Songs of Delmer

A Snow Day!

2012-01-20T02:07:00.001-10:00

I just had to post this video because June said "hi" in her cute little voice and i love it!!

Yesterday it snowed. It was melted by night, but we had fun while it lasted. Well..looking back it was fun, but in the moment I was getting frustrated with putting on gloves, shoes, snowsuites, and hats over and over again. I would put on one glove, and then realize a shoe fell off, I would fix it, go outside, and then June's shoe would fall off again. She would scream when I tried to fix it because she just wanted to play. Then Delmer's hands were cold and he wanted new gloves. This scenario kept happening over and over again! ha! Poor Delmer just wanted me to make a snow man with him, but June wanted me to hold her after a while and I really wish I had more arms. I the meantime I lost one of my gloves so I was trying to shape snow with my bare hands. Brrr. I'm sure we were quite comical. Jared was working so I realized that it is not very easy to take 2 kids in the snow by myself. Maybe I just need more practice, or maybe when June is a little bigger. In the end it was worth it though! Yay! And Delmer got his snowman and some sled rides down the hill. Hip hip hooray!!

The snow was pretty melted at this point. Can you see the carrot in Delmer's mouth? He stole it from the snowman! ha ha silly boy

I want this!

2011-12-14T22:39:00.002-10:00

My lovely friend Stephanie has a giveaway on her blog for this nautical bag from her Etsy shop, Across the Sea. I want to be the winner!!

You should try to be the winner too! Just go here, and hurry!! I love your shop Stephanie!!

Randomness

2011-12-06T22:24:00.001-10:00

Hello! I haven't been carrying a camera around lately...just my phone camera...which is why these aren't very good quality. Here are some random pics of our day to day!

Family jog/naptime on June

morning excursions

Walking by our house

I am obsessed with moss growing on the ground. I don't know if you can tell, but it is growing on the walkway here!

Our acquaintance "Maximus" as Delmer calls him/her

Cute boy and really fun skatepark

I love adventuring with my little ones every day. I love showing the world to two little souls who are so excited about everything around them. It helps me to see the world from a child's eye. Ya.

October!

2011-11-02T20:55:00.003-10:00

Here are some pictures from this month. I love my Del and June!!!

Pumpkin time!!

June's running buddy! They are the best of friends! Usually they sleep when they are together, well at least June does because I run during her nap time.

June got her shots. OOOOW. I took this picture before I started feeding her real food to show how chubby she got from just nursing! My sister in law gave me the idea. She still eats like a champ!!

And of course...the Halloween costumes. Delmer wanted to be lightning McQueen (of course) and I wanted to do a theme so I made June a "bug" from the Pixar Cars movie. Zane and I were traffic cones.

Exploring

2011-10-23T13:09:00.000-10:00

I am really starting to like the northwest. There is just so much to explore! It seems like we are always finding some cool new place. There are always more trails, hikes, waterholes, trees, and rivers. I don't think we will ever run out of places to go or things to do. That is why I am slowly getting addicted to the NW. Aaah!

This is the Columbia River and tons of blackberries

This is where the Columbia River and the Willamette River meet - I think

:)

2011-10-21T21:59:00.000-10:00

Life isn't always perfect

but it is full of perfect moments

Where the sun is so warm and happy you could eat it and lather yourself in it all at once

Where smiles and laughter are proof of living in the moment

Where nothing else matters!

Life isn't perfect all the time, but these are the moments that make me feel alive!

Happy Weddings

2011-09-29T21:12:00.000-10:00

We went to our friends Deanna and Mike's wedding this past weekend (my b-day) and it was grand. It reminded me of our wedding since it was in the same temple and I loved the memories it brought back. Yay! I am so happy for our friends!

Delmer loved chasing this cute girl around

2011-09-28T19:15:00.003-10:00

June just turned 6 months!! I love her so so sossooosososoooooo much!

I can't believe how fast time has gone. I am sad she is growing so fast!! It also means that we have lived in our new town for 6 months (since we moved 3 days after she was born). Time is crazzzzzyy!

I love little June soooo sooo much! She is so perfect. I love feeling her squishy cheeks against mine, and her huge smiles. She is always so happy and makes me feel so loved. She is so perfect! I don't want her to grow so fast. It doesn't seem real that the little tiny baby stage came and went awhile ago.

June loves people. She loves watching Delmer. The second he walks in the room she is the happiest baby ever. It is so precious! She is so content and just loves exploring anything that is within arms reach. It is crazy to see her sitting and reaching and moving all over the room by means of rolling and turning. She isn't crawling yet, but when she gets mad she gets in the crawling position. She is so funny. I wish I could pause time soooo bad. She doesn't bring anything but joy into this house and I just wanna hug her squishy little self for a little longer before she starts running all over. I love my little June Kahana!!!

I know it is a lot of pics, but I am going to post one from every month since I haven't blogged much. This is mostly for me!

Sweet newborn

2 months

3 months 4 months

5 months 6 months!

Happy Happy

2011-09-18T22:25:00.000-10:00

Whoa girl!! You must be happy!

Delmer loves drawing with chalk, and apparently June loves watching him!

A picture a day

2011-09-16T21:12:00.000-10:00

Since my fam lives far away and my bro is leaving for Scotland for a year, I want them to see more pictures of my little ones growing up! I am going to try to post a picture a day..or every other day so bits and pieces of our day can be revealed! Hopefully it lasts!

Lately I haven't been so good at getting things going in the morning. The sooner I get out of the house, the better the day goes.... so this morning we left the house in our pajamas for a morning walk and a snack of wild blackberries. Perfect start to a day!

June loves lounging with daddy. Relaxing after work and lovely smiles!

