the truth

i'm tired.

i'm happy!

we had a GREAT thanksgiving (mom, dad, kris, chad and me with nadia, chris, hilda and stevie!)

there is a large santa on our porch and an "elf on a shelf" atop the deer head in our living room.

standard.

TIS the SEASON!

more later... once the caffeine starts to work.

xo

Any Way the Wind Blows...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY

da da da DA!

Somebody's blog is a toddler- I'm so proud!

Its seems a lifetime... and but a moment since the first post.

Thanks for letting me invade your space on the regular. You make me so happy! Who knows what the next two years will hold?!

Anticipation

Instead of getting overwhelmed by how much there is to cover, I will just say this:

ITS ALMOST THANKSGIVING!! Cam and Carol are coming on the heels of Kris and Chad. I am so excited- I can't even tell you! You may all *think* you have the best family... that's sweet... but you're wrong. Kirkers/Rochesters bring the funk always.

We'll trade turkey for pork loin, mashed potatoes for grilled asparagus, stimulating conversation for high intensity board games, brisk activity for sleeping and clothing for jammies. All in all.... perfection.

On the heels of a (more than) lovely weekend of marrying off June and Chip- I'd say life is pretty darn good.

xo

P.P.S.

If only I could consolidate my excitements today, there wouldn't be so many posts!

But...

I had to mention.

WE ALREADY HAVE OUR TICKETS TO SEE NEW MOON ON SUNDAY!!!!

I'm so excited, I bought Chelsea a "Team Jacob" t-shirt. even though I know she's Team Edward. Mind games.

xo

also....

SWOON!

I am ONE retainer away from asking my parents if I can wallpaper my room with photos of my new obsesh... GLEE!

I'll do all my chores...swear!

From a McCoy to a Thomas!

Today is here!

Think about it.


Just kidding. Today is the day I've been looking forward to for months- it is the day I point the Camry to Atlanta (with Coco riding shotgun) and all the thrill of Sarah June's wedding weekend begins!!

She's about to be a Thomas and we get to be there to witness it! I'll be donning (more appropriately "wedging in to") my burnished olive bridesmaid dress (with pockets, no less) and trotting down the aisle full of excitement! By the way, why do I always forget to work out every single day for a month before the wedding? WHY? Eh- whatev. The day will be about Sarah June and her radiant self becoming one with Chip- a man among men.

I'm as excited about all the fun of this weekend as I was that one time I laid on the couch in Santa Cruz, Bolivia and found Felicity on TV.... (I know, riiiight?)

Photos to follow!!

eeeeeeeeeeee!

Endless Love on GLEE tonight!!!!

I can't get enough of...

this song. Am I becoming a full-on country fan?

I guess that's what 5 years will do.

Murder at the Juice Joint

This was the best birthday party idea ever.

Welcome.

careful. Molly Molls is a good shot.

nice roommate love.

speak easy gang.

"natalie" and "southside sal"

um... amazing shot.

Finally... I can't decide which of these two photos wins "best of the night"...



Its a tough call!

Chelsea and I loaded up the double peanut butter pound cake I slaved over (riiiiight?!) and our fishnets and headed straight over to Johnny B's Murder Mystery birthday party. Best way to turn 31 that I ever heard of!

Y'all. It was SO MUCH FUN! I can't wait to find multiple excuses in the future to do such a thing. I was Molly (the no talent opportunist engaged to Notorious Nick, of course) and it was just plain fun. Molly rocks blonde hair, a cigarette extender, wields a gun and a lot of sass.

Things got interesting when Nick died and I got blamed! (Gah.) Pressure to clear my name was ON. Fortunately, the real killer was revealed. Can you believe it was the crooked Police Chief? Ain't that always the way?

So, it was basically the most whimsical evening I've enjoyed in ages and loved every minute! Mark and Lisa's house played the PERFECT backdrop for the evening. Hannah was one heck of a party planner/ speakeasy owner!

Fun was had by all... and maybe some prohibitionary treats.

alter ego... Molly.

Is THIS more "Molly" from the Juice Joint?


Or is THIS?

Vote! The Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday won't play itself.

xo,
kelley

ps. kris.. i may want this haircut. be warned.

diversions.

Its friday eve... thus, i present:

YUMMIE.

and

AMAZING.





* special thanks to contributor trey without whom the content would remain yet undiscovered by the author.

Life-a-Rama

I got start my day at Bread and Co. with Hilda-boo. We had a great catch-up date over an egg white omelet- money combo!

