I'm still here!

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...

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,

a*

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*