tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37171713474816884542023-11-15T23:05:16.415-08:00Color and Chaos Yanes family adventuresColor and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-457563767491720662018-06-12T15:13:00.002-07:002018-06-12T15:13:33.773-07:00Does everyone Love their job???<div style="text-align: center;">
Push yourself to do more and to experience more. Harness your energy to start expanding your dreams. Yes, expand your dreams. Don't accept a life of mediocrity when you hold such infinite potential within the fortress of your mind. Dare to tap into your greatness. - Robin S. Sharma</div>
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This post has been a long time coming. It's not really that amazing but it's basically how I have been feeling the last 6 months.</div>
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Everyone always tells you to never stop learning and never stop dreaming. So, that's what led me to ICU, the means to an end to make it to CRNA school. As a PACU nurse I was challenged occasionally. Not always daily, and really it was not always that hard. There is a quote I hear often saying, " PACU is where nurses go to die." Honestly, it's where many go before they retire. You don't deal with the complete uncertainty that the ER brings, you don't keep your critical intense patients for 12 hours like the ICU, and if your patient has to poop you basically just tell them to hold it until they get to the floor or until they get home to their "own" bathroom. (yes, sometimes it doesn't work, but ohhhhhhh many times it does!) PACU is legit, it is not floor nursing. It is ever changing and always different, it has just enough critical care element to keep you guessing and you have enough autonomy to make quick decisions and really are tested on the strength of your nursing knowledge. EVERYONE told me don't go, don't leave, you will hate it. But, on and on I went about how I am trying to be SMARTER!</div>
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Eff that man.</div>
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Smarter and harder go hand in hand. Also, pretty sure the grammar in that sentence is wrong. ICU has been everything everyone told me it would be. If I am being blatantly honest. I really do NOT love it. Maybe I will get there, but really I think I was just a spoiled little RN in my PACU trained life. Most RN's go from ER or ICU to PACU, so they've already gone through the trenches, while I just showed up there fresh faced and doe eyed with complete ignorance of the floor nursing struggle.</div>
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Most days I literally think to myself, " What the eff was I thinking?" </div>
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Now, this post is not going to turn into some fluffy, oh but I am loving every moment now. Nope, wiping butts and dealing with patients trying to die every 4 hours has not been my cup of tea.. Lets be real, it's the poop. I just. can't. Oh, and the night shift. (insert eye roll emoji)</div>
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I am just trying to see if there is anyone else out there who is in the trenches right now thinking WTF did I do to myself, I had it so cush with my Monday -Friday day shift PACU job. </div>
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We shall see what happens. Sometimes now I really think, man maybe now CRNA is too much.... What is happening to me?? I legit just wanna work my 3 12's, take my kids to the beach, eat acai bowls and hang with my friends listening to Taylor Swift...</div>
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Oh wait. I guess that is my life.</div>
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I guess the poop will pass....</div>
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Or not.</div>
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xoxo</div>
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Katelyn</div>
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If you wondered how I ended up in the ICU click <a href="http://katelynyanes.blogspot.com/2018/06/best-nursing-judgement.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Here are some of my PACU besties I miss every day! But, there are some legit awesome smart ass hell nurses in ICU, so that helps for sure. </div>
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<br />Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-61220147190527588352018-06-12T14:38:00.002-07:002018-06-12T14:41:41.135-07:00Best Nursing Judgement <div style="text-align: center;">
Nursing for me has always been thought of as a stepping stone, path to lead me to the final stop on my career train. That's why last year I applied to the Nurse Practitioner program at USD and was accepted. I was really excited. But, then the entire summer I was torn between if this was the right decision for me, for us, for forever. </div>
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I guess the back story here is that I always wanted to go to CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) school. I wanted to do anesthesia. But, due to the military obligations with my husband getting into an ICU right out of school was just out of the question. I found myself literally trying to get ANY paying RN position. Out in Okinawa they basically live off Volunteers. I once had a LT ask me if I could just send my kids to daycare more often so that I could work more, for free. Blows my mind. </div>
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Fast track 3 years later and no ICU experience, so I thought hey NP would be super cool too. But then the more I sat and thought about it I just felt like I was letting my former self down, not going after the dream I had originally set out for. So, I backed out of the program 2 weeks before it started. Honestly, it was like I could take a deep breath again. It ended up being the best decision for our family because Alvie decided to get out of the Marines and his job search situation would have been a nightmare with me in school. </div>
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So, I decided I better get it in gear and get to the ICU if I just dropped out of my program. Luckily I worked some magic (more like begged my boss) and off I went on my transfer to ICU. </div>
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And here. I. am. </div>
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Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-18187193876610804682017-10-08T15:56:00.002-07:002017-10-08T16:00:01.681-07:00Family pictures 2017<div align="center">
Pictures are always complete chaos. </div>
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Besides the 24 hours I stressed trying to pick out outfits, which ended up in 50 shades of blue...</div>
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It's just crazy trying to get so many people to appear happy, when most are hungry, tired and cranky at 5:30pm on any given day. </div>
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But, this year I was pretty suprised! We went with <a href="https://www.annvestal.com/" target="_blank">Ann Vestal Photography</a>. She is a newer photographer which I like because they usually devote more time to you, and are much nicer for my budget. </div>
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Ian Henry and Stella all showed their personalities in these photos. I love it. At one point we were trying to take photos from above while the three laid in the grass and Ian grabbed Stella and started kissing her!! It was HILARIOUS, which all things Ian are. He must have been in a kissy mood because he also has a great shot looking at Alvie and I kissing and puckering up. </div>
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Stella loved keeping the hype up and Henry just didn't want to take a photo without me about 1 foot away from him. Henry also has taken on the role of tiny tyrant so it's fun to watch him try to boss everyone around. </div>
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Here are my favorites... </div>
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So, I realized after my Dad died that I really was not happy, I was having a hard time after the move, new job, new commute, new friends etc etc. However, it was looking a little dreary on here. So, I decided I would halt all blogging until I felt better. </div>
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A few weeks back one of my friends told me her husband had read my blog and said, " He was reading your blog and talked about how you basically have everything you were saying you didn't have in the post!" So, I decided to check out the last thing I wrote.. <a href="http://katelynyanes.blogspot.com/2016/07/im-jealous.html" target="_blank">"I'm Jealous."</a> </div>
