Ke Aloha

Checkin' in!

2010-05-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hey friends! Just wanted to check in and say hi! How are YOU? I hope all is well in your neck o da hood!

I've been feeling gloomy, so I think I'll list a few things I get to look forward to this week:

* RAIN! - its raining here in SLO and I LOVE IT!

* Fires in the fireplace

* my cuddly hubby

* conversations with my daughter

* a 4th lunch interview tomorrow 5/19 with the M.D. I really want to work with

* Going home early today to surprise my ill hubby

* My Granny turned 86 yesterday!

* Yummy taco soup for dinner tonight

* fellowship with my dears from church

* the food that follows said fellowship! ;)

* Chipotle for lunch this week

* ohhhhhh the list goes on

THANK YOU LORD FOR LIFTING THIS FUNK I'VE BEEN IN!

I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!!

Prayer, please!

2010-04-06T10:15:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to pop in and ask for prayer.

You see, I don't love my job. I love the people, but despise the company. They care only about the "bottom line" and not the people. I am VERY patient-care oriented, and can not support a company that is not.

Sooooo, I've applied and interviewed for a new job. It is the office manager position for a pediatric physician. I LOVE KIDDOS!!! It sounds very promising, and very rewarding.

And, because the hours are not as many as the current job I have, I could go back to school to get my RN - THEN I COULD FINALLY STUDY TO BECOME A MID WIFE!!! MY LIFE-LONG DREAM!!!!

Prayers are coveted. These are MY wants, and I want to make sure I am lining up with what GOD wants for me and mines. Pray with me?

MAHALO AND MUCH ALOHA!!!

amy k*

20 YEARS!

2010-04-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Today, April 1st, 2010, Jerome and I have been together for 20 YEARS!!!! I can't even find the words to describe how much he means to me. I am so blessed to call him lover, best friend, counselor, condidante, cheer leader, team player, priest of our home, love giver, joy bringer....

Below are the lyrics to a song that perfectly describes what he is to me:

He Is

by Heather Headley

Oh my, where do, how do I begin To answer the question

I know you been wonderin'?

When could, why could, how could it all be true?

These things, who's that, and what's it to you?

He is the mind injector, the heart protector

The sole defender of anything I fear

The baby conceiver, the make me believer

The joy bringer, the love giver

He is

the dough increaser, the pleasure releaser

The hard-knocks knower without the scars to show ya

The night school teacher, the good life preacher

The caretaker, the kiss craver

He is

Mahalo and much Aloha

2010-03-01T09:13:00.000-08:00

I'm so sad today. My very favorite patient at The Kidney Center passed away on Friday 2/26. It was a good thing, as he's been oh-so-sick for the last few months. I'm glad God graciously took him home.

BUT - he was like a "Bonus" Grandpa to me. He wrote me poetry, he played harmonica for the team here at the center. He always had a witty joke to make us smile.

Dr. Jack, you will be missed. I love you and will see you when I get there!

:(((((((((((((

Birthday with Family

2010-02-23T12:37:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to post a few pics of us at Steamers for Cuzn Stephanie's and Jerome's birthdays...we had so much fun!

Happy Birthday, My Love!

2010-02-17T09:35:00.000-08:00

My sweet husband is 35 today. My heart leaps at the thought of him. I am so blessed that he is in my life, and I feel his parents deserve a thank-you from me! Momma Belinda is in Heaven, and Poppa Lemon is still here with us. I sure wish I had a picture to share of them. Anyhoo, I'm posting a few pics that make me smile when I think of my beloved.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEROME LAFAYETTE LENDALE LINZIE WILLIAMS!!

Mahalo!

amy k*

Laelo Catchamellow

2009-12-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

For the past two weeks, our 3 month old puppy Laelo has been fighting the Parvo virus. He was on death's door. We had to give him IV fluids every two hours, meds three times a day, and lots of cuddles and encouragement for him to fight to live! Well, on Tuesday evening of this week, he started to drink water and sniff food. Wednesday morning, he woke up like his old self! He was wagging his tail, eating, drinking, jumping, etc. HE IS WINNING THE FIGHT!!!!

We were so scared. He is our 1st puppy, and we attached to him so quickly! We were so sad to think he may not make it.

GOD IS GOOD! HE CARES ABOUT THE THINGS WE CARE ABOUT!!!!

