Update

It has been a rough couple of days for Leilani. About 3 o'clock saturday morning she started coughing and would not stop. This had happened a couple times so we decided it was time to take her in. We took her to emergency and she was diagnosed with Broncialitis. It was not a fun 4 hours in the hospital. They took xrays and did a breathing treatment on her that helped but made her miserable. After the breathing treatment she threw up a ton of phlegm. Then she sat there with tears in her eyes on the hospital bed. She had big red bags under her eyes and she was just whimpering. One time she made eye conact with me and then the whimpers turned into a full cry.  I have never looked at anything that made me feel that sad in my life. I thought about taking a picture of her with my phone at that time but thought it might cost me the father of the year award so I didn't. 

We got the diagnosis and the prescription and came home. She slept well that day. Saturday night she slept well too. Lizeth also caught a cold so now I have two lovely ladies I am trying to care for. Saturday night was stressful for me. I sat and watched Leilani sleep for a lot of the night stressing over her breathing. I finally got the the courage to go to bed but had to keep getting up and checking on her. I told Lizeth that Leilani would be our only kid because my heart cannot take worrying for another one. 

Leilani is now getting back to herself. She giggled with me during a stellar game of peek a boo today and is back to smiling. Tomorrow our little princess turns 6 months old. I will post some pics of the resurrected smile then. She is asleep now and I fear snapping a pic would wake her up and further diminish my chances of the award.  I love you all and thank you for all the prayers and support.

Here is a shot of a sad little girl on New Years. Tomorrows will be much happier I promise!!

Happy 2009 - Well.... not too happy so far

2009 has not gotten off to a great start. Lizeth and I both have colds and Leilani is sick too. It's heartbreaking to see our little princess so sad. She is congested and really down. It's a helpless feeling to not really be able to do much to help her out. Thanks to Dustin for coming out and assisting with a blessing today. If you could all keep her in your prayers it would be appreciated. Any advice from some of you longer term parents would really be appreciated. Thanks a lot and Happy New Year!!!!! 

One last post for 2008

As this year draws to an end I think there is one last milestone that Leilani has reached that should be mentioned. She is now sitting up and loving it. Of course with the sitting up comes a lot of falling over. It is cute to watch.  We took a few pictures tonight. This really has been a wonderful year for our family. We really have a lot to be grateful for. Thank you to everyone that helped make this year the greatest year of my life to date. 

 

Christmas was great!!

This has been a great Christmas. 

Christmas Eve

On Christmas eve we got together with the Peterson side of the family and really had a fun evening. Each family did a little thing to help us get a little more festive. The kids sang and danced and really put on a great show for all of us. Here are a few highlights from the night.

All the kids were lined up joyfully to hear Grandpop tell them the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Chase and Savannah did an amazing rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Thanks guys. It was awesome!!

Tyler, Kyle, Kory, and Trey did a great job with Popcorn Popping. Too cute. Thanks guys!!

Once there was a snowman was performed my Chloe and Christian. Super cute. Thanks. Chloe is one heck of a booty shaker. 

In the sun they melted small-small-small!!

Mia and Emma did a little dance that they have been learning in there hip hop dance class. Good job girls. Keep on hiphoppin'.

These are possibly the two scariest pirates that I have ever seen in my life. These kids are too much fun. 

Savannah stopped for a moment to wipe the drool from Leilani's chin with her bib. I think that Savannah is ready to babysit.  

Christmas

Christmas was great. Leilani did not sleep well the night before. I like to think she was too excited about Santa coming but my guess is it was something else. At about 7 we woke up and started opening presents. Leilani was a great sport. She helped unwrap her gifts. 

Leilani and I hanging out Christmas morning. Lizeth gave me this great Lakers blanket. I got to cover up with it while I watched the Lakers beat up on the celtics for Christmas. What a great day!!

We spent the rest of the day with the Hernandez half of the family. We had a great time playing games, hanging out, and having a great turkey dinner with them. I really have some great inlaws.

Leilani looked too cute in her little Christmas outfit. 

This was how Leilani's first Christmas ended. It will be a Christmas that I will never forget. I have been blessed with a great wife and child. I really could not ask for anything else this Christmas. 

Still Growing!!

Our little girl is getting a lot bigger and funny. She is getting a really fun personality. 

We are trying to teach her while she is young that the Lakers Rock!!

This will be Leilani's first Christmas. She loves to look at the decorations. 

Savy is awesome with Leilani. I love to watch them play together. 

Leilani can now make the noises she hears dad make all the time.

Leilani Meets Santa!!

Leilani got to meet Santa tonight. He visited here at the apartment complex that we are in. Lizeth and I had a bet on how she would like him. Lizeth won. Leilani burst into tears even before making contact with Santa's knee. She would not stop crying. We had rush home to try to calm her down. We are hoping that this will not put her on the naughty list this year. Santa was a great sport about it and we are really greatful for it.
Thanks Santa!! Hopefully next year will work out a little better.

5 Months Old

It is official tonight at 8:08 Leilani is 5 months old. She is at a very cute stage in her life. She is a little chatter box. We are super excited about spending our first Christmas with our little princess.
Thank you Leilani for your womderful little personality. You keep life fun and exciting.