Thankful leaf

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!

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

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!

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.......

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!

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*