Valentine In The Morning - Leilani

Colin and his new wheels!

2009-05-05T22:21:00.001-07:00

Too cute not to share these pictures of Colin and a couple of his birthday gifts!

He loves his new rides!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Over protective mommy!

2009-03-19T22:12:00.001-07:00

Ok, I know that I'm going to get a lot of laughs from this one!
I got my son a "thudguard" helmet to use at home while he is crawling
and cruising around. No head injuries in our home!
Isn't he just adorable? Even in a helmet!?

Cheerfully,
Leilani

Boogie Wipes!

2009-03-14T15:46:00.000-07:00

Ok!
Long time, no blog!
Anywho, one of my mommy friends gave these as a party favor for her
daughter's 1st Birthday....they are Boogie Wipes, and they are perfect
for that runny nose situation!
They are made specifically for use on the nose and face!
Colin has had a cold this past week, and these have been a life saver
for taking care of his sniffles and runny nose!
Check them out at www.boogiewipes.com

Happy Saturday!

Cheerfully,
Leilani

"Colin's Mum"

Merriam-Webster Online

2009-01-25T16:22:00.000-08:00

Ok. Am I the only person who doesn't use this word "lookit" when
referring to look at something? I am getting really frustrated to hear
so many young and old people use this word. It is one thing to hear a
young girl use it on "the bachelor", but I recently heard it used on
the tv show "the new adventures of old Christine".
Please click below. "Lookit" is not a word!

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LOOKIT

Cheerfully,
Leilani

Ana Brandt Photography

2009-01-20T05:41:00.001-08:00

Check out our photographer, Anamaria Brandt's latest blog entry.....
Two of Colin's latest photographs!

http://www.anabrandt.com/blog/

Cheerfully,
Leilani

I'm blogging again!

2009-01-19T18:35:00.000-08:00

OK. I am going to get back to updating my blog more frequently!

I have been spending so much of my time devoted to Colin, it seems a shame to not share it!

So, I hope that you check back often to see what's going on!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Happy Monday!

2008-07-14T08:03:00.001-07:00

Well, it happened! Our Colin rolled over yesterday morning. He was on his tummy, and wanted off of it so bad that he just tried and tried until he flipped himself!

What an amazing moment to catch on camera!

You can watch the video on the VALENTINE home page!

Have a great week!

Colin will be 14 weeks tomorrow....where did the time go?

Cheerfully,

Leilani

"Colin's Mum"

Happy Tuesday!

2008-06-03T18:59:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it? Our Colin is 8 weeks old today!

We started our "new mother's gathering" class yesterday with Moms and Babies that were born in March & April. It was so great to get together with other "moms".

One neat thing that I learned about in the class was something called "Monday morning mommy movies". Every Monday morning at Pacific Theaters in Pasadena, Glendale and at the Grove!

Check out the website: http://www.pacifictheatres.com/MMMM.htm

Just thought I would pass along this awesome mommy tid bit!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

(Colin's Mum)

Holy bunco!

2008-05-04T21:23:00.001-07:00

I had my first "mommy's night out" on Friday evening! It was hard leaving the house, but I was able to sub for my friend Karen's bunco group.

It was so much fun! I had never played before, and all of the ladies are so nice!

I actually won $30.00!

I am no longer a bunco virgin!

Thanks Karen and everyone for letting me play!

It was so good to get back home and see my baby boy and husband asleep on the bed.

Cheerfully,

Leilani

(Colin's Mum)

It's bath time!

2008-04-30T17:06:00.001-07:00

OK!

Yesterday was Colin's three week birthday, and we celebrated with giving him his first "real" bath!

What a production! I was in charge of the actual bathing, Sean was on Video, and my Mom was supervising us both!

He hated it at first, but then calmed down a little bit.

It was so much fun, and I think it helped him sleep a lot better too!

Oh, and the most important thing...no one got peed on!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

It's picture day!

2008-04-24T18:53:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!

I have fallen behind on my blog, but I promise that I will start being more diligent!

We had an amazing day today! Ana Brandt came to our home today, along with her assistant Tiffany to take Colin's newborn photographs. I cannot tell you what a special and memorable experience that Ana made happen for us today. We can't wait to see the photographs. You have to check out her website: http://www.anabrandt.com

We have been doing good here at home. Colin is sleeping about three hours a time at night, and we are all getting used to his schedule. He is such a good baby, we are BLESSED!

Yesterday, Sean was nice enough to let Mommy go and get a manicure and pedicure! It was Colin's first time at home with only Daddy. Apparently, there was a "poop" situation while I was gone and when I got back, Daddy and Colin were both shirtless and looked like little "lost boys"! It was hilarious!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

(Colin's Mum)

Colin is 1 week old today!

2008-04-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

Coming home from the hospital

Daddy & Colin in the hospital

Colin in the hospital, 2 days old

Good Morning! I can't believe that our Colin is 1 week old today!