2011-09-15T18:29:00.001-10:00

Whew! I have been horrible at blogging! I still haven't found out the secret to having as much time with 2 kids! The littlle ones and I were lucky enough to take a trip to our family reunion at Bear Lake. Dadd-ee-o stayed at home and held up the fort so we could go on out adventure. I was nervous to fly alone with the kids, but it went as smooth as possible! The person who was supposed to sit next to us randomly wasn't there which made it even better! I was so happy happy happy to visit my sibs, parents, and other relatives. Here are just a few pics from lovely Utah. It is a beautiful and fun state! It was bitter sweet without Jared Zane there though. I just loved the sun and the water and playing all day. Who doesn't though?

Best mom ever!

Sweetest girl in the world

SIB POWER!! I was sad that Emily wasn't there, but we stopped at her little village on the car ride to CA...oh yeah we did that too.

My dad is cool

I love Delmer!

Hopefully I will get better at this and do some more life-updates soon. hiphip hooray!

June's Blessing

2011-06-27T21:44:00.005-10:00

June had the most beautiful baby blessing ever. I was happy that my dad and my sister Sarah could be there. My mom made her a gorgeous dress that I love. We blessed her in the Tri-Cities so the Kessie's and some friends were able to be there too. A lot of people love little June! She is such a sweetheart!

Everyday Smiles

2011-06-17T05:20:00.006-10:00

Delmer is such a big boy lately, but he is still figuring it out. He makes me smile!

And June makes me smile too!

Im sorry im the type of mom who just blogs about her kids now...but my family is dying for pictures here!

I love laughs

2011-06-06T17:46:00.002-10:00

No wonder Delmer always wants daddy to put him to bed!

2 MONTHS!

2011-05-25T20:29:00.003-10:00

2 Months! I can't believe June is 2 months already. I love everything about her! Her cute squeaky noises, her precious eyes, her hands..toes, smile! I don't want her to grow so fast!

Oh, and thank you Bille for the darling blanket! :)

Friends, Fun, Smiles

2011-05-18T21:50:00.008-10:00

Today we went to a lovely flower garden with my dear friend Deanna. We are really liking Vancouver/Portland. It is so pretty!

We have also been going to the farmers markets in downtown Vancouver. This is the bell tower downtown.

We also met up with Hawaii friends and went to OMSI. Yay! I am so happy to reunite with o old friends! Delmer and Rae are catching up.

Family came and visited this last weekend and we had a blast! Jared Zane also started school this last week and he is liking it so far...so we will see how that goes!

But BEST of all, June has been smiling a lot lately and brightening up the world! :) Delmer is so cute, he calls her "Baby Junie".

Sibs

2011-05-10T14:23:00.002-10:00

THEY make me so happy

Juniper -June Bug- Juni - Juno - June June- Jay Girl

2011-05-10T14:19:00.006-10:00

She makes me so happy!

Skate and Vintage

2011-05-02T23:16:00.002-10:00

Two of my passions... check out my new blog HERE

A Crazy But Good Month

2011-05-01T21:38:00.009-10:00

It is hard to believe that June is 1 month already! At the same time 1 month ago feels like FOREVER ago! I think it is mostly because so much has changed in 1 month. We are in a different city, our schedules are different, and of course we have little Juniper here now! So much has happened in a month. WOW. I have been quite pre-occupied lately so I have been lagging on the blog postings. Sorry family! Here are a few happenings from the past month.

My mom came and visited which was absolutely fabulous! We were so lucky to have Jared's family and then my mom helping us with the move and baby June! We went to the Tillamook Cheese Factory because they have the best cheese ever. We then went to the coast. I am glad we live closer to the ocean because I can't stop being addicted.

Reuniting with Kathleen and Deanna in Portland has also made me really happy.

We have been exploring some parks around here which has been fun.

We have driven the 4 hour drive to the tri-cities almost weekly, which I don't quite mind because the Columbia River is beautiful. I even did it with the 2 kids by myself which ended up being easier than I thought. I set the video cam on the dashboard too because I loved the sunset.

Today we drove it again and discovered the Wa side of the river. Mt. Hood is amazing!

Besides that we have been hitting up thrift stores like crazy because we are also addicted to finding treasures galore. I went skating yesterday for the first time post-partum and it felt great to be active again!

I just realized I need to take more pictures of Jared Zane because he is MIA in all of these pictures. That sneaky fellow. I don't have many pictures of June on this computer, but I will post more of her soon!

Life is pretty fun right now..and isn't that what it's all about?

2011-05-01T21:30:00.003-10:00

We are quite pampered when it comes to getting our pictures taken. More can be found here! June is my little sweetheart. I love her so much!!!! These were taken when she was about 1 week old.

June Kahana

2011-04-02T02:22:00.012-10:00

Our sweet little June was born last Friday! She weighed 7lbs 1.2 oz. 20" long! She is so perfect! :)

pics found here

I went to my prenatal appointment and found out that I was apparently labor. They kept asking me if I was having any contractions and I said no...but when I saw my doctor he told me I was having contractions. They started monitoring me and I didn't think that I was about to have a baby. I thought that they were just random contractions. They didn't hurt, so I didn't believe it was the real thing. My OB sent me to the hospital to be monitored further. I still didn't think I was about to have a baby. He wanted to keep me overnight, so I decided to stay. I thought I might as well get some rest since it was almost midnight...but then they suddenly started feeling like real contractions! I guess I really was about to have a baby!

This experience was completely different than with Delmer. With him those painful contractions lasted over a day. This time they started around midnight and June was born at 4:39 am. It felt so easy in comparison!!! I am SOOOOOO glad! I was expecting to hurt and be in pain for months after like I was with Delmer, but a few days later I felt pretty good! It's hard for me to believe that I had her last week.. I feel way better than I ever expected!

Besides that, this was the craziest week ever. Two Mondays ago we decided to move to Vancouver, Wa to work as apartment managers, and last Monday we moved! It was very sudden and I couldn't have handpicked a worse time! ha! We were planning on moving to a new town 4 days before June's due date. Since she was born early we started moving the day after she was born! I was in the hospital of course...but Jared Zane and his family helped pack up our house and move everything 3 1/2 hrs away THE DAY AFTER June was born. I got out of the hospital on Saturday, and the next day we finished cleaning up our old house and on Monday we all moved. Tuesday we started our new job. Luckily my mom-in law has been here this last week to help. We definitely would not have been able to unpack as much as we have unpacked if she weren't here! My mom flew in today, so we have a lot of help which makes this whole change thing easier.

