Devin Kekoa Yee Izon

Aloha Family & Friends!  Again, much apologies for the overdue updates, but since our last blog entry we've moved.  We're now living in a condo in Mililani, a beautiful community-oriented town in Central Oahu.  (If you don't yet have our new contact information, please email us at celinaanddarin@yahoo.com )  

Shortly after settling into our new home, Albert & Marisa (Celina's brother and sister-in-law) stayed with us for a week long visit.  We thoroughly enjoyed our time with them and can't wait to see them again along with the rest of our family and friends who live in the San Francisco Bay Area during our December visit.  During Albert & Marisa's visit, Devin experienced the feel and sound of the ocean.  Initially on Saturday at Mokuleiia on the North Shore Devin screamed at the cold water but soon welcomed the cool sensation.  On Sunday in Waikiki, the same thing.  But on Wednesday at Sunset Beach on the North Shore, he wasn't having any of it.  He did NOT like the rougher and cooler ocean.  Hmmm, maybe we should try the swimming pool first.   

At 4.5 months old, Devin began eating 1 teaspoon of rice cereal mixed with water once a day.  And just as we suspected, he took to eating from a spoon very well...weeks prior to that, he  watched with an intent curious eye as we ate.  He is now eating 2 tablespoons of cereal mixed with water and purreed peas three times a day.  He's also tried banana and apples.  We're extremely anxious to find out how much he'll weigh at his 6 month appointment on September 15th. 

Also, around 4.5 months old, Devin began showing signs of teething...rubbing his gums, drooling, and whinning.  At around 5 months old, we saw 4 white spots on his upper gum line. Today, we see one tooth slowly making it's way out.  How long does it take for a tooth to fully surface?!?  Celina was checking everyday (sometimes 3 times a day), but now Devin won't let her.   

Last Tuesday, Devin slug-crawled by himself all around the living room.  He hasn't down it alone since, but will if we put our hands under his feet he puts a big smile on and happily crawls his way about.  And during Albert & Marisa's visit, Devin rolled over tummy-to-back 3 different times, but we missed every single one of them.  And it wasn't until last night that he started rolling over again.  Last night, he rolled over tummy-to-back 3 times and this morning 2 times (and yes, thanks to Darin's patience we've captured it on video).  We think it'll be another few weeks before he masters rolling over back-to-tummy.  While he works on mastering that skill, he'll also be practicing how to sit alone for longer than 20 seconds.  He still scoots, but he no longer screams for somebody to pick him up.  (Thank goodness)!

Hopefully, now that we're settled into our new home, Celina will regularly update this website. 

Warmest Aloha,

Darin, Celina, & Devin