Good Days

Today has been a really good day. Tonight I have my relocation meeting for housing. In case you don't know I am so stoked about it! I have been waiting to move out of this house since we got here in June 2008. Now I have recieved my demolition notice and I am going to be moving to new housing. When I don't know but I know it will be in the next few months and that is good enough for me! I guess I just want to share my good mood with everyone. Maybe it will rub off on people and everyone will be in a good mood. I don't know its worth a shot right? Anyway one of the reasons I wanted to post this blog was because of something kinda funny that happened. As most of my family and friends know Blake has no interest in potty training. I don't want to push him because all the doctors say they do it when they are ready and not to worry. They won't be going to kindergarden wearing diapers LOL. So Blake had a nice poop this morning and I was teasing him and said Dang Blake you smell like a man! That must be a man poop! And he said "No mommy not a man poop a little man poop!" So cute. You just have to love it! Where does he come up with that stuff? hahaha Anyway off to do things I need to get done. Have a great Monday everyone :)

Much Aloha!
Amber and Blake :)

Thoughts

Tonight I sit here and my thoughts are ALL OVER THE PLACE. I keep thinking of random things and random people. I have had so much going on this past week with Eric leaving that I have forgotten a few things and have had to cancel or reschedule things. Not because I want to but because honestly I just forgot. I have this funny feeling that some of my "cancellations and reschedulings" are kind of the last straw and that things are going to change. Whether its someone not being my friend anymore or just dropping me from their group. I try hard to be a good friend. But I do have flaws like everybody else. I'm not perfect. There was only one perfect person and that was Jesus. I can't compare myself to Him nor do I want to! I NEED for people to accept ME for ME and not the person THEY think I should be. Yes I'm flakey at times and yes I'm wishy washy. But that is ME! And I can be indesicive and sporatic and crazy and fun and most of the time I'm silly. I love laughing and making jokes. I love game nights and movie nights and playing Beatles Rockband. I love hugging my little boy and reading him the potty book everyday. Most of all I love Jesus because he loves me in all my different flaws! I dislike people who judge me because maybe I have some character flaws. But really I think that makes me who I am. Yes I forget random things but most of the time I remember. Just don't ask me to remember something when I'm having a bad week. Because I will probably forget! And if you don't know it this has been a tough week. Anyway today at church Kerby Anderson preached and one of the versus he gave us has stuck with me all day. (Matthew 7:1) Judge not, that you not be judged. Something to think about right there huh?
Much Aloha,
Amber and Blake :)

Thicker Skinned

Today I had my eyes opened to the changes I am going through. Used to when not so fun situations took place I would leave embarrassed and apologetic. Now I find myself taking things head on. Comments don't affect me like they used to. Someone can say something And I will respond with a WHAT? or even respond with a comment that will generally stop people from talking. I think that most people live in a immaginary world where they think children should be perfect and never act out or even have a bad day or be overwhelmed. I am raising a child NOT a robot. My friend said that the other day and I totally agree. My son is a tiny person who has thoughts and feelings. Being 3 he can't quite express what he's feeling and thinking. He can try and I understand him most of the the time but when he's frustrated he acts out. And you know what when I'm frustrated I want to act out too sometimes! Today I realized that I am thicker skinned. And that even the most innocent of comments aren't directed at me or my parenting. I am doing the best that I can. And that is all anyone can ask for. I am really thankful for my friends who back me up and remind me that I AM doing a good job. Most people don't realize how hard it is to have your husband in and out ALL THE TIME. It really is hard for kiddos to grasp and there is an adjustment period. Anyway I am a wonderful mother and wife. And guess what I love my little boy so much I want more. Call me crazy! Call me insane! Admit me! But I love being a mommy and I love that Blake is MY son. He may be hard to deal with but guess what GOD DOESN'T GIVE YOU KIDS YOU CAN'T HANDLE!
Much Aloha,
Amber and Blake :)

Hale Koa Luau

Blake running around in pre-luau activities

Some of the dancers. Blake refers to them as "monsters" hahaha

Our little Ohana

Eric and a bunch of fellow shipmates and of course some HOT Hawaiian girls LOL


Went to our first Luau. The Jarvis reserved tables for Chief's and Officers. It was a very good show! We enjoyed ourselves and even Blake had a good time. He thought the fire and dancers were "AWESOME". The food was good. There were a few things I wasn't fond of and of course their desserts all had coconut so I didn't eat any of them. But oh well thats probably a good thing!
Until next time.
Love,
The Langes.

Waimea Falls

Some cool plants we liked.

Blake checking out a red tree

The falls!

Blake posing for a pic :)

While Eric was on leave we decided to do more touristy things. We figure we only have about another year here so we need to get in what we can. It was a neat place to go with lots of cool plants, rocks, trees and of course the falls! We didn't know you could swim there or Blake and Eric would've been in the water within the first 5 mins of being there! haha! We had a good time and even now Blake asks to go see the waterfalls. Hopefully we can make another trip so the boys will get to swim. I of course will probably stand on the shore taking pictures. But I'm ok with that. Anyway much love to all!
Love,
The Langes.

CHRISTMAS 2009

TBALL SET

i HELMET HEREOS!

TRYING IT ON!

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN POWER WHEEL!

I know I am super late posting this but have been super busy. We had an awesome Christmas this year! It was pretty small but Blake still made out. His big gift was his powerwheel. However he gets more use out of his helmet then anything. He loves it! Wears it everywhere I'll let him. This year we purchased a Wii and Beatles Rockband. Had a lot of fun rocking out with good friends on Christmas Day. I hosted a huge dinner for single sailors and for people who had no where to go. It turned out very well and we had quite a few leftovers but managed to send some home with people so it worked out in the long run. Anyway that was our Christmas. Eric had duty the following day and New Years so we didn't have many plans after that. Anyway take care and I will blog again soon!
Love,
The Lange Ohana