Devin Kekoa Yee Izon

These past two weeks have been quite an adventure!  Devin can now sit-up all by himself!!!  This new position has allowed Devin to learn how to play with his toys, Audi, and us in a whole new way.  And we're all loving it!  Devin can also wave "hi" and/or "bye," and say "mama" and "dada."  He only says "mama" for a few times after she puts him down and he wants to be carried, but he LOVES to say "dada" repeatedly throughout the day. 

During the last weekend of September, Celina's cousin, Sheena, and her 8 month old daughter Jocelyn visited from San Francisco for a long weekend.  Although their stay with us was short, it was nothing short of fun!  We all oohed and awed evertime Devin and Jocelyn looked at each other or reached for one another.  Devin and Jocelyn also enjoyed their first trips to the Honolulu Zoo, Ala Moana Beach Park, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and even to the movie theaters.  Other highlights were when Jocelyn's (who is teething, wasn't used to the heat or time difference) crying made Devin cried.  One time at home, Jocelyn was crying and then Devin screamed, through his hands into the air, clasped his hands, and started crying.  His response took Jocelyn by surprise and she stopped crying.  A few other times while Jocelyn cried in the car, Devin sat in his carseat silently crying with tears rolling down his face, frowning, and quivering his chin.  We can't wait until December for more adventures!

Devin's menu and appetite continues to grow.  He's now alternating between peas, green beans, carrots, squash (which he's decided he now likes), sweet potato, apple sauce, pears, and bananas.  He also enjoys sampling rice, bread, banana, and apples from our plate.  During Sheena and Jocelyn's visit, the mommies and babies went to Zippy's Restaurant for lunch.  Celina was giving Devin grains of rice, but decided he had enough since he just finished his own lunch.  Devin kept yelling at Celina for more rice and wouldn't stop until he saw the waitress take away the plate. 

Check back soon for more updates and adventures!

Warmest Aloha,

Darin, Celina & Devin