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He was TOTALLY right. My life has done a full 180 since then and I am so thankful!</div>
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Of coarse there are always the same dilemmas, kids who don't sleep, husbands who don't cook, laundry that doesn't fold itself... But, my overall demeanor is positive and happy again, which I am immensely grateful I was able to get here. Losing a parent is hard, it tries you in ways you never would imagine, but for some reason God has put me through a lot in my life and I guess it's just to make me stronger, or make me extremely well versed in what not to do... </div>
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I love you guys, all 5 of you that read my blog. So, Annie and Mickelle... </div>
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Thanks for moving to San Diego, and Thank you to my new neighborhood friends, I would be lost without you all. Oh, and that hot husband of mine, pretty thankful for him too.</div>
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Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-41720966410099464602016-07-12T21:11:00.003-07:002016-07-12T21:15:25.281-07:00I'm Jealous. <div style="text-align: center;">
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I am jealous of my friends.</div>
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I am jealous of my friends who have family that lives close. </div>
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I am jealous of people whose parents are still alive. I'm even more jealous of the ones who choose not to have a relationship with that parent, for whatever reason. </div>
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I am jealous of cheap childcare. In Okinawa I didn't realize how good we had it, prices here are WEEKLY what we paid monthly. </div>
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I am jealous of people who have family that watches their kids, for free. So they actually get to TAKE HOME their paycheck, instead of handing half to social security and the other half to childcare. </div>
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I am jealous of my friends who have brothers and sisters. Who have relationships with them, and especially those who have sisters. </div>
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I am jealous of cousins. Something that my kiddos don't have, and who knows if they ever will. </div>
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I am jealous of work. Those who go to work, and their mind is fully on their work all day. They aren't half thinking about if their kids are safe, or being cared for. They are fully attentive to their patients/workload. </div>
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I am jealous of close commutes, something I used to take for granted. </div>
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I am jealous of my husband. He has great friends, and has activities. </div>
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I am jealous of friendships, I have yet to find someone to really be my friend here. It could be me, or it could just be the timing. But it's lonely to not have a girlfriend close. </div>
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I am jealous of old friendships. Something I really don't have much of anymore. Those friends from highschool.. I'm jealous of the friendships that lasted. (although I know it's my fault I don't have them, I still long for them). </div>
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I am jealous of runners. My hip sucks, mega sucks and I can't run anymore. </div>
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I am jealous of kids. I love them, I would have more of them. At least one more, but ^^^^ remember that no family thing... and expensive childcare....</div>
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I am jealous of stay at home moms. I love my kids, I love my time with them I wish there were more hours in the day. </div>
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I am jealous of those who don't feel this overwhelming jealousy everyday. </div>
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I'm working on it. I'm trying to be thankful. But today sucked. Our nanny quit 30 minutes before she was supposed to work. I have just been having a hard time and so tonight I decided that I was going to let myself throw a pity party for about 15 minutes while the kids watch Shimmer and Shine. Because tomorrow it's back to work, back to looking for childcare, back to laundry and lunches and commutes. Back to patients and gas prices and grocery lists. Back to happy kids and thankfulness for the abundance of good things in my life. Because truly, I do have a great life.</div>
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" So long my friend, until we meet again. I'll remember you and all the times that we used to. Sit right here on the edge of this pier (tailgate) and watch the sunset disappear. And Drink a Beer." </div>
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Every night before we left the hospital my dad would ask me, my Aunt Jan, Aunt Cathy or Jennifer what we were going to drink for him. Some nights I laughed off the question and others my Aunts would always say they would drink a beer. </div>
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In true West Texas fashion the wind was just gusting. We could barely keep our eyes open but we all braved the wind. I could imagine my dad saying, " It's okay, we're making Pat money with this wind, so it's okay." </div>
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In all my life I lived in Las Vegas with my Dad. But no where in this world do I feel my Dad than right here in Hereford Texas. When we would come back for holidays I would always remark how I had never seen my Dad smile, laugh or seem as happy as when he was here. I always wished he would have moved home sooner. But, in the end I am just so glad that he did come back before his time was up. He just adored every inch of this place. He would drive me up and down roads, showing me places he or his friends farmed. Houses he lived in, just memories on top of memories. </div>
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Paul, Jan (his brother and sister), Pat (brother-in-law, but pretty much brother), and BillJack (best friend) came with me and the kiddos to spread his ashes. I know he would have been so happy. He was more close to these 5 people who saw him off than anyone else in this world. I was so happy to hear more stories of these two memorable places to my dad. Reasons as to WHY he wanted to go here. Why it was so meaningful. </div>
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The first was The old Easley feed lot, where my dad grew up with his brother Paul and sister Sue. It now is a different feed yard, the house is long gone but one of the old barns still remained. I know he never was a farmer, but I feel like if my dad would have done life over again maybe he wouldn't have left Hereford. But, he would probably say then he wouldn't have me, so he wouldn't change it.</div>
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The second stop was the old Lookingbill farm. This is where his sisters and brother (Jan, Judy, Cathy and Craig) all grew up. He also said he spend a lot of time there with Grandad Lookingbill. He farmed around that area one summer Billjack said. It was a shame to see what has happened to the place. All the gorgeous trees are gone due to no water and the house has just fallen to pieces. But, I am glad that the places my Dad wanted to be are still there. For him to go, and be there forever. I know the wind carried him away that evening as the sun went down. It spread him all over those farms, just like he wanted. <br />
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Not sure what my dad would have thought about Stella making his ashes into a fort, kinda weird and gross.. but she knew full well what she was doing. So hey, he loved his Stella Mae. </div>
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I leave Hereford tomorrow morning and it's such a strange/hard/terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. Like I'm going to forget, or that I'll never be back. I spent a lot of time here growing up, and spent a lot of time here the last year with my Dad. Moments I will cherish forever. I pray I will be back again. I know I will come to see my family, but it will never be the same. Not now. not ever.<br />
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Until I see you again Daddy. Love you.<br />
