Happy Birthday To...

Kayden Jeremiah Punahele

You are such a big boy now,

We LOVE you!

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(In O.R. with Dr. Pitcher)
We never thought we would have a little boy of our own, but Kayden entered this world on February 16th and changed our lives forever. He was born by cesarian section after weeks of bed rest and low amniotic fluid. Not knowing if our little boy would have strggles once delivered, our 4 week early bundle was healthy and weighed in at 6lbs. 6 oz. I can remember Dr. Pitcher (above) say, "Vanessa, he's a good size, he looks good." I was relieved and thankful! Before going into surgery, Dr. Pitcher informed me that a NICU team would be present in the delivery room just in case. However, we were overjoyed when we learned he was fine and their services were not needed.

(2 Weeks, First day of church)
Life at home resumed with our new addition. Kayden was so much fun to be around, and who could resist such an adorable baby? He was cuddly, quiet, laid back and a good eater, what more could we ask for?

Time flew by and it seemed so sudden that our little guy turned 6 months old! Still calm and easy going as his Hawaiian name suggests, Kayden, with his cute smile, was adored by so many. Days passed as we watched him achieve milestones, grow more curious about the world around him and then before we knew it...

our baby turned 1 year old! His birthday was celebrated in Utah with Jon's family in our traditional Luau style. We continued to watch Kayden grow from a baby into a little boy. His interests changed from rattles, mobiles and crawling to cars, dinosaurs and running! Maintaining his ever so easy going personality, Kayden did, however, become more aware of himself and individuality as he began making his own decisions and he learned to express himself.

Today his life began two years ago as he became a part of our family. I reflect on those two short years and am amazed with the miracle of life. I rejoice that our Father in Heaven has watched over him and has kept him safe, granting us each day we spend with our wonderful son. We are thankful to Him and pray for many more birthdays to come.

Happy 2nd Birthday Kayden! We are so proud of you and wish nothing but the best for you as you continue to grow and mature. You're a blessing and our heart.

WE LOVE YOU!

All About Kayden at 2

Interests: Disney Cars Paraphernalia, Cars in General, Dinosaurs (roars), shoes.

Favorite Foods: Potatoes in all forms, Spaghetti, Macaroni & Cheese, Grapes, Bananas, Pizza, and Cheese

Likes to: be outside, swing on the swing set, take baths, rock on our wooden horse, run around the house saying "Kchow", be cuddled by Mama, play rough with Daddy, sleep and play with Keilana, watch movies, help Mama vacuum, visit Nanny and Papaw, read stories, ride his "Pooh Jeep", buckle himself in his car seat, torture Bo, pile out the DVD's and look at them.

Dislikes: MOST vegetables, taking showers, cleaning up toys, sleeping in his crib, being away from Mama.

Favorite Books: "Trucks", "Planes" & "Trains" by Byron Barton, "Mater And The Ghost Light" (Little Golden Book) by RH Disney, & "What Makes A Rainbow?" by Betty Ann Schwartz.

Favorite Movies: Disney Cars, Wall-E, Curious George, Nemo