tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31440126070703345402024-03-05T06:35:34.797-08:00From Me To YouKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-48496568760035689402010-11-28T22:37:00.001-08:002010-11-28T22:37:44.470-08:00favorite card<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/1AbM3DZo4bst/1AbM3DZo4bstc0/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1291012637000/0/"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Love Peace Cheer Christmas 5x7 folded card</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Make a statement with Shutterfly <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">Christmas photo cards</a>.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-18534123868212141282010-11-18T11:59:00.000-08:002010-11-18T12:28:58.002-08:00Holiday Cards from Shutterfly!<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With the upcoming holiday season I have decided to continue sending out holiday cards to the people in my address book. Part of it stems from my love for mail... the other from my love of pictures. Each time I upload my photos to my computer, I also upload my photos to Shutterfly.com. I feel good about having my photos on a website in the awful incident that my computer crashes or something goes wrong with my camera. I love their products too! I have recently made books for family members and myself with pictures of Ry-Guy over his first year. Shutterfly has GREAT customer service and is reasonably priced. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com">www.shutterfly.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We haven't taken our photo yet this year, but when we do, I will upload it to Shutterfly and order my cards! Click <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery">here</a> for a link to some of my favorite cards! There are so many cute ones, it takes me forever to decide on the one I will select for the season. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sometimes we have people on our list that are difficult to find gifts for... here are some ideas for gifts you might be able to make for the loved ones in your family needing the perfect gift...</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mugs from Shutterfly can be found <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-gifts/photo-mugs">here</a> and would be perfect with a coffee gift card inside!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You might also fall in love with the stationary and cards found on their website or by clicking <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have been able to write this post and earn 50 <b>FREE</b> holiday cards this year by clicking on the link I previously posted in my blog. If you missed it, here is the link again: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 19px; "><i style="line-height: 19px; font-style: italic; "><a href="http://bit.ly/sfly2010" target="_blank" style="line-height: 19px; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: underline; color: blue; cursor: pointer; ">http://bit.ly/sfly2010</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#2A2A2A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#2A2A2A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i>Will you be sending out holiday cards this year?</i> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#2A2A2A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#2A2A2A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Have a blessed Thanksgiving all! I hope to be blogging more and more with the upcoming year!</span></span></span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-66721482316757438312010-11-14T13:02:00.000-08:002010-11-14T13:12:23.103-08:00Long Time No Read!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I haven't blogged in forever</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span> I love to read blogs, but never take the time to sit down and write up my own. I know I should, maybe I will get better <b>now that Ry-guy is getting older.</b><div><br /></div><div>Here is the most recent picture of my little love (and his side kick Gracie Lu) from Halloween...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUdWmruCOggdJnKqJyiz7GZh2quj9ivb5KYtUzVEym_LN_10Hi7Mh1SnwWF0U3Tidb1JQJh-66lyfM3sQN0II550dodrXJvGajcXFK-JPa44ZoC_TbVZgwNmE9fX1SBEte65gD4jLrZu-/s1600/DSC_2485.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUdWmruCOggdJnKqJyiz7GZh2quj9ivb5KYtUzVEym_LN_10Hi7Mh1SnwWF0U3Tidb1JQJh-66lyfM3sQN0II550dodrXJvGajcXFK-JPa44ZoC_TbVZgwNmE9fX1SBEte65gD4jLrZu-/s320/DSC_2485.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539514238948675442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>It's WOODY from Toy Story!