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Miss KateColor and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-69157249616065396672016-05-07T18:44:00.003-07:002016-05-07T18:44:58.790-07:00Heirlooms, possessions and memories I had to finally get up and go through the things at my Dad's house. At first it is just too hard. You don't want to look at the items and think that they don't belong to your Dad anymore. But, eventually everyone has to do it. Some sooner than others.<br />
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The saddest thing I felt as I looked through them was that all these pictures and papers meant something to him. They meant something to him so much that he kept them for all these years. There were his baby pictures, his mothers baby book, his report cards from when he was in gradeschool. His lettermans jacket and numerous newspaper clippings that either he was in, or someone he knew was.<br />
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As you think about them they all have sentimental value. But, do you keep them? Do you add them to your attic so that one day your kids have to go through it all and decide the same thing? I couldn't figure it out. I know with being a military spouse, putting things in an attic isn't as easy as it sounds. So, the best thing I thought was to take pictures of many of the things I would get rid of. This way I can look back. Remember how silly my dad was to keep my halloween costumes from when I was a kid. But it helps me realize how important I was to him. How important his friends and his family were to him.<br />
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Here are some of the pictures with some descriptions to just help you, and I remember and get a sense of why something meant so much to him.<br />
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He loved John Wayne. When I was growing up my favorite movie was McClintock. He would watch every single John Wayne movie over and over. My dad watched few things. He loved westerns, war movies and sports.<br />
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Although he did love Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. He was so so good at Jeopardy. A few days before he passed we were watching it in his hospital room. Him and Alvie were yelling out answers and much to my surprise Alvie was REALLY good at it. I think my dad was really pleased about that. I am surprisedthey have a lot of similarities although so many differences. I'll always remember Jeopardy as being a favorite.<br />
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This article below is more about the war than my dad had ever told me. He didn't like to talk about it obviously. But, he would just tell me that the newer war movies do a really good depiction of what it was like. However, you will never be able to imagine the smell. The smell of rotting bodies and blood and just, war. </div>
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Senior night! ^^^ Probably the last picture I have of my mom dad and I all together at once. I know, I should have just taken the picture out to snap one lol.<br />
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He was always keeping up with the people from his high school class. He went to EVERY single high school reunion. No matter how busy he was or in what stage of life, he was there. I went to quite a few of them growing up. He went to his 50th this last summer. Pretty cool.<br />
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A note from his best friend. There were tons of notes and cards from BillJack from over the years. He is such an amazing guy and I was so happy he has always been there for my Dad.<br />
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Tons and tons of Hats. But his favorite hats were his Texas Tech, VFW, Saddle n Spurs. Gilliland insurance ( BillJacks insurance company) and of coarse, his Dallas Cowboys hat.<br />
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Hard to imagine, but he was really good friends with the Binions. They were good people to my Dad and he worked for them for many many years. He was closest to Jack Binion, however I did receive a call from Brenda paying condolences to the family for our loss. Definitely some history! Brenda told me that my dad used to help them a lot with Ted when he was having a hard time. </div>
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Every single one of these ties and shirts gives me some type of memory. He was not a spender so he would only get new shirts when I would send him them. Its so sad to watch things like this go.<br />
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This was from my Grandma's funeral. ^^ I thought this was actually pretty wonderful. Maybe lay off the caps tho!<br />
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This is one thing I will never forget. My dad left little yellow sticky notes all over the place. There was always things written on them. I must have found a hundred of them. Book titles, places to go eat, recipes. Everything. But this one ^^ is my favorite. It was on his cabinet in Las Vegas right after Stella was born. He must have moved it here and brought it all the way from Vegas. I loved seeing this.<br />
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It's sad watching things go. One day they are precious memories and heirlooms to a person. But when that person is gone, the memories aren't the same, the possessions aren't as prized and many times are looked at as junk. I wish there was a way to preserve everything. But, I wasn't able to. I am just so thankful for the amazing memories I am left with.<br />
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<br />Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-39007811246553118852016-05-04T18:27:00.001-07:002016-05-04T18:35:43.320-07:00Henry 9 months<div style="text-align: center;">
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So, when Henry turned 9 months I wasn't feeling like taking pictures. But, it just so happens that 9 months is my favorite age in babies. I truly love every single thing he does right now, (except what's out of his control... like cutting 4 teeth in 3 weeks). I wish I would have taken these 2 weeks ago and also like I usually do, nakie, but hey! I love this cutie of mine. He is a crawling machine and gets around the house faster than you could imagine. He still is an eating machine and I love watching him spit his binky out to get a taste of food. He loves Ian and every morning when Ian wakes up he crawls to him and lays on him and grabs his hair. He loves giving me hugs and now even on cue big open mouth kissies. My babytime is fleeting and I am feeling so utterly sad watching him grow. But, each day he does something new and it warms my heart like nothing else in this world! Here are the few I snapped before bed. </div>
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See all those teeth!!! ^^^^^^ That's 4 on top and 2 on bottom!!! The other kids hadn't even broken ONE yet!<br />
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He has everything in his mouth. All the time.<br />
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Most days I am among a lot of people and do the "Why me?" It's easy to do. Think about how many times a day you think to yourself how bad things are, or 'ughhhhh why does this always happen to me'. I am frequently that person. In my childhood years I was convinced I was cursed, that if something bad was going to happen, it would happen to me. Now, after having two grandmothers die on my birthday and among other problems like car accidents, hip surgeries, arthritis I felt like it was all ONLY happening to me.<br />
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So then last week, when I lost my Dad. I was reflecting on his life. He was drafted into the Army, shot twice, lost jobs, got divorced got cancer and then ultimately lost his battle with cancer. I started thinking man, maybe HE had the bad luck!<br />
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But, then today. Today it was like the song, 'I saw God today.' It's how I felt. I felt like FINALLY (after being a debbie downer for a while) I realized how good my life really is. (please don't judge me). I thought about my Dads life. He LIVED. I mean, he really did. He did things he always wanted to do. He had a child and watched her grow up, he walked her down the aisle and then got to welcome three grandchildren into the world.<br />
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Now, his last year/years of life were ridden with pain and suffering so he was ready. The last week he was alive he was on hospice care in the hospital. They finally got him comfortable and he would fall asleep. He would randomly open his eyes really fast, look around (like he was lost) and then say, "Shit, I thought I had gone."<br />
