Noah

Since Im starting to blog again I want start with updates on my kiddos... Starting with my oldest. :)
Noah is the most awesome 8 year old around I must say.. He is just finishing up the last few months of 2nd grade... He is growing up way to fast and I can't even stand it!
I really couldn't have asked for a more awesome first born son though. He really is a special kid with such a good heart.
He is such a helper when I need him to be, especially with his brothers. He is so smart and does great in school. Math is his strongest subject which he didn't get that from me! He definitely inherited that stereo typical smart Asian trait from his dad! ;). I love watching him read chapter books now.. Its like a whole new world he has been introduced too. He is currently reading the diary of a wimpy kid series and loves it.
He is adjusting to life here in AZ but it took a little while. He was of course sad to leave his friends and family in Ohio but he was also so excited for this new adventure in Arizona.. We moved here in the summer so it was well into the triple digits which was not a big deal for him at first since they had a pool to play in all summer. (that was the very first thing we did when we moved here, was buy and set up a big pool) NECESSITY!!
When school started I think it got tough for him. He didn't make any friends for the longest time. When asked if he had any friends in school his reply was always " I have a few half friends but not any real friends." Finally after Christmas break he went back to school and has since made 2 real friends he says. I love seeing him excited and happy about it, and they are 2 cute well behaved boys.. It's been different for him to make friends that are boys since in the past his few best friends have been girls... He's always been a little little ladies man. ;)
He still asks to move back to Ohio but doesn't ask quite as often anymore. It breaks my heart still when he has those sad moments, but am thankful he is slowly adjusting and learning to like it here..
Noah had a dentist appointment last week and ended up having his first cavity. Luckily we are friends with the dentist (friends from ohio) so I know it won't be as scary for him to get that fixed.. Makes the experience a much more pleasant when your friends with the dentist! :)
Unfortunately this kid is also going to need braces as soon as he is done loosing his baby teeth.. I blame it on him being a big thumb sucker up until he was 6 years old! (Very hard habit to break)

While we were in Ohio for Christmas break Noah made the choice to be baptized. He asked his grandpa, my dad, to baptize him and his uncle, my brother chance, to confirm him... His special day was on Christmas Eve while we had lots of family around. Just like Noah wanted. :)

Facts about Noah:
*favorite color- blue
*favorite food- spaghetti and sushi (not together)
*favorite sport- soccer
*favorite subject- science
*favorite activities- biking, swimming, scouts, Legos, and his newest thing is yoga. Which him and Eli started taking a yoga class a few months ago..

I can't wait to see Noah with his new little sister in a few months! He is so excited and is always kissing my tummy and thinking of names for her. It's pretty darn cute. :)
I know he is going to be such a big helper when the baby comes because he has already offered to change diapers and wake up in he middle of the night! What a good boy I have, and I Just can't even express how much I love this cute kid !!

Oh baby!

Where to even begin? I want to blog but never know where to even start up again.. So I am going to attempt to start AGAIN by beginning with our life right now..
I know blogging is not really the thing anymore, but this is really mostly for my own personal journaling purposes. :)
So here we go.....
Here is what is happening right now...
BIG NEWS for us!!
I'm growing another fetus and we were surprised to find out we will be having a GIRL!!
Im still having a hard time wrapping my head around that Kenta is capable of producing a baby girl. ;)
We all couldn't be more happy!
On Valentines Day We took all the boys to THE ultrasound when we found out the sex, and it was so fun watching their reactions when the lady told us it was a girl. I've never seen Noah and Eli so excited. They were literally jumping up and down screaming..Kai really wanted a brother but was totally happy when they told us it was going to be a sister.. Meanwhile Kenta and I just looked at each other and smiled while we were both in shock.. I will never forget that moment.. :)