I don't think it's really hit me that we live in a new place, have a new job, and have a new baby. Ahh!

I am so happy June Kahana is here. She is so calm and peaceful. She came at the perfect time. I think it would have been even more stressful if she came right after moving. Yay!!!

Delmer is so cute with his little sister. When he first visited the hospital he did not want to be near June. I think it scared him. Now he holds her hand when she cries and he likes to rub cheeks with her. So cute! I feel bad that we are putting his through all these changes at once...but he seems to be doing good. It makes me sad when he asks to play with one of his friends. I feel bad I have taken him away from his buddies! It's okay though, he will make new friends and we will visit. I can't help but feel bad that suddenly everything is so different though!

Our walks

2011-03-09T19:32:00.005-10:00

Today was warm. It was amazing! I actually wore a short sleeved shirt and felt perfect. Delmer and I just sat there and basked in the sun. The seagulls and geese were so loud but I liked it. It was nice to just sit there. Lately I have been running around like crazy and I haven't had much time to reflect on things. It is not good to neglect to reflect! ha

2011-03-06T05:02:00.000-10:00

Well well well, I sure haven't posted anything in a while! I have been wanting to post some pregnancy picture my Mom and Sister and Law took about a month ago. They also threw me an amazing baby shower! More can be found here.

It is kinda crazy that I am due in less than a month. Ahhh! I am so not ready!

My Lovely Baby Shower

2011-03-06T05:01:00.009-10:00

I absolutely LOVED the decorations at my baby shower. It had a vintage touch and it looked amazing! So picturesque! It was perfect...the food, the vibe, the people, everything! I am lucky to have such great in-laws! More can be found here.

Sky

2011-02-02T21:22:00.006-10:00

I always hear people say that pictures without people are boring. I don't think they are though. Especially if they are of the outdoors. The outdoors affect my emotions a lot. They can affect my mood instantly, they always make me happier than indoors. When I see pictures of the outdoors they bring these emotions back to me.

I love nap time, but the only problem is that Delmer's naps are right at the perfect time of day. Perfect lighting, sunniest hour. I always want to go run around outside. I have thought about skipping naps and putting him to bed earlier...but then I don't know if I could really live without nap time. I've always loved going outside to greet the sunrise and sunset. Today I just stood by the window when the sun went down and took these pictures. Sunsets make me happy, even if I am standing on the other side of the window.

The end

The Blue Bridge

2011-01-24T21:48:00.016-10:00

This is my attempt to get us all in the picture. ha

The other day we walked over the blue bridge just for fun. It was kinda scary because I always have to imagine silly scenarios in my head, like the bridge is going to break, or one of us is going to fall through the cracks. I liked it though, because it is fun to hover over water. Plus it was a really nice day. The bridge doesn't really look blue in these pictures....but I promise it is.

Delmer loves his new hat. He doesn't even take it off....which is unbelievable.

We then watched the Polar Bear Swim, and walked to the park. Walk-o-rific. Here's a video for the fam, of Delmer jumping around at the park. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

Sunny Days

2011-01-17T15:46:00.004-10:00

The weather turned warmer this week, and the sun kissed our cheeks. I love sun with all my heart! We went to the river this morning and basked in the rays. Yay!

Delmer feels like a real racer in his new "Cars" car.

And here is a picture of me 29 1/2 weeks pregnant. I have been really bad at taking belly pictures. I think this is the first one. haha bumpidy bump

Cool Bass Line

2011-01-04T21:23:00.004-10:00

I've always wanted to be good at bass. I just love the sound of it. I guess I should start taking some tips from Jared Zane. He's in a band with some friends, Pen Pals. They played last week, even though he was deathly sick {and still is}.

Age Of Bliss

2011-01-02T23:49:00.002-10:00

Etsy
AgeOfBliss

I have been posting vintage items that I have been collecting for fun on Etsy. I can't keep myself away from thrift stores! So check it!

2 Years

2010-12-28T21:35:00.006-10:00

How did Delmer grow so fast??? I can't believe it has been two years. I remember thinking parents with toddlers were all experienced and stuff...haha! It's crazy to think I have been a mommy for 2 years. I don't feel like I know what I am doing yet!

Delmer is amazing to me...even his crazy little fits. Life is so much better with him here. Happy Birthday Del! Love you!!!!!!!

My little guy is getting bigger. I love him sooooo soooooooo much!

This Last Month

2010-12-22T21:17:00.018-10:00

We have been busy..

We drove From WA to CA

and had a glorious time with family.....eating, crossword puzzling, laughing, and more

Lucky us, Nathan drove back to Wa with us and we enjoyed snow, good cheese, dark chocolate, coffee shops, book stores, music, naps, and boots

Christmas came too fast so we decorated our tree

Oh my how the year always flyyyyyys by

This chair is always like a roller coaster ride... Nathan caught the drop at the perfect time

We hope you are having a most excellent holiday season!

Fall

2010-11-14T13:56:00.006-10:00

Here are some random pictures of Delmer from this fall season. I haven't been very good at documenting lately!

soup and sleep

pumpkin patch

garden gnome

leafy park

The Baby Is....

2010-11-01T13:33:00.001-10:00

A Girl!!!!!!!!!

More love

2010-10-24T18:17:00.007-10:00

Delmer was (and will always be) such an amazing blessing in our lives. The day he was born was the most miraculous day ever!

Well, I have another baby in my belly...due March 30th! Which means more miraculous days and more love ahead!!!!!! We will find out boy or girl this week. What do you think it will be?

I don't have any preferences either way. I think boys are tons of fun, but a girl would be nice too.