Keep praying for him - the fight is still on. Reoccurance is common, and I really can't afford to go through this again. SO, please pray he's fought it and won't get it again!

MAHALO, AND MUCH ALOHA!!

amy k*

Thankful leaf

2009-11-17T08:58:00.000-08:00

My Thankful Leaf for today:

I'm SO thankful for my amazing parents. My Momma is Kathy and my Daddy is Patrick. They bless me so! I feel that I'm the woman I am today because of their EXCELLENT parenting. Not only are they great parents, but THE BEST OF FRIENDS! We have such a great time when we're with them! We laugh, we talk, we laugh some more...we can be ourselves and not fear judgement. They are just some really GREAT folks.

So, thanks, awesome parents. I am SO VERY THANKFUL FOR YOU!

Mahalo!

amy k*

PUPPIES!

2009-10-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

1. Ask'm and Laelo snugglin' 2. Laelo Catchamellow 3. Ask'm

Yep, we've got a new puppy! We are also taking care of his brother Ask'm until he finds a home....I can't have 2 dogs. A doctor I work with may take Ask'm, and he only lives a few blocks away from us. That' would be great! We could still see Ask'm!!!

So, our dog is Laelo Catchamellow. He's the one with the white flash on his face and neck. His name comes from a saying my father-in-law uses: "Lay low, Catch a mellow - if you don't lay low, he might catch you!" Funny....

And Ask'm is named by dad too....so when someone says "What's your dog's name?", you say "ASK'M!" Cute, huh?!

I love these pooches. Laelo is my 1st dog. I'm a cat person. I was raised with kitties. But just look at those faces.....SO ADORABLE!

Yep, I'm in love with my new son and nephew.

Alohaaaaaaa and "RUFF!"

amy k*

Jumpin' Puddles

2009-10-13T18:44:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhhhh the rain is here!!!

Yes!

I jumped puddles today. I got my team mates at work to jump puddles. You shoulda' seen it.

It was AWESOME!

Do you see the child in your friends? They're crying out! They wanna come play!! What about your inner child?? Are you nuturing him/her??

I may look like a dork, but I'm a happy lady. I can be the grown-up when I have to be. But I like to be the kid more often. I smile more. I appreciate more. I grow. I learn more. I see things I've NEVER seen before! Really! Just try it.

Go outside and jump in a puddle (if there aren't any puddles, either make one or jump in something else - leaves, a pile of clean clothes, blankets, oh use your imagination!! lol)

I highly suggest it. Be a kid a few times a week. Play hide and seek with a kid you know, play dress up, go for a nature walk, play hop scotch, go pick some dandelions, make some mud pies, you get the idea...)

I bet if you do this at least once a week, you'll be as giddy, corny, goofy, silly, and as HAPPY as I am!! Try it!

Happy jumpin'!!

amy k*

Hi!

2009-10-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's been a looooooong time since I've last posted. I've been so busy trying to juggle it all that I let a few things go. So, here I am. How've ya been? We've been busy learning, serving and going-going-going. Life's been so busy!

I'm so glad it's Autumn now. This season seems to remind me that although life is busy, this is a good time to rest. I go a bit slower in the Fall....reading by the fire, making hearty comfort dinners, baking favorite goodies, picking apples, searching for the best pumpkin.

I love the crisp weather...and the rain. We haven't had rain in a long time. We may see 3" over the next few days, the weather man says. Oooooh I hope so. I love the sound, the smell, the scene of rainfall. For some reason it sparks my insides. I'm invigorated by the rain.

So anyhoo, I know I've been MIA for a long while. I'll pop in more frequently....

Mahalo,

amy k*

Checkin' in.......

2008-10-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

Hello! It's been awhile since I've last blogged. Life's been hectic, and right this minute, we're getting ready to head out of town to see family. I'm so excited to get outta this town! I can't wait to see the kids, laugh with my sisters, sleep deeply in a fancy hotel...yeah, my idea of a mini-vacay..............ahhhhhhhhh

Life's been crazy-busy. At work (Kidney Center), we had a State inspection (so happy to report we passed!), Lindsey's been busy with school (3.64 GPA!) and had her Home Coming Dance, Rome's been super busy at work...phew!

How has your life been? What's new with you?

I'm still here!

2008-05-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's been a while since I've posted. SO much is going on! We've enjoyed our anniversary, spent lots of time with the family, and are working away. Linds is almost finished with her freshman year in high school, and is holding a steady 3.4 GPA! WHOOO HOOO!!