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If that doesn't show you how ready he was to see Gods face, I don't know what else there is. He was ready, he had accepted his fate and knew it could be unchanged. Instead of soaking in self pity and depression he was accepting of what God wanted for him. I wish last week I would have had this revelation that I did today. Because honestly, he had a good life. There is nothing more I could have asked for than to have my Dad my whole adolescent/young adult life. Leading me and teaching me. There are kids who lose their parents as BABIES, and then there are BABIES who lose their life. It's a heartbreaking and mind numbing thought when I think about those people, I hurt for them. I know God has a reason for everything he does, sometimes it is hard to believe and equally hard to accept but, I know that God has put me through trials in my life to make me stronger and it undoubtably has made me stronger in my personal life, my motherhood skills and the most important in my faith, the faith that occasionaly has a hard time weathering the storm.<br />
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Sorry this was kind of a ramble. But, If there is one thing I hope to get across, it's that we all have such an abundance of blessings in our lives and sometimes we are unwilling to acknowledge them. Think about the things you are thankful for today. I would love to hear them.<br />
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Here are a few pictures of my Dad throughout his life. Blessings and memories that I am going to hold in my heart, instead of the last few years of heartache.<br />
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^^ In the book my dad left some of his favorite quotes in he said<br />
"All battles are fought by scared men who'd rather be somewhere else." - Movie In Harms Way. He said this was exactly how it felt to be in a war, scared to death all the time.<br />
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^^ My dad flying an airplane (cropduster, for all you To'Mater fans out there)<br />
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke. Thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming WOW, what a ride.<br />
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<br />Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-33758035182310095422016-04-27T08:40:00.002-07:002016-04-27T10:04:19.834-07:00Traveling with kiddos. Out of country adventures with children.<br />
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TIPS TO SURVIVING<br />
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Tips for flying is found <a href="http://katelynyanes.blogspot.jp/2016/01/airplane-travel-tips-for-families-with.html" target="_blank">HERE!</a><br />
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A little back story. <br />
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Three days before a weekend trip to Kyoto, Japan I decided to text the guy (airbnb) just to reassure the travel/direction plans. He tells me he accidentally double booked our apartment with another family........ as my head about flew off I jumped right to what we know.<br />
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Booked a hotel room.<br />
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Looking back this was SUCH a blessing because the place ended up being NOT kid friendly. Bless our friends for trying to help us out. But, after Ian fell down these wicked steep (3 flights) of stairs we ended up moving to a hotel. <br />
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If there is one thing I think I am learning after taking more trips with kids is ideas/recommendations for others after we have <span style="font-size: large;">major fails. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My top 8 for traveling.</span> </span><br />
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<u><b>1. Itinerary</b></u><br />
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Do not set your standards too high for what you want to do/what you think you can do in one day. Then after you lowered them, be prepared for those to be even lower when it comes down to it. I put a tentative itinerary together highlighting the MUST SEE places, then we try our best to see the others but it doesn't always happen. I used to get really upset about it, but after Spain I realized I am just thankful to be there experiencing new things with my family in tow.<br />
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<b><u>2. Kids and meals</u></b><br />
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Schedule your days around meals. Kids need 3 squares a day, and we all know when you miss one full meltdowns are on the horizon so, bring snacks. Trains/buses/subways get long, tiring and boring. Snacks help along the way. BUT, many times kids will not be held off just on snacks alone. Life was so much easier when we made sure we had lunch (although many times we didn't eat at the places I really wanted to go to because of the time crunch.) <br />
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<b><u>3. Take time to smell the flowers</u></b><br />
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Remember that the kids don't really care about the sights your looking at. I mean once you've seen one temple... you've seen them all. Let the kids run around in the grass and along the paths. Make games and play like, I spy. This keeps them guessing and occupies their mind while hopefully giving you enough time to check out the sights you want. I did a lot of reading up prior to going, as well as listened to the information on my headphones during the trip. ALSO, make one day ALL about them... let them decide what to do, you'll be surprised how good they are when they're in control.<br />
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I know we want pictures of them, I do, I beg and plead and argue and beg some more to get my family (husband included) to take the pictures that I want. Candid are always a good option. In Europe we really tried harder to just BE there, and not focus as much on the pictures.. this resulted in literally ONE selfie with all of us together, and many of different parts of the family. It's not going to go on your wall, but there were a lot less pouty faces and angry husbands. <br />
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<br />Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-38491886433492078572016-04-23T15:10:00.003-07:002016-04-27T05:58:02.562-07:00Palo Duro Canyon, Texas<div>
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This week, one of the last things my Dad told us to do was to go drive through Palo Duro Canyon. As he told us this, I found an old picture of my Mom, Dad and I at this Canyon when I was about 6 years old. There is an outdoor amphitheater there that showcases awesome plays throughout the summer. I cannot remember for the life of me actually seeing one, but I guess I have. I hope one day I will be able to come back and take the kids. But for today, we did the drive through and checked out the main sites.</div>
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My Dad told me that this is where the Texas Rangers trapped many of the Southern Plains Indians during the battle of Palo Duro Canyon in the Red River War. They then killed 1,000 wild horses (most of which belonged to the Indians). Which, led to the end of that war of Indians against the 4th Calvary Rangers. That it was one of the big reasons that there were no Indian Reservations in Texas. </div>
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When we went, surprise surprise my dad was right. (although it didn't say anything about why there were no Indian reservations in Texas) He always had a knack for history and loved to tell a good story. If you ever needed to know something, especially about History or Geography he was the one to go to. He read so many books and was able to remember phrases and plots from books he read 50 years ago, right up until the day before he passed away. </div>
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I can only hope that I will remember half of the stories my Dad told me. I sure do miss him. But, I know that on Thursday that beautiful sky and perfect day was for us, from him. </div>
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I am so glad that my Dad was true and loyal to his roots here in Texas. He raised me in Las Vegas however each summer sent me to Hereford, TX (beef capital of the world) so that I would have/know some of my Texas roots and culture. I experienced farmlife, driving tractors, running through cornfields and made memories with my cousins I will remember forever. I love this state of Texas and I am so thankful that my Dad raised me to know what family really looks like. I have been blessed with so much care since I have been here and since my Dads passing that it's hard to think about the fact that I may not be back for a while. I sure hope when we are done with the Marines we can lay down some roots here in Texas. </div>
