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I fell in love in a way I never knew possible, Kai is the most beautiful Baby I've ever seen. -Lito

Dang! -Tiffany

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Thinking of Kai by Lito Solorio

I recently had a discussion with an old Mentor perhaps my first strong Christian Man in my life. He was the type who in 7th grade awkwardly brought up the discussion of purity even though at the time didn't want to hear any of it, but in hindsight see it as a huge blessing. In Jr. High I recall being challenged by God to truly seek him him in a way that called out the question, "What does it take to be a Man of God?" I haven't been able to figure out why God has put such amazing men of God in my life who have personally challenged me when I needed the challenge the most. These men include: my dad, brother, Rod Ristow, Don Hargis, Nathan Morales, David Rutherford, Cameron Unruh, and Dave Smith. Now there are many more that I'm sure I'm not immediately thinking of but have to this point can't imagine better men to have been challenged by. In talking with my old mentor Rod, who I hadn't talked to in years, he mentioned taking his son through raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis a book that even challenges father's to take their sons through a rite of passage as they are taught what it takes to be a man. I was amused that he shared that since it is easily one of my favorite books and had read it about 3 years ago in trying to continue to answer the question of what God wants from me as a man in marriage and then one day in fatherhood.

I've come to the point where I realize that no Dad is perfect and we all have faults and that at times our kids will pick up some or even can become the greatest critique on our walk with God because there is no hiding from the watchful eyes of a child. I find myself everyday sneaking into Kai's room and praying for this son, I haven't even held yet, that he would passionately seek God in a way that he wouldn't rely on his parents faith. I also pray that the men and women who pour into Kai in his walk with God, who may be teens right now as we speak, would passionately teach him God's truth. I love Kai and sometimes find myself just so excited I literally start jumping up and down. I love my wife and now our son Kai is a product of that Love, I thank God that he has given us this gift. I feel that I am slowly grasping what parents talk about when they say that when you have a child you understand God in a whole new way, since we are his Children. I want to be a Man of God that Kai can look to and never second guess where my heart is, and I pray he'll be that man too!

-Dad “The glory of sons is their fathers.” (Proverbs 17:6)

Maternity Photo

Lito and I were very blessed by a local youth pastor in town. This particular youth pastor also owns his own photo studio. Lito spoke at his youth group one evening and as a thank you, he gifted us with a free maternity 16x16 portrait. This is the one we chose.

39 Weeks 2 Days Pregnant!

Well, here I am at 39 Weeks 2 Days Pregnant. I was hoping I wouldn't make it this far into the pregnancy, but alas, my Son is not quite ready to enter the world. The due date is 5 days from now and I have a sneaking suspicion this little one will be showing up late. Perhaps you will see a 40 week pic on here shortly. Or, if we're all very blessed, you will finally see Kai in the flesh! Lito and I are SO excited it's ridiculous. Lito especially. I hear him say, at least a dozen times a day, "I can't wait for Kai!" We've told people on Facebook, if they want to get a text when Kai is born to text Babykai to 41411 and then respond to the message that follows that with a "Y". I believe Lito put a subscription box to the right if you want to join. We do have a short contact list of close family and friends, but I want Lito next to me as much as possible, so we thought this would be the easiest way to spread the news. Physically I'm very uncomfortable, but keeping active. Sleeping and heartburn are still a pain. We went to Branson just yesterday and I walked the whole Branson Landing strip up and down! I was very proud of my accomplishment. Anyhow, we have a doctors appointment tomorrow. We'll see what she says! :)

38 Weeks Pregnant

37 Weeks Pregnant

Suprise Baby Shower By First Christian Church of Commerce!

We showed up at church that day expecting to have a potluck with our church family. We got downstairs and quickly realized the potluck was a surprise baby shower! What a blessing!

Father's Day

Here's Lito and I at Church in Commerce on Father's Day! Lito's ready to be a proud handsome Daddy!