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am really looking forward to the holidays this year. Ry-guy is a fun age and reignites the spark in the magic of the holidays. I am so lucky to have an incredible family to share this memorable time of year with me. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Why did I start blogging again? I found a special offer from Shutterfly to blog about them and get 50 free holiday cards... I know... REALLY! I love Shutterfly- I upload all of my photos to their website and have made several photo books for myself and family. If you haven't checked out their website, you should! www.shutterfly.com </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh yeah, here is the information about the blogging for holiday cards too...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It's so easy. Just click </span></b><a href="http://blog.shutterfly.com/5358/holiday2010-blog-submission-form/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">here</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> and enter the information requested.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">More updates to come... I have missed hearing from everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Anything new with all of you???</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-52091420021624667582010-02-20T20:53:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:11:59.779-08:00NEW iPHONE!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>I am so excited!!! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My birthday was wonderful this year for so many reasons</span>. JLo and I went to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Monterey</span> and stayed over night (in our favorite hotel with dinner at our favorite restaurant) while Ry-guy stayed the night with Gramz and Pops. We had a great time, but I missed my little mister!<div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 76px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4wDZfOdATPJ7yzy3F9Cflu_EKc6C7Z9geYvHGh7QuILlhcIfudfTUNWRO2549kzJB8JA0QUAkS62DWssCUs8kyw-BsHgAzIC3TI92ZpcZJMt6gpJ1s-9ekPMaOz6RM1pGRWKE8_P29lr/s320/logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440557864236258802" /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The <a href="http://www.montereybayinn.com/">hotel</a> we love to stay at...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 107px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7-CDiAiAmzD6CNMQB4F99Q9ZbwGTCmCZvxX2JYMl-BF1iQah7tRrqZlmLLrHkgZNH9hujPyoJQhZey_J6214xGUWZiQfKrBANo4k9xHCISREJJUatvhSx5dg3Of5e-KQNf0tKVuc5l1H/s320/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440557862208904258" /><i><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite <a href="http://www.chart-house.com/">restaurant</a></div></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>One of my most exciting gifts was my new <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">iPHONE!!!!</span></b> I have wanted one for a long time, but kept telling myself that I didn't need one... and I still don't... BUT... I love it! I was GIDDY all day!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiFrKWgTHlgfLPX0_SJe5ycY_cZ0tG7iecEtibtkDjJwzl9ixSNRKcaI-LQ38yFu6TqvSePvYzOL0Eh0zZBsbW8SepK3k-w-w0bqxr9OWj58wWPEVxtlz-Dpy69rdlcQ9A59ajwsCZNN6/s320/iPhone_5up_540x373.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440559537050738962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20070703/iPhone_5up_540x373.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo here</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's official, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am 30 minus 1</span></b>. I decided to say my age this way so that when I turn 30 next year, it won't be so hard to say! </div><div><br /></div><div>I am a lucky girl with so many blessings. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to my friends and family for making my birthday so wonderful! I am ready for another exciting year!</div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-30798986698391329832010-02-06T00:00:00.000-08:002010-02-06T00:00:05.524-08:00Happy Birthday to KACIE!!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div>Kacie and I have been best friends since high school (really it seems like forever!!). We stayed in close touch through college and now I talk to her almost everyday on the phone. We each served as the other's M.O.H. for our big days and our friendship continues to grow with all of life's changes. She is more than a friend, another sister.