Preschool Program

This morning Kaipo had his end-of-the year

Preschool Program.

There are about 20 kids total, between the 3 classes

she teaches, so they had quite the variety of kids,

ranging in age from 3-5.

Kaipo has had some kind of allergic reaction to some

thing and has gotten this bad rash on his arms/legs the past couple of

days, so I gave him some allergy medicine again this morning

and this is what is does to him...

he is quite lethargic and kept saying how tired

he was. And I had given him medicine like an

hour and a half b4. He did get a little more

involved as the program went on.
All of this so unlike our usual energetic Kaipo.

It did make for a well-behaved boy

during the program though :)

here is the presentation of his

certificate and what his teacher said about him

After the program the FUN began. His teacher planned a big lunch & water party. Ame got out of school right after the program and there are several other siblings in Kindergarten, so Ms. Michelle said EVERYONE was invited. As you can see the kids had a BLAST!!! water-balloons

playhouse and sand box
swings
slip-n-slide & pools

the preschoolers even got to make visors
Ms Michelle was quite an impressive teacher. SO on the ball, organized, creative, patient, and fun. We were so grateful to have found her. Even though the small setting wasn't quite as ideal for Kaipo and his personality, she was soo good with him-stern, but loving and patient beyond belief!!

the kids meet their NEW cousin

On our way to Hula Lessons Wednesday

we stopped by the hopsital so the kids

could meet Taylor.

Ame fell in love and I KNOW

would LOVE to have a sister! Kaipo was pretty smitten too.

He felt like such a big boy holding her.

Ash was pretty interested as well.

But our visit was short because we had to get to

lessons, and the boys were driving mom crazy

in that hopsital room-playing with the curtains,

sink, chords and everything they could get their hands on!

We all think Taylor is pretty adorable and are excited

to spend more time with her & get to know her!

She's Here!!!

Here's Karli trying to get some rest,

amist the LONG, emotional, exhausting day

and here she is:

Taylor Jane Grover

what a beautiful girl!!!

A VERY proud daddy, who was a great support for Karli
the nanny/auntie
I was mostly incharge of getting the video for Karli &Chris. Which was funny story. They got a new camera just for this special occassion. I started getting video clips here and there as Karli began to push (all censored of course) and then as the baby was "oh so close" to making here appearance into THIS world, the camera battery died. Luckily... auntie Brittany came to the rescue and had here camera on hand to finish off with the best part. But I will save all that fun video for mom and dad to edit and share at their own discretion. Chris also took lots more pics which I am sure they will share soon! I just had to get a few pics posted for grandma and grandpa sake. It was awesome to have them apart of this whole experience via skype and the webcam. My mom called about every couple of hours, through THEIR night, just to check on Karli. I am sure grandma didn't get much sleep. Karli did an AWESOME job and had a long, tough day, with a few set backs and emotional moments, but once again I will let HER share the experience when she is up to it. I was so grateful to be there as some kind of support, but don't know how much help I really was. It was truly amazing opportunity, and soooo different as the one on the other side of the experience. I am proud of you Karli and think you are one tough girl!!! Thanks for letting me be there and I am soo excited to get to know Taylor!

The BIG recital...just for Grandma & Grandpa far, far away

Mom can't believe we paid close to $70 for this costume,

but I kept my opinion to myself because

Ame really liked it! I guess it did go along pretty well

with the song/dance they performed.

Plus, after seeing some of the others-some were definitely cuter,

and others were definitely NOT!
trying to wait patiently b4 it was time to head
backstage.
Mom went early to save seats and dad brought the boys
just in time for the performance-almost missed it
because he forgot their tickets and to hurry home to
get them. Quinn's dad and Ame's cousin Ella also came to
enjoy the show!

Ame has been debating whether or not to continue with

dance or try some others things. The decision became even

harder when they gave her a SPECIAL note on her last day of class

inviting her to try out for the competition team.

Being in competition would limit her options to try other

things-music/sports, and if we pursue that

route it is A LOT more $$$$$ and time.
But no matter what, we are super proud of our great little dancer!!

(Ame is front and center-in case you can't pick her out)