20 Newborn Essentials
After a major health scare and emergency surgery, I’m soooo happy to report that Kai turns four-weeks old today – and is doing GREAT. Sam and I, on the other hand, are still recovering from such an...
View ArticleKai’s birth story
Before Kai was born, I was 110% sure that I would NOT share his birth story on the blog. It felt incredibly personal, and I figured that not all of you lovely readers would actually be interested in...
View Article10 places to visit on Oahu’s north shore
Kai was born a few days past his due date. Waiting was torture, but we tried to keep ourselves busy. Sam planned some fun activities including a road trip – which turned out to be a perfect adventure...
View Articlethoughts on returning to work
The truth about being a blogger is that sometimes it’s hard to be so vulnerable. Yes, I write about cooking, eating, and drinking. But I also share personal anecdotes and happenings from my life. And...
View ArticleDiaper talk
It was a HOT summer and early fall, so naturally Kai has been hanging out in his diapers quite a bit. And inevitably, I’ve posted some pictures of him in this state, which has prompted a lot of...
View ArticleHoliday photoshoot at the beach
Although my full-time job and momma duties have kept me away from blogging as much as I’d like, we did manage to squeeze some time in for a family holiday photoshoot a few weeks back. Believe it or...
View ArticleBaby Essentials: 3-6 months
I know it’s totally cliche, but I can’t believe how quickly Kai is growing up. He’s now 11 months (yup, E L E V E N), and it’s somewhat mind-blowing to think that we’ll have a walking, talking...
View ArticleDecorating with Havenly
It took me, like, 7 years to decide on paint colors for our last apartment. Needless to say, I can be a little indecisive when it comes to home decorating. Problem is, I like so many design types....
View ArticleWhat I love about motherhood.
I’m still getting used to the fact that I have a one-year-old. It feels like just yesterday that Kai came into our lives. It’s no secret that he was a bit of a surprise. But what’s been the greatest...
View ArticleKai’s First Birthday Party
And just like that, Kai turned one. First birthday parties in Hawaii are a big deal, so naturally we threw a huge party for our friends and family. Somewhere along the lines we decided on a...
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