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kacie has a caring heart and a kind word. She is usually a "mom" to everyone in her life, caring and watching out for us. She is a very special person to me and I hope TODAY she feels the love and friendship from all of her friends and family!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vAg3cTn6te7zp3sX2s608cH3cwatsAjEQGYk56-9lmyKXYIVtF3Za8cfZ2P0QJu86SgkzuHAlx8c-rPkVMhd-BaJgE9wLmV7xcKuX1zOxP6aeD3fbSha0ln5l5-er2AK97Ml4RqMlQb5/s320/DSC00572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434934451935883986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwf95pt5xweVctYtErLFzdBD-0uIu5kzf76RjWSSfQ67H5KxyoIU9h2VUcvt4fpu4OnQ8nD1clpSzC_HLnng5au6dovb9tL0EzBAdOckyz9M29Or2_YYVpIkBuvwSuFmEMWtpVrVzMeGU/s320/DSC00832.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434934072277832594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Kace- here is to incredible memories and good times to come! Love ya!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-86442888713982532762010-01-25T11:08:00.000-08:002010-01-25T11:17:22.754-08:00I am BACK!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>My Computer is BAAAACK!!!</i></span><div><br /></div><div>My poor Macbook Pro was sick. Thank goodness my dad added the Applecare warranty to the computers when he bought them- YOU R</div><div>OCK DAD! The Rx for my computer didn't cost anything under this special deal. I will definitely make sure any future computer purchases have the extra warranty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 117px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SpRZtkdLSD2m6HmgUYYRAKl3rQHL1hKtslNSLYkEo4Lv2gEIjJi-R-LTOBTT65_lBwyykVTn-Puu_PojWp1b33PNpdF_E8DGJXQcWHPMHWTnwomQSHHEg7k_RgAYHjs3CmiPk6S1xbqS/s320/images-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430758437642049698" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image from </span><a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.best-laptop-guide.com/image-files/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-penryn-review-2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.best-laptop-guide.com/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-penryn-review.html&usg=__8ec3ZNv1_X4Qwtyd4P-lwKtyDmk=&h=281&w=315&sz=19&hl=en&start=24&sig2=tlxJIgQSwX2brB7DXwl0tA&tbnid=RfOSmEaTMiWi3M:&tbnh=104&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmacbook%2Bpro%2B15%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D18&ei=qe1dS6DpCp_wtAOi8dijAg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">here</span></a></div><div>Now I am back... just need to make a little more time for blogging!</div><div><br /></div><div>I love my Apple... do you love your computer or what?!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great week! (Maybe I will do Thankful Thursday this week)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-43132999985250005452009-12-30T21:31:00.000-08:002009-12-30T22:16:34.416-08:002009... Good Memories!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>As we finish up the last day of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2009</span></span>, I wanted to glance back and the <b>INCREDIBLE</b> memories from <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">this year</span></b>. <div><div style="text-align: center;">The Zehnder/Olson family had some exciting times and wonderful blessings...</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Ry-Guy made his entrance on April 29, 2009...</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXSi6FUgWFo4ygYth4ar5OOZQ8Cn1J2qNL2byDN0liSoNKGoFkYkRkk08BBeupjZpcHPpNTCvnWNNk3tIxRqQekVPBbmRvGlfWb5XU0jIjZFtCdObDVbz9CGM1necslgnrBx9l0qM-2ej/s320/DSC_0091.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421269982757750786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Our Family</i></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjiKPsMvcnzT1mWrh3W4Gg4VLynLnPPzjmsVLSRhhU77cr2cmKnr6Q2mr-xDTsClYDTjs2ccWv2HpSU5PaqesqtxFJpH2xqHEwFy05szHhRbXGDMaScyEQCxtz2csdfv5Y08mfCseQpJx/s1600-h/DSC_0148.JPG"></a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjiKPsMvcnzT1mWrh3W4Gg4VLynLnPPzjmsVLSRhhU77cr2cmKnr6Q2mr-xDTsClYDTjs2ccWv2HpSU5PaqesqtxFJpH2xqHEwFy05szHhRbXGDMaScyEQCxtz2csdfv5Y08mfCseQpJx/s1600-h/DSC_0148.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjiKPsMvcnzT1mWrh3W4Gg4VLynLnPPzjmsVLSRhhU77cr2cmKnr6Q2mr-xDTsClYDTjs2ccWv2HpSU5PaqesqtxFJpH2xqHEwFy05szHhRbXGDMaScyEQCxtz2csdfv5Y08mfCseQpJx/s320/DSC_0148.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421269992246906194" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>First ride home in the car</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v1ISBkVYdmeZZ7XTmhV-Sb2rYpvDrg3eaKMrMfZYdKi7AyXl64VQ2AS557kemoSUwKIh15UBsSGfcyL4xHiBZBlU_wZfmutkTSbddYYo3GQtodOPdyjuSL9Dorm9_n13ObU6fGWc3V37/s1600-h/DSC_1167.