• Home
  • About
  • Recipes

24

Feb

First Real Bath

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

Taizo’s had a few sponge baths so far but today he took his real first bath.   The doctor told us not to bath him to often cause of this rash.  I think he’s going to have the same sensitive skin that Koji has. He wasn’t to sure about it at first but in the end he loved it!

IMG_9037 - Version 2

IMG_9038

IMG_9040

IMG_9043

IMG_9055

Continue reading...

no comment

21

Feb

PlayTime!

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

Little late night playtime!

IMG_9012

IMG_9008

IMG_9023

Continue reading...

no comment

16

Feb

Hello Memere and Buddy!

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

The forecast for the weekend is another snow store, but the snow held off long enough so Memere and Buddy could FINALLY come to meet Taizo!  We will probably get snowed in this weekend.  But that’s ok because we have milk, bread and just plan on snuggling all weekend!!

“Ohh Hello Memere!”

IMG_8971

Memere was in heaven…

IMG_8985

Noby checking out the sticker book Memere gave him…

IMG_8981

“Ohhh Buddy, is it nap time?”

IMG_8993

IMG_9006

Being snowed in with Memere, Buddy and Auntie is AWESOME!!!

IMG_9002

Continue reading...

no comment

14

Feb

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

Screen Shot 2013-04-04 at 4.13.43 PM

Noby and his Valentine’s Mailbox from school…

IMG_8927

Koji with his Valentine’s candy…

IMG_8930

My two other Valentine’s.  We might be a little over tired these days… lol

IMG_8932

Ichiro and the boys got me some YUMMY Godiva Chocolate Fondue… It was the perfect way to end the day!

IMG_8951

Continue reading...

no comment

12

Feb

Snug As A Bug

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

IMG_8906

IMG_8910

 

Continue reading...

no comment

10

Feb

After Blizzard Fun!

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

Taizo was sleeping in his swing and there’s a TON of snow outside, so it was the perfect time to get the kids outside to enjoy the snow.   Koji is still a little freaked out about snow, ever since I dropped all that snow on his head in the car but after a little bit he warmed up and had a good time out there.

IMG_8774

There was so much snow in the backyard!!!

IMG_8863

IMG_8871

Koji didn’t like the idea of snow in the car!!

IMG_8884

 

“You wouldn’t hit your mother, would you??”  YES, yes he would! lol

IMG_8792

Daddy trying out the snowball thrower…

IMG_8794

SOOO much snow outback!

IMG_8825

I love this picture, it shows neighbors helping neighbors!!

IMG_8790

Continue reading...

no comment

8

Feb

Brotherly Love

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

The snow is coming!  That’s all that everyone is talking about, the Blizzard of 2013!

Screen Shot 2013-03-24 at 8.56.18 PM

We knew the snow was going to start in a few hours.  My brain was saying be smart and leave those kids home but my heart was saying Noby and Koji needed to meet their little brother.  So having the best husband around, Ichiro headed home to pick up the boys and bring them to the hospital for a couple of hours.  It was awesome!  I loved to see their reactions!

IMG_8591

Koji just wanted to touch him and kiss him, he was VERY interested!!

IMG_8611

IMG_8594

They were even sporting their Big Brother shirts!

IMG_8643

IMG_8645

Taizo peeking out to meet his Auntie…

IMG_8617

We were able to pose for a quick family picture…

IMG_8684

And then the snow started.  Here are the boys watching the snow fall…

IMG_8696

We wanted to get the boys safe at home before the snow got bad.  Originally the plan was for Brenda to stay with the boys while we were at the hospital but the storm coming, we decided it would be better for Ichiro to be home.  Here’s Ichiro saying goodbye to Taizo…

IMG_8660

LOVE that picture!!!

 

Continue reading...

no comment

7

Feb

Welcome Taizo Howard

Posted by Becky  Published in Uncategorized

After 5 days of waiting, Taizo Howard Ashihara has finally arrived!

It all started last night.  Contractions were about 10 minutes apart.  We called Brenda to have her come over because we just knew it was going to happen.  I was sure of it.  I called the doctor but they said 10 minutes was still to far away to come in.  She said to hang and try to get some sleep.  I took a shower and ended up falling asleep, waking up with every contraction.  In the morning they were still about 10 minutes apart but with the blizzard fast approaching we decided to head to the hospital anyway.  I had contractions the entire ride to the hospital (in rush hour traffic), including parking the car and heading to the delivery floor.  The nurses admitted me, hooked me up to the monitors, and for the next two hours I had NOT ONE contraction.  ZERO!  NOT ONE!! I couldn’t believe it.  And as we sat behind the curtain, other women came into the monitoring room.  I could hear them breathing through their contractions, which just got me more upset!  The nurses ended up sending us home.  I was so disappointed!

