October

Grandpa's 60th Birthday! Kanreki!

Look Ma' all by myself!

Cool Rhys

New Stroller: Double Trouble!

Check out my new shade's

The month of October had a great start. Mommy made doctors appointments and arranged some occupational and physical therapy for Ren. The first pediatrician appointment went well. Dr. Shelley Loui was surprised at how well Ren looked and how well he was so aware of everything around him. She painted a different picture when the reports came in from his previous doctor. Ren has shown significant progress since being home. He is now 14.5lbs and 25 inches long. His midnight feed has been cut and his volume has been increased. He's gaining the right weight per week and has been thriving everyday! He even tried drinking mommy's milk yesterday to help with his OT. The castle home care nurse has been coming to our home once a week to weigh him and check his oxygenation in his blood. And to make sure mommy and daddy know what to do if he was in cardiac distress. Ren is amazing us everyday.

Rhys is keeping mommy busy! He's climbing on everything and seems as though he'll walk soon. He's loving the attention of all his aunties and cousins. Grandma and grandpa are so happy to have them both home. They come and visit everyday! Grandma even sleeps over when daddy has to work at the station. Grandma Miyasaki and jaci come every tuesday and Thursday to play and give mommy a break for An hour so she could go back to taekwondo.

Mommy is preparing to go back to work on november 3 and 4th. We'll see how daddy is with the boys for those two days of training. Mommy still has maternity until may 2010. But needs to keep current and certified to fly in case she decides to return to work earlier then may.

Next month is Ren's benefit golf tournament put on by her co workers at Hawaiian Airlines. I will post the turnout and pictures of the dinner to follow. We thank everyone for their love and support. Ren continues to thrive and our family appreciates all the love and prayers.

Home Sweet Home

The HI Life

Gotta catch up with my brother! Almost there!

Gotta brush my teeth...

...so I can eat some M&M's!!!

I know I'm only 10 mo, but when can I go to school?!

It's been exactly one year to the day that I've been living in LA. Ren finally got the "thumbs up" to come home and grow in the comforts of our home with family and friends. The ear surgery was a success. It was on friday, September 25th. Saturday we had last family dinner to thank our LA family for all of their love and support. We couldn't have made it through Ren's adventure, without them.

Then, on Sunday, sept 27th, with the help of Hawaiian airlines, our family got to come home. It was a warm homecoming indeed! We had an entourage meet us at baggage claim to help with all the baby "stuff" that we accumulated throughout the year. All of Ren's medical equipment took up half of the boxes. It was tough to move but so worth all the effort.
So far, Ren is doing exceptionally well. The new Pediatrition said she was shocked at his developmental skills. We are making arrangements to set up therapy for Ren so he can "catch up" to Rhys. And we are doing our best to help him along. Ren watches Rhys all the time. We think in no time, he will be crawling. And at the pediatrician checkup, Ren is now 14 lbs, 25 3/4 inches long.

Rhys is getting into mischief everyday. He recently figured out how to get out of the walker... Head first! He's scooting along walls and couches. We think he'll walk real soon! And we found out that he loves the Shark sweeper! He's such a character! Rhys is now 16lbs 27 inches long...skinny and tall, just like daddy!

All in all the boys are doing well here at home. Both grandmas are extremely happy to have them home, grandpa Takamoto too!

Mommy and daddy are so happy to be home! Mommy is getting used to the daily routine and daddy just loves going back to work! There is no place like home and sleeping in your own bed.