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v1ISBkVYdmeZZ7XTmhV-Sb2rYpvDrg3eaKMrMfZYdKi7AyXl64VQ2AS557kemoSUwKIh15UBsSGfcyL4xHiBZBlU_wZfmutkTSbddYYo3GQtodOPdyjuSL9Dorm9_n13ObU6fGWc3V37/s320/DSC_1167.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421270001539269410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>and now... TA- DAH! Our happy little "Mister"</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Tracy and Tim TIE THE KNOT!</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">a special shower for a special sister... read about that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://kellyz-o.blogspot.com/2009/07/beautiful-day-for-beautiful-bride.html">here</a>...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">and then the BIG day- with a beautiful bride, handsome groom and INCREDIBLE memories! I am so excited to have Tim as a brother-in-law... he makes my sis SO happy! They are not only in love, but absolutely PERFECT for each other. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6VWndZC4V_xqPah-OP6KhNms4XExGA6vVxqQHKsYrRLMkFweC9pWXbuNqJ0qZKfR52opRrwusuKrf-HJPv6CDP0ECrpoRmah3d8IKYeFIhRjvkFEfpYXrHZD0gmEXN48AgqxLoc_0nDL/s1600-h/DSC_0958.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6VWndZC4V_xqPah-OP6KhNms4XExGA6vVxqQHKsYrRLMkFweC9pWXbuNqJ0qZKfR52opRrwusuKrf-HJPv6CDP0ECrpoRmah3d8IKYeFIhRjvkFEfpYXrHZD0gmEXN48AgqxLoc_0nDL/s320/DSC_0958.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421270010869242882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Family picture time</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0bplU31_BuBA-IKskaNHTjen3c20wqA7kqFURsTzsC4y-85MFbOogwm6Zz3JTBL7UzjN5UoubticWq-7xoRvABTnK4cKADvmJJoxibC61pn0gxpdS8tZocZLVIqGwKfvkjVwpZChf-yO/s320/DSC_0999.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421273409221058962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>Mr. and Mrs. Lesher</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>(for more pictures see Tracy-girl's page <a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/search/label/Wedding">here</a>)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">We finished out the year with (drum roll here)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>dun dun dun dun dun dun dun......</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">DAD'S RETIREMENT PARTY!</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We had a photo booth, fun decorations, an incredible slideshow, good food and best of all... GREAT COMPANY to celebrate<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> "Fireman Mike's" 36 </span></b>(yes, that's right, 36) years of service for the Elk Grove Fire Department. I am so proud to have him as my dad... I beamed all evening with the comments people made about his time with the department. Although he is happy to be retired (and enjoys spending time with his sidekick Ry-Guy) I think he will always have a piece of him that misses being a part of the firefighter family. It wouldn't be fair to mention Dad with out special recognition for Mom and her hard work to support Dad, our family and run the house. God smiled the day he gave me Mike and Kathy for my parents!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIWSGgyC1a_8hEMEv_O2z7vC_1gpG8QO8yauFw8Hnz_JjWGrH5yKAK0thbp4d_zax_ybbH2O6Sq78tSmsbcXqADP7Aj3I3dD7rlcaccXFQ-uXXdj9CCkYWAEFZSikRAAAfezgV_jA7SYG/s1600-h/DSC_0811.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIWSGgyC1a_8hEMEv_O2z7vC_1gpG8QO8yauFw8Hnz_JjWGrH5yKAK0thbp4d_zax_ybbH2O6Sq78tSmsbcXqADP7Aj3I3dD7rlcaccXFQ-uXXdj9CCkYWAEFZSikRAAAfezgV_jA7SYG/s320/DSC_0811.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421273427701485202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>Don't worry, you're not seeing double... we had a life size cut out of "Fireman Mike"</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGAF3CcFvkEKhiNZXvefpYElbwU5wAx2OvlCURIEAUMU0HKCItr5mdUx4i74TiB6Iem_DBcYz6J05P_zzd6GZasYHL9-cV1naMu9D9q6gccgMUEXukGRbM4jyUMv9fwlL5hAfzk6A7VS0/s1600-h/DSC_0809.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGAF3CcFvkEKhiNZXvefpYElbwU5wAx2OvlCURIEAUMU0HKCItr5mdUx4i74TiB6Iem_DBcYz6J05P_zzd6GZasYHL9-cV1naMu9D9q6gccgMUEXukGRbM4jyUMv9fwlL5hAfzk6A7VS0/s320/DSC_0809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421273430428370466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>So many "artifacts" helped with decorations</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">As I remember back on the good memories, I must pause for a moment and remember those who have had their world turned upside down this year... diseases discovered, loss of a loved one, financial struggles... the list goes on an on. I pray for each of my friends, family and ANYONE with painful memories from this past year- may you find many blessings and peace in your hearts during the NEW year, 2010.