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A few months back there was a big ol hooplah on facebook about Anthony Bourdain doing an episode purely on Okinawa. So, of coarse Alvie and I jumped on the bandwagon and checked out the episode. It showed a lot of things that we thought were kinda silly ( like a family mart obsession) and then of coarse it showed the traditional Okinawan Bull Fighting. Now, I didn't realize this was a tradition purely Okinawan, NOT Japanese... which if you know anything about Okinawa, it was once it's own country until Japan took over. So, most of the people still identify with being Okinawan, not Japanese.<br />
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MORAL of that one is that once I saw that I put a bull fight on my Oki Bucket list before we go. Surprisingly most of the people I know who live here have never been! Blasphemy.<br />
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I am pretty sure today was the last fight of the season (I could be wrong), so I grabbed all the kids, solo, and decided to head out. Thankfully my sweet friend and her hubs showed up to help me keep the kiddos out of the ring. <br />
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Before the fights started there was awesome music (traditional) and a bull/dog looking thing. It was two guys in the costume and really it was pretty intense!<br />
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The fighting started and I realized these bulls are not crazy fighting ravenous beasts. They had to be provoked (most of them) by their trainers through stomping and yelling to get them to fight.<br />
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I am all about being humane etc. So, this was definitely not a good way to model that for the kids. Plus side is that these bull fights are just until the other bull pulls away or retreats. There is no fight to the death etc. Only once did we see one bull who just seemed out for blood, and that is when we packed it up and left.<br />
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Overall I think it is definitely an experience you should check out if you're on Okinawa! So traditional and honestly pretty crazy. They just walked these bulls right through the parking lot, like RIGHT next to my kids! I made Stella jump back in the car because it made me so nervous! They also let you walk through the stalls and pet the bulls. We kept our hands back but we did check them out. Buff stuff. <br />
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<br />Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-79291833241563878902016-03-15T00:13:00.001-07:002016-03-15T00:18:11.190-07:00Trash beach / Zanpa coveSo, Mickelle had a friend who had been to this gorgeous beach up by Cape Zanpa. So, of coarse as soon as the sun poked out we decided to head over there.<br />
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It was definitely gorgeous... but the beach was covered in trash. Now, not like sea glass beach where it's just beautiful sea glass everywhere. This was straight up, old shoes and TRASH. Stella found a coconut! Which, I have never ever seen any trees with coconuts on the island ever, so we are thinking all this stuff washed up from somewhere. The ocean was gorgeous but sadly with 4 kiddos who wanted to play, we couldn't stay. So we headed over to Zanpa, walked down a little path and found our own little secluded spot. Perfect for the kids! #winning<br />
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We said bye to that beach, maybe it will be nicer another day. But somehow we don't think so. </div>
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Here's some from Zanpa. </div>
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I think a beach day was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you God for sending us such a beautiful day, and me such a good friend. :) </div>
Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-31406936040459601082016-03-12T16:32:00.005-08:002016-03-12T16:34:54.540-08:00What makes you Happy??So, this is going to be a little different than my usual posts full of pictures.<br />
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The last month has been pretty trying for me. We know we are moving this summer, however we still don't know where. We know Alvie is leaving for a month around the same time. I am still not working so I am home with the boys all day.<br />
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I'm not throwing a pity party. I have it good. I know I do. I have a beautiful wonderful life.<br />
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But have you ever been surrounded by people, but feel.. lonely??<br />
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That's how I've been feeling. Melancholy. I don't really have anything to focus on, since I don't know where we are moving to, we don't have any vacations I can dream about. My Dad is just getting sicker and sicker by the day, Every week I wonder if this is going to be the week I get 'that' phone call.<br />
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I'm just stuck.<br />
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So, I have been trying to really think up what makes me happy. You think about it too, what REALLY makes you happy.<br />
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I was thinking. I don't really love watching movies or TV. I really don't love to read (I kinda find it tedious unless it is about nursing). I went on two girls nights in the past 2 weeks. (Something I hadn't done the entire time on the island.) It was an okay time, but I don't really like going out and drinking very much...... I used to LOVE running. Besides the pain afterwards I would be elated during a run. Now with my hip I can't run. So I had to cross that one off. I got the mirena IUD a month ago, so I don't know if it's the hormones, the being at home all day or the not getting to work but mannnnnn it was hard to think of stuff.<br />
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I like:<br />
chocolate chip cookies<br />
karaoke <br />
fresh pressed lemonade<br />
sitting in the sand on the beach<br />
cuddles with my babies <br />
hiking<br />
sticking people with needles (lucky for me when I'm working this gets satisfied more often! ha)<br />
helping people, listening to their problems and talking with them<br />
musicals<br />
dancing to music<br />
pedicures<br />
mochi ice cream<br />
mashed potatoes and gravy<br />
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But do the things you like make you happy??? <br />
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After lots of thinking I realized I truly love seeing new things, and taking my kids on 'adventures.' I love watching their little faces light up when they see the beach, or a new park/playground. I love watching them be so happy. But that isn't really ME being happy is it, I think it is but when they grow up I guess that's where people have problems..?? I love going places I don't know, just adventuring around. It really makes me look back at my life and see how different the world is, how unique we all are and how grateful I am to be healthy. So I've taken up doing yoga. I really think it's my next happy place.<br />
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Sitting on the cold mat focusing on my inner self. It helps me to be more gratified in my everyday life. Its a good feeling definitely. But I want to share it with someone. I want someone to talk about it. I think maybe that's my final discovery is that I love to talk with people.<br />
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Not always strangers, except in nursing. I love talking to people in nursing. I feel like it's my calling. I can sit and listen to their issues and for some reason people confide in me. I've had many people tell me they had considered suicide and they felt comfortable enough to tell me. I got them help! It made me feel sooo good when I could help people.<br />
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So I guess ultimately this post is just about finding yourself. For me, I need people. I need to feel needed maybe??<br />
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I can't wait to find out where we are going so that I can find another job. I love my kids, I love staying home with them and spending so much time with them. But I need my happy place, and luckily I found that happy place in a profession I can do forever.<br />
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If you're my friend. I miss you. I love talking to you and whenever you have anything you wanna talk about. I'm here, ready and eager to listen.<br />
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I would love to hear about some of the things that truly make you happy.<br />