I'm still working at The Kidney Center, and even received a promotion! I'm now the Unit Manager. I like it. I love my patients and staff. Feels like a good fit.

Rome is the lead detailer over at Smith Volvo here in town. He loves it and they love him. Who wouldn't?!

So what's new with you? Any new news?

Mahalo and much ALOHA!!

amy k*

Super excited...

2008-03-02T13:24:00.000-08:00

Rome and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary March 20. I AM SO EXCITED! It's on a Thursday, and so I took Thurs, Fri, and the following Monday off. That Sunday is Easter, so we had to be creative in our planning.

Well, first off, my sis Tee is the best cook in the family. She's asked to prepare Easter day dinner and festivities, so we plan to be there in San Bernardino. We leave the 20th, and come home the following Monday. Here's where we're staying.

(http://ontariomills.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp)

It's an all-suite hotel that's new to the area. It actually sits on the Ontario Mills Mall lot!! There's alot of fun to be had there! Movies, arcades, fine dining, karaoke, roller skating, etc!!!!!

Lindsey will get to stay with her cousins while we're at our get-away. She's excited too. She and her cousins Deeona and Deja are teenagers now, and have fun staying up all night, talking, laughing, dancing, well you get the idea....being girls! She's been missing them so much, so this really works out. We may bring the girls home with us when we return since they're all on Spring break that following week.

I just can't contain my excitement. We get to see the family, play with the kids, play at the mall, and relax in a fancy hotel! And, FOR FOUR NIGHTS!!! The hotel is a great deal, so we can spend our dinero faving FUN FUN FUN!!!

Only 19 more days!!!!!!!!!!

Mahalo,

7 Weird Things About Me...

2008-02-17T15:19:00.000-08:00

1. I still have a blankie. I can't sleep without it. My husband threatens to burn it, but knows I'll just buy another. Once while out of town I realized I'd left it home, and did buy a new one.

Hey - WHO'S IT HURTING?!?!

2. I twirl my hair. I guess it stands in for a blankie when out and about. Sad, I know.

3. I love my dad's "beans and eggs" dish. It was supposed to be fresh green beans with Hollandaise sauce, but the sauce cooked too long and became my new favorite dish.

4. I still watch Little House on the Prairie.

5. I'm not bad at Jeopardy!

6. I get lost in my own home town and surrounding areas...and I've never left!

7. I get along better with children than with adults.

There, I've FINALLY done this meme. Sorry it took so long!

I don't know who to tag! Everyone I know has done it already! lol

Mahalo!

My lover's 33rd bday

2008-02-17T14:52:00.000-08:00

Hau`oli Lā Hānau, Kelome!

HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY JEROME LINZE LENDALE LAFAYETTE WILLIAMS!

I love you.................. forever and a day!

Aloha au iā ‘oe,

miss me?

2008-02-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

Yes, I've been gone for a bit. I've been working at The Kidney Center as the unit administrative assistant. I'm loving the work and the people, I've already performed CPR twice and only have been there a month and a half! Phew!

(some of our babies)

Our home is busy with the sounds of school, a new building for Jerome's detail shop, and the daily life of our little family. We become a large family quickly, with the visits from nieces, nephews, sisters, friends. And we love it. Even when it seems we won't have enough bread to go 'round, we always end up having more than enough. I love the way God does that...provides when it's humanly impossible.

So anyhoo, I thought I'd pop in and let you know I was still around.

A hui hou kakou ~ Until we meet again,

amy k*

Memory of Philip

2008-01-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

My friend Leona had to let her baby boy go to heaven a year ago today. Read her blog at http://lechugafamilia5.blogspot.com/

**WARNING** You'll need a box and a half of tissue.

I remember holding Philip at our BW luncheon, and ohhhh the sweetness. He exuded happiness and affection. His spirit was the purest, most innocent and expressive. He was a little bit of heaven sent from our Father to remind us of a place He's set aside just for us. Philip, you will forever be in our hearts.

tearfully,
amy k*

Christmas Meme

2007-11-27T11:39:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged...again! This time it's a Christmas meme....

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

Definitely wrapping paper. I love watching people open gifts. Much more fun with paper to rip apart!

2. Real or Fake tree?

Well, we had a fake tree last year, but my hubby threw it out after it started falling apart. We plan on getting a real tree this year. My husband will pay $30-$40 for the smell of pine, but I wouldn't mind paying $20 for a fake tree. They look so nice!