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">What will 2010 have in store for us???</span></i> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I don't know, but definitely have my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>HOPES</b></span> and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">WISHES</span></b>! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP56l08PJIPu-D8zrvPAr-9krtnmkPkXb1hwohKXaAraqUOJxi6_5qM0EH24kl-AjSNK3Uzy0OxrupCK-u7cgjF5EnWzP7Hr5j47Meo51aLnABCjw9his-YLr8xYa1MxU1f9h2JLuDePJ2/s1600-h/DSC_0997.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP56l08PJIPu-D8zrvPAr-9krtnmkPkXb1hwohKXaAraqUOJxi6_5qM0EH24kl-AjSNK3Uzy0OxrupCK-u7cgjF5EnWzP7Hr5j47Meo51aLnABCjw9his-YLr8xYa1MxU1f9h2JLuDePJ2/s320/DSC_0997.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421273418206748386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">wink, wink~fingers crossed....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>What are your hopes for 2010??</i></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-63053385021478163132009-12-25T00:05:00.000-08:002009-12-25T00:05:00.358-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas to YOU and your family! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(and Happy Birthday to Jesus!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">May today bring you exciting moments and happy memories. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A picture of Ry-guy with Santa (his GREAT GRANDPA!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I have the same photo of me with Santa (Grandpa). I will try and dig it up so I can post it!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoQmgiczac6NBGOVOSHir2dhV2T_wtZyD2U0C4p89TpaNKtZdtsCfps9mWBnQgHvdknln8zTOXHe4K7I3OsvMvdF1H1L35Fwbm7vm9w2VRNZrPPoC3JeUvdxl_3hK7EDckybIj-9Ozm1Y/s320/DSC_1046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418587604274697554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-79431923209739562092009-12-23T14:53:00.001-08:002009-12-23T15:07:34.608-08:00I got lost, but now I am found!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>After several months I have decided to catch up! Maybe I will try a few shorter blogs and see if I can get a little more information up. We are very excited for our first Christmas with Ry-guy. He won't remember anything we get for him, but we will take lots of pictures. He loves ribbon, wrapping paper and lights. <div><br /></div><div>More than anything, I feel so incredibly blessed to spend these holidays with my family- my healthy family. My heart aches for all those who have lost someone close to them- this is an empty time. May memories comfort those of you remembering lost loved ones these next few days and weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This photo of Ry-guy and Gracie makes me laugh every time... after many attempts to have them look the same way at the same time... we get them to do it... but with their eyes closed!</i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrYE_e4Zucunrw-qA9PssJXGXU7B6Im2wnMsclvp4ruQH4kD0f4lLn-DxRTMgu1Ks8PXaM5Tx8gTkUni8OUuz1EWkfkyUHQVaG6o6JksTUoar3hIP1dOHuJJGy9ZUxUIZiKSvEAxQjB2q/s320/DSC_1000.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418569896322750242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>He LOVES ribbon and wrapping paper!</i></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYslj-Kz_C-fMLpkhaa9wYp5I9uyfru1X2l98ed8iW6di4Dp1Dra8gZikb1x4QNIT-nTpzHVFEYSBXZJnN6xDuwFZfxorTv5yf_c4vaXfeLhkIZiUoh0EQgsnZIrWooAVMK_XCmCkJQhnh/s1600-h/DSC_1014.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYslj-Kz_C-fMLpkhaa9wYp5I9uyfru1X2l98ed8iW6di4Dp1Dra8gZikb1x4QNIT-nTpzHVFEYSBXZJnN6xDuwFZfxorTv5yf_c4vaXfeLhkIZiUoh0EQgsnZIrWooAVMK_XCmCkJQhnh/s320/DSC_1014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418569876146527474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>One word... BLESSED.</i></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iNxIZoTryecr_dteAOuf8M7Nq80TKza3jNVQDZMSlZQX2m5jYEnNp-pXTBp7QvyJbiMqudXeaWX11yp206xWtQ6OwB6lKQYp2cXRsWkz_ob_SpOMXuG-29L8QXc2cpey_oYgmpWEWy56/s320/Christmas+tree+trip+176.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418569887114161586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What are you most excited about this holiday season?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-77500702899483201202009-08-27T08:46:00.000-07:002009-08-27T09:00:58.694-07:00Thankful Thursday!Has it really been a month since my last post? YES IT HAS!