After a long day at work, I got to go meet the newest residents of Nashville.... Masters Julian Cash and Luca David Williams! What handsome little men. They are honestly the most precious tiny creatures! I think I have a crush on both of them. I mean... look at these faces. Make me miss my days in the womb with Kris Kross.

My heart melted getting to hold Luca. I love me some Williams!! I can't wait to see Etta with them. Amanda and David were just happy as can be. I love them!

After that, I took it to the east side and enjoyed the first of many Hoop-a-Rama classes! I am hooked, y'all! I plan to take this town by storm- one rotation at a time. I learned to "pump" tonight. NBD. Next stop... hooping the half marathon! Ok, next stop is probably learning to hoop and walk, but still.

Then, I came home to watch "The Biggest Loser" (!!!!!!) with Jordy, Chels and Anna. Obviously. I just get so in to that show every week! I mean- SHAY!! Imagine the cardiac arrest I would have if I actually allowed myself to watch "Friday Night Lights" right now.

So, all in all, it was a GREAT DAY!

My secret friends

I often wonder about you all.

Like... who in Baltimore reads my blog often? I love Baltimore! (and you, whoever you are!)

Today i saw Portugal! I thought "B" and Julia were my only only International readers. I'm honored!

And you, my faithful Ft. Campbell reader- hello!

I almost feel like I owe you more... content. or something.

Nah... this is all I got- glimpses into the life of a 30 year old life-lover. So glad you've all joined me!!

love, k

ps. I'd send you a bouquet of combos and ring pops if I knew where to send them.

yawn.

I'm SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPY.

I rested a lot over the weekend- between the hysterical laughter, amazing food and movies... so, who knows why? All I know is that my heart is FULL from sweet time with June and the girls. Seriously.... like... too much fun. Love love love em!

But I am tired.

So, I leave you with Taylor Swift's monologue on SNL over the weekend.

xoxo

Weekend Fun!

I can't even tell you how excited I am for the 5pm whistle to blow (and by whistle, you know I mean last sip of tasty beer-in-a-mug to be consumed and oodles of emails forsaken until Monday) so I can hit the open road.

TO MONTEAGLE I GO!

We're celebrating Sarah June and her upcoming nuptials to the fabulous Chip Thomas!

There will be long walks, hysterical laughter, junk food, fall tunes, togetherness and LOVE welling up in all of us. What's better than a baker's dozen women getting together to play for a weekend?

Nothing. That's what.

Whisker Entertainment

Behold.... Whiskerino!

My friends Daniel, Trey, Aaron and David are all doing their part and growing hairs on their face for 120 days in order to win the bragging rights of MOST hairy.

I think.

I honestly don't know all the rules.

I just know that watching hair grow is more fun than I thought.

overheard at work today:

me: oooooh, we got an account that makes (insert favorite board game)
designer kelly: oh ME ME ME ME
me: well, I'm going to randomly assign this design

five minutes later...

kelly: I GOT IT!
me: aw- you were *supposed* to have it!
kelly: if you love something... let it go....

Halloween: Rochester Edition

Lets take a visual journey, shall we?

What if Lady Gaga became a bit more masculine?

we'll call this: the manly years.

And then, what if The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim had a twin:

she says "Don't be tardy for the Party"... and Kristin wasn't.

Don't be fooled by Chad's changed appearance. This was a pre-halloween partay.

They're with me and I'm just plain proud.

Oh, Hi!

Hi there!

Well, I better write something today because Chelsea doesn't know what to do with herself if I don't and I can't leave my public feeling displaced.

I could share the story with you about my mom calling on a client yesterday who had pet turkeys and how she tried unsuccessfully to take pictures on her phone. (A sight I would give a lot of money to see).

I could also tell you about how over the weekend I was Kelly Kapowski from Saved By the Bell (SBTB to the real fans). You know, the episode where she uses the blemish cream Zach whips up in Chemistry class and it dyes her face a crimson red? Good thing that is Bayside's color. Alongside my faithful Jesse (Traci) and Lisa (Candace), we rocked three parties like whoa! It was lots of ridiculous fun.

I may even tell you how I got to see Haynes for her first birthday party and that she didn't care for cake (!!!!) and was the most adorable punkin ever!

I guess that sort of covers my weekend. While I get back to work, I will leave you with the mental image of my mother wrangling wild turkeys for a photo shoot.

you're welcome. xoxo

overheard in the living room tonight.

jordan: i think i bought the wrong sprinkles again.
anna: its a hard medium... Betty Crocker are too hard.
Jordan: no... they're "Parlor Perfect"
Anna: thats betty crocker
jordan: ah.