The last few days.

On Thursday was Kahuku Graduation.  I have a lot of students graduating, so me and Jessie went.  It was really nice.  Kahuku had 14 valedictorians (they all received at least a 4.0 since their 9th grade year)  There were over $2 million  worth of scholarships awarded, and although a lot were athletic, the academic way out weighed the athletic scholarships which Kahuku is kind of known for.

Me and Jessie and a couple of girls in our Sunday School class (Elizabeth and Ohelo)
Jessie is 1 month old in this picture and the next...what a cutie!

This is how I found my 2 favorite people in the whole wide world a few minutes ago.  
Although Jessie is putting  on weight and is definately getting bigger...she is still so tiny compared to her daddy...look how little her hand is resting on Phils arm. :)
THIS is my birthday present!  Phil asked his mom a few months ago to paint this for me.  She did such an awesome job.  It is oil on canvas.  This is Chinaman's Hat at sunrise. (you may recognize it from 50 First Dates)  It is a little island on the East side of Oahu.  This is where Phil brought me, at sunrise, to ask me to marry him.  We walked through the water and barely made it to the top of the island before the sun rose.  So this little island has a lot of significance for Phil and I!!! I absolutely love the painting!  Thanks so much mom and phil!!!  (this one is without a flash)
This picture is with a flash.

more Jessie

It stinks living so far from family and friends!!!  Her are some more pics of our baby Jessie. 

Jessie loves sitting up...she is really strong and has amazing control of her neck.
I thought this was a funny picture.  She looks like an old man! :)
I walked past her crib and she was all stretched out...i thought she looked really long!
Jessie's first shower!  She loves showering.  She just watches the water fall and she really likes when the water hits her face.
This is a nice candid shot of her burping up some of her lunch...she was smiling just before this and i was trying to catch the smile.

Jessie went to church for the first time a couple of weeks ago...she looked so cute.  Thanks aunt MaryBeth for the cute dress!

Baby Jessie

Is it possible to take too many pictures of your first baby????  I think not...but it is possible to post too many pictures, so although there are a lot here, you should know that I showed great restraint! :) 

 Her nails are like little razor blades, so we had to put sox on her hands.  
Phil playing with Jess.  Phil can not wait until Jessie gets a little older so he can tease her.  He tries now, but it usually just makes her mad.
Grandma and Jessie taking a nap.
Jessie's first beach experience.  She was asleep in her car seat most of the time, and I spent most of the time checking and double checking to make sure there was no part of her in the sun!
It's a dark picture, but she is smiling. 
I LOVE this little outfit on Jess. It has a pair of shorts with ruffles on the bum, but it has been really hot and humid here, so they got taken off.  One of my students got this outfit for her.
Look at the little rolls on her arms.  They are growing by the day.  She is really filling out!
Jess is such a good baby.  She will just sit in her swing and cruz.


When Phil is home, I usually pass Jess off to him for burping.
I could not resist taking this picture today as I walked by her crib.  She is just so beautiful! :)
Jessie's first pacifier experience.  Phil was quite proud of himself when he got her to take it.  I on the other hand felt a little sad, like I was being replaced by a piece of rubber! :) I know, it is ridiculous, but these hormones a little crazy! :)