<div><br /></div><div>I started back to work on July 29th and between being a wife, mom and counselor, I have managed to keep VERY busy! </div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4CVmqGlRFu4MHNGzPnl-BGtqJfrus2VGQGS-XNppw8T8EeJofiMDMN6tLhP0K-cSmJHVj87IG5t_e0VeqwQvLvEtgwKLQYiVTOTBJOMGlEO0fOWjSCus2dBv-i2jCPCr3ERU_RayxvMi/s320/thankfulthursday_Page_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374671118088636178" /></div><div>Good timing today because I can do THANKFUL THURSDAYS! Here are the things I am thankful for this week...</div><div><br /></div><div>1. My healthy and beautiful Ry-guy (I think this is always going to be #1)</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx8ggIYv0oJZqOOQkYpj4hYdYrXlTe7I2ezjkjXRwoQm9G72T83oqSJ6JGOWYtapNHVMr-cx3zmYklM7OvgLh6seaErLwalaaIF0HVMHukodhUYxgiSn-e24AP0s6CyGbH2rLNxrmitSS/s320/DSC_0616.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374671601187843698" style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx8ggIYv0oJZqOOQkYpj4hYdYrXlTe7I2ezjkjXRwoQm9G72T83oqSJ6JGOWYtapNHVMr-cx3zmYklM7OvgLh6seaErLwalaaIF0HVMHukodhUYxgiSn-e24AP0s6CyGbH2rLNxrmitSS/s1600-h/DSC_0616.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; ">He LOVES bath time!</a></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">2. My hubby J-Lo... he takes such good care of me!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">3. My job and</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">4. the people I work with- I know I have said it before, but I am so blessed!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">5. My dad- he really is the best ever... he watches Ry-guy for us when Jason and I are both working... he is the best "Pops" ever! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">6. My beautiful Bride sis Tracy... just a few more days!! Can't wait to stand beside her!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">7. Juju... she motivated me to run last night even though I wasn't feeling like it :-)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">8. My health and the health of my family</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">9. White Chocolate Mochas- it is a splurge, but I enjoy them SO MUCH</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;">(I am bummed that this is all underlined, but can't figure out how to take it off!!!!) OH well!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: underline;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-58952907294718110952009-07-30T17:39:00.000-07:002009-07-30T18:18:23.711-07:00Thankful Thursdays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXF4WCnUQH8zXKnLdRnB2NE4EAJyNPqXv27q0zR6cPCxM2u9QuVy8Fb8MtJXMSatLv_OgE5CsPXYqTPrsJPhz8NRiDh4qmF90RowUvBFp-1ZS3-1iyMCzcc_v8k0cjCcO1yD_dCka_1-Ve/s1600-h/thankfulthursday_Page_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXF4WCnUQH8zXKnLdRnB2NE4EAJyNPqXv27q0zR6cPCxM2u9QuVy8Fb8MtJXMSatLv_OgE5CsPXYqTPrsJPhz8NRiDh4qmF90RowUvBFp-1ZS3-1iyMCzcc_v8k0cjCcO1yD_dCka_1-Ve/s320/thankfulthursday_Page_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364417698379848898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yeah! I am actually making "Thankful Thursdays" on THURSDAY! <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Imagine that!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. My happy, healthy and sleeping through the night son Ry-guy</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. My incredible babysitter -my Dad (he's the best!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. J-Lo- he sends me messages throughout the day while he is at work and they make me feel so special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. My job. I started back to work this week- I won't lie, it was hard but in this economy I am glad I not only have a job, but one I love.</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. The people I work with- they help make the job so wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. My sisters- I feel so lucky to have them to talk to about anything.</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. My mom- she is so sweet... she went shopping yesterday and found a dress for me to wear to </div><div style="text-align: center;">8. my cousin <a href="http://goinggravenkamp.blogspot.com/">Anna's</a> wedding this weekend (I can't wait, she will be incredible!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. My health</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Sore muscles- it means I had time to workout and my muscles are getting toned! </div><div><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-90161877356266649382009-07-26T13:44:00.000-07:002009-07-26T15:02:03.670-07:00A Beautiful Day for a Beautiful Bride<div>When you love someone as much as I love my sisters you want to do everything you can to make them feel special as often as you can. God has blessed me with the most amazing family and given me two of the best friends a girl could ask for... my sisters. Yesterday was a time to celebrate my sister and bride-to-be <a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/">TRACY!