The other side to that is they are having a bizillion babies born this month because it is 9 months since the last group came back from Iraq. They said they had 400 babies born there in June. Every time a baby is born you here "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" played over the intercom. It was playing all day long.

Well this is as good as I can do tonight. We will do more when Kami gets home day after tomorrow.

Enjoy!

Well...I was really hoping to post some cute pictures of the new baby Kai today or tomorrow but I don't think that's going to happen so I'm trying to find ways to distract myself! My doctor seems to think it's fun to tease me with the idea of being induced then snatch those dreams right back! Rude!

Ben's work through us a rockin baby shower on Friday at work. One of the ladies who was in charge of the shower put together this baby cake made out of diapers. I'm sure all you Utah people havc seen a million of them but I had never seen one before and I thought it was the coolest gift ever!!! She went all out! She even made her husband sit down and help her assemble it! She had tied ribbons around some little onsies and placed them all around the cake! It was soooooooo adorable!





I have also finally finished baby Kai's crib set! I had so much fun making it but I was so glad to finish it before he arrives! I found all the fabrics at JoAnn's when I was visiting Nalani in Utah a few months back. Ben thought I had lost my mind when I came home with so much fabric but he loves how it all turned out so I won in the end!

Safety Pins Rock!

About a month ago I decided to wear a new maternity skirt to church that Nalani had given me. All my other skirts were way too tight to wear so I was delighted when I put on this new skirt and it actually fit. Well...I thought it fit...it was a little loose but it was comfy so who cared! As I stood up to leave Sacrament meeting I felt the skirt slip down a little so I quickly pulled it back up and life was good. By the time I got to primary the skirt seemed to be getting looser and looser! It was slipping and sliding all around! I was being to get a little concerned. Pretty soon they dismissed all the teachers to Relief Society and Priesthood to give us a little break for the week. I stood up and took about 5 steps before I felt something brush across my ankles. I looked down and sure enough...my skirt was laying around my ankles! Luckily I had a black slip on that looked pretty similar to the black skirt I was wearing. I quickly bent down and scooped my skirt back up around my waist as I heard a few gasps and giggles around the room! The only thing I could think to say was, "Oh, the joys of pregnancy!" I made a quick exit and vowed to never wear the skirt again! Today I woke up feeling a little brave! The skirt was just so cute and I really wanted to wear it again. I was determined to not make the same mistake again so I came up with the most brilliant idea ever....SAFETY PINS!!! I pinned the skirt to my "unmentionables" and it worked out perfect! I am happy to report that I wore the skirt again today without flashing anyone! What a day!

Baby Bump!

For some strange reason my stomach is growing larger and larger by the minute!

I just went to the doctor today and found out I am going to be induced around the 30th of June! Hooray!!! That was very fun news to find out!!! Ben gets home from a month long training course on the 26th of June and my mom flies in on the 30th of June.

Good timing for both of them! Just a little over a month to go!

Cirque Hawaii

This past weekend Ben and I went to the Hawaii Cirque du Soleil with our friends Karl and Amanada. It was AMAZING! We had a blast but didn't get any good pictures so I had to steal some off their website to give you the full effect!



We all had such a good time but our stomachs were all in knots by the time we left. It can be pretty intenst watching them dangle off each other from ropes clear up in the air! I was a little worried that it might just send me into labor! It was awesome!!!

A face only a mother could love!

Two weeks ago I went in to have an ultrasound done and the technician told me that Kai didn't have a big enough belly and I wasn't feeding him enough. She told me my homework was to go home and eat a cheeseburger and a milkshake! Every pregnant women's dream! The bad thing is that I have no appetite which is the cause of the small belly so I had to go into force mode the past two weeks and eat everything I could force in me! I went back for another ultrasound yesterday and I did awesome on my homework. Not only did my belly grow, but Kai's grew also! When she took the measurement she said, "Oh my gosh!!! Let me measure that again and make sure it's right!" He had gained a little over a pound in those two weeks! Good job Kai! She sent me home and told me to continue eating! Rough life huh!

