Mara meets Nalani

We came home from the hospital Wednesday and Trav picked up Mara from Auntie Tanya's. Mara said she had tons of fun swimming and playing with kitties, which was great! What a blessing Tanya was to us!

Another blessing was Rachel making a few dinners for us when we returned. You never know how much a ready-made meal helps! Love it! Anyway, Mara came home and the camera was ready to capture the moment:


Mara was not happy about meeting Nala. She was very shy and timid and confused. Poor babe!


But all that changed when Titi Rachel handed Nala over to mommy and had a lap for Mara!


Daddy helped Mara to understand what was going on and explore her sister a bit.


Mara liked her feet...


And eventually Mara came around and was happy with having a new sister. Good job Dad!


Mara getting up the courage to try to hug her sister. This was a very big deal!


Next day, Mara holding her sister for the first time: Nala was none too happy and Mara does not like when she cries...


...so she told me to come get her 'NOW!'

Nala holding on tight to Rach. Very precious!

Nalani Maria Nonn

Nalani Maria was born July 25, 12:19pm. We went in 7pm the previous night to start the induction and by 6am was having full blown contractions and lots of pain. Thankfully, the epidural was fabulous again and I was complete by 9am. Unfortunately, Nalani had a difficult time turning into position and pushing took its toll on me. I was dehydrated and completely worn out and only by the grace of God did this baby come out!! Truly!


Nalani Maria- Hawaiian for 'serenity of the skies' (we really have no Hawaii ties, but just liked the name.


8lbs 10 oz 19" long


Auntie Rachel visiting that evening.

Holding on!

Relaxing...zzzz.....

Going home day...aka...photo shoot!

She is very wide-eyed and very observant!

Finally home!