Doug & Jyness

Just Another Day....

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Does this ever happen to you?

I cook like this too.....don't you?

Ruby's Photography Debut

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Yes....Ruby really took these pictures

Kaua'i Vacation

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Cool caves in Kaua'i

Doug & I went on our first vacation togther since we visited the Big Island for the first time (five years ago I think). Of course we took Jane with us which was great to have some one-on-one bonding time with her. Kaua'i was absolutely beautiful! We decided it is our first choice quick get-away from now on.

This is gorgeous Waimea Canyon

Kaua'i has some of the most accessible waterfalls than any of the other islands I've been to. This one is taller than Niagara, but obviously has a tad less water flowing. Pretty impressive still.

Doug on the rope swing in Kauai. Yes, I was sitting on top of the waterfall holding Jane and taking the video...so give me some slack.

Jane smiling in Kaua'i. If you can't tell, we just LOVED Kaua'i. The place we stayed was absolutely gorgeous. Even better, it cost the same as one room at the Marriott, but it had a full kitchen decked with a subzero and Wolf appliances; one bed, 2 bath condo...with waterslides in the river-pool....it was awesome!!!!

Jane's Blessing Day

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Grandma Jones is a beautiful seamstress and made this beautiful blessing dress that all the grandaughters have worn.

Doug gave Jane a beautiful blessing. He blessed her with compassion for others and great faith.

February-Jane's Birth Month!

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Jane loves the water...I swear!

We celebrated JR & Grandma Milberg's birthday a month late with all the commotion of a new baby! JR's favorite gift was his new ukulele (for those of you not exposed to Hawaiian culture it's pronounced: oocoo-lei-lei not uke-oo-lei-lee)

"I'm so glad when Daddy comes home," is the song Ruby sings everyday (of course I'm singing it in my heart too:)) Jane can't quite sing yet, but her cooing is sure cute!!

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If you didn't or have not yet received our valentine, here it is. Please note that if you don't receive it, it isn't because we don't love you, but rather because we don't have your address so please send it to us! And....Yes, this picture was taken a few weeks before Jane was born so I am nice and pregnant:).

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Here is our most recent family picture that was taken just before Jane came. JR (14) in the middle JD (17) on the right and Kehau (12) in front, Ruby (2.5) in the middle. Yes we have 3 amazing teenagers that keep us so busy. They have changed our lives forever and we can not imagine our life without them. JD is a senior and is applying to UH Hilo for college, JR is an amazing rugby player and Kehau has a lethal brown belt. All 3 are the most amazing hula dancers...not tourist hula but real Hawaiian hula, and yes there is a huge difference. Ruby is one amazing child, at 2 she knows how to spell her name, knows her phone #, knows every primary song, can read (has memorized) her favorite books and is starting to sound out basic words. She is the most obedient little 2 year old and picks up everything she hears. She can quote, nemo, little mermaid, and her favorite, enchanted. She loves her new baby sister and is adjusting quite well to the new addition.

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Email Announcement sent out by Doug:

Welcome Baby Jane!

Born 5:20am Sunday, February 8th, 8lbs & 19”. Jane Ella Pua Lei Aloha (‘flower wreath of love’ the kid’s choice) Jones is an angel and came to us so quickly. Throughout the past week she gave us some false warnings but all that practice paid off. Jyness started having light contractions all Saturday then about 12 am they got stronger. We stuck around the house trying not to get too excited while the contractions went from 6 min apart to 3 min apart in an hour. Luckily for Jyness when she had Ruby, the midwife showed us some pressure points on her back that completely relieved the contraction pain. The same pressure points worked throughout the entire birth of Jane, and the midwife was amazed that during the contractions and delivery that Jyness did not make a sound other than reminding me to press the pressure points. Jyness was amazing! Soon after we arrived the nurse was surprised at how far along (7cm) Jyness was since she was so calm. She spent the next 3 hours relaxing in the laboring tub. After the 3 hours Jyness felt it was time to push so we got her out, and as we walked down the hallway to our room we would stop and relax her contraction, it took about 10 minutes to walk 20ft. By the time she got to the edge of the bed we could see the intact placenta. Jyness was not on the bed longer than 20 min when the bag of waters broke when it was partway out and then came Jane. I caught her and she was slippery and she went straight to mommy. Jane is very mild temperament just like Ruby and so easy to please. We are so blessed to have the support we have from all of our friends and family. Hawaii is such a beautiful place and to be able to give birth in a natural birth friendly environment made it that much better. Ruby is taking to Jane quite well and very excited to help feed and change diapers.