About Our Beginnings...

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Hiro was born January 17th at 12:07 am at Kaiser hospital, 48 hours after the water broke. It was a natural birth, and a very positive experience. Judah was born January 1, 2010 at 1:08 pm 7 hours after the water broke. Judah was delivered at Andaluz Waterbirth center, which was a completely magical experience that we highly recommend to anyone having a normal healthy pregnancy. Malakai was born on December 23, 2011 after three days of inactive labor labor and three hours of active labor (three hours after the water broke). Kai was born at Andaluz as well, this time in "Sienna" the red room. It was a relaxing and delightful way to spend our first Christmas with Malakai.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Meeting Our Family!

We got the great pleasure of having dinner with Nat's cousin and second cousin Brandi and her mom Shirley Shikuma. We had a great time with them!
Thanks for coming by our house! We had a great time!

Hiro's 2nd Birthday



Hiroshi Joshua Iwata turned two years old! We can't believe out little man has grown so much! He is so independent and lively...he brightens out life so much!
For Hiro's second birthday party, we invited a bunch of his buddies to the Children's Museum.
It was a blast! Thank you everyone for coming! It was a blessing having you there!
I'm 2 years old today!

We did a surf theme for the party, to go with Hiro's new surf themed bedroom.
Hiro ready to party
Our school buddy, Solomon!
We miss playing with him...it was wonderful to see him and his family!
Cool dudes.
Aubrielle...cute girl!
Auntie Becca and MeeAe
Cute baby friends!
Rowan is walking!
Buddies Tristan and Aubrielle with the lovely Carissa
Friends: Celene and her daughter Aubrielle, Tristan and his mommy Carissa, and the little man of the hour...Hiroshi Joshua!
The Party Room at the Children's Museum
MeeAe getting into the surf-beach theme
Joshua

Opening presents
New toys

Blow out the candles!
Cupcake time!

Solomon enjoying his cupcake
MeeAe eating her cupcake
Joshua eating cupcakes

Mmm...frosting!
Annie and her baby Rowan


Playing with MeeAe in the grocery store.
Playing in the tree house with cousin Noah


Family Birthday Party
On Hiro's actual birthday, January 17th, we had family over to enjoy a little party.
We kept with the surf theme, and enjoyed spending time together, singing, opening presents, and eating together. Thank you family, for coming!

Cousin MeeAe
Cousin Gabriel...he just turned 4 in December
Sarah and fiance, Arian
Nana and Elliana
Grandma and Hiro
Papa and Judah

The meal together...pulled pork sandwhiches, rice, and nummy sides and salad!
Everyone brought something to help...thank you family!
Auntie Sarah made a wonderful surf themed birthday cake
Happy Birthday Dear Hiro!!!
Opening Presents!
cousins Gabe and MeeAe helped.


Grandma and Judah

Hiro likes his soccer ball!
Matching brothers!
Uncle Drew and Judah bonding after the party
Auntie Em lovin' on the babies
Playing with Uncle Drew
Toys all around the house!
Hiro likes his new toys...thanks everyone!

Left Overs!
We had lots of left over cupcakes. Nummy!



The frosting was a light butter cream meringue. Thank you Suzanne for the recipe!
Strong boy!