Now for the complaining...
We didn't plan this very well because this little girl is due at the hottest time of year here in Phoenix.. JULY!! Really really bad timing. I just might die. But I will try and enjoy the 70's and 80's while they last :)
This pregnancy has been rough to say the least.. I'm quite sure at times that this little lady is trying to kill me! Emotionally and physically. This has been my first high risk pregnancy which has been super stressful.. I'm just about 20 weeks along and am about to have my 4th ultrasound tomorrow, and I know its not my last.
I have had a few stressful issues come up but thankfully so far everything has turned out ok! I've also been dealing with a painful hernia and have been sick and extremely exhausted this entire pregnancy which is not normal for me.. Do you know how hard it is to be throwing up or just constantly nauseous while trying to maintain a house and take care of 3 kids and a husband.. Well it's IMPOSSIBLE.. My house is disgusting, laundry never ever gets folded, we eat out a lot more then we should and I feel like the worst mom on this planet..
The past few weeks it has slowly been getting better and the Throwing up only happens a few times a week now.. I am starting to get out of the house and the zofran is actually helping me feel somewhat human now!
I feel like Kenta works all the time and It has been EXTREMELY hard being alone here in AZ while I have been dealing with this..The saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" has seriously taken on a new meaning for me...
On a brighter happier note now... I'm finally getting to the point where we can talk about baby names and do a little shopping for this baby girl that we have wanted and waited sooooo long for! I'm finally going to have my little girl and I can't wait :)
Just praying I survive the rest of this pregnancy so I can enjoy this little girl!
We are accepting name suggestions so throw them at me!!

Here we go....

I cant believe it has been 10 months since I last posted.. I dont even know where to start. Anybody still out there?  I am going to try and pick up blogging again since we will be so far away from all our family now, and I really want to document this new adventure we have begun....
My life has been completely insane for the past 2 months.. Kenta unexpetedly got an amazing job offer in Phoenix and he took it... Me being the good wife that I am decided to support him in this career move and follow him... Even though I really didnt want to move. 
 He has been living there for  the past 6 weeks while I have been in Ohio being a single mom to my 3 crazy boys.. Not only being a single mom but trying to prepare to move across country.. Looking for a new house for us in phoenix, looking for renters to rent my Ohio house, prepare my house for renters, clean out and attempt to pack some of  my house, all while doing the regular day to day stuff moms do.. During all this Chaos I have still been trying to wrap my head around the idea of moving so far away when I was sure I would be in Ohio for much much longer. I really grew to love it there.
This honestly has been the most emotionally and physically challenging  2 months of my life. I am not really sure how I or my kids for that matter have survived....
Im here in Phoenix right now sitting in a Marriott.. I have been here 3 days now waiting for my moving truck to arrive with all my stuff. Still not happening till monday...
 My mom wanted to keep my kids in Ohio for an extra  week   so I could have that alone time putting my house together.. My sister in law even flew out with me to help me.. So much for that idea. My stuff comes Monday and I leave back to Ohio on wednesday to pick up my boys and bring them back to Arizona with me..
So far I am not impressed with Phoenix.... Just hot, brown and ugl,y but I really am going to do my best to keep an open mind and a positive attitiude. 
I dont usually adapt to big changes  well but realize this time around I have to put on a brave happy face for my boys.. :)
Today is the first day since I have been here that I actually feel like this is all REALLY  real now... Maybe because I started painting my boys rooms, so it feels official now... Wierd I know but I think thats really true, and  I feel physically ill.... Hopefully its just the pizza I ate for dinner.

Birthday boy

Better late then never on posting this! =)
   Eli had a birthday! He turned 5 on July 20th. On the day of his birthday we had luau themed birthday party with his friends in our backyard. It was ridiculously hot but I don't think the kids even noticed since they were playing in water the whole time but us grown ups were dying in the 100 degree weather and crazy humidity.  It was still a lot of fun though. =)

There was lots of yummy food to eat, LOTS of water play, games, piniata, cake, and gifts.

Eli is such an awesome little kid. He is so stubborn and such a perfectionist. He is my little gymanst\dancer. He is always doing tricks and cartwheels and he is seriously sooooo talented at it.  The month since his birthday he has started full day kindergarten and loves it. I am so proud of the little boy he is. He is so sweet, funny and talented. He is also the best big brother to Kai. Always trying to teach him games, puzzles or acrobatic tricks. But best of all he is teaching kai how to use the toilet without me even asking him too!  I am so thankful for this boy even when he is being not so awesome... I Love you Eli. =)

**The new LOVE of our lives**

PENELOPE JANE WALSER

On May 26th my kids got their very first cousin and mine and Kentas very first niece! We couldn't be more excited. **unless it was  us having a baby girl =) **