Camping Oregon Coast--Love

2010-10-06T21:31:00.016-10:00

We went camping on the Oregon Coast a couple weekends ago. So much fun....we did not want to leave. The mornings were kinda cold, but the afternoons were sunny, nice, no wind...perfect! Dutch ovens and foil dinners, beach combing, soccer playing, mmmmmmmmm so fun. Deanna and Kathleen drove from Portland for a day to be with us. I love my forever friends. Delmer could have kicked the ball on the beach for hours. We went to one of the best skate parks I have ever been too. We love the Oregon Coast. We really really miss living by the ocean, and don't like feeling trapped by the land. It was nice to be by the water and feel free and non-claustrophobic. Do you know what I mean? Yay!

Video from Super Girl AM Jam

2010-09-28T19:26:00.006-10:00

Here is a link to the skate competition I went to back in June. I am in it for a second, but mostly you'll just randomly see me (in the tie dyed shirt) on the side watching all the girls who were super good, wondering what I was doing there. haha It was good to be there and get inspired though!

Cars and Sand

2010-09-21T18:01:00.011-10:00

walking into the cloud water,
never leaves his cars behind...

Farmer's Market

2010-09-18T19:27:00.008-10:00

Lemon Leaf and dressing well

2010-09-16T11:25:00.011-10:00

Hello! Check out my sister's new fashion blog, Lemon Leaf, that my brother Nathan takes pictures for. They both have an eye for putting wonderful things together.

Skateistan

2010-09-14T20:46:00.006-10:00

Skateboarding can bring world peace!

I know I keep posting videos, but remember when I posted about Skateistan? Well here is part of the story behind it. I think it is inspirational that one person was able to bring skateboarding to all of these people. What a great thing! I have always felt really strongly about sharing our passions with others. You never know how much you can influence someone....or the whole world! It makes me want to take my passions to a new level.

We are so lucky to live where we do....I am so glad I don't have to stop skating at a certain age! I am glad that these kids have something to do that brings them joy. Kids need fun!

What are your thoughts?

If you want to watch more here is a movie trailer for Skateistan the Movie

2010-09-11T21:31:00.005-10:00

Alright folks, I have a new mission in life. I have got to surf the Great Lakes and Lake Superior someday. I never really realized these lakes had good waves...or even thought about it. These people are pretty crazy, some surfing in 30 degree water...but they have true passion.

2010-09-09T13:00:00.005-10:00

More River Days

2010-09-08T06:58:00.027-10:00

We took our inflatable raft to the river so we could paddle around with Delmer. He is always up for an adventure, and that.. I love!

Lately

2010-08-30T05:58:00.005-10:00

I am so tired of blogging lately, but here are a few recent pictures!

4 Freaking Years!

2010-07-30T10:54:00.006-10:00

This is a little over a week late, but last Wednesday was our 4 year anniversary! What in the world? How is it already 4 years? I makes me feel a little old haha.

Here are some pictures from every year of our marriage..

Right after getting married 2006

Hiking 2007

Maternity photos 2008 (By Mark Lee)

Oregon Coast 2009

Walla Walla 2010

Oh goodness, so much fun and so much more fun to come!!!!!!!!!!!!! Huuuuuuurah!

Perfect

2010-07-29T22:20:00.003-10:00

On Top

2010-07-23T20:28:00.006-10:00

Well well, we have been very busy moving this past week and haven't had internet! We enjoyed some hiking before the craziness. YIppeeeeee! I love being above the world!

Girls Got Style!!!!

2010-07-15T08:14:00.004-10:00

I don't care if guys can do more tricks than girls or not, girls are so much fun to watch. Agreed? They've got such style!! And grace! I love it! Leticia Bufoni is awesome (girl in blue).

Bakersfield Livin

2010-07-14T20:19:00.009-10:00

When Nathan and I get together we like to do the things we used to do 10 years ago. haha. I remember at my 16th b-day party everyone was jumping off the roof (don't tell!). Rebels without a cause I guess. ha!

I had a lot of fun in CA, and I am remembering how much I used to love Bakersfield (and I am starting to appreciate it again)! Yay for hot deserts!!!!!!

p.s. I like how Delmer is staring at me. He probably thinks I am a strange mom

The Fourth!

2010-07-05T22:33:00.007-10:00

Jared Zane, we miss you! Delmer had a special message for you!

Thanks to Nathan and his photo skills :)

River Day

2010-07-05T21:21:00.008-10:00

We are so happy that the river is flowing through Bakersfield this year! Today was another fun day in the sun. It was fun floating down the river with our silly little noodles.

We missed you Jared Zane!

Super Girl Jam

2010-07-05T21:00:00.001-10:00

pic from Skatelab

While here in California I decided to go with my friend Jennifer to the Supergirl Pro-Am Jam at Skatelab. She was competing and I wanted to watch her. I was hoping I'd get a chance to skate with her a little too because that's usually what we do together, but when I got there I found out I could only skate if I was in the competition. I made a last minute decision to join so that we could skate together. I was scared and slightly hoping they wouldn't let me since I hadn't pre-registered, but they said they could squeeze me in. After I registered I realized the competition was a street course...and I really don't know ANY street so I was pretty nervous. I also was using my sisters old board since I didn't have any room to bring mine on the plane from WA...that made me nervous too. I debated dropping out to save myself embarrassment, but then convinced myself it was just for fun and no one really cared if I sucked. Ha!

We had about 2 hours before the competition so I tried to learn some street real fast during that time....which didn't really work ha. If I did it again I would probably practice the things that I already knew so that by the time my turn came I would have a run figured out. haha, what was I thinking? It was fun anyways though...and I had a minute to myself to look a lil silly in front of everyone. We then had 5 minutes to skate with a group of girls in our heat. That was better because I didn't feel like all eyes were on me.

