First Thanksgiving

Jada and dad were watching some NFL football on Thanksgiving morning. She loves watching all sports with dad including SportCenter on ESPN.

Jada's watching dad prepare the turkey for the family dinner.

Family portrait.

Uncle James, Aunty Toshi and Auny Jean got to play with Jada all night. She loved every moment of it.

After a long day, Napa was there to tuck Jada in. They're BFF's and so cute together.

Jada's first Halloween

Thanks to the Kagami's, Schweitzer's, and DeSa's for making Jada's first Halloween a very special one.

Here, Jada is sporting her firts Halloween costume. Her hand is covering a glow in the dark 'BOO.' She had a great time thanks to all.

The kids all had new costumes as well. Napa was Dr. Oz, Vera was a hula dancer, and Louis was a Miami Dolphin.

Aunty Kim and Uncle Mike gave Jada her first 'cruise' 'round the block in her new stroller.

Welcome Jada

Here's our Jada girl. Jada Keiko Fujie Taketa was born on September 12, 2010 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was 7 lbs, 6 oz, and 19.5" long. She couldn't have been born any healthier. We are so blessed to now have her in our lives. We'd like to thank the team of doctors and all the nurses who helped with her coming into this world.

The proud Grandparents!

The proud Grandma!

Going home.........we didn't want to but had to. Mom's doing great and just loving being a mommy! Dad's loving it too and helping mom to look out after everyone.

Jada would like to thank everyone who came to visit her and to those who gave such wonderful gifts to her......before, during and after (all the showers and flowers)

Surprise shower at the Yasuhara's!

Our friends the Yasuhara's, Herbie and Shelley, threw us a surprise shower. In attendance was some of our old FOL gang and also members of our Cougar baseball ohana. We can only hope that their kindness and generosities will rub off on Jada!

Thanks for the ono cake, Sheri (Tejada).

How many paper clips can you find?

Herbie shows off his skills in picking out the most paper clips.

What a beautiful diaper cake this was! We're so thankful for such awesome friends!

Finally getting Jada's nursery together!

Here's the door with her name on it. Look familiar?

We finally got around to tidying up Jada's nursery. Her lucky theme is 'Precious Moments.'

Here, Sheri is decorating her crib with a cute PM's bedding she got.

The kids, Louis and Napa REALLY like the new bedding we put on the guest bed in the room. It's hard to get them off.

Here, you can see her storage cubbies which will store her clothes, books, PM's lamp, and also a docking station for her own custom music such as Jersey Baby and Kohala. We plan on getting her a dresser when she gets older and after we move into our new home.

Notice the big black Gucci bag on the ground.......it's packed and ready to go the hospital when the day comes.

Here's a closeup of the her crib with the cute PM's bedding.

A big thanks to the Uyeda's for giving us the crib. We hope our Jada turns out great, just like their two daughters, Michelle and Melanie.

Saturday happenings

Today our families took us out for a luncheon at the Imiloa Astronomy Center. This was our last gathering before baby comes.

Later that evening, our freinds the Kimura's (Jodie, Vince, Megan and Lindsey) threw Sheri a surprise baby shower. What a surprise it was as they were able to round up a bunch of our good friends in Hilo. Here are some pics of the evening's festivities. The decor was fabulous and the grinds was awesome! Thanks to you all who made it and for making this a very special evening for Jada to come!

Here we go again....

Guess who we found stuck together (AGAIN)! They haven't gotten enough of it yet, all week. Hmm, wonder who they get this trait from. If Vera gets pregnant this time, we hope for a safe and successful delivery.