23 days and a Ladies Day In

Riis is 23 days old today...well tonight at 8:02pm she will be 24 days old. We invited all of Riis' aunties over today for a lunch date. It was so nice to all spend time together and catch up. One of Riis' aunties is expecting twins in a few months and it was great to share stories and do some good baby talk with her and Renee, our seasoned mommy :) We ate really yummy food everyone made and brought from one of my favorite restaurants, Dixie Grill. All the girls brought over food I could not eat during my pregnancy, which was sooooo sweet! I ate raw fish, soft cheese, and even had a mimosa (after I fed Riis) yum! Here are some pics 

 of Riis and all of her aunties.

Aunt Hayley with twins in her belly

Aunt MKP...Riis is so happy to finally meet you!

Aunt Tine and Riis... Old friends

Aunt Michelle

Aunt Theresa

Aunt Renee... Old friends

Bath #4

Family time!!!!

Mommy loves Riis!!!

20 Days!

Riis is now 20 days old and we could not imagine life without her. Our favorite thing to do right now is to bring her into bed and read to her before she falls asleep. We read nursery rhymes (in Hawaiian and English) and  some other books we have picked up along the way. Riis has been out a few times. We have gone to Babys R Us, a yogurt shop, Costco, to my school, and to a meeting for PALS. We have had only one incident when she blessed an auntie with poo (on her very pretty all WHITE linen outfit!) We have not been as good as I had wanted to be with pictures, but I am determined to get better and start taking more pictures of our beautiful baby girl. Here are a few:

Mema and Riis say goodbye till February

Love the headband! One of Riis' aunties gave it to her at PALS. I put her in the car to take her home, she is usually so happy in the car. She cried the whole 10 minutes home, I could not understand why. When I got her out, the band was over her eyes!!!! No more head gear in the car :)

Still a little mad at Mommy

Riis and Uncle Kenny... tears of joy!

Riis hangs with Uncle Dave and Auntie Kate

Hello Uncle Ian and Auntie Tine!

Aunt Meg and Riis are good friends

9 days of Riis

Here are some pictures of Riis.

She is 10 days old.

We are so lucky to be spending her first Christmas with my brother and mom and step dad. Everyone is so helpful and happy to be together for the holiday.

4 days old

Peaceful in Mema's arms

Daddy's little girl

First bath and then first poo on the kitchen table

Christmas angel

Brother and sister

Bath #2 I love this picture!

Go Bows! Riis did not go to the Aloha Bowl, but she did wear her jersey and watched the game with Mommy

Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Riis!

40 Weeks 4 Days and a BABY!!!!

A New Journey Begins...

Tom and I went to our 40 week/4 day appointment today and Riis is ready to come meet the world. She was not moving around as much as the doctor would have liked so he told us to go home, have a snack and meet him at the hospital at 7pm.

Tom and I, nervous, but excited, went home to eat, pack, and get the dogs ready.

Mema and Opa got off their airplane at 5:30pm. We picked them up on the way to Queens hospital and started our long 24 hours of labor.

On December 15, 2010 at 8:02pm Riis Elizabeth Britt joined our family.

9lbs 8 oz 21 inches long

A family is born.

Tom was the most amazing labor coach. He is the most amazing  husband and father ever. I am blessed to have him in my life. We are both blessed to have Riis in our lives.

Waiting to get a room. So excited and happy to have my mommy with me.

Getting Mema and Opa just in time.

After 24 hours I am getting ready for my c-section

Daddy cuts the cord :)

Riis is here!

Mommy and Riis meet.
Love at first sight.

Daddy spends time with Riis after her bath.

Life is great!

40 Weeks

Here we are at 40 weeks on the dot. Rockie is looking huge!

Rockie always thinks he is in trouble when we make him pose for pictures

My attempt to have Cano kiss his sister.

40 Weeks and a Trip to the Doctor

So the trip to the doctor went well today. Riis and I looking good to go. We meet up with the doctor in 4 days to see how we are making out. Tom and I are very excited and ready to meet our sweet little Christmas gift.



39 Weeks... only one week left!!!

39 Weeks

Here we are! Tom and I feel very ready and cannot wait to meet Riis.

Riis is due in 7 days!

Mema and Opa come in 11 days!

Uncle Garrett is soon to follow!

One of my old student's mom made this for us. It says "Little Miss Britt"

Chalkboards waiting to be hung

38 Weeks

Here we are at 38 weeks

Garrett gave us an amazing camera and this is us trying to figure it out :)

Mobile from Auntie Carina

38 week belly shot

Crib with a few less balls