We have begin the craziness of planning a baby luau.  The location is booked and we are starting to think about all the details.  Save the date for July 12th.  Noa and Papa are cooking all the food again (with a little help from our friends...), so it will be a feast!

Makena is much improved temperment-wise.  She is much happier now that she is more mobile.  She loves to stand up.  She needs assistance, but sometimes can manage to pull herself up.  She is easy to put to bed most of the time.  Tonight she was wide awake and I put her down, kissed her goodnight and walked out.  I heard her "talking" and complaining a bit, but she put herself to bed.  She is getting used to "strangers" which is making it easier for me.  Not so mommy-centric.  For the most part, she will not go to others, but on occasion, she will reach for someone else (this morning, she reached out for grandma to take her from me).

Just as Noa was about to leave, she finally decided that she liked him (his words, not mine).  She would swat at his back whenever near him and give him the biggest tooth-less grins when he looked at her.  We will have to skype so she doesn't forget who he is while he is gone.

I have pictures, but am too tired/lazy to hook up the camera to upload.  Will do it soon...

Makena likes it too!  And the bloomers hide her michelin-baby rolly poly thighs :)!