This is my brother Chance's and Sister in laws Jessica first baby. She is the cutest thing ever!! They gave her the cutest name, Penelope Jane .. Nickname Penny. We just love her to death already. Luckily enough they live just 3 hours away in Indianapolis. So we have already spent 4 different weekends with them in her short 6 weeks of life.....Really getting to like Indiana now. =)

This is the first day we met baby Penny.  Uncle Chance surprised with  the boys pink bubble gum cigars. lol =)

 Already got  the "peace" sign down! =)

I have to take credit for this outfit.. Isnt it so freaking cute!?.. You cant get cuter then leggins, tutu and a hair bow. =) I am having fun  spoiling this little lady especially since I dont often get to shop for little girls. But this outfit was just my favorite! I hope one day soon I have myself a baby girl and get this little tutu back =)

Isnt she the cutest! Just want to pinch those adorable cheekies. =)

 ***Proud Mamma and Pappa on Pennys 1st 4th of July***

Graduations!

In June my little stud Noah graduated from Kindergarten!!. At the graduation his class sang and danced to Justin Bieber's "never say never". It was so dang cute! Noah has just blossomed academically this year. I am so proud of him. He has also become quite the ladies man. Most of his friends are girls and one of his very best friends Ella lives down the street from us and they were lucky enough to be in the same class together. Ella is leaving to go to private school this next year so this has been sad for them both, but at least they can still just walk down the street to see each other whenever they want. =)  Can't believe he's going to be in 1st grade next month. And his teacher Mrs. Hall is actually moving to 1st grade this school year so he gets to keep his same awesome teacher. =)


In May Eli graduated from Ms. Nicole's Preschool. He had such a fun time with her and all his preschool buddies this year. His teacher Nicole is a friend of mine and runs an awesome, adorable bilingual (spanish) preschool from her home. She is absolutely amazing with the kids and I am so thankful for all she did for these cute kids this year. Eli learned so much and had a lot of fun doing it. He also taught me quite a bit of Spanish that he learned at school. =)  Eli is so  excited to start Kindergarten next month, and I still am having a hard time believing that he is old enough to go to full day school. =(  On the other hand  I am excited for Kai's turn to go to Nicole's preschool this next school year. I can't believe my baby is old enough for preschool! =)

I heart Tennessee

Last week we took a little trip to Tennessee  to visit Kenta's parents and sister. His sister was there visiting from Japan. We go visist them a couple times a year, but I really look forword to the once a year  when kenta's sister Tomoko is there visiting. She actually speaks English so I can carry on a conversation with her. =)  She plays with the kids a ton and they absolutely LOVE her! They equally love Kentas parents which they call  Baba (grandma in Japanese) and Tak-san.

They live in such a BEAUTIFUL area and I would seriously move there in a second if Kenta found a job there. This lake where we were at with this amazing few is about 2 miles from their house.

Right down the road from there house by the lake is  a park which we visit every single time we are there.
Tomoko is such a trooper! I would not let the boys push me on this, knowing it would totally make me sick! The boys are all wearing these adorable pants and shirts that Tomoko brought them from Japan. They are officially Noah's favorite pants! I mean who wouldn't love a pair of polka dot pants. =)

Baba has an awesome jacuzzi tub that the boys have to play in every single night. I want one!

We always eat nothing but amazingly delicious Japanese food while we are there. This time we had something that the kids and I had never had before. Its called Takoyaki. Basically its Octopus dumpling balls. The kids saw the the little octopus in full form before it was chopped into little peices, so I was sure they would not eat these. But to my surprise Kai ate more than anyone and he is my anorexic child who never eats! Eli was hesitant at first, but once I convinced him to try it he really liked it, and also ate quite a bit. With Noah it took bribery. Yes I bribe my kids A LOT!! I told him if he ate 5 than he could have a carmel apple. It worked and he ate 5 and didnt  complain about it. YAY I think my kids have those Japanese taste buds!! =)    They actually were pretty yummy..

And here is Grandpa  a.k.a Tak-san. He sure loves these boys a lot!!  And the boys equally love him. =)

Seriously can't wait till we go again. I LOVE Tennessee so much!!!  And I really can't wait till one day when we get to go visit kentas brother and sister,Tomoko and Daisuke in Japan.....One day. =)