</a>!!</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnUWmuK9NhxiinpNlivxRNgH4_J5YwK5GJSxA4_pmbEewp63cxJLMeHLJtN9ih3LkoQTPItP7E2P-Kuiaw0BCLeH9Toqo4wPr8MjF41w70HX625bD_O7OPGSrg9jwHciiPCz8KBV3zL7n/s1600-h/DSC_0570.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnUWmuK9NhxiinpNlivxRNgH4_J5YwK5GJSxA4_pmbEewp63cxJLMeHLJtN9ih3LkoQTPItP7E2P-Kuiaw0BCLeH9Toqo4wPr8MjF41w70HX625bD_O7OPGSrg9jwHciiPCz8KBV3zL7n/s320/DSC_0570.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362873152605360434" style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Stylish Bride</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div>With the wedding just a little over a month away, Juju and I decided to make sure we help celebrate with Tracy "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">in style</span>". We threw her a shower with the theme being <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">shoes</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and asked each of the guests to wear their favorite pair of shoes. It was a fitting theme because one of the most special pieces of Tracy's day will be the incredible </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">shoes </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TL surprised her with just a few months ago (read about it <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/2009/03/manolo-blahnik.html">here</a></span>). Not only are they her DREAM shoes, TL bought them for her (he thinks of those things all on his own- yes he is a KEEPER!) and they are from her favorite movie, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Sex and the City</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkuaQl6BFHtOWouCWy1uEY3TVJRisFY5GsmWp2wLGHXWd0raspIrqX80yMgptCaOhXx1N7dxXrK8YmLnP3nLp1WihAifOqj6-5hcuGkgky4g48poEj40EIkIqjX6uRWVDcr10V_wZF5-U/s320/DSC_0581.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362873159295616194" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our Shoes </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(notice my mom's? read about them </span></span><a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/2009/07/special-shoes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here)</span></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We found just about everything SHOE related that we possibly could. We did black and white colors (to coordinate with the wedding of course) and everything looked so cute! We even used her special shoes as a decoration. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeI9yfmfEwHQuDq4upC7oPbWQh73L093tptt2M3Po5JlWe6GmBGGlfUD0ZVsaGwOrcRljWKHKU97z4hBj5ccjGUgrGhEzHUJBRRMYGlcXxvvxqzEIT3ZegyuIsr2SuFhyphenhyphenPjVjtwE_SmiG/s320/DSC_0481.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362873145104025090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Shoe cookies for all of the guests-Tracy's was special just for her and </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">BLUE</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> of course!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Probably the best part of all was seeing my sister so happy. She brings joy to the lives of EVERYONE who knows her. She is always thoughtful, writing random and uplifting notes or putting together packages for a special time. She thinks of everyone else first- I think she gets that from my mom. I was so excited that so many wonderful people were able to come and celebrate Tracy with us. I think it says a lot about a person's kindness and character when they have so many friends from all of the different pieces of their life. She had friends from high school (and their moms!), college, work and family. I hope everyone had as much fun as Juju and I did!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvqEa9C2_ABF2hcXLzh7a7XbqgfTBbq1kHDfhdlOKWks8ce5uQz6SyjH7hh_DsXGjaV-nRSnSDdJfktez86FY4yqAOCreS3UQc4vwBf66L3voKa_cILXAI0mPGMBUU1_GPbb9m90ZTVKo/s320/DSC_0602.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362873173801198706" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Some of the girls in the wedding- three of them drove all the way up from down SOUTH!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I love my sister Tracy more than she will ever know and I was so excited to have a day to celebrate the upcoming wedding with her! Thanks to all of our special guests! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Love you Tracy Jean!