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Thanks for listening.<br />
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Katelyn<br />
xoxo Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-75337006245430545912016-02-19T01:43:00.000-08:002016-02-19T01:43:45.635-08:00Why do babies grow up?! : Henry 7 months<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know, usually this is on a 6 month interval type thing. But at 6 I wasn't quite as sad as I am now at 7 months looking at how big my baby has become.<br />
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Also, I have a little confession and I hope that someone out there is with me?!?<br />
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Since we decided that this is our last baby I have been such a mess watching him grow. Plus I seriously think I became addicted to taking pregnancy tests. I have never taken more than I have since having this little guy.<br />
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I don't know if it's like secretly I hope it's going to say yes, or if I am just scared to death of getting pregnant again, either way I just don't get it. I am happy and sad. Henry now will only sleep in his bed, he doesn't want anything to do with me while he is asleep and kicks and whines until you take him back to his bed. So that's nice. I have my bed back. But some little part of me doesn't want this to be my last. Maybe it's just because right now I am soaking in all the baby goodness of this sweet handsome chunk we have. Maybe it's because I am only 26 and I am done. DONE having kids. It's weird to think that part of me is over, when most of my friends didn't start until they were 26 or older.<br />
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I know eventually I will be more at ease with my three perfect humans being my only. But they're just all so dang cute I could just make more and more and more.<br />
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Well, I'm going to go sulk a little and hold this tubba as often as I can. I may babywear him until he goes to kindergarten so just don't judge me.<br />
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Here's some cute pictures of the chunk. His big sister ( who just turned 6, I know shoot me) made a cameo in there too! <br />
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Enjoy. <br />
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P.S. I may really need to start working again, or this blogging thing may get obnoxious.<br />
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Those eyes just melt me right down to the core!<br />
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In Okinawa there are a few places to see Sakura during blossom season. Most are up North and a good hour and a half drive for the majority of military families living here. We had gone to Nago last year in search of good blossoms without any luck. Sunday we went to Mt. Yaedake and it was gorgeous up the mountain but you couldn't stop to really enjoy them so on Tuesday we set out to look one last time. We went to Nakijin Castle Ruins for this and goodness we got LUCKY! They were PERFECTION. I have friends who have lived on the island and not gotten to see them so full on the trees as we were here. So, if you are in Okinawa GO NOW! Take the kids out of school ( I didn't say that) and head up to Nakijin Castle Ruins before they are gone for the year. </div>
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By the way, the castle ruins are also pretty awesome to check out. Due to typhoons here the castle is less preserved as many castles we have seen in other countries but it has been here since the 14th century. The way the Japanese/Okinawan/Ryuku Kingdom built their castles was far different in comparison to <a href="http://katelynyanes.blogspot.jp/2016/01/lisbon-portugal-castelo-de-sao-jorge.html" target="_blank">Castelo De Sao Jorge</a> we visited in Portugal so it was neat showing Stella how different the world is. I would say this is a must see, even when it is not Sakura season. Put it on your OkiBucketlist! </div>
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Sakura blossoms</div>
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The first year getting on the island was a whirlwind, so I missed the cherry blossoms and last year I went and saw them but they weren't quite ready. This is our final year so I wanted to make sure I got the FULL Cherry Blossom Experience! They are blooming late this year due to the abnormal cold we got in mid-January BUT to my luck they were in full glory on Mt. Yaedake on Valentines day. </div>
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I have to say, the roads were covered with breathtaking views of cherry blossoms but, I couldn't really stop to get those photos. Plus, even at the best parts it was scary to have the kids on the side of the mountain. So, just believe me when I say the pictures don't do it justice and if you ever get the chance to go see them in real life you need to. You can smell them just walking down the roads and really they just allude all things Japanese. Peaceful, friendly, inviting and breathtaking. </div>
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Stella saw a bee! At least she tried to save Henry.. Oh my life. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Henry of coarse had to steal the show and decide to finally crawl while we were playing!!!! </span></div>
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In one week I have gone to Zanpa, the beach, seen the cosmos, went to the lantern festival and found cherry blossoms at Mt. Yae…. if I am not trying to get my Okinawa bucket list done then I think I may have lost my mind. BUT ITS JUST SO FREAKING GORGEOUS I CAN'T HELP IT!!!!!</div>
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Lantern festival at Murasaki Mura</div>
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It looked like Ian would be obsessed finding a Mickey lantern but, Ian started throwing Woody at it! Right here it went in the hole and these ladies are trying to help him get woody out. </div>
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Okinawa is known for its beauty, that we all know. But these special little flowers called cosmos are some of the most beautiful dainty little flowers I have ever seen. Here in Okinawa they have some sort of significance, however no one has been able to confirm what that exactly is. All I know is that farmers spend a lot of time farming/planting these so that in early spring ( January/February) everyone can enjoy their beauty. </div>
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I took the boys while Stella was in school and Ian just had the time of his life. We were the only ones there for a while, so that's why I am only in one I tried to time. </div>
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I sure am going to miss getting ready for Spring by searching for these blossoms on the island. </div>
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Cape Zanpa and Zanpa Beach</div>
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Stella had the day off of school so we went for a little drive. We went looking for our favorite cosmo spot but sadly they weren't there this year! So, we stopped at their little beach for a second then continued on to Cape Zanpa. The kids loved the lighthouse and Henry loved the rocks.</div>
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I sure love these beautiful kiddos on the beautiful beach. </div>
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Alvaro's Dirty 30 back to 1986 party! </div>
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Seriously last night was a blast. I danced and sang my little heart out, and if you were there I'm pretty sure you would have thought it was my birthday I was having THAT much fun.</div>
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Everyone looked so great! Here are some pics I managed to snap. </div>
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Thank you everyone for coming out to celebrate my awesome husband say bye to his twenties!! </div>
Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-72152096432184836592016-01-29T06:43:00.003-08:002016-02-14T16:56:57.062-08:00Lisbon, Portugal : Torre de Belem, Praca do Cómercio and Azulejos <br />
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Torre de Belem </div>
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Built in the sixteenth century this was a watch tower for looking out over the ocean. Lisbon has many monuments to note/acknowledge the age of discovery over land and sea. It was breathtaking.</div>
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Mosterios dos Jeronimos</div>
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The historic sites in Lisbon were by far my favorite of the entire trip.
