I never understood why it took so long for people to send out the obligatory announcement e-mail soon after their child was born. When you live your life 1 feeding to the next every 1 - 3 hours... the day kind of slips past you. I think we're going to have a good night tonight, and then you'll see the obligatory announcement e-mail with picture, and more info on Benjamin's first days. He did very well at his 2 day check-up. Doctor said he was very healthy; although when he feeds 13 times in 1 day, how can you argue.

What, do you think I was born yesterday?

Introducing Benjamin William Adams (born: 12:14am / 12 May 2010 / 8lbs 2.4oz / 20 inches) Pictures are worth a thousand words. More text and photos later - sleep now!

Home today (13 May 2010)

Date Night!!!! Wednesday night was "Couple's Night" at Hope Chapel. Me and my hot date!
Belly bump! Like a chest bump, but the belly gets in the way.

Another scandalous evening of Bunko - this time a Las Vegas theme. Minus the 100 degree heat, scantily clad waitresses, and bright neon lights... but go with it.

We had the pleasure of spending this evening (Sunday 09 May) with our very good friends, Bill and Mary Kearns. Bill and Mary have been such wonderful mentors, role models, and friends to Erika and I during our time here in Hawaii, and are so glad we finally got an opportunity to share their company on the Lanai as the sun set over the Koolau Mountain Range.

UPDATE: Erika's 38 Week Check-up --> She's 2.0cm+ dilated. Midwife said she could give birth tomorrow, or two weeks from now. I was hoping for something a bit more specific.

Well, it is apparent that both Grandpa and Dad need a quick lesson in Car Seat Installation 101. Thanks to none of you, my previous attempt at installing Jr's Pimp Seat was WRONG! Turns out the cargo tie-downs I had Jr's Seat strapped to are not approved for securing car seats [We deal with this in the Navy all the time - even though it makes complete sense to do something, unless it explicitly says somewhere that you can do it, you CAN'T do it]. So, even though the tie-downs are more than sturdy - they're not approved. Tripler Army Medical Center offers free car seat inspections. "Carol" spent about 30 minutes with Erika and I explaining the safety features of the car seat and demonstrating the proper installation. We highly recommend, if you've never installed a car seat - have someone show you. See below the correct car seat installation:

This evening, Erika had a gathering of ladies down around the pool. Pictured here, Peg (Margaret Anne) Tatum, Mom-to-be, Tiffany King, Judy Moody, and Brenda Chaloupka.

We almost forgot to mention our special guest this week. Mark Clookie, former resident of Pulu Alii, spiritual role model, and all around good guy, had lunch with Erika and I on his way back to D.C. from a long and arduous tour around the NCIS Empire. It was only after he got in his car and left, did we remember to take a picture.

And I thought I had issues getting a car seat hooked up in the Jeep. Check out Grandpa-to-be Adams and his quest for the perfect child seat location... ON HIS TRACTOR! Tree Farmin' and Baby Sittin' Wheweeeeeeeeh now I've seen it all.

On the Bucket?

In the Driver's Seat?

Tagging Along? Keep trying Grandpa... you'll figure it out for sure.

16 Days - but feels like it could be 1? harder to sleep, frequent to pee, irritable - all signs it's time for our new roommate to upgrade his current apartment for a whole wide world!

We just had a wonderful evening downtown at Town. Yes, the name of the restaurant is "Town". Met up with our good friends Chris and Melissa Jones and Melissa's Mother Julie, in town from Portland (Oregon for all you Right Coasters - not Maine).

Dad had the Panino for dessert - Wikipedia tells me a panino is like a panini but with smaller bread. (bananas and chocolate + the best food group ever; the ice cream food group)

Mom had the Mango Sorbet... Yum!

Another big milestone - Dad installed Jr's new man-seat in the Jeep. Somebody please tell me if I installed it correctly. It seemed to fit best in the middle of the back seat, but the securing strap would not reach the designateds child seat latches as shown in the Wrangler Technical Manual, but they did reach the cargo tie downs. Should be fine, right? If nobody else knows, we'll let you know after our Child Safety Seat Inspection later next week to make sure Jr's safe as he pimps his ride.

Red arrows show the Latch Points - As shown here, secured to cargo tie downs.