Even though I wish I was way more prepared than I was, it was sooo much fun! I am extremely motivated to skate more...and even learn some street (which I wasn't as interested in before). The other girls there were amazing. It was a really cool experience. Also I had always wanted to be in a skate competition, but never worked up the courage to do it. I feel like now I won't be as intimidated to do it again. Actually, I'm excited to do it again! I'm excited to get better so that next year I can come back to the Supergirl Jam and improve.Brook Whip - 1st place! (picture from Skatelab)

Jennifer!

Jennifer did awesome, she made it into the top 12 out of 25 which means she made it into the finals! Vanessa Torres was also there skating around. Pretty much, I am empowered and motivated by all the female skaters I saw. it was really cool to see girls go off the 8 stair. It was awesome! I met cool people and got a free t-shirt too!

Samarria Brevard, one of my favorites (pic from Skatelab)

Water and Sun in California

2010-07-01T22:44:00.015-10:00

Dear Jared Zane, here our some pictures of your family! We miss you tons!!!!! and tons!!!!!

My sibs Emily and Nathan picked us up in L.A. and here are some pictures at their house. FUn!

We loved hangin out at the beach! Delmer is hilariously obsessed with kicking balls no matter where we are. He was kicking it at Uncle Nathan's face over and over! ha! He could not stop laughing in the water...even though it was cold!

He realized he loved the hose, and figured everyone else would too!Went to the water park place, I love those buckets that drop tons of wate!

haha! There's more from our trip coming!

Bridges

2010-06-11T21:35:00.006-10:00

Take a person from one place to the next. Many times life has bridges, gaps that don't take long to cross, but significantly change a persons view and often put him on a new plane. There is much that could have been lived underneath, but sometimes a change in pace needs to happen sooner than one would think.

Memorial Day in Washtucna

2010-06-06T21:12:00.009-10:00

Delmer's Namesake

Lots of music The Goude's house growing up
and farm

GOOD TIMES GREAT MEMORIES!

River Romping Rocks

2010-05-19T19:38:00.003-10:00

I like taking Delmer to the river because he could sit there for hours just throwing rocks in the water and watching them splash. He gets in this focused mode where I am sure he is pondering life. I love that he loves the outdoors and is always up for an adventure with me (even in the rain)!

Skating Del

2010-05-15T20:15:00.006-10:00

I haven't been posting because we lost our battery charger for our camera and I don't like posting without pictures. I guess I will post anyways and put a random picture up here! haha.

Delmer is a skater. ha. He totally got on the ramp today and tried to stand up on my skateboard a bunch of times all on his own. I haven't even been enc0uraging him to do it, he just wants to do it on his own. It is so cute. The other day he put my helmet on his head and stood on my board. He totally is ready to rip!

Since I don't have any other pictures to post, here is Delmer with one of his girlfriends. They are so funny together. They are complete opposites but of course as we know, opposites attract!

Whoa

2010-04-15T21:04:00.006-10:00

Its hard to believe that yesterday marked the year mark from leaving Hawaii! Sometimes time feels like it goes so fast, but then it feels like it's going so slow...so I guess it averages out to going a normal speed.

This has been quite the year! It has been a year of adjustments. Not only adjusting to a different lifestyle, but adjusting to having a little dude here with us.

Beauty there

beauty here

Honestly I didn't know how I would live anywhere but Hawaii since I loved it so much...but it has been proved possible! Not only that, but I have actually had a really good time and learned a lot. We've seen more family this year than the previous 6 years combined so that has definitely been a plus to our lives on the Mainland.

Most importantly I have learned that you can make life your paradise anywhere you are. Find beauty wherever you are, create memorable moments every day, and strive to have a good attitude!

Delmer's 6th State

2010-04-13T20:51:00.007-10:00

Over the weekend, we went to Nevada...Delmer's 6th state. It was a super busy weekend, but it was for a good reason. We went to Jared's sister Danielle's wedding. It was so lovely! And the Las Vegas Temple is gorgeous! Her husband Dennis went to BYU Hawaii too. Cool huh? I didn't take many pictures, but here are some of mostly Delmer exploring the temple grounds in his 6th state.

Isn't her bouquet amazing? It's flowers taken off of vintage jewelry. I wish I didn't take a blurry picture though!

Crazy smile
We spent some time at the play lighthouse in the Airport which helped because our flight kept getting pushed back, meaning we had a 6 hour wait. Ick!

The Egg Hunt

2010-04-04T20:20:00.004-10:00

Delmer is hilarious when it comes to collecting eggs. We tried doing a small egg hunt when my family was here, but whenever he put an egg in the basket, he would quickly swing the basket around and everything would fly out. He would then proceed to kicking the eggs all over the room.

Today Grandma and Papa Kessie put a fun Easter egg hunt on for Delmer and his cousin. He was more interested in dirt than eggs, but once he realized he could crack them open and stuff would fall out he was more into it. Oh what a cutie he is!

A Week to Remember

2010-04-03T16:36:00.027-10:00

Here are some things we did this week. It started off with sunny drives, s'mores & skating with friends, and park excursions. It only got better from there! My family came and visited :) ...minus Melanie and Emily :(. I was soooo happy to see them! The week went by way to fast though! Delmer was for sure the hero of the week.

Thanks brother Nathan for letting me post some of your pictures!

spinningbarfFun Grampa
Yia Yia love
Unkie NaeNae
Always trying to escape

and recline in strange places

View of the town from Badger Mountain
Whitman Memeorial~poor Whitman family
they were missionaries
and were all killed by the Cayuse Indians for bringing illnesses they could not cure

Us in Walla Walla again
Aunt Sarah Love
Wants to be just like him
They have so much fun together

I am excited to visit them again soon! I am also excited for Easter!

Special Memories, Special Forevers

2010-03-30T21:50:00.007-10:00

I really like the view from this place

Today marks 4 years since Jared Zane proposed to me atop this hill in a perfect gazebo with a perfect view, right behind the temple. If we were in Hawaii right now we would visit this gazebo and have a picnic just like we did on that special day...but since we aren't there we will look at pictures and have a picnic somewhere else. What a great day that was and what a grand day everyday is together! Truly a fairytale!

