Showing posts with label MOMS Club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MOMS Club. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2016

Weekly Update #4

June 4th - June 10th, 2016

This week was yet another whirlwind of fun and crazy.  We started off last weekend with a few parties.  Things didn't seem to slow down though.  We just kept picking up speed...

My annual MOMS Club banquet was held at Kamakana Swim Club on June 4th this year.  Mike watched the girls for me.  Yay for daddy!  I had the opportunity to help set up and serve the moms of our club at this event.  I'll write more about MOMS Club in a later post, but wanted to mention it and show the highlights of the evening.  

This night was a chance to celebrate motherhood and friendships made -- post babies -- this past year.

  • We honored the volunteers and coordinators that serve around 90 families on Leeward Oahu 
  • We ate delicious food  
  • We mingled and visited with friends 
  • We gave away 60+ prizes donated by wonderful individuals and companies across the island
  • We raised almost $3,400 for three charities our members voted on

    Finally, to cap off the night, we passed the baton of leadership as we welcomed the new board for the 2016-2017 term.  I had the pleasure of serving as treasurer with these beautiful mamas, and I can honestly say that I truly enjoyed the responsibility and service!    






On Sunday, I dragged myself out of bed to finish the cupcakes for Lily's party after church.  Mostly, it was a party for me and Mike.  A few of Lily's friends just happened to be there too.  As you can see, I had a lot of fun with the decor and food.  We went with a Curious George theme as she's very into the show these days.  Overall, it was a lot of fun and we enjoyed a beautiful day of pool basketball, jump time, cupcakes, and toys!!  But most importantly it was a day spent with great friends. 



















After the big weekend, the weekdays seemed mundane.  However, we still managed to play at the park with friends.



Enjoyed a neighborhood water day that ended in Lily's first epic water balloon fight.  




Lounged around the house.


Played at the beach.


And hosted Surf Club (it's a real thing y'all).



And last but not least, I was spoiled this week with not one, but TWO girls' nights IN with great friends on both Wednesday and Friday!  Thanks Mike ;)  Here's from Wed...


Same place next week.  A hui hou.  


    

Monday, December 7, 2015

Emma's Baby Shower

This past week, I was spoiled by my new-found friends in MOMS Club.  They threw me a beautiful shower and sprinkled us with so much love.  Becoming a mom has been so wonderful, but on top of that, I am blessed to have such an amazing community of women to walk through this season of life with me.  We are able to share, commiserate, vent and rejoice together through the ups and downs of motherhood.  For that, I am so very grateful!  God has definitely provided this "village" at just the right time.

As Mike and I prepare our hearts and home for a second child, we have nothing but gratitude for this opportunity we've been given.  The joy and responsibility of caring for and loving another beautiful little girl. What a blessing!

I wanted to document these photos for Emma, so she'll have them to look back on and see how young and vibrant her mom once looked :)

The mamas and keiki.
Such a beautiful banner by Jenna!
Gorgeous diaper cake by Deana!
Delightful wreath by Jenna.
Another sweet little Christmas diaper cake and cute snowman (girl) favors by Jenna.
Yummy and cute baby fruit carriage by Colleen.
Pretty flowers.
The gifts.
Lily apparently loves power tools (and watermelon,
which is why she was wearing a bib!)
Trying to capture some sisterly love.  Lily wasn't that into it...
Little does she know that she won't get all my
attention in a few short weeks :)
Me and Jenna: preggo bellies :)
Merry Baby!
Cute!
Notice the cookie.
The smirk.