Kobayashi Family

Joe Aloha Boys!!!

2009-06-17T17:53:00.000-07:00

About a month ago Cody has a baseball tournament in Kona. It was really fun. The team was Joe Aloha Boys. They won all there games but they only played a couple games. During our stay we hung out at the pools alot and beach! I think that will be our only vacation this year sad to say! Anyways it was a nice bonding experience for everyone!

Keely and her friend Mahina

Boys will always be boys....... Messing with the pretty fish!

Krysta passed out after that long 45 minute plane ride

Hanging out in the van

Last night ..... at the waikaloa resort having dinner

Swimming in the nice pool aaaahhhhh!

Gettin ready to play

We all had nice green t-shirts too!!!

Happy birthday Keely girl!

2009-05-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

I feel so old! My baby just turned 5 (well not just) and happy but I'm sad. She is no longer a little girl but is now my little lady. We asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday and she wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese. So that's what we did.

All our family came.

But poor Bela was so terrified of Chuck E. She had coniption fit!
That's me laughing in the background....you should have seen her face.

Keely & the kids played games..

danced with Chuck E. and his crew..

Keely mad a wish, blew out her candles & ate yummy cake..

Took a picture with Chuck E..

And opened LOTS of good presents.

By the end of the night we were all tired and wanted to go home. But we all had a very grand 'ole time! Happy Birthday Keely Beely Girl! We are so blessed to have you in our lives and can't imagine life without you. We love you soooooooooo much!!!

Happy 11th birthday!...

2009-05-07T12:51:00.000-07:00

My big girl is almost a young woman! Krysta turned 11 on the 23rd of February. I know it's like May now but I have had.....still have computer issues but hopefully we'll get a new one very soon.

Krysta had two celebrations this year. On her actual birthday she wanted to go to Dave & Buster's. A restaurant/bar/game area all in one. Each were on a different floor. So we ate at the restaurant and went to the 2nd floor to play the games. She had so much fun playing with her cousins, and running a muck. I think they played almost every game in there. After winning all that they could she got some prizes from the prize room. All in all it was a successful night.

Then that following saturday we went bowling at Hickam and she had a girlfriend from school come. We kind of sent the invites out late so pretty much no one could come except one. She didn't mind though. Everyone had fun! We bowled, laughed, teased each others bowling technique, ate cake, and went home tired. A very good birthday if you ask me.

This is how Krysta bowl's. What a granny! Look at that form!

Getting ready to sing happy birthday.

Krysta and her cousins Liana & Hailey.

We were all the way at the end so we didn't bother anyone.

Dave & Buster's night.

The babies had a GREAT time!

Happy birthday Krysta! We hope you enjoyed both your celebrations. We love you so much and want you to know that we will always be there for you. You have grown into such a beautiful young lady and dad and I are very proud of the person you are becoming and all that you have accomplished. You are so sweet and appreciate everything you do to help us.

We love you!

~love, your family

Kai's world...

2009-03-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

So obviously this post is about the little man in my life, my BIG boy Kai, that always has to be around his mommy. He is now 7 1/2 months old and weighs about 23 pounds.....give or take a few ounces! As you can see from the pictures below he is as solid as can be. Make no mistake he loves his food and snacks in between plus eating when ever anyone around has food in there hands. He is my big boy but I love his chubby, squishy self. He can now roll over, pull himself up to stand when he is sitting and doesn't quite crawl yet but he is getting there. A coupe more weeks maybe. He talks a lot and tells me all about his day. He has an infectuous smile that melts my heart. He loves his saucer and loves to jump. He is very much attached to me. I can't leave the room without him crying, but as soon as I come back he smiles and I can't help but to smile back no matter how tired or runned down I am. I LOVE MY KAI BOY!

Here he is playing at my sister's house in her son's ball pit. He loved it at first but then wasn't sure what to do. I think he started sinking in the balls and that probably wasn't to comfortable or secure for him.

All about the Code-ster...

2009-03-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

NOTE:

This is not Chalei posting. I am her sister Keli...whom she wanted to say was the best-est sister ever in the world (Ooooo did that hurt? I think my head may have come out of the screen..Ha ha ha...LOL!). Since there are computer issues happening in their household she asked if I could do a couple of posts for her so...here it goes.

As you may or may not know, Cody is playing baseball for the Pirates! Their team is not the greatest (I don't know if they've won a game yet.) but he has fun and loves what he does. He plays many different positions and is very good. According to mommy and daddy he's the best one on the team, but since he can't do it by himself, the team doesn't win many games....if any.

Cody running to first base, where...by the way...dad Ryan is the coach that stands there telling them when to run.

He plays catcher sometimes and I must say he looks cute in the whole catcher get up. I think looks more "official."

Getting ready to catch the ball.

Here is an action shot, or lack there of, of Cody getting ready to hit the ball. I think this one he hit a double if i'm not mistaken. (Double meaning he ran to 2nd base.)

All in all the family (grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins) looks forward to attending Cody's games. It's a lot of fun, especially when you can get everyone together to enjoy a day out! And getting a tan at the same time doesn't hurt either.

How time flies by...

2009-01-29T11:16:00.000-08:00

So I know I'm posting late, but better late than never!

Happy New Year 2009! Hope you all had a great New Year celebration cause we certainly did. We went to my sister's house in Ewa Beach and had dinner. Then we lounged around talking and hanging out till about 9 o'clock. We started popping fireworks around 9-ish till midnight. As you can see it was time for CHEERS! We had all kinds of fireworks. From sparklers to ariels in the sky! It was great and everyone had a blast!

