7 Weird Things About Me...

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!

a*

My lover's 33rd bday

Hau`oli Lā Hānau, Kelome!


HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY JEROME LINZE LENDALE LAFAYETTE WILLIAMS!

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


Aloha au iā ‘oe,

a*

miss me?

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

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

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........

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

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*