I have never before known such a love. We are having the time of our lives taking care of our precious son. He is just perfect, except for the fact that he hates to have his diaper changed! I am really feeling great, even though I am running on pure adrenaline and not much sleep. Luckily, our two babies with fur: Monroe and Lucy, love Colin as much as we do. Actually, Monroe is so old we don't think he really cares. Lucy, is very interested in him and gets concerned when he cries during diaper changes. Sean is the BEST dad ever, and is taking very good care of us.

Cheerfully,

Leilani

(Colin's Mum)

37 weeks!

2008-03-20T21:10:00.001-07:00

Well, we had our 37 week check up today and everything is going just perfectly!

It's getting close, we are so excited!

I did visit a couple of great stores this week!

Great organic baby products at Green Cradle on Ventura and everything you need for nursing and more at A Mother's Haven on Ventura.

http://www.greencradle.com

http://www.amothers-haven.com

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Happy Friday!

2008-03-14T19:55:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a morning!

I actually got to visit my fabulous husband at work and attend the MY FM baby shower! It was more than wonderful to see so many happy Mothers-to-be!

Thank you to everyone who made the shower such a happy and huge success!

We wish all of you many Blessings for your new arrival.

Thanks again to:

http://www.nomiboutique.com

http://www.momlogic.com

http://www.susiecakesla.com

Also, one of the guest has an amazing company that makes the most unique gifts and they were so nice to give us one of their designs!

Check them out at:

http://www.dunkiedesigns.com

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Ladies who lunch and play tennis!

2008-03-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

OK, I never got to tell you about the fun luncheon/shower that my friends/the best tennis players in Valencia threw for me on Friday!

We had such a fun time, and I think our lunch lasted for three hours! Thank you ladies for such a wonderful afternoon! Oh, and the carrot cake was beyond yummy!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

One of my friends, Paula is opening her new store on Wednesday! So, for anyone who lives out near the Santa Clarita Valley here is the info:

Emma's Nest

28060 Hasley Canyon Road

Suite 106

Castaic, Ca. 91384

phone: 661.295.3994

Featuring: Home accessories, Bella Notte Linens, Lighting, Nathan Anthony Upholstery, Custom furniture, Tyler Candles, and much, much more!

Oh yeah...baby!

2008-03-06T14:42:00.001-08:00

OK. I am 35 weeks along and today I had my last match for the Thursday tennis league that I in with my partner, Dona.

Apparently, a pregnant lady is intimidating...because we won! Yippee!

We had a third set tie break to win the match! It was so much fun, and the weather was gorgeous!

Thank you Dona for being such an amazing partner!

Unfortunately, now I am paying for doing all of that playing...my hips and pelvis bones are killing me!

Oh well!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Gluten-Free Cookies!

2008-03-04T09:01:00.000-08:00

OK, just FYI! Here is a company that makes Gluten Free Cookies! I can't wait to try all of the flavors!

It's not waffles, but they look delicious!

http://www.wholebakers.com

Cheerfully,

Leilani

It's Monday!

2008-03-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Well, we had another wonderful weekend full of friends and fun!

We had a fabulous dinner on Saturday evening with our friends at CUT. Great steaks, amazing presentation and perfect service! Yum!

Then, on Sunday we had a lovely shower thrown for us by Jen & Jillian! All of the attendees were former members of the varsity dance team that I coached for 9 years, and their moms. I can't tell you how special it was to have so many of the young ladies that I coached come together and celebrate. Watching them grow up for four years through high school, and now coming into their own as young adults is so fulfilling. We had the best time! We played some crazy baby shower games, and it turns out I am not good at recognizing different types of baby food! However, I am an expert at recognizing melted candy bars in diapers! Don't ask! Thank you to Jen & Jill for making it such a beautiful day that I will never forget! I love you both!

And a huge thank you to all of the VCS Dance Team alumni and their moms for sharing in the joy of our baby boy on the way!

"Out of many, One" "Never before, Never Again" "Faith, Hope, Love"

Cheerfully,

Leilani

NO GLUTEN FREE WAFFLES!!!!!!

2008-02-29T08:59:00.001-08:00

OK, so Jillian and I make special plans to go to this new place that opened up on Sunset called "The Waffle". We were both extremely excited about trying their "Gluten-Free" Waffles.

So, we get there yesterday around 1:30 and after they tell us that the kitchen might be slow, we take our seats. We don't mind....we're going to get gluten free waffles, we'll wait all day!!!!

Our waitress comes over to take our order....here it comes....."oh we're out of gluten free waffles"....what? After we look over the menu again, we each decide on something. Jillian gives her order and also orders a "non-dairy" chocolate shake (another one of their specialities)....ummmm....."we're out of soy milk and the stuff to make the non-dairy shakes". WHAT?

