Ok... I know it's been forever since I've posted anything. But, I guess now is as good as time as ever. This picture of my little man Quincy was taken this last weekend at his cousin's 6th birthday party. He always has such a great time with his cousins! His uncle Jason was actually able to get this picture of him right before he jumped into a pile of foam bricks. Can you believe this child is going to be 18 months old coming up!!! 18 months!! I'm so sorry that I have not done a better job at posting/taking pictures of either of the boys... but right here right now... I make a promise to everyone, that I will try to do better!! I hope everyone is doing well!! Love you!!

Maui 2009

Our favorite beach on the entire island... Makena "big" beach.

As you can tell... I was missing Dean.

Caleb getting wiped out by a huge wave. That's my big surfer dude!






Caleb and I took a drive up to the crater. It was a crazy drive.... and really cold!!

Do you see it???

We pulled this huge guy out of the plants above the Duncan's pond in their backyard in upcountry Pukalani. CRAZY!! It was huge!! Caleb wanted to bring him home. Don't think I would have made it very far at the airport with him in our suitcase!!

I love the feeling of the sand in between my toes.

Hookapia lookout.

Overlooking the west Maui mountains.

My little jail bird!!

Eveyone that see's Quincy in this outfit calls him the jailbird!!!

Needless to say... it's daddy's favorite outfit!!!

Sleepy Quincy.......

Oh my goodness.... does Quincy love his daddy!!

I cant believe this picture!!! He has light hair!!!

An afternoon with my Quincy

My little man.... with so much to say!!!

Quincy's 2 month check

Yesterday was one of those days.... Quincy had his two month check up appointment. This of course included a round of the mean routine shots. I personally think it's harder the younger they are. I can't explain to him what's about to happen and why. If that wasn't bad enough, while our Pediatrician Dr. Hung was checking him out, he got his poor little fingers stuck under the full length mirror that's over the exam table. To make matters even worse, after we got home, he had an adverse reaction to one of the combination shots. The injection site on his left thigh swelled up to the size of a bright red tennis ball. Add uncontrollable crying and sure enough..... this landed our slightly over reacting new family in the Children's Hospital Emergency Room. Thank heavens he's ok!! A little fussy today, but for the most part he's fine. However, as we were driving out of the parking garage last night, I glanced up at the brightly lit hospital rooms. I could only imagine what the parents were going through in those rooms. My heart literally hurt for them. It also made me feel SO unbelievably thankful and blessed that we have two children that are perfectly healthy. Not to mention... we are so lucky to have such a wonderful state of the art facility in our own backyard. Way to go Seattle's Children's Hospital!!

Quincy's weight.... 11 pounds 11 ounces

Length..... 23 1/2 inches

Dinner at Ryan & Ashley's

Quincy and his auntie Ashley.

Q takin a little snooze on auntie's comfy couch.


Quincy was giving a half smile... he really loved the Greek dinner auntie Ashley and uncle Ryan made!!

Hang loose!!!

Guess who's learned how to suck on his thumb??!! He's been fighting to get that thumb in his mouth for a while now. I'm so proud of him!! And it's pretty stinkin cute too.

"Auntie.... can you please heat the fallofal and pita bread up next time??"

Happy Birthday Tess!!

Tess and Quincy

Quincy is 7 weeks old already!!!

Quincy and Emily.

Dreaming of Sunshine

Well everyone... Today was another step in the "Maui direction." We just finished with one of our FINAL vet appointments. In order to bring our cat along on our Maui move, we have to go through numerous steps that include extremely expensive vet visits. Today was no exception. Musha was micro chipped and had blood drawn for a rabies test. Of course it was pouring this morning as I packed along a brand new baby.... diaper bag... purse.... a crabby 10 year old... and an inpatient kitty in a crate. The only thing that kept me from losing my patience was the image above. Three more months..... Three more months... But who's counting??!!

Christmas 2008

Santa spoiled Caleb this year..... He's been asking for a Sony PSP forever!!!

Aunt Heather and baby Quincy.

Cousin Isabella still can't get enough of Q.


Isaiah's keeps wondering when Q will be able to "Get up and play".

The kids got these magnetic blocks from Santa. Needless to say I think the adults had a bit more fun with them. This one was over 6 feet tall!!

Dean, Heather and Quincy.

Uncle Sherriden and Quincy.

Daddy and his boy.

We love Nana and Aunt Heather.

Sleepy.... Sleepy.....

Just another cute picture of daddy and Quincy.

Here comes Quincy!

Quincy Maka'ai Blackwell came to us on November 13th 2008.

Caleb, Quincy, Lori and Andy