3. When do you put up the tree?

Usually the day after Thanksgiving, but this year it will be the 1st weekend of December...YAY! THIS WEEKEND!!

4. When do you take the tree down?

After Epiphany

5. Do you like egg nog?

I don't reallly like it, but my family does.

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

My little box filled with random treasures that my Aunt Penny makes for me. They can have little books, pretty hair ties, keychains, bookmarks, paper weights, etc. in them. She fills them with things that remind her of me. So special.

7. Do you have a Nativity scene?
Of course! It's already up in my China Cabinet

8. Hardest person to buy for?

My husband, hands down.

9. Easiest person to buy for?

My daughter...she just wants cold hard cash. (teen, wants to shop after Christmas sales!)

10. Worst Christmas gift ever received?

A fire extinguisher...from my X step mom who didn't really like me.

11. Mail or email Christmas cards?

I (embarressingly) don't send Christmas cards. I WILL send an email to dear friends though!

12. Favorite Christmas movie?

Definitely "A Christmas Story". My family loathes this movie because I wear it out. I'll save it for Christmas day this year...

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

I only buy gifts for the people who will be at our house, and pretty much just for the kids. So, I'll start this weekend since I'm buying the kids all board games. Lindsey just wants money, so that's easy!

14. Have you recycled a Christmas present?

Oh yeah, many of them!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

Fudge, cookies, candy canes, and our traditional Christmas morning breakfast when the grandparents and visitors bring a dish to share.

16. Clear of color lights on the tree?

I like them ALL! This year it's my daughter's turn to choose how we decorate the tree. She's chosen lime green decorations with clear lights. Should be interesting.

17. Favorite Christmas song?

"Away in a Manger" I sang it in front of 300+ people when I was 6 and have loved it ever since.

18. Travel or stay home at Christmas?

It's my rule that we stay home. No more trying to please everyone by showing up. My motto is: "If you're in the area and wanna come over, please come, if not....NO GUILT!!!"

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

Uhhhh, maybe if "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" is playing in the background!

20. Angel or Star tree topper?

Not sure yet....

21. Open gifts Christmas eve or day?

We go to my grandmother's house for Christmas eve and exchange gifts. We open our gifts to eachother Christmas morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?

Worrying about making everyone happy

23. What I love most about Christmas?

making memories and traditions come to life with the kids.

Ok, I tag Lady Dorothy! YOU'RE IT!!!

Mahalo,

amy k*

rambling about kids........

2007-11-26T21:01:00.000-08:00

I had such a nice day yesterday with my nephew. He's fighting a bad chest cold and couldn't go to daycare while his mom worked. She called me at 8, asking if I could come pick him up. I was too excited to jump in the car and go get him! We took Lindsey to school, and he couldn't stop talking about how big "Lindsey's high school" is. He asked me, "When I grow up, can I go to a big high school like Lindsey's high school?" about twenty seven times. (he's repetitive but OH SO CUTE). Justice has a HUGE vocabulary. He really soaks up everything around him. And, he's quick to point out if you're slippin'! (God's way of keeping us in check) Anyway, we came home and made a spot for him to rest on the sofa. This boy looked at me and almost fell out laughing. "Untee Amy", (that's how he says Auntie), "you know I came over to play." I asked him, "Aren't you sick Justice, don't you want to lie down and read a story?" "Nope. But you could read me a story when I jump!"...and he kicked off his shoes, moved the coffee table and jumped back and forth between our sectional sofa. (we jump on sofas around here...)

His giggles, his questions, his jumping, his kisses and hugs...took me back to the days when Lindsey was little. Now she was amazing, a sight to see. Girls have SO MUCH to say and SO MANY ways to say it all. Lindsey talks with her whole self. She always has. If she's happy, she's twitchy, like she's being tickled. When she's tired, she's lying down WHEREVER we are. If she's mad...DON'T MAKE EYE CONTACT. If she's in trouble with us, she's all puppy dog. She's not a fake cryer, but when she cries, your heart may just leap right out of your chest. She's quietly expressive. She doesn't mean to show all her cards, but her sincere spirit gets in her way of hiding what she's thinking or feeling. I like that about her. Her sweetness radiates from her eyes and her smile. She's just discovering her femininity, and learning what power it possesses. Lindsey Belinda Kathleen is growing up...and it's bittersweet.