Gosh Cody...that's some strong apple cider!

Keely girl having fun with the morning glories.

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Merry Christmas 2008! Christmas this year was held at my sister U'i's house in Kaneohe. She lives on a mountain and has a gorgeous view of the ocean through her living room window. To bad you can't see it. We had yummy heavy pupu's (finger food for those of you who are wondering), and a new puch that my sister discovered. We did our gift exchange (secret santa's for adults and kids), and boy was there a mess everywhere! Paper was flying, bows were ripped and boxes were thrown aside as kids were hurrying to the next present! I think everyone was pretty pleased at the presents they received.

My wonderful sisters and sister-in-law.

It's MADNESS!

Like father like son.

Kai's first Christmas!

(41/2 months)

The kids before opening presents.

Some of the cousins at Aunty Laurens house for Christmas party dinner.

Kanai, Kenui and Julian!

Me and Camille!

2008-12-15T11:59:00.000-08:00

Well it's been about 3 months since I last posted and alot has happened! I'm so horrible with trying to keep up on my blog. Anyway in early october I went to Sacramento for a quick visit. Thanks to Rachel & Matt for letting me stay with them...Love you guys!! It was nice to see old friends and go out to dinner with the girls. It seemed like nothing had changed and felt as if I had never left!! It was good to be back.

At Halloween we all met at my sisters house. The theme for adults was 80's . It was pretty funny. The cousin girls were pirates, Cody was something with a mask, keely was sleeping beauty, and Kai was a little vampire.... Very Cute!!

2008-10-10T11:51:00.001-07:00

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Happy Birthday Kia'i Boy!!

2008-09-25T16:01:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago ..... I know I'm so late with posting things (but better late than never) was my nephew kiai's 1st birthday yay!!He is so adorable. I just love to smother him with kisses all the time. We just love him soo much. It's so nice to be back home now to watch all these babies in our family grow up and have them all play and grow up together as they get older. Here are some fun shots by the pool....

Here's the BIRTHDAY BOY!! Getting ready to blowout candles and eat some cake. Yum!

What are these cousins up too?..........

Just us sisters hanging out in the sun without the babies!

Krysta trying to stay above the water as I make her stop and take a picture. She looks like she has wings! Funny:)

Keely's first day of school...

2008-09-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

Keely...... So grown up!! She was so happy to begin her first day of school with her pretty new colorful uniforms. She is in pre-k and likes her teacher. After going to school for the first couple of days she loved it. As the week went on she began to realize that school was not all that is was cracked up to be. She had to wake up early everyday and was tired of not being able to sleep in and play at home with mom. Now I have to fight with her every morning to get her ready and go to school. She has developed quite an attitude, copying things from her older brother and sister. She likes to get into moms makeup all the time and likes to play model every time she gets the chance. She is a challenge for me, but after all is said and done at the end of the day she sqeezes me and says, "I love you mommy!" and just like that i'm ready to start the next day.

This is Keely before I dropped her off on her first day of school..........doesn't know what she's getting into.

Keely playing with pattern blocks. Doesn't she look so happy!

2008-09-11T19:56:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged:

and if your reading this so are you.

I am... going to quit work and finally stay at home with my kids!
I think... all my friends are great!
I heart... my family.
I dance...like no one has EVER danced before.
I want... my children to be happy and have a successful life.
I have... the BESTEST sisters in the WORLD!
I am scared of...Big, giantic, HUGE, enormous, ugly brown flying cockaroaches..... UUUGGGHHH!
I hate... when I see something I want to buy but they don't have it in my size.....dangit!
I miss...my brother Kaleo who lives in Texas.
I write...only when I have to.
I wish... I would win the lottery and have all the money.
I fear...that my kids will never leave home :) (LOL)!

Getting so big!!

2008-09-05T13:05:00.000-07:00

Kai is one month old today!! He's growing so fast as they usually do. He eats so much too. I swear i feed this boy about every hour and a half to two hours drinking about 5-6 oz. I don't know where it all goes but he keeps it all down!!! These pics are about 2wks old. He has fattened up quite a bit since then. Overall he's a pretty good baby.
Looks like he's having some dream.

Here are my long fingers.....

Just look at these toes.... funny huh?

That's my boy.... Love him!

He's finally here!

2008-08-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

I've been pregnant for 39 weeks and he finally decided to bless our family on August 8, 2008! How's that for timing! He was born at 9:20p.m., weighed 7lbs. 15oz. and was 21 inches long. And boy do I stress long! His fingers are longer than any of my other children and let me just tell you his toes are like a second set of fingers! Everyone here says he'll be a good coconut tree climber. He's very sweet, likes to look around, and his brother and sisters can't keep there hands off of him! Especially Keely. She has to help with everything from changing diapers to smuthering him with kisses, and just needs to be by him every minute of the day. Some day she'll make a good mother and will know the stress she has caused me :) He he he! Enjoy the pictures, and there will be more posts to follow!

pre-birth (in between contractions of coarse)

The kids eating McDonald's waiting for their brother to arrive.
Here he is........Kai Teruo Ho'okela Kobayashi

Here are just a couple of his visitors!

Cousin Keoni

Aunty Kapua

2008-05-10T17:48:00.001-07:00

We miss you Chalei!!
Love ya, Rachel