Where Barcelona was bursting with adventure and excitement of the
'new'. I felt that Lisbon was a great look into the past. Most of the
buildings were extremely well preserved, although a huge earthquake
destroyed the majority in the 14th century many things were rebuilt. </div>
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The Azulejos (tiles) all over Lisbon tell a story. The sidewalks,
buildings, churches, restaurants. parks, everything. You can tell the
era and dates
things were made by the colors, patterns and designs made
through the gorgeous ceramic azulejos. They first were used to decorate
churches but advanced into a distinguishing factor that only Lisboa,
Portugal can be identified with.</div>
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I just marveled at it all. I wish I had more pictures of it!</div>
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This was a prison ^^^ </div>
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This is the main square in Lisbon Portugal. One of the places completely demolished during the huge earthquake, so the designs/tiles are all of newer design. This all looks over the Balearic Sea. </div>
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Happy New Year in Lisbon, Portugal! We ate at Block Steak house where
their steak was bought from Hereford, Texas! Well, if anyone knows my
family they are cattle farmers in HEREFORD, TEXAS ya'll, we could have
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^^ Best Gelato and maccaroons I have EVER tasted! It was Jamoca flavored... come on all my Arby's lovers!!! </div>
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We got rained out 2/4 days in Lisbon. So, we spent a lot of time
watching movies in Portugese. The kids didn't mind at all and my feet
were thankful. I wish I saw more of Lisbon but I am forever grateful for
our time there and that our trip was coming to a close! I hate to say
it but, after two weeks of eating out for every meal and walking 7+
miles a day carrying my tubba love I was ready to head back to Okinawa. </div>
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Castelo de São Jorge</div>
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This <a href="http://www.aviewoncities.com/lisbon/castelodesaojorge.htm" target="_blank">castle</a> was first constructed in the 11th century. Although there are historical items traced back to this hilltop 6th century B.C. The site was occupied by the Romans, Visigoths and Moors before being transformed into the Royal Palace in the 14th century.</div>
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Talk about magnificent! </div>
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Stella ran around the grounds pretending she was a 'soldier' from when this was a real castle. She kept telling me how she bets a lot of people fell off the top and that someone should have made the walls taller. </div>
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I love when a little bit of her Japanese slips through :) </div>
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Getting to adventure with just my Stella sometimes is just the refreshment I need when I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Especially after a 15 day vacation. Stella is so mesmerized by history and adventure. She is an eager learner and always the best sidekick. </div>
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" Color in certain places has the great value of making the outlines and structural planes seem more energetic." - Antoni Gaudí </div>
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Barcelona, Spain</div>
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Pictures of Barcelona are what won me over in Spain. The architecture and art all over the city is just magnificent. Anywhere you walk you will find some type of amazing art. Or, one of Antoni Gaudí works of art. </div>
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La Sagrada Familia </div>
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The first stone was laid for La Sagrada Familia in 1882. It is still in continuous construction, although when completed I am sure it will be one of the most beautiful structures in the entire world. </div>
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Children are not allowed inside some of the structures at all. (just an fyi) </div>
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On our Hop on Hop off bus tour we listened to information through the headphones. One of the best parts I heard was a quote from Antoni Gaudi about the timeline of La Sagrada Familia, which is not supposed to be completed until 2026. " I am not concerned with Sagrada Familia being finished in my lifetime, for this is Gods work and for who it is for has all the time in the world." (Not an exact quote, couldn't find it.)<br />
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I love seeing how Gaudi called himself God's artist and that in every one of his work there are focuses towards our creator. It's just so so beautiful. If you do one thing in Barcelona, see Gaudi's work. </div>
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That circular building was once a bullfighting ring. Now, it's a shopping mall.</div>
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This museum was gorgeous. I wanted to get better pictures but they were
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From the Museum's front steps is the best view of the city. You can see La Sagrada Familia in the right corner. Such rich history and beauty. Take me back!!</div>
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This was supposed to be Christopher Columbus pointing towards America, however it's COMPLETELY pointing the wrong way #EpicFail.</div>
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Barcelona was the an epic dream boat of city if you ask me. The buildings, the food, the ocean all of it. Out of all the places we went this is where I would go back. Hoping to go to see La Sagrada Familia when it is complete one day. </div>
Color and Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139787471011487323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717171347481688454.post-18235009750605817492016-01-18T20:27:00.000-08:002016-04-27T10:02:06.645-07:00Airplane Travel tips for Families with little kids: From a mom of 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the last 2 months the kids and I have taken 18 flights. Half were just the kids and I rolling solo without Daddy's help. In the year 2015 we took 29 flights. Most of these are across the globe flights (10+ hours). Henry was only 5 months old and had been on 3 continents and 5 countries. So, I feel like after all of these flights I have really gotten the hang of the little "tricks" and tips that can help your travels go much smoother, and other areas that are just all in Gods hands.<br />
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Some of the best tips I would say are:<br />
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<u><b> Look into your airplane</b></u><br />
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When you book your flights make sure you look at what type of plane you will be flying on. This will help your seating arrangements and prepare for what the best spots will be for your family. Some flights you choose your seat online, but the ones that don't just make a quick phone call to secure seats together, and all in the same row.<br />
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Baby bassinet: Many large planes have this AMAZING accommodation of a baby bassinet. There are only a few available so you MUST call ahead and reserve one. They only are there for babies up to 20 lbs so keep that in mind. The large planes we have taken max have had 4 bassinets. They also are in the rows that have the TV monitors in the armrest. Which means that those armrests do NOT go up to allow another child to lay across you or across the seats. ( remember that, the seats with 3, by the window, don't go up. The center 4 seats have 2 bassinets and the center seats the arm rest goes up.) It sounds silly but, if you have a two year old that refuses to sleep sitting up straight, you remember those kinds of things. <br />
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This is a picture of my three. (5, 2, 5 months) This is a center row of
4. We lucked out and only 3 babies were on the plane so they let us have
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Huge game changer for a 13 hour flight where you BEG your children to sleep, and also want to punch the flight attendants in the face when they turn the lights on after 4 hours to serve you "breakfast" when its NOT BREAKFAST! <br />
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I have let my 5 year old lay across the floor and cover up with blankets to get to sleep as well as my 2 year old across the seats. It doesn't sound the safest, but of coarse if there was turbulence I get them up. <br />
