Navy Pier

With the fall weather being so beautiful here in Illinois, we had a great opportunity to take advantage of Navy Pier. We had some extra time to kill before we headed out of town to Michigan, since my dad still had some business in The City.

Grandma paid for Kaila to ride the kids train. She looks SO excited.

The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. Tried to get my mom to ride with us, but she refused and just offered to stay on the ground with Kenna (*chicken bock-bock*).

A good picture of Mother-Daughter on the Ferris wheel......

......and Father-Daughter.

Kaila really enjoyed herself on the ride.

Family picture with Lake Michigan in the back. Notice BOTH Kaila and Kenna turned away from the camera. Sisters.....

Life is so hard for her.

Enjoying our time at Navy Pier.

The girls had fun with Grandma.

Enjoying our nice lunch in the garden area.

"Thanks Grandma for the Happy Meal."

Mesmerizing.......

Our Time in the City

With my dad having "business" in Chicago to take care of, we tagged along and was able to spend some quality time in The City. Every time we go in, we always leave with more of an appreciation for what Chicago has to offer. So we were able to cruise down Michigan Ave., eat some Giordiano's, and pig out on Garrett's popcorn.

Kenna enjoying herself in the hotel playpen.

Kaila playing tea-party at the Disney Store.

"Hmmmmm, which Princess set do I like best?"

Enjoying all the dolls at "American Girl."

Kaila had this thing for trying on hats at all the stores.

A photo op with Grandma.

Kaila with all the pumpkins in the lobby of the hotel.

"Grandpa you're back from work! Guess what we did today?"

One last picture with the pumpkin in the lobby.

Kenna was a trooper during all the walking and shopping. Was always smiling.

Headed to Pre-School with Grandma

One treat while my parents were here was that they were able to drop-off and pick-up Kaila at pre-school. Kaila was excited to have them go with her to school.

Loaded up in the van, ready to go the school with Grandma and Grandpa!

Showing them where her little cubby is.

One picture before bringing her into the classroom.

Playing puzzles with her friends.

"Grandma, you'll be right back?"

Gotta get her H2O after class.

"Got my bag Grandma and Grandpa....let's go!"

Grandma and Grandpa Reyes are Here!

Kaila was very excited when Grandma & Grandpa pulled into the driveway. Prior to them driving in, she could not keep still and was bouncing off the walls with excitement.

Greeting Grandma & Grandpa...

Kenna, on the other hand, was a little unsure of what was going on and a lot of that was due to the fact that she was just about to take a little nap when they arrived.

Honey Hill Orchard...

We went to Honey Hill Orchard with the playgroup for some apple picking. Kaila thoroughly enjoyed herself, as she always does, when she is around other kids and outside able to run around. Kenna enjoyed herself too, as she loves to be outside and probably can't wait to be able to run around with her Ate.

It was a really nice, quaint little orchard with some farm animals, apple picking area, raspberry picking area, a little maze for the kids, and a store & bakery with the most yummy apple cider and apple donuts. I think we might just go back one day for the treats!

Getting in there to feed the turkey...
I think this was after the turkey slightly nipped her hand...
The petting zoo area...
It's an apple!
Wandering through the orchard...
Freshly picked apple...
The girls...

Aloha Chicago Hawaiians Ho'olaule'a...

This past Saturday, we enjoyed a great day at the park with some fellow Hawai'i Islanders. We met up with some old friends, made some new friends, ate some ono local foods, and just soaked up some Hawaiian culture. It's always nice to get back to your "roots" once in a while :)

I was very surprised that Kaila wanted to put on her hula skirt and dance...
And dance she did...

Kaila dancing the hula...


Kaila & her new friend, Jade (she just called her 'little girl'), playing with the ipu...
Our spot...
One of the rare family photo ops we get...
It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed everything from the food to the company. To top it off, we caught this picture of the sunset on our way home.

Kenna is 9 months old!

Kenna is growing like a weed! I swear it was just yesterday that I did her 8 month post! I'm gonna say it again...wow, how time truly does fly by!

At her 9 month check-up she weighed in at 17 lbs. 12 oz. (40 %) and is 28 1/4 in. (80%) long. And again, just like with Kaila, the doctor said Kenna will be long and lean. We shall see about that because this child will eat about anything!

My ingenious block idea was destroyed within 3 seconds...
Happy 9 Months Kenna!
"Check out all my teeth."