She's a better person than I EVER was. She really is concerned for the homeless guy on the corner, or the kid who goes home to an empty home. She's always bringing new friends over to eat or hang out. She asks us what we think of her friends, and is open to an honest answer. She's called "nerdy" at school because she's not dating boys or following the crowd. It hurts when she feels ostracized. But she's strong and resilient. She gets down sometimes but knows she'll get back up. She's teaching me a WHOLE LOT about being a woman! And to learn from my 14 year old daughter! My!

Ok, I think I've gone on and one...lots to say when it comes to kids. They make my soul sing. I know, it may sound corny to you, but I'm a cheesy, corny kinda girl...who would rather play with the kids than the "growed-ups"...

Mahalo (for listening to me ramble on and on!)

amy k*

Lumi kuke ~ kitchen

2007-11-25T16:02:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged!

Lady Dorothy over at Daffodil Dreams http://ladydorothy.blogspot.com/ has tagged me to do a "8 Random Things About My Kitchen" meme. So here goes!

1. My kitchen is in severe disrepair. We aren't allowed to do any of the fixing as we rent. So I've been waiting for YEARS to have my cupboards and drawers replaced!

2. I still try and decorate my shabby little kitchen and make it presentable. Right now it's decorated with some of my Hawaiian treasures...an old tin with Waikiki beach, a faux pineapple, my carved-like-a-monkey coconut, a few leis, and of course my chopsticks! (I collect chopsticks).

3. I don't have use of a drawer right now, so my silver wear are in a lower cupboard.

4. I STILL love love love being in my kitchen...even if it's not perfect!

5. I keep my CD player in my kitchen so I can sing with a favorite artist while I cook.

6. My rice cooker stays out on my counter. It's used 5 out of 7 days of the week...atleast.

7. My kitchen is "galley-style"...that's fancy talk for TOO SMALL.

8. Regardless of size, folks usually gather in the kitchen...because that's where all the fun is!

I tag Alicia over at "Shoot For Eternity"!! YOU'RE IT!

Mahalo! That was fun!
amy k*

Makana ~ Present

2007-11-25T10:52:00.000-08:00

“Wrong will be Right, when Aslan comes in sight, At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death-And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.”

I WON!! Hurray!!!

I entered a contest to win "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" on the "Shoot For Eternity" blog. I am SO excited to report that I won! You see, I haven't really ever won anything! And this movie is my ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!! I love how it parallels the Gospel of Christ, and how it can be used as an evangelism tool for the young and old alike! It's so perfect I won it at this time too...plenty family members are coming over Christmas day for food, movies and fellowship. This will be our first movie! THANK YOU ALICIA!! I am (obviously) SUPER excited!!

Check out the "Shoot for Eternity" blog here! http://shootforeternity.blogspot.com

MAHALO!!