36 Weeks Pregnant (4 Weeks to Go!)

So, I am now 36 Weeks Pregnant. That makes me one week into my 9th month. Yes, I am ready to have this baby. Emotionally, and for sure physically. There are MANY many many reasons for this. To sum it up, I'm boiling over with anticipation to meet my son, and I'm hurting all over everywhere everyday now. It's really quite bittersweet. I'm getting bigger everyday (as they warned me I would in this last month). I'm right on target in my weight gain. (25 lbs to date). Also, at my last visit, the doc let me know that I am 1cm dilated and 75% effaced. This is normal and good. To have the baby I need to be 10cm and 100%. There are four more weeks for this to progress. Sleeping, I thought couldn't get more painful and difficult. I was wrong. Five pillows are now necessary for tolerable comfort. I find my hands going numb every night now from sleeping on my sides. Plus, I have no choice but to make a bathroom visit 4-5 times per night. This is accomplished by slowly rolling out of bed with every movement drenched in pain. Heartburn has begun to reject any form of relief (Tums, Milk or Zantac..). I cannot sit or stand for too long before it becomes uncomfortable. Shaving my legs has become an Olympic event. I've recently developed these new intense cramps where my thighs connect to my pelvis (wonderful). I don't have as much energy as I usually do, so my compulsive nesting leaves me exhausted. Isn't pregnancy beautiful! Alright, enough complaints- I just wanted to be honest. People don't tell you these things. Pregnancy can be a dirty job at times. Soon and very soon, I will hit the climax of Eve's punishment and then receive one of the greatest blessings of my life. Because of the future end result, I'm able to ignore the day to day grind (to some extent) and push forward. Four more weeks, and we can't wait! Please continue to pray for us. We are now prepared for Kai all around and are just waiting for D-Day! ;)

34 Weeks Pregnant

33 Weeks Pregnant

MY HANDSOME PHOTOGRAPHER!

31 Weeks Pregnant

The past three weeks my son has gotten much stronger. It's still painful to sleep. The doctor says I won't be having a big baby (woo-hoo!) I did find out I'm slightly anemic so I'm taking iron pills now. My pants and skirts don't fit anymore, so I had to get some maternity Capri's for summer. Target has some cute shorts I might get. Even my maternity shirts are shrinking! Just 9 more weeks or so now. I can't wait! Lito and I are going to a maternity photo shoot next Thursday! I'll try to post those pics in a couple weeks or so when we get them. Please keep Kai and I in your prayers as things progress.

30 Weeks Pregnant

29 Weeks Pregnant

Nursery Reveal!

Malachi Moves in my Belly!

If you watch closely you can see Kai's rolling movements across my belly. You think it's weird to see, imagine feeling it!

Ring Exchange

So the three F's are starting to swell. Face, Feet and Fingers. The finger swelling made me nervous to continue wearing my wedding ring. So on Mother's day, Lito took me out to find a temporary ring. The bottom ring (the one I am currently wearing) is worth $12.50. The top ring is worth....a few thousand. I guess it will have to do for now. :)

Kindness of Old Acquaintances

Lito and I were recently contacted through Facebook by an old acquaintance of ours from high school. Her unmarried name was Kat Bouchard. She is now married and has a handsome little boy named Tristan! In catching up and congratulating each other on life's joys, she offered to mail us a box of Tristan's old baby clothes! We agreed ecstatically! She mailed a box from LA, CA all the way out to Joplin, MO just out of the kindness of her heart! We were tickled pink going through the clothes! I just wanted to share a handful of our favorites with you.

Malachi's First Play

Lito and I just finished up Ozark Christian College's Spring Musical, The Music Man a couple of weeks ago! Lito played the role of Charlie and I was a Pregnant Townswoman. :) It was exhaughsting, but well worth it. I'm sure Kai got an earful throughout the experience. He was always dancing around in my belly during the musical numbers. Thus, we shall call this, Malachi's Musical debut!

Yard Sale Success!

My friend Katrina and I went out this past Saturday to look at yard sales. I found a ton of cute baby stuff for CHEAP! Hooray! I even found a couple of Superbaby items which Lito was doubly thrilled about! The little sleeper even has a cape on it! :) Then we found some adorable shoes, including little Nike's and Converse! That first baby blue onesie says "Party at my Crib 2:00AM"