Last week last year and a new week to come

2010-03-26T04:00:00.019-10:00

This last week was good, but it felt pretty slow. Maybe it's because I have been excited to see my parents and my brother who are coming on Sunday.

This last week we went on walks, to parks, skated, organized bookcases, jammed, and ate WAY too many girl scout cookies. I am excited for the adventures this next week will hold! I haven't been taking many pictures lately...that will change soon!

Sometimes I think it is fun to look at pictures from previous years to see what I was doing. This week last year....
I got incredibly tossed at Gas Chambers
And had fun at Jackie's baby shower

This week 2008...
Nathan serenaded us in our TVA apartment

And we relaxed at the beach in Kailua

This week in 2007

We went to the zoo and played in the water fountain afterwards

In 2006We chilled at the Laie Elementary Carnival

In 2005

I was in Maui

Ha, fun stuff! I could keep on going...but that would be really long! Plus Delmer just woke up. My goal for this next week, is to top all of the previous weeks I just posted! It might be hard, but I am pretty sure we can do it. I will let you know!

Looking at these pictures made me realize how fast time flies! I can't believe Jared Zane and I didn't know each other in 2005. So much has happened in so little time!

Freestyle

2010-03-14T14:30:00.003-10:00

This cute Japanese girl has style and makes me want to learn some freestyle moves.

Happy Birthday!

2010-03-14T00:39:00.005-10:00

Oh Amy, I hope your Birthday was a blast! I meant to post this earlier in the day but o-well! Thanks for being an awesome friend! I can't believe its already been a year since your last Birthday? I miss you! You are rad!

Daily Rituals

2010-03-10T22:34:00.006-10:00

We have this ritual of blasting off into space. I'm glad Delmer didn't leave without me while I took the picture.

Jacket to me = trench coat to Delmer

Something New

2010-03-07T12:06:00.009-10:00

Jared Zane has been working on something the past couple weekends that I can see from my window. His carpenter dad gave us some excellent tips and helped out too. My in-laws are awesome for letting us put it there! I wanted to help with it, but every time I turned my back Delmer was eating some plant or going somewhere scary...so my dear husband ended up building most of it all by himself. It wasn't a Valentine's gift, or b-day present, it was just because, and those are the best kinds of gifts ever. Can you see what it is? any guesses? I am very excited. This will definitely help me cope with the lack of surfing. It is pretty much done. I tested it out with the flood light last night. If you live near please come and use it with us!

I am also very happy that it has been so sunny lately. I hate to admit it, but the sun really does affect my mood!

2010-03-01T09:36:00.001-10:00

This type of thing happens daily and I love seeing what he will discover next!

A New Norm and Awesome Delmer

2010-02-11T21:45:00.014-10:00

Oh goodness....In Hawaii I was freezing in 65 degree weather...yesterday was a beautiful day. The sun came out...and I was so motivated to be outside. I took a jog to the park with Delmer, basked in the sun, walked to the library, even thought about taking my sweatshirt off. Did I really feel warm in 48 degree weather? Wow...my perspective of "warm" has really changed. By the way, we are missing Hawaii more than ever!

Every day we go outside and Delmer sits next to the neighbors fence because he LOVES their dog....and their dog is in love with him. It surprises me because I am still afraid of dogs...and he doesn't even flinch!

Loving the sun

He already likes basketball..for real!

My bud and I

Delmer gets excited when I take out the broom. After I swept today, he went and got the broom and dust pan out and started working!

I made these today and they are sooooo good! I posted the recipe HERE.

Ha, I used to get annoyed when people just posted pictures of their children. Well... I can't help but spread the Delmer love because he is so awesome!

Family Night

2010-02-01T21:46:00.003-10:00

Delmer loves giving speeches during dinner.

Delmer had family night with cousin Lydia and fam....and Grandma and Papa. He sure enjoyed rolling the ice cream ball!

His hair is looking a little red....I mustn't have scrubbed the spaghetti sauce out well enough...

ALSO.... if you haven't heard already, some of my friends and family members are writing for our own online magazine/blog. Check it out here! It's the Bees Knees that's fo shizzle!

2010-01-26T08:34:00.006-10:00

This weekend was super! 2 of my very good friends Kathleen and Deanna came and visited us. We hiked, played music, watched a movie, stayed up late talking, made dutch oven dinners, had cake for Deanna's early birthday, walked by the river, played at the park, and busted out our skills for Dance Dance Revolution. I've been missing all my friends lately, and it was oh so refreshing to have a hang out session just like the old days!Delmer wasn't too fond of the train

Thanks for visiting friends!!!!!!

Over Christmas

2010-01-24T04:09:00.001-10:00

Your prayers are needed!

2010-01-06T06:38:00.005-10:00

I know many of you already know.....

Dear friends and family, please take the time to pray for sweet little baby Gavin. He is in critical condition..diagnosed with RSV and Pertussis. Prayers are what he needs right now, and I believe our prayers will work! Read his story on his mother Natalie's blog here, and please take the time to pray whenever you get a chance. Thanks!

A Week of Firsts

2010-01-02T22:05:00.011-10:00

Delmer also had his 1st Birthday this week! I'm so proud of him for living his first year of life to the fullest!

It was fun being with friends and family to celebrate Delmer's b-day in California. Unkie Nathan made his b-day hat, Aunt Sarah made the cake, Aunt Emily-Grandma Bliss- and Grandpa Bliss helped make decorations, Grandma Bliss made food, and Aunt Melanie helped get things ready....fun fun fun!!!!!

Christmas

2010-01-02T21:19:00.002-10:00

It was fun seeing Delmer experience his first Christmas. He was a crack up! He was hanging out in the present pile like it was a beanbag chair. He was pretty lucky this year because he had 2 Christmas'. We had Christmas at the Kessie's a few days before, and then we went to the Bliss' for C-mas day. Fun!He must have sensed this gift was for him because he started ripping it open at his own accord...