The minute we got home and I walked in the house, yup, you know it, the contractions started again.  I tried to work though them.  I picked up around the house, even washed the kitchen floor.  But they just kept getting worse.  Ichiro thought we should head back to the hospital but I didn’t want to, in fear that the same thing would happen.  Around 2pm I couldn’t stand it anymore and agreed to call my doctors office.  They told me to come in and they would monitor me.  I was at the doctors 15 minutes later and was so relieved when they said I was 5cm and should head right to the hospital.

This time at the hospital the nurse took us right into the delivery room.  It was nice to see some of the same nurses from the morning.  They were all pleased to see us back.  I ordered the epitdural right way and it wasn’t long till I was VERY comfortable!

Here I am sending texts to everyone…

IMG_8477

Ichiro was taking pictures of my contractions… See that was a big one but I didn’t feel a thing!!

IMG_8480

That actually ended up being a little problem  The epidural was working so well that even when I was 10cm, I couldn’t feel the contractions and therefor didn’t know when to push.  The doctor said if I didn’t start to feel things in about 15 minutes they would just tell me when to push.  Well it worked and by 9:30 started to feel something.  And after 2 sets of 3 pushes, Taizo Howard Ashihara was born.

Not a happy camper…

IMG_8499

He wasn’t very impressed with me, already giving me the fingers…

IMG_8490

So perfect…

IMG_8536

Continue reading...

no comment

February 2013
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728  
« Jan   Mar »

Links

  • Ashihara Flickr
  • Ichiro’s Blog
  • Kerry and Friends: What the cool kids eat…
  • Kerry’s Blog
  • Maggie's Cross Country Trip
  • Rebecca's Alaska Adventure!
  • Sarah's Adventure Volunteering In Vietnam

Pages

  • About
  • Recipes
    • – Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups
    • – Banana Bread
    • – Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili
    • – Bran Muffins
    • – Buffalo Chicken Chili
    • – Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
    • – Cajun Chicken Pasta
    • – Chicken Linguine with Garlic
    • – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
    • – Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Coffee Icing
    • – Cole Slaw
    • – Hearty WW Chili
    • – Honey-Apple-Cinnamon Granola
    • – Inside-out egg roll casserole
    • – Linguine with Clam Sauce
    • – Mac-n-Cheese
    • – Melon Salad
    • – Memere’s Creamless Quiche
    • – Mini Pumpkin Cakes
    • – Pumpkin Granola
    • – Pumpkin Pie Bites
    • – PW Pot Roast
    • – Slowcooker Bourbon Chicken
    • – Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp
    • – Spicy Thai Shrimp
    • – Steak Sandwich
    • – Sukiyaki
    • – Taco Rice
    • – Tonkatsu
    • – Watermelon Sorbet

Archives

Categories

  • Announcements [A] (126)
  • iPhone (15)
  • Knitting General (7)
  • Recipes (8)
  • Uncategorized (983)

Recent Entries

  • Happy Birthday Koji
  • All Over The Place!
  • Can He Really Be 6!?!?
  • I Couldn’t Stop Laughing….
  • Noby’s First Day Of School
  • Happy 50th Anniversary
  • Happy 4th of July!
  • LONG time coming!
  • Photo Shoot!
  • Quick Stop Off!

Recent Comments

  • Memere in Day 7 - Detoxing Sucks!
  • Memere in The Early Bird Gets the Worm!
  • kerry in Rain, Rain, Go Away!
  • kerry in Early Morning Swim!
  • kerry in Test Run, FAIL!
  • kerry in PA or Bust!
  • kerry in Easter Cookies
  • Memere in Favorite Peeps!
  • Memere in Wordless Wednesday!
  • kerry in Dino and Stars!
  • Random Selection of Posts

    • TB, OMG!!!
    • Back to Work…
    • The Best Place On Earth Strikes Again!!
    • Hungry for Knowledge
    • Happy Birthday Me!!!
    • Craft Night with Brenda
    • Drip Castles!
© 2008 What's Cooking with Becky?? is proudly powered by WordPress
Theme designed by Roam2Rome