Gas

I have to take a moment and express my gratitude for gas. Yes I am talking about farts, barneys, barking spiders ( must I go on?). Don't get me wrong I am four square against public displays of bodily functions and am constantly trying to teach T.J. when and where it is appropriate. The elevator T.J.? Really? NOT cool.
There are 2 very specific reasons that I am talking about.

1 Gas can be your best friend when you have just had a c-section and are being refused real food until you pass some.
2 Anything that makes the babies do this is okay with me.






At least until she can smile voluntarily!

Video from christmas

Thank you AhHee's and Arakawa's from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Thanks for the tent! from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Thank you Mecham's from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Breana loving her present from the Mecham's from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Mele Kalikimaka from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Christmas

A few pictures from christmas. We took some cute videos that will hopefully be up in the next couple of days!

Christmas pictures

Thank you Uncle Eric!

Thank you uncle Eric for the Pack and Play.
this is Kailee enjoying it!!!

Kailee is here

Kailee Carol Kazuko Arakawa was born on November 24, 2009.
She was 7 lbs 5 ozs and 20 inchs long!

The kids had their primary program today! Here are a few of the songs I made them sing again when we got home. The primary asked all the kids to dress in white. The did an excellant job and looked so angelic in their white clothes.

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Untitled from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

The words are a little lost here.

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And here!

We are back!!

Things have been super crazy around here but we are back in the blogging world again! I feel bad it has been so long. Most recently we have been living at the park. Breana and T.J. are both doing soccer this year and parctice on oppostite days. So, 4 days out of the week we are at the park for practices with games on Saturdays. It has been crazy but fun and the kids are doing really well. They really enjoy it!







Clayton got to ref one of Breana's games. He didn't want to but felt bad when the coach was having to ref so he stepped up and did it.
T.J. is so funny to watch the are all bunched around the ball. He has scored 6 goals already in 2 games! Of course they don't have goalies or keep score but we are proud of him. He is a fast little buggar. Now we just have to work on his shotting skills. He gets out on a break away often with nothing but him and the goal
but 9 times out of ten he fall, trips, misses, or can't stop him self and he misses. It is so cute to watch.
Breana is learning quickly and is a bit behind as this is her first year playing. She loves to go to the park with Clay and have him help her with her passing and shooting.

Breana's Birthday

So after T.J.'s graduation Grandma Arakawa came over and picked him up and took him back to Oahu with her for a week. Breana's birthday was June 3rd and she had been planning a sleepover at the Grand Wailea. Unfortunately, Clayton was unable to get a room as the entire month of June was blocked. Instead, we had a few of the girls get together for a mini spa day birthday. It was a school day but they get out early on Weds so it wasn't too bad. We met at our house and then went over to our good friend Diana's, as she is much better at the girlieness than I am. Auntie Diana did all of the girls' nails and hair. I contributed some by helping to scrub toes and applying a facial of avacado and yougurt complete with cucumbers for the eyes. They loved it and couldn't stop giggling. It was so much fun to see the girls so happy!! Thank you soooo much Diana!!! You are the best!!! We would have been lost with out you!!! So after they were all decked out we went down to the Grand Wailea for dinner. They had a table waiting for us in the patio area. The girls were so excited and enjoyed "toasting" with their water glasses.
The girls enjoyed their calamari appetizers and most of them had cheese pizza for dinner. Surprise, surprise. Isabelle was so cute waiting for her chicken fingers. she kept asking if they were ready and was so excited when she saw them coming. Man that girl loves chicken fingers!!!
One of the desserts on Clay's menu is named Breana's Brulee after the birthday girl!! They sent out one for all the girls to try and they loved it! Side note: T.J.'s fish tacos are also available on the menu.
After dinner Clayton was off and wanted to get some icecream. So we stopped by Dairy Queen on the way home. We got home pretty late and I was so nervous the parents might be uspet. But all was well and we finally got home around 10 o'clock.
Breana had so such fun!!! Thank you again Diana for all of your help and for driving us all to dinner!!!

T.J.'s graduation

Here are a few pictures from T.J.'s preschool graduation. I know I am way behind but at least I'm trying. They had a wonderful little program with all of their favorite songs from the year. I couldn't get over how adorable he was in that little cap and gown. Especially once he was lei-ed by all of his friends. So cute!
I also couldn't get over how much he looks like Clay. I did tape the entire program but unfortuantely I am not so good at the editing thing and they are really long. I may get to it someday but don't count on it!!

Breana's Ohana Day Dance!!

Surf from Megan Arakawa on Vimeo.

Here is Breana's Ohana Day dance. Sorry that it gets pretty shaky near the end. There were several people in chairs right in front of us and people kept standing up. My arm was in the air with the camera pointed down the whole time. I think you can hear me when it gets shaky say, "My arm is getting tired Clay".
Anyway, She did a great job and we are so proud of her.

What happens when you give a 7 year old and a 5 year old a camera?

You get pictures of toys, butterflies, and bugs.

Grandma's Birthday!

So we went to the beach to take some pictures for Grandma Mecham's Birthday back in march. I started early and we used the pictures to make some homemade gifts for Grandma (that have yet to be mailed). I thought I would share some of them seeing as Grandma has not seen any of them yet. What can I say I am the queen of slackers.
Sorry if some of them are tilted I had to scan our prints.

T.J.'s birthday!!

I'm a slacker mom! I missed posting about T.J.'s birthday. We had a fun week. Cake at school, a birthday pie on February 18th, his actual birthday, and a fun barbeque with friends on the 19th. Unfortunately my camera is still having problems and I didn't get any pics:(
So these are just two of my favorite T.J. pictures!

My birthday was good. I played and my school sang to me and my mom made me a chocolate cake for everyone at school. I got a toy from my teachers. Then we had a barbeque with my friends. Thank you everybody that came. Can you please come again for my next birthday when I turn 6? That would be fun! Thanks for the presents and for the birthday cards from my grandma's and grandpa's!

Thank you, T.J.