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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sundays at The Gathering
Jacob: Here I am wondering what my cousin is up to...she was talking an awful lot. How does that mynah bird song go? "Jibber-Jabber Chitter-Chatter, Auwe! Jibber-Jabber Chitter-Chatter in the trees, Noisy as she can be..." Soon I'll be joining her in the excitement, but for now I am content to sit on my Apa's lap and be amazed at my cousin's joyful outbursts. Nana doesn't seem to mind at all, just look at the ear-to-ear smile on her face. Together Forever, Never to Part
Jacob: My Babbo is back from his trip to Seattle (where he was part of Coffee Josh's wedding), and it could not have been soon enough. He came straight from the airport to my Grand's house where I was awaiting his arrival. When he finally got here he gave Mamma a real big hug, then we set off for a walk - I love going for walks with my Babbo. Picale Babbo!Aloha, Travelers
Jacob: My life is good, especially when all my Aunties come to visit and hold me. In fact, I'm so popular right now, I keep this hat and these shades on to limit the incredible amount of attention I get when I go out. The pretty lady holding me is my Auntie Kim, she came with her husband Uncle Scott all the way from Asia for a visit. My Uncle JJ and his fiancee Jacinta also visited from Asia AND announced their engagement here! My Princess Grand and Uncle Cooter visited from the UK and we had a blast. Lastly, Mamma's friends - the Berks - visited from NYC and I played with their exuberant daughter, Cyma. Hmm, were there any other visitors?? Oh yes, my Babbo's godmother, Auntie Anne, visited all the way from Maryland. Whew! Being the talk of the town sure is exhausting. Well, see ya' around.Happy 1st Anniversary Mamma and Babbo...
Jacob: So what are WE doing for YOUR anniversary?Mamma: Thanks to the fine folks at The Kahala we are enjoying one night in a newly refurbished cabana room looking out on the beach, and they even included dinner at Hoku's in this anniversary package! You will get to see where we got married!
Jacob: Dinner? Wow. For three?
Mamma: Nope. Dinner for two.
Jacob: What's Babbo going to do for dinner?
Mamma: Your Babbo is coming with me and you will have your Grand and Zedi all to yourself!
Tanti Auguri Cara Mamma!
Jacob: For Mom's birthday dinner we invited her good friend Sheree, her husband Andrew, and their son, Kaian (whom I thank for giving my parents some real training before their gig as real parents began). It just so happens that Kaian wanted to give me a smell test to see if I was the real thing! Speaking of smells, "Don't lift my leg too high Auntie Sheree! HeeHee!" Free at Last! Free at Last! Thank God Almighty
Jacob: LOOK AT ME on my very FIRST excursion, and this just happens to be my mom's first taste of the outside world in a month! Dad pulled the stroller out of the "boot" - as Mom calls it - and proceeded to set up my new fandangled wheels for its first spin around Manoa town - tucked snuggly in the greenest part of Manoa valley. Dad and Mom walked into a favorite sandwich shop with big grins, thinking "this is no sweat." Then I woke up...Then they woke up! Dad grabbed me so mom could eat lunch (by herself). My folks are brave though, so we ventured over to Long's and Safeway before calling it a day. I could do this more often - as long as the car rides are short and the company consists of my wonderful new parents. Wednesday, May 27, 2009
We've Only Just Begun -- One Week
Jacob enjoyed a smooth ride home on a recent Sunday morning, with his new mommy as his company and his new daddy as chaffeur. As you can tell, he is already observing the Sabbath -- he is religious about his sleeping and eating. The new mommy was thinking ahead (good job!) when she sent the "advance party" to make sure the house was ready for his arrival. Lea's parents put their excited energy into straightening up the house for the newest member of the family - even writing him a "Welcome" note. Being the proud father, Joshua honked the car horn all the way down the street as they processed home. His Grand(mother) said it sounded like the bride-groom was arriving...
Daddy's First Big Hug -- AAAWWWW!
Asked recently what Jacob thought about being born six months after his cousin he said, "It's fanTAStic! I get all the toys she just outgrew. She may want them back if she has a sibling though..." So Jacob's obviously not talking yet, but it's fun to wonder what's going on in that head of his and how his personality will take shape. Even though he's not talking yet, his new parents and grandparents believe he is very advanced because his piko (aka bellybutton) fell off in half the time the doctor said it would. If that's not a sign...Yes, yes, we are proud parents who do not deny the fact that we also think our child is tops. In just one week we have seen so many little changes in this little man. His face seems to be getting rounder with every feeding -- his mother even made up a nursing song just for him, in Italiano! His long limbs seem to keep stretching, just like his father, and he spends a little more time each day looking around and taking in the scenery. Beware Jacob, the paparazzi is always lurking ;)Monday, May 18, 2009
Ya Viene el Sol!
Jacob William Almanza"Ka-La Ho'onani"
7 lbs. 12.4 oz. and 21 in.
Born at 13:09 on 5/15/09
NOT your usual MTV Cribs
"Hey, welcome to this episode of Cribs InfantStyle. We are your hosts, Lea "la Mama" Almanza and Joshua "el Babbo" Almanza. Let's look inside Jacob William Almanza's digs. This little fella has a slick changing table/dresser complete with all the ointments necessary to keep his bum baby-soft. When he's not on the changing table (which is often), Jacob likes to chillax in his version of a LA-Z-BOY, the ever-useful swing chair with three dancing bears for his entertainment pleasure, otherwise known as a distraction. The old-school horsey rocking chair is a stylish touch and was a favorite of his father's as a little boy. Jacob's place also features full-length closet-mirror doors so that he can look his best (just like his mama). The artwork on the walls comes to Jacob's pad courtesy of some very special aunties. The hanging Hawaiian quilt with soft blue color and floral pattern sits opposite another hanging quilt which features the ever-popular English alphabet."
"For this special episode of Cribs InfantStyle, Jacob opened his closets to us to show off his collection of shoes (almost as many as daddy, but not so many as mommy). His new collection features slip-ons, Velcro straps, booties, and Crocs (really?!). Jacob has amassed shoes with all sorts of designs - from guitars to monkeys to pirates to peace symbols. These mocassin-type slip-ons are a comfy favorite though he will step it up with the suede look when he is putting together on outfit for a good time on the town (which he won't have for a while as he is just a few days old and without a car). As for his wardrobe, Jacob likes to be bundled in all manner of swaddle-blankets right now and says ;) he looks forward to wearing the outfits his aunties (and uncles) bought for him. Here's to style!"
"No episode of Cribs InfantStyle is complete without a showcase of the infantile crib. Jacob's crib was handed down to him by a lil' buddy (now in pre-school) who moved on to a big-boy bed and anxiously awaits his first meeting with his new friend. This crib features different settings of depth to keep him safely in there as Jacob grows and crawls and stands and tries to find mommy and daddy when he is up before the sun. When he is big enough to make it safely to mommy and daddy the front comes off to become a baby bed when the mattress is set at its lowest. This crib will feature a little lamby that has ambient noises for sleeping and a little bear that plays sweet music like you 'd hear in old music boxes. This little boy will feed and sleep in the lap of baby luxury. And yes, born in the Year of the Ox and a Taurus!!! This is Joshua and Lea signing off for Cribs InfantStyle: you don't have to go, but ya can't stay here."
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