Ulla got her Vash- ON!!

Don't ask me what this means, one of my forum friends said that I remind her of a commercial. I said "I don't have a TV, but it sounds good!" We both have 19 month olds, and talk toddler story. It's a blast I have to say! Tenzin is in a very delightful age. Demanding, but delightful!
He likes to say "MAMMA" 500 times in a row. He also does seriously cute things- ok, we were in a yarn shop and in the kids toy box was a stethoscope, so I put it in his ears, and on my heart- guess what he does???
He starts to Dance! This little guy cracks me up!
He just got a cold today : (
So- Things are going well for us I think. We are slowly but surely getting things together, and we believe that it can be done. Honestly, if you want to ask my opinion, I would advise against moving or starting a business, or anything that takes a lot of time when you have a toddler. The thing is, when considering things like when to have a baby, or start a business, or have a second baby, please remember the wise words from Dr. Hochwald "It's never a good time" It always makes me feel better : )
Sometimes you just have to jump in. This all feels a little crazy at times, but we're doing it for Tenzin. He's happy to have his Mamma and his Pappa around all the time. It feels like the right thing. Truthfully, Tenzin could easily be both of our full time jobs!
Tai just went and picked up a bunch of free stuff I "won" on craigsist. a table and chairs, new futon and frame, and a beautiful IKEA coffee table I have always wanted. such a score!
You have to love Washinton and all of it's friendly people always giving away free stuff. We also have the best thrift store in the whole world on this island. Good thrift store comes right behind nice people in what to look for in a town! I've found roving, amazing toys (just found Tenzin a little wooden radio flyer bike!) Tai has found something for each of his hobbies, which has turned him into a granny's addict as well. A pair of scuba pro fins, K2 bindings, and a whole bag of warhammer models -YES! (you know how excited I was!) They are only open 3 days a week, and it really is the community center. All the kids are playing in the toy section, everyone is standing around chatting. Also, I guess it's really the only store that has normal stuff. Pretty much there is grocery stores, and hardware stores, and a few specialty stores. If you want a shelf, it's the only place to go.
So here are some pics of our house, and the beautiful (albeit different) Beaches and Sunsets.
Thanks for taking time to read my blog. Good night.

First Autumn For Tenzin

Here's Tenzin taking Nana Joy's bus for a spin! We had a great time in Canada and spent lots of time outdoors enjoy the BEAUTIFUL Autumn weather. Tenzin also had his first pony ride, and dispite the picture- he really loved it. We picked apples, played in the pumpkins, threw leaves, and had a smashing time!
Thanks to all the grandparents for the fun trip!

Pumpkin Pie

We made it though our move, and are enjoying the beautiful autumn in Canada. Tenzin is having heaps of fun going to farms to pick apples, seeing animals and going on train rides. Playing in the leaves is a new experience, and we are loving it!!!
We didn't even know it, but we came just in time for Canadian thanksgiving!
Tai is in Seattle, and just bought a van today. Our shipping container came in, and all the stuff has been moved to the house. It's a good thing Tai is there by himself, because with Tenzin everything would take at least twice as long : )
Tai said the house is beautiful, and we can't wait to see it!!!
Mum is driving Tenzin and I down on Thursday. We're going to try to leave really early.
It was great for Tenzin to spend some time with his Canadian family, and we hope we will get to see everyone else soon too. Finally we will have an extra room for guests!
Tenzin is talking like crazy, and is adding new words daily.
He is taking the move pretty well, but is needing extra snuggle time.
We send our love to all of you.
Keri and Tenzin*

Arrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!

Arrrr, the pirate party! It was a lot of fun it was! We be diggin' for buried treasure, and drinkin' grogg we be. Ok, I'm not very good at speaking pirate.... Today is actually international talk like a pirate day. Of course our friends went nuts with it and had a flag, buried treasure, and even down to pirate panties! We had a great party, although a little sad since it was our last party with our friends.... We want to thank all the people in these pictures for making Hawaii awesome. You were truly extended family, and the best aunties and uncles Tenzin could ask for. You witnessed a round belly transform into a now running and talking little boy! Thanks for always being so good to us. We love you, and will miss you.

Just like Pappa!

My Sunshine

A day in the life of Tenzin Kai...

Tenzin has mastered the baby gate... now what???!!!!






Honestly,
how did he get so funny??!!!











































A parting shot if I've ever seen one!

Aloha Farewell........

At the end of September we will be moving back to the mainland. We are feeling really good about the move, although it will be hard to leave Hawaii. Tenzin was born in this house, and has lived here his whole life! We are really feeling the need to be closer to family now more than ever. We are considering Vashon Island in Washington. It's a 15 minute ferry ride to Seattle, and when you're there you feel like you're in the country. "So close, yet so far away" is their slogan. We are going on intuition rather than a job offer, which some people may find unsettling. I guess we are used to flying by the seat of our pants. I have to say that there may be something to my intuition though, shortly after we decided that we wanted to move, I spoke to some people I knew from Washington and told them my plan to start a waldorf preschool on Vashon, and they said that there was a woman that was doing a waldorf type program, but just retired! So there is a demand. We picked Vashon Island for the quality of life and somewhat halfway point between our families. We also like that we can easily access Seattle, yet we don't have to live in it. We do realise that we must be crazy for leaving Hawaii for the soon to be winter on the mainland....
Tenzin is growing SO much, he will be 17 months in a few days!!! He is saying many words now, and is always imitating us. He is having a great time with the twins. Strangely enough, they are also moving to Seattle at the end of the month!!!!! When they told me I was relieved that I didn't have to tell them I was leaving!!! This works out great for everyone involved, We are going to share a shipping container with them, we'll have a garage sale together, and Tenzin will still be able to see his girlfriends!!!!!! It's just too coincidental.............
We did end up getting the job in the south pacific, but I just don't feel like it's the right thing to do right now. We are keeping it as our back up plan if somehow things don't pan out otherwise. We were so excited about it, but we are feeling like family is more important than money.... or sun...... : )
So, now I have 24 days to pack out lives up... There may not be many updates for a while.
Sending heaps of love to everyone,
See you on the flip side.