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemzu7YSov4Be22oG8-x5NWd9SfpKsIYjhvyaOJ-SWpAldJBwDjILDhJ8WVwR-hdCm6b0K30l6rR2cSGYjRwn7Q0ddFnlKzR4xRsSPTJHS7WkHi27nFNI_YD6AaM2R1hLgb95AXlUrzm7V/s1600-h/DSC_0582.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemzu7YSov4Be22oG8-x5NWd9SfpKsIYjhvyaOJ-SWpAldJBwDjILDhJ8WVwR-hdCm6b0K30l6rR2cSGYjRwn7Q0ddFnlKzR4xRsSPTJHS7WkHi27nFNI_YD6AaM2R1hLgb95AXlUrzm7V/s320/DSC_0582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362873164942326338" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnUWmuK9NhxiinpNlivxRNgH4_J5YwK5GJSxA4_pmbEewp63cxJLMeHLJtN9ih3LkoQTPItP7E2P-Kuiaw0BCLeH9Toqo4wPr8MjF41w70HX625bD_O7OPGSrg9jwHciiPCz8KBV3zL7n/s1600-h/DSC_0570.JPG"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-77542518549027773562009-07-21T14:12:00.000-07:002009-07-21T14:59:05.744-07:00Just Keep Swimming!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkeSu-Ee8fHJLyB2DtbdebO2CVv979KHRgI3sMHMcArwn2y1CTuUMT3ZuVaiBXJnEqPJruZYRkrZnR53Wu-fGHgYnrxdJFWbW5TPWxOIIx-M50k_8wSwBmRrm4HmaF_Ksz6l1GL3Wun51/s1600-h/DSC01383.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkeSu-Ee8fHJLyB2DtbdebO2CVv979KHRgI3sMHMcArwn2y1CTuUMT3ZuVaiBXJnEqPJruZYRkrZnR53Wu-fGHgYnrxdJFWbW5TPWxOIIx-M50k_8wSwBmRrm4HmaF_Ksz6l1GL3Wun51/s320/DSC01383.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361024524608526514" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My swim necessities (plus a pool of course!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I consider myself a relatively healthy person. I try to eat well (minus the candy I LOVE!) and enjoy exercising on a regular basis. I have run three marathons (I think those days are over!) and several half marathons. I am thinking about doing the <a href="http://www.sacramentocowtownmarathon.com/">Cowtown</a><a href="http://www.sacramentocowtownmarathon.com/"> Half Marathon</a> in October-- if I am ready. In the meantime, with recovering from a c-section & the 100 degree heat, I have really enjoyed the low impact activity of swimming. I have been participating, thanks to my friends <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Paula</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Darcy</span>, in the triathlon training class at the gym and am going to give the triathlon world a try-- Go team VAG! (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">V</span>ery<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> A</span>thletic <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">G</span>irls-I didn't think up the name, my labor and delivery nurse friends did-creative eh?). This class has really given me different ways of getting a good workout in the pool. Plus, the people in the class are so friendly and supportive. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The best part about swimming is the muscle toning and cardiovascular workout you get all with one activity. It does not require expensive supplies, as long as you have access to a pool. It gives me an opportunity to think and have some "alone time" too. My most recent purchases were a new swim cap and a few new swimsuits. I heard about the website <a href="http://www.swimoutlet.com/">www.swimoutlet.com</a> and ordered my new suits from there. I LOVE THEM. They fit perfectly, were VERY reasonably priced and were <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">exactly</span> what I wanted. They have an option of doing a "grab bag" which basically means that you pick the size and they give you any print of suit that they have. It is fun and they are less expensive too! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With the countdown to TL & <a href="http://www.tracy-girl.blogspot.com/">Tracy'</a>s wedding (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I CANNOT WAIT!</span></span></span>) I am up for anything to get myself back into shape and stand beside her on this amazing day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What kinds of physical activities do you do? Do you LOVE sugar as much as I do?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your week is going great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-82052167065705591252009-07-17T16:33:00.000-07:002009-07-17T16:56:06.594-07:00Friday Favorites...<div style="text-align: center;">So my sister <a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/">Tracy</a> does "Thankful Thursdays" on her blog. I was chatting with her last night and decided it is something I would like to do, but it was too late for me to start last night (Ry-guy was sleeping and I try to get as much sleep while he is sleeping as I can). So for this week, I am doing Favorite Friday! Here are a "few of my favorite things" (Feel free