Our Princess is Four!

I can't believe how time flies - little miss Kk is now 4 years old.  And to celebrate her first Hawaiian birthday, we decided to go to Chuck E. Cheese - yes, that's very Hawaiian!  I tried to convince her that a beach party would be much more fun however, her heart's desire was for Chuck E.

We began her day by singing her happy birthday when she woke up.  Oh a side note, you know when someone has a lot of birthday parties to celebrate the same birthday when they ask, "Mommy, when is my real birthday?"  Yes, she went there and as I confirmed to her that "today" was her actual birthday, I noticed a little doubt displayed on her face.  You see, this year has been a little interesting (to say the least) and with plans to move here from the mainland this past summer, I threw Kk a slumber birthday party so she can celebrate with all her girlfriends from the mainland.  That was party #1.  Party #2 was when we went back to CA just a month ago to visit our family and my parents and sister threw her another party.  So naturally, on her real birthday, we wanted to do something special for her and have her island friends come - Party #3.  Yeah, I can kinda see the confusion with her and when her actual birthday is.

An added surprise was that her dad was able to come home early from work and treat us to brunch at IHOP (yes very Hawaiian.)

She ordered for herself a banana-strawberry pancake - it was soo ono (good)!

After brunch we headed home so that I can make her birthday cake to bring to Chuck E. Cheese.  Since Kk can't have any eggs, I had to be creative in making her a "cake."  A few years ago, a dear sister suggested I make Rice Crispy cakes for her instead.  I had planned on making something much more elaborate but found out they do not have a Michael's Craft store here on the island - what!!! (I'm going to save my comment for another post).  So I decided on making this instead...

It's a strawberry rice crispy treat cake; very easy to make.  I received many inquiries on how I made it, etc.  If you are interested in knowing, it's the same instructions as if you were to make regular rice crispy treats.  I used strawberry flavored marshmallows instead to give it the pink color and I used a heart shape mold, but basically you can use any kind of mold you desire.

Did Kk have fun?!  Definitely!  We were at Chuck E. Cheese until past 10 pm.  Here's a couple of snapshots taken through out the night.  Mahalo for those that were able to come and making it a memorable real birthday for Kk!

Hau'oli lā hānau Kk!  May God use you for His glory and grant you many more birthdays!  
We love you!

Chronicles of a Stay-cation: San Diego Zoo

Our second stop:  San Diego Zoo

This was one of my favorite exhibits: the Koalas

(Aren't they cute!)

My personal favorite land animal - the giraffe

My ultimate favorite: Kaykay the Giraffe

Swim Day

This past Friday my cousin called and invited us over to their place for a swim day - and considering the minor heat wave we've been experiencing, I took the opportunity to drive Kaykay and I down to my cousin's house - about an hours drive from our place.  And boy, was the drive worth it all.  Kaykay and I had so much fun in the water; we're planning to make this a regular trip during the summer.  

Freedom and Blessings

"But you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst"  Exodus 23:25

Our household has much to be thankful for and much to praise God about; recently, with no other explanation but it being God's gracious work, Kaykay's skin has been healing!  A little over a week ago, I decided to see how she would do without the braces for a day.  Although still itchy and scratching, I was amazed at how infrequent she was scratching and seemed to do well without her restraints.  The following day and the next passed - the same.  Several days later, I came to the conclusion that she can do without.  I even ventured to have her sleep without her braces and she's been sleeping through out the night.

Along with the freedom, I noticed (and others have commented the same) that her skin was clearing up and that she looked like she was healing.  How good and gracious our Lord has been.  It hasn't been the easiest season for us; I literally haven't slept through out the night since she was born, so to have a week of undisturbed slumber, I have yet to get use too.  Her healing skin has also allowed her to wear short sleeves, in time for summer.  Although her legs still need more healing, we are looking forward to the day she can wear shorts!

Most are unaware what a blessing it is to have your child be able to do things for herself, to feed herself, to play without constrictions, and to wear short sleeves  - what a new and wonderful world it has been for us, and especially for her.  

Praise to our Father who hears the prayers of His children.

Meet my New Friends

Mr. Dragon Fly

Miss Frog E

Miss Independent

Sleep Pebbles, Sleep

This year our family collaborated on our costumes for halloween and, for one night, we were no longer the Davids... We were the Flintstones. Unfortunately, we were unable to do a lot of trick-or-treating because Kaykay decided to take her nap during the hours we planned to go. We did, however, get a chance to hangout at the C&C Annual Costume party. Unfortunately I still have to get a copy of the "Flintstones" family picture. I'll post later if I get the chance.