amy k*

''ONE SCHMAL KINE PIDGIN STORY,'' by Amy Williams

2007-11-21T12:22:00.000-08:00

Once upon one time dere waz one young girl named Amy. Amy waz 30ish years old and stay living in San Luis Obispo, California. One day wen we been leave school, one purple-green Honu wen jump out from behind one Banyan tree an wen trow Amy to da ground. But just when she almost wen scream for help, Amy had reka notice dat da purple-green Honu stay only licking her face, not going bite em off. An den, Amy wen figurah fo keep da purple-green Honu fo one pet. Nevah have one name so she had go name her pet purple-green Honu ''Shakalaka.'' Wen Amy an her da kine pet had go home already, who you tink was ovah dere on do lanai? Az right, was Amy's Muddah, Kathy. An waaped her jaw fo see da purple-green Honu in da back of Amy right inside da yard! ''Wat iz dat?'' shouted Kathy. ''It's one purple-green Honu,'' answered Amy. ''No dah, I can see dat, Amy, but wat it stay doing heah?'' said Kathy. ''Dis iz my da kine new pet!'' answered Amy. ''Hoo, dats wat you tink?'' remarked Kathy. No get your hopes up. You know Daddy no like purple-green Honus. But, well, I guess, no mattah if you keep him until you Faddah come home.'' So den Amy wen grab Shakalaka by the ear an wen take her new pet inside da house--even wen she had know dat her faddah no like. Inside da house, Amy and Shakalaka had good fun, until Amy's favorite TV show, ''What Not To Wear,'' had start. By dis time Amy had forget all about Shakalaka stay running all ovah da house. Until half way true ''What Not To Wear,'' wen Amy wen come back to reality she wen heah her faddah yelling, ''YOU LOLO!! Amy! Get you boooooooty in da bedroom...NOW!!'' An den Amy had rushed insi da bedroom fo see waz up. Wen she had go in da bedroom, dere waz her Faddah, Patrick, pointing toward da sofa. Somebody going tell me waz going on?'' asked her Faddah. Den, wen Amy had follow her Faddah's fingah where stay pointing, she already know why her Faddah stay so upset. Dere, right in da middle of da sofa, was da biggest pile of Honu doo-doo she eveah seen! ''I no EVEN like know how dat had got dere,'' said Patrick. ''But you bettah go clean em right now! And you bettah get rid of whateveah wen did dis!'' Well, knowing how her Faddah going aack Amy already had know, no sense even ask her Faddah fo keep Shakalaka fo one pet. So den, right away Amy wen fo go look where Shakalaka stay hiding. Afteah looking around, Amy had find Shakalaka undah da table dat Amy did her to play wit da keikis on. ''Come, Shakalaka, time fo find you one new home. Eh, no look at me li-dat, you da one had make doo doo on da sofa! scolded Amy. Tanks eh, cuz of you I neveah going get my own pet Honu!! So den Amy wen take Shakalaka out-si da house and down to da local Old Navy. Dey had one pet section and Amy had know da ownah would try find Shakalaka one good home. So aftah dey wen say good-bye to each uddah, an say tanks to da owner of Old Navy, Amy wen walk back home an try fo dround her sorrows by slamming down a half dozen Guava nectars. But Amy's time fo feel sorry fo herself pau wen her Faddah had remind her about da doo doos she nevah did clean up. An den, right in da middle of da clean-up, Amy came tankful dat somebody else going do da clean up from now on. DA END.

I found this cool website http://www.extreme-hawaii.com/pidgin/funkine/story1.html

I made up this story on the site. It's full of funny pidgin sayings, words, and how to say them. SUPER fun!!

Mahalo!
amy k*

Ratatouille

2007-11-20T17:48:00.000-08:00

My husband (and I!) LOVED the movie "Ratatouille". He watched it a few more times than I did, and I know I watched it atleast six times! Anyhoo, I found this cute cartoon on the "Being 5" blog...http://beingfive.blogspot.com/

Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i

2007-11-20T16:59:00.000-08:00

Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

We will be celebrating our day of Thanks at my momma's house. Where will you be? I am making a few pies tomorrow for our day of Thanks. I'm looking at new recipes to try. What's your favorite? Any good recipes out there? If so, send 'em on in! I love baking, and can't wait to see what I come up with next. It's such a special time for me while I'm cooking. I pray, sing, laugh with the fam, taste, listen, all that...I really get into it. Even if I'm making oatmeal, I still really enjoy being in my little kitchen. I like wearing my pretty aprons while making good stuff for my loved ones. I need to cook more often...it's soul-refreshing to me. I didn't used to be so "home-maker-ish". I was always a lover of baking, but my heart wasn't really in it all. I was taught by some lovely ladies that it is GOOD and PLEASING TO THE LORD for me to enjoy homemaking. Once I learned that, it all changed for me. I really do see serving my family as my way of blessing and loving them. And, the Lord loves it too...what's better than that? That's something I'm thankful for...God making me a woman who loves to serve her family, and for the loving ladies who taught me what God wants for me!
Drop me a line and let me know your plans and what you love or don't love about Thanksgiving.
What are you most Thankful for?
Mahalo!
amy k*

Makuahine & Makuakane

2007-11-16T14:08:00.000-08:00

I love my parents.

I love how they exemplify marital love. They have taught me what unconditional love is. I love them for loving me, and more importantly, for loving each other so much that their love poured out into our little family of three.

I spent the morning with my mom today. My dad had called while we were talking. I sensed that he was terribly worried about her. My mom kept telling him that she was fine, and that she'd be just fine. She's been fighting a nasty lung infection, and was especially weak today. I could tell by the conversation that he was trying to let her know he'd be home for lunch early, and was coming to take care of her.

I love how concerned he is. He adores my mom. For real. He'll tell you he's addicted to her. I love that. A real man not afraid to be head over heels in love with his wife.