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<u><b>Don't be afraid you're going to bother someone else. </b></u><br />
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While on my 5th flight ( in a row) with the three kids by myself I had been awake for 30 hours and the kids were starting to get crazy an angel flight attendant said to me, " You are paying for those seats too, don't feel like others deserve those seats more than you do." The weight of anxiety lifted from my shoulders and I swear I could have kissed her.<br />
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We do pay good money for these tiny humans to fly on the planes with us. There is no child price, it is all the same. I know when that grumpy lady/man is staring you down while your baby screams you forget this but try not to. It's your baby. Their ears are probably hurting and their bodies aren't adjusted to the crazy times, they need you and that grumpy person staring at you will survive without 8 blissful hours of sleep on their flight.<br />
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<u><b>Drinks : BRING SIPPY CUPS</b></u><br />
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The sweet flight attendants haven't all had kids yet and don't realize when they hand you that heaping cup of apple juice that your stress level just jumped 5 knots as you know your 2 year old is going to spill in the next 5 seconds.<br />
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Bring a sippy cup. Bring one for your 2 year old, for your 5, 10, 12 year old... bring one for yourself especially if you're going to be holding a sweet babe on your lap. It doesn't bother anyone to pour your drink into the cup you can safely close and it also helps with the trash that's going to build up around you from all the snacks your kids will consume. I use the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Spill-Proof-Sippy-Ounce/dp/B000096M59/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1452857758&sr=8-2&keywords=take+n+toss+cups" target="_blank">Take N toss</a>. They are cheap and are pretty spill proof. <br />
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<u><b>Snacks </b></u>: Yes, you will make it through security with them.<br />
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Many people always think you won't be able to bring food to the plane, or that security is going to make you throw it out. If you have small kids, I swear you can bring just about anything you want (non-threatening of coarse). Each security I have been through is a little different. Some make me drink my water, some make me smell it, some do some fancy test on it and others just look at it and send me on my way. Be prepared for security to take a little longer but besides that you'll be good.<br />
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Okay, I know many people promote those tackle box looking things full of snacks. I am here to say PINTEREST FAIL. At least for kids under 3. Three and up it might work out because they aren't quite as clumsy. But really, 2 and below they're going to figure out a way to knock it over and literally waste ALL of your snacks you spent all night on pinterest looking up. I know it's not as eco-friendly but I package everything separate in little baggies. ( No Tupperware, too bulky) Or, I just bring pre-packaged things. PB&J is always a win, especially for kiddos who won't eat the meals on the plane. I also am a big fan of trail mixes, bananas, fruit and fruit snacks for bargaining/bribing the kids to stop staring at the people behind you. Granola bars for momma are especially a win, and a candy bar for when the kids haven't slept and you just need a little pick me up.<br />
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<u><b>Keeping those kiddos occupied.</b></u><br />
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Older ones: you cannot go wrong with coloring books/notebooks. My 5 year old daughter gets SO excited when I buy her a special new book for her to write in on our travels. When we went back to the states she drew pictures of people we met along the way, the flight attendants, our food, the plane, everything. It really kept her occupied on a 10 hour flight that had no TV's, and no ipad/phones).<br />
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The younger ones are a little trickier: I do always say less is more. When we first started we brought SO much stuff to occupy them and I promise you, they won't use it all. It will weigh your arms down in those carry on bags and you'll be surprised what you didn't need. I do think that wrapping presents for them does keep the excitement up (when they're less than 2), but older it's just more mess. You can surprise them without wrapping.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-08-0313-Original-Silly-Putty/dp/B00C8T0TJI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452858891&sr=8-2&keywords=silly+puddy" target="_blank">silly puddy</a><br />
crayons/WASHABLE markers<br />
cars/airplanes<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=etch+a+sketch" target="_blank">etch-a-sketch/ magnetic drawing boards</a><br />
quiet-books ( be sure everything is attached, or else it falls out and you lose it all)<br />
Your childs' favorite toy/stuffy ( try not to lose them though, that's always hard).<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=kids+headphones" target="_blank">Headphones</a> - On long flights the plane supplies them. They won't fit your kiddos head. There are<br />
new ones lately about 20$ that will fit and if you use this as a surprise the kiddos will<br />
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<b><u>Babywearing: Get ready </u></b><br />
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Be prepared my babywearing friends. Be prepared for the flight attendant to force you to remove your peaceful sleeping child from your wrap to put the seat belt on that attaches to yours. I have tried, begged and bargained to not have to do this. But, most planes will make you. I have had my little guy sit up more and put it on WHILE IN the wrap and they've been okay with that. Honestly, I think the wrap is much safer for turbulance that that belt that really doesn't fit so well on them. But that's my humble opinion.<br />
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Keep the wrap on during the flight ( unless it's a structured carrier). You can nurse around it and then when your baby seems to be uber fussy and you don't know why you can pop them back in there, take a few laps around the plane and voila, the other passengers will be singing your praises. <br />
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Wear a backpack when wearing your wrap. THAT ZIPS TO PREVENT PICK POCKETING. A shoulder bag will fall easily.<br />
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<u><b>Extra clothes </b></u><br />
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Each child should have an extra shirt and pants (undies/diapers for little ones). Momma should bring another shirt as well. Many kids have accidents because they are scared of the really noise potty (warn them before going in, and flush after they walk out). Stella has thrown up EVERYWHERE, after a ton of flights and shocked us all. In asia their puke bags have rip off tabs... MEGA FAIL. Anyone can have a bout of sickness or spill their drinks everywhere. When your kid pukes on you, you'll want extra clothes. Dark colors are the best, they don't show all the wet spots and boogers quite as much. <br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be willing/prepared to need help</span></b></u> (if going at it alone with multiple kids).<br />
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is not always easy to accept help but you'd be surprised how many
people are willing and wanting to help you. I am going to expand on the
subject in a later post. Also, if you're going alone I think having the
carseats make a difference especially during take off and landing you
can strap them down and know they won't wiggle their way out and then
get tossed around. ( Been there... it's scary)<br />
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Some kids are naturals at traveling and elevation change, their ears don't bother them and they can occupy themselves and some are just a hot mess ( no offense, I have one of them). Be ready when you get on the first flight for anything. I do think with more practice they get better, and of coarse age. I would say 18 months was the hardest with my oldest two. But now at 2 he has made big strides.<br />
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I always say a prayer that God will get us there safe, and of coarse with as little bumps as possible.<br />
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Here is the link to my Out of country <a href="http://katelynyanes.blogspot.com/2016/04/traveling-with-kiddos.html" target="_blank">Travel tips! </a></div>
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