The thing in Delmer's mouth

2010-01-02T14:51:00.003-10:00

Sorry guys...... I never told you what happened with Del after this post! We took him to the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor and they had no clue what it was either! They scheduled a surgery for the next day. I was soooo nervous and felt sooooo bad for him! They put him to sleep and got it off the roof of his mouth. Well...what happened was.... the day before I saw the black spot we fished a little oval picture out of his mouth that he had ripped off an ornament that Zane had made when he was in 2nd grade. What we didn't know was that the picture was taken with a polaroid camera...and the black backing was still in his mouth! It got suctioned to the roof of his mouth.. and there it would have stayed if we hadn't seen it when we did. Whew! Im glad that's over with! I am now an extra paranoid mom!

Petzl Headlamp

2009-12-27T23:57:00.005-10:00

Best headlamp video ever!!!!! My friend Jimmy entered a contest with this rad video he made PLEASE vote for it! It is awesome...and my sister Melanie and brother Nathan are in it as well! Go here to vote. Thanks much!!!!

Fun Getaway

2009-12-10T21:35:00.007-10:00

A few weeks ago we were able to visit Lindsey, Seth and Raegan in Portland. It was so much fun! They were so nice to let us stay with them and take up a weekend! We adventured together and had a blast! It sure was a weekend of fun! We were also able to see our lovely friend Deanna. It was nice seeing Hawaii friends...and even nicer that we didn't have to go far to see them! Goood times!

On the tram looking over the city

Fun DadsRae and Del couldn't have been happier to hang out!

Adventurous hikes in the mud...he looks so somber!

Walkin' the streets
Yumm-o-rific!

Stopped by burnside...but there were creepy people there so we didn't stay long..

Library of our dreams!

Yummy food carts (We tried Greek and Hungarian to support our blood lines)This nice Indian woman really wanted to hold Delmer cause she thought he was sooo cute. Delmer got scared when he saw her husband who had a fro beard ....I felt bad...and it didn't help that she accidentally bumped his head!

It was good to see Deanna! She is one of my very good friends...and she helped me to sew my wedding dress 3 1/2 years ago!

We can't wait to visit friends in Portland again!

Delmer Update

2009-12-07T05:08:00.002-10:00

Delmer is doing good, everything went excellent with the removal. Anna will give you a more detailed report sometime soon. Just wanted to let you all know he is doing good, thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

Poor Boy in the ER

2009-12-02T21:49:00.003-10:00

Our poor Delmer had to go to the emergency room today.. Don't worry...He is okay! It is just that there is a mysterious object stuck to the roof of his mouth. We could not get it out..and were worried that it might get dislodged and he might choke. It is dark black and in a perfect oval shape. At first I thought there was a hole in the roof of his mouth and I was relieved when there wasn't. However..I am still quite paranoid and nervous as to what it is.

The people in the ER have no clue what it is..and the guy looking at him said he hasn't seen anything like it in 50 years! There were like 5 or 6 nurses in the room because they were all curious. They tried using tweezers and it would not budge! They think it has been there at least a week because they think (but are not sure) that his skin is starting to grow over it. Ahhhhh!I am pretty sure it hasn't been there very long because I lift him above my head a lot...plus he always throws his head back when he laughs or cries...and sometimes I lie him down when brushing his teeth.

It really is a mystery. We were referred to a Ear, Nose and Throat doctor tomorrow..so we will see.

I just hate seeing Delmer scared and crying...and that is what he was today..and probably will be tomorrow. I just hope he doesn't have to have a mini surgery to get it off.

It is soooo strange! Does anyone have any guesses to what it is? All I can really think of is maybe something rubbery. I hope everything goes okay! Pray for the poor traumatized boy... :(

Skating all over the world

2009-11-29T23:51:00.006-10:00

Afghanistan has their first skatepark! Rad!

Skateistan is the first skateboarding school in Afgahanistan. It engages urban youth through skateboarding and focuses on education, cross cultural interaction, public health, social development, and creating opportunities for girls. I think this is the raddest thing ever~

I am excited for more people to be introduced to skating..especially girls!

Rad Artist!

2009-11-17T15:57:00.006-10:00

I just found an artist I like from the North Shore. Her name is Christie Shinn. I'm sure those of you who live over there already know about her...but I just discovered her art! She does skate and surfing art. I have really been in the mood to paint lately....and her work is inspiring me. I like it because she paints locations(and people) that I am familiar with...like surf spots and the Cholo's bowl. Rad! Check her out here!

Here are some paintings I like!

Loving the Leaves

2009-11-15T19:08:00.008-10:00

I seriously forgot what I was missing in Hawaii. It was worth it..but I forgot how much I love the leaves in the fall! They are so fun and nostalgic. I want to sleep in a bed of leaves. Delmer had tons of fun!

A Day Trip

2009-11-14T23:01:00.008-10:00

We took a day trip today to a little town called Walla Walla. Heard of it? We actually really really liked the town. It's on the list for "places to apply for grad school". Woooooopdeeeedoooo!

It had a cool downtown...a chill board shop and the best pizza ever! Plus..there were lots of old brick buildings. It had a laid back feel...an aspect that draws me.

I wish I took more pictures of the buildings!!!! Oh well...next time
Wooden doors feel like a fairy tale (this is part of the school)
One of my friends made a chair like this and I have been wanting to make one for a loooong time!And of course we also stopped by the local skate park...(Pic from skatewallawalla.org)

Day trips are super! I love seeing new places and watching people with their little lives in their little towns. Everywhere I go I find some place that seems cool which makes me wonder how many neat towns there are in the world that I would just love. Sometimes I get frustrated that I can't live everywhere. ha!

