Found another one

OK, OK. I know it hasn't been two months, but I had to post another picture.



OK, now I really am going to wait two more months. (Maybe)

Catching up...

Here's a few pictures to quiet the grandparents who have been complaining about not being able to see their grandkids. Most of these pictures were taken at the park during Tate's last soccer game. This season, his team went over .500, and Tate even scored a goal! The girls love coming out to the game and we have to pull them off the field a few times a game as the try to get involved.

Hana and Mommy. Sion and papa.



Sion pushing Hana in their baby stroller. The girls playing chase around the big stroller.



Hana at the park chasing down papa and the camera. Hana at home, trying to look innocent.



Sion offering me a flower. (I took it so she didn't eat it). Sion at home.



Tate after his last game. Tate leading a fast break.



Ok, this picture makes Tate seem all grown up...I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Hana is walking

Hana went from her first step before Thanksgiving to walking across the room on the 2nd of December. Sion won't be far behind.

The girls are here!

Sion and Hana were born at 2341 and 2342 respectively on the 17th of January. Sion's placenta tore away from the uterine wall and ruptured, requiring an emergency C-section. Sion spent about 3 hours in the NICU getting her lungs suctioned but was fine. Mom and the girls are doing great. They are all adorable and I feel so lucky to have been a part of their birth, even if it was mostly as a spectator. Sachiyo was amazing, as always. I am always suprised at how much faith and strength she has. I love her very much.

The girls and mom will be in the hospital for about 48hrs. More to come.....


Sion: 2341, 17 Jan 09, 5 lbs 12.7 oz, 17.75 inches

Hana: 2342, 17 Jan 09, 6 lbs 9 oz, 19.5 inches

The girls back together after Sion returns from the NICU

Mom gets to enjoy the fruits of her labor (pun intended)


Tate gets his first shot a "big brothering"