So, Jillian orders a Dr. Pepper.....wait....here it comes...."we're out of Dr. Pepper". WHAT?

At this point it's pure comedy. Needless to say we did finally get our order of one of their burgers (no bun) and I had a "griddled" cheese sandwich with their "waffled" fries and a side of their sausage gravy. It was good, but didn't satisfy our "waffle" craving! Maybe next time. They have only been open one week, so we'll give them another try!

http://www.thewaffle.us/iWeb/Site/Index.html

Oh, and Jillian thinks she saw Matthew McConaughey come down from the upstairs seating area....I missed it!

The trials and tribulations of a pregnant woman and her girlfriend! Stay tuned! We'll keep you posted!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Happy Monday!

2008-02-25T16:29:00.001-08:00

Wow! What a weekend! It was a quick trip to Texas (my home state) for a wonderful weekend full of celebrations! We had a great time with family and friends celebrating my sister-in-law (Glenda's) 50th birthday on Saturday evening, and then my brother (Byron Von) and sister-in-law (Glenda) threw us the most fabulous baby shower on Sunday! The theme for the shower was "once upon a time" and it was held at the same place that we had our wedding reception, which was so beautiful. Needless to say, we were both tired from the plane rides on Friday and Sunday and all the festivities in between. Oh, and if you heard the show this morning...you heard the Saturday night "i'm sleeping on the couch" drama! It was actually quite funny, and I loved having the bed to myself! :)

A huge thank you to everyone in Texas for such a wonderful weekend. Love Y'all!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Ummmm......

2008-02-20T13:26:00.001-08:00

OK, I think we have a "coffee fairy" in our home! For the past few days this "coffee fairy" has been leaving a nice little coffee drip trail from our kitchen to our laundry room and out to the garage. It has to be a "coffee fairy", because my wonderful husband wouldn't keep leaving a coffee trail for 4 days in a row now! I hope that the "coffee fairy" doesn't visit your home or office, it's getting a little annoying!

Hello

2008-02-17T20:52:00.001-08:00

OK, so it's Sunday night and we are enjoying being at home after spending most of the weekend at our CHILDBIRTH Classes! I am so glad that we took these classes. They were so informative and will be helpful when it is our time to have our baby! All of the couples in our class were so nice and one couple went into labor this morning shortly after we started class! Her water broke at around 9:45 AM, and she stayed at the class until about 11. The hospital was right across the street, so it was perfect timing! Also, it turns out that they have the same O.B. as we do! I hope that everything went perfect for them and they had a healthy happy baby!

Like I said, we learned so much and I feel so much more prepared.

One neat little tid bit of information was a website called: http://www.contractionmaster.com

It's a website that keeps track of your contractions for you!

There were a lot of interesting stories brought up during our classes, but you will have to tune in to my hubby to hear them! Whoa! Crazy pregnancy stories!

Have a Happy President's Day!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

What a day!

2008-02-13T15:19:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon!

We had our 32 week check up today with our 4-D Specialist! It was so amazing! Our baby boy is doing wonderfully. Everything is perfect, and he already has hair!

I knew that he would take after his mommy. I looked like a little monkey when I was born. He weighs 3lbs, 13oz.

I hope these next 8 weeks go fast, I can't wait to meet him.

I have to go and make my Valentine's day goodies for everyone at the station! I love giving goodies for all the major holidays, just a little something to make people smile!

I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day!

We will be celebrating by attending our baby care basics class! Which reminds me, I better start working on our homework assignment that they gave us last week.

Cheerfully,

Leilani

yum!

2008-02-12T19:53:00.001-08:00

Good evening!

I just had the yummiest dinner. It sounds kind of weird, but I made turkey chili and turkey hot dogs! I wasn't craving it, but once I started eating it, it was delicious!

My loving husband is watching his "sarah connor chronicles" on Tivo. I don't really like that show, so I'm catching up on all of my magazines that arrived during the weekend.

We have our 32 week check up with our 4-D specialist in the morning. I can't wait! I will let you know how it goes.

Night, Night!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

Welcome to my Blog!

2008-02-11T08:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!

It's Monday and I think I have recovered from the most fabulous baby shower ever!

Our dear friends, Dr. Greg & Dana Brooks along with their children, Matthew & Carli threw us a baby shower on Saturday night at Oakmont Country Club.

We had the best time. It was so much fun to have so many of our friends in one room to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our little boy.

The evening was so lovely. Let's see, everyone but me and a couple of my other pregnant girlfriends enjoyed champagne, wine, and cocktails. Then we enjoyed a delicious four course dinner, and lots of fun gift opening and story telling! The room was decorated with our nursery colors and design, and it was absolutely gorgeous! It was a perfect evening, and we will cherish always the memories that we made with so many of our friends!

By the way, wasn't the weather this weekend amazing! That's why we live in southern california!

Have a happy Monday!

Cheerfully,

Leilani

(mommy to be)