Kiara's Christmas in Portland

Our annual Christmas trip to Portland

Kiara's Birthday Countdown
Can you name athletes that wore every number?

 Most of the pictures were taken by Noriko. I was just the holder of Kiara.

Kiara's First Trip to Oregon
Kiara made the trip to see the Nakadas/Flennaughs.

Grandma enjoying time with Kiara.

Kiara smiling for Grandpa.

Nicole hanging out with Kiara.

Kiara working on her tummy time.

Auntie Holly and Kiara

Uncle Chet, Paige, Auntie Holly and Kiara

Uncle Mitch getting some time with Kiara.

Auntie Brenda and Kiara

The cousins (from right to left) Quinn, Paige, Nicole, Kiara and Tre

Auntie Kiko and Kiara (photo by Noriko)

Kiara and the grandparents (photo by Noriko)

Kiara and Grandma (photo by Noriko)

Welcome to Labor & Delivery
This is just a glimpse of my surroundings at Labor & Delivery at Kaiser West LA.

I had to take this picture!

The last Labor & Delivery Room that was available that night. #packedhouse

This was suppose to be the baby warmer for Kiara...change of plans after 24 hours!

My trooper on enough pain meds to communicate with the outside world.

GO DUCKS!!!

I was craving Carl's Jr. all day...thanks Pam!!!

This was my bed for the 24 hours in LDRP8.

Sitting on the exercise ball next to Noriko.

I was so nervous about the delivery of Kiara that I could barely relax and watch the Final 4 semis.

Family Comes to Visit Kiara at the Hospital

Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Kiko & Cole flew in from Portland, Oregon hours before Kiara was born, and Grandma made the trek from Glendale to see baby girl too. 

Grandma and Grandpa meet Kiara.

Grandpa holding Kiara for the first time.

Auntie Kiko gets a chance to hold Kiara.

Kiara's cousin Nicole finally gets her chance to hold baby girl...broken wrist and all!

Grandma arrives but Kiara is knocked out!