These pictures always kind of crack me up because unless you have the technician explain what everything is, they are hard to figure out! It's almost like on of those optical allusion pictures!

"Is it a horse....or an old woman?"

In this picture...if you can figure it out...you can see Kai's chunky little cheeks. Apparently he wants to take ofter Cash!

Here is a random picture of Kai's cute little foot! Oh so adorable!

I can't wait to tickle those cute little toes!

Favorite Vacation Pics

Here are some of my favorite pictures from my recent trip to see my family and friends!

My friends threw a surprise baby shower for me and it was SO fun!

Totally cute puppy set!
Thanks Chari...way cute!
Nalani, mom and me...just missing Maile!
The cute little chunker Cash...believe it or not he is just a few days old in this pic!
Awww...proud grandpa!
My snuggle time with Cash!

Uncle Cody!
Grandma flew in a few days early so she wouldn't miss out on anything!
I gave Melissa some sewing lessons...

She is a born natural!

Last night we took Hayli, Chelsi, Austin, and a friend Mitch to The Training Table for dinner. They each took turns putting their hands on Nalani's stomach and poking it because Cash was moving and kicking all through dinner. We had a fun time but I think everyone's favorite part of dinner was feeling Cash kick and squirm.

BOYS...BOYS...AND MORE BOYS...IT'S A BOY!

HE WAS PROUDLY SHOWING HIS "PLUMBING" FOR US TO SEE! BEN WAS SO PROUD!

HERE IS A CUTE LITTLE PROFILE OF HIS FACE AND CHEST!

Yesterday Ben had the day off so we went to the Pali Highway Lookout. When my parents were here they kept telling us we needed to go because it was so beautiful. I took a picture of the historical description because I thought it was cool...especially the last paragraph!

The lookout point was definitely beautiful!!!

GARAGE SALES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last weekend was "baby day" in our neighborhood and everyone was selling their old baby stuff. The neighborhood didn't plan it that way but somehow it turned out to be the best garage sale day ever! My neighbor came knocking on my door Saturday morning and told me I needed to get my booty out of bed and get shopping. I begged and begged Ben to get in the car with me and drive around the neighborhood. After much resistance he agreed to drive me around and listen to me freak out at each garage sale we came to. Here is all the stuff we scored!!!

Baby swing
Ben practing fatherhood in our new umbrella stoller.
My FAVORITE purchase! This bassinet is like 5 things in one! It's a bassinet, changing table, rocker, it plays music, and vibrates. The lady who owned it still had all the new stickers on it along with the instruction manual and all!
Barely used car seat for Ben's car
Stroller / Carseat combo
Butterfly play mat....I bought this with Carrie in mind! Maybe I'll sacrifice this one and mail it to her!

As you can tell...I am a true Bell at heart. I just kept thinking how proud Aunt Barb would be of me and all my good deals! When we got back home Ben said to me, "I'm sure glad your not one of those girls that has to have brand new everything!" I'm all about a good deal! I also scored a highchair and a playpen. Here is the real kicker...I got all of this for about $100!!!

Merry Christmas Dad and Mom! This year Ben and I surprised my mom and dad with matching baby bibs to let them know that a new member to our family is on it's way! I am 3 months along and we are expecting a new baby around the 7th of July! Yea!!! The secret is finally out!!!

WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY IN HAWAII

Our ward Christmas party had a talent show and these are pics from the show.

BEN & LANDON

Everyone took a turn trying to get Landon to sleep. Ben had him for 5 seconds and he passed out. A dad in the making.

Last weekend my friend Amanda and I participated in a local craft fair. This is us in our booth modeling and showing off some of the stuff we were selling.
I made a bunch of receiving blankets bundled with matching burp clothes.
I also made some funky half aprons for cooking or crafting.
This is one of the wreaths that my friend Amanda made.
It was kind of a weird craft fair so we didn't sell very many items but we still had fun doing it. At least my mom took pitty on me and bought a bunch of the blankets off me to give away as baby presents.