My mom really picked a winner for my step-dad. They married when I was 5. He has and always will be the perfect example to me of what a husband and father should be.

Oh, and did I mention how much I adore my mom? She pretty much my hero. She'll take up for the least, and stand up to the most. She'll ask you two thousand times what you want to drink when you walk in her door. She'll call me everyday just to check and make sure my family and I are doing well. She adores her loved ones, and surely isn't afraid to show it. I love her for who she is. She's the original source of love to me. God certainly knew who to pick to shower His celestial love onto me with. He uses her to love on me. I love Him for that.

Ok, I know this is a sappy, cheesy post. But then again, it is my blog...my place to gush and to just let it all out. So there ya go.

The photo above is of my dad and mom renewing their vows on Ali'i beach on Oahu. It was so precious to see. The reverend blessed them in Hawaiian, and they re-confirmed their covenant to God and each other. It was so sweet.

Thanks for reading (if you got this far!) lol

Mahalo,

amy k*

Pehea'oe?

2007-11-15T17:17:00.000-08:00

Aloha,

Pehea'oe? ~ How are you?

Me? Oh well I'm not as good as I should be.

Today was a very productive day. I went to an important appointment, cleaned like mad, and have a delish dinner cooking. I accomplished quite a bit!
But why do I feel so down today? I dunno...maybe a bit blue because of so much changing around here, maybe because my baby is growing up right before my eyes, maybe because...oh I dunno. I really just want to curl up with my blankie (yes, I still sleep with a blankie) and sleep. But then, I might be succumbing to a depressive spirit...NOT A GOOD IDEA.
I think I need to go put on my Fred Hammond CD. Or I may just go and sing a NEW song to my Lord.
WAIT A MINUTE.
I know.
I need to get back into service. I need quit focusing on my needs and how I feel.
I need to serve someone else, AS UNTO THE LORD.
I hear you Father...I hear you.
When serving others, the selfish spirit is banished. The depressive spirit is blocked. Our joy is in pleasing the Lord. To serve His children is to please Him, I believe.
Yep. On the double. Gotta run...
Would you mind praying with me? I'm off on another adventure.
Gotta find out just what He should have me do.

Mahalo,
amy k*

Hau’oli Lanui ~ Happy Holidays (ALREADY?!)

2007-11-14T08:54:00.000-08:00

I am a holiday junkie. I put out some of my Christmas decorations already, and it's only November 14th. I wait all year to watch my favorite holiday movies, listen to my holiday CDs, put out decorations, yes....I'M A HOLIDAY JUNKIE. I can't wait to wish folks a Merry Christmas. I can't wait to bake scrumptious treats. I can't wait to have all my babies (nieces and nephews) come for the Winter school break. I can't wait to make Christmas crafts. I just cannot wait. SO I WON'T. I'm going to decorate (little by little) early. I'm going to watch one holiday movie a week. I'm putting on my Christmas music. Why not celebrate God's love for us early?

Why not make merriment in my home to prepare for my favorite season? Why not be filled with the Christmas spirit early?

I know alot of folks laugh and think I'm crazy. Well, I may be.

CRAZY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!

Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i ~ Happy Thanksgiving

Hau’oli Lanui ~ Happy Holidays

Hau’oli Hanukaha ~ Happy Hanukkah

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou ~ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Mahalo,

amy k*

ps...did I mention I love presents? ;)

Ke Aloha and what-not...

2007-11-13T14:15:00.001-08:00

Aloha!

So I've finally started a blog. For what?!

To journal, to keep in touch, to better my typing skills (kidding), to find out more about me, to find out more about you, to see if I'm a good writer, to have fun figuring out yet another computer application, to learn some new stuff, to feel like I'm listened to, oh so many reasons...why do YOU blog?

Really, why DO you blog? I wanna know!

I've (AGAIN!) made some life-changing decisions lately, and felt I ought to try something new. I've never been much of a journel-type, but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm quite "ramble-y", cheesy, goofy, and many other descriptions....BE NICE!!! lol

I've named my little blog "Ke Aloha" because it means "beloved" in Hawaiian. My name (amy) means "beloved", and I've been raised with the spirit of Aloha since I was 5...(my step-daddy is from Oahu). Soooo, there's they WHY to my blog name.

I hope to gain something from this, and hopefully give something back...we'll see where this takes me!

Mahalo,

amy k*