Our little sock monkey

2009-11-05T06:37:00.003-10:00

Sock monkey Delmer!!! I was so excited to put this on him for over a month!
Cousin ballerina Lydia and Delmer with the huge pumpkin that was grown in the Kessie backyardThe pirates and their monkey! Del's first trick or treat at Grandma and Papa Kessie's with the bag I made him. A week before Halloween Delmer did a super job of cleaning this pumpkin out for us!!!
We had a fun Halloween! A few days after Delmer even snuck into the candy bucket and ripped a hole in the skittles wrapper with his razor sharp teeth and tried one for himself! Peas weren't very sweet after that!

Happy Halloweeeeeeen!!!!!

2009-10-31T13:35:00.002-10:00

Have fun this Halloween!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrgggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!

Vintage toys and a new room

2009-10-23T20:00:00.001-10:00

We just recently moved Delmer into his own room. It was probably harder for me to put him in another room than it was for him! I am so attached to our little dude.

I am growing a fondness for vintage toys! We were looking through Jared Zane's old toy box and we found lots of his stuffed animals from when he was a child. So fun! He used to collect monkeys...so we are now decorating Delmer's room with Jared's old monkeys (and other things).

My favorite toy
I love this monster...and the wind up bear is so cuddlyDelmer pushes this old school skateboard all around the room. He's so excited to stand up on it!

To top things the monkey theme off I won the sock monkey hat giveaway from The Coterie blog made by Marmalade Baby. I am so excited!!

Vintage toys don't even have to try...they are just awesome.....

Speaking of vintage toys..has anyone seen the toys that Target is selling lately? They are bringing back toys from when we were kids, which is super rad!

Delmer's new talents

2009-10-20T17:18:00.007-10:00

This dude is learning so many new things and is racking up a list of talents!

Scooter riding
Schemes to safely jump off the bed

Guitar strummin/ teeth growing

Taking MySpace profile pics

Reading

soso proud

Mummy!

2009-10-20T08:30:00.002-10:00

I haven't been very crafty lately...but I saw these cute mummy heads, and some other craft ideas on a new blog called The 46th Parallel. They have a lot of other cool Halloween facts, themes, and inspirations. Yay for Halloween! I made my mummy a girl. ha!

Cute giveaway

2009-10-19T15:48:00.005-10:00

The Coterie is having this sock monkey hat giveaway....and I want to win so so bad! Go here to enter! We moved Delmer into his own room and monkeys are going to be the theme. Oh this hat would be so cute on him!

haha

2009-10-05T08:27:00.000-10:00

haha, I just watched this video my brother made a while back and it made me laugh. Oooooh the memories! Stinky people stink.

Sarah

2009-10-04T08:24:00.005-10:00

Yay! My sister just turned 16! She is so rad and so talented! I love watching her in action. Woohoo Sweet 16! Happy Birthday Sarah!

Growing like a weed!

2009-09-29T08:34:00.003-10:00

In the words or Great-Grandma Kessie...Delmer "is growing like a weed!" I can't believe he turned 9 months yesterday! This means he has now been in the world as long as he was in my belly. Ha! Unbelievable! I love my little Del. His top 4 teeth are all growing in so he is in a little pain these days!
Also, Happy Birthday to my dear sister Melanie! Her b-day was also yesterday. She is so inspirationally awesome and I miss her tons. I can't believe she is 19! Well actually I can, but time does fly! The 28th is a popular day for B-days in our family!

Perfect Start to the Day!

2009-09-23T09:31:00.010-10:00

Today we started out the day by watching the sunrise over the river. I love sunrises! I used to watch the sun rise every day....and now I'm thinking I need to get back in the habit. Yay for b-day days!It rose
Bridge on waterThis bench just made me happy. I like the colors.Brown eyed boyCan you see his new tooth on top? There is another one coming in on the other side
He makes me happy..and he loved the morning sun They make me happy
I am happy I am 1 year older! So much happened this last year, and it's time to keep on living!

Cheese is good

2009-09-09T12:25:00.004-10:00

Especially Tillamook Cheese!
The farmer and the Del, the farmer and the Del...hi ho the dairy oh the farmer and the Del!
Watching the process of cheese being made is the weirdest/coolest thing ever. The Tillamook Cheese Factory was great! We got to eat as much cheese as we wanted, and it was a great excuse to have ice cream for breakfast! This was the last major stop we made before reaching our destination in Washington!

DELMER

2009-09-03T21:25:00.006-10:00

I am posting more pictures of Delmer for Nathan because Nathan loves Delmer!

Delmer was pondering
Ponderosa Pine
After living most his life in Hawaii
he thought it was strange the beaches in Ca looked like this Loving Yiayia Bliss
Loves driving too!
More charming smiles

Some more I meant to post earlier

2009-09-02T20:40:00.004-10:00

Yeah...What??

Today we saw a car with a Montana license plate here in Washington packed to the brim with belongings, a baby, surfboards, a box of diapers, and 2 cool looking parents. It reminded us of how our car looked on our trip and how we are already ready to hit the road for another adventure.

More from our roadtrip

2009-09-02T10:30:00.006-10:00

We continued from Crescent City along the Oregon Coast. I absolutely LOVE the Oregon Coast! I would love to live there someday. There were spectacular waves all along the coast that were empty! Tons and tons of breaks and breathtaking scenery! I can't get over the gorgeous green tree-filled mountains that line the beautiful coast.

We went to Depoe Bay where 3 years ago we stopped while on our Honeymoon

Mmm the makings of salt water taffy..very cool to watch

Some out the window

2009-08-28T14:07:00.003-10:00

Happy Birthday Jared Zane!!!!!!!!!

I am so glad you were born today! Where would I be if you weren't? Every year your b-day comes around I can't believe how fast the year went! We have celebrated 4 birthday's together and that is cool. Thank you for making our family completely perfect and for helping me be a better person each day. You are amazing! I was trying to find a baby picture of you, but I don't know where one is! Delmer is also lucky to share his 8 month birthday with you. I am also glad you are 1 year older than me because I never feel old when my b-day comes; knowing that you were already that age and you aren't that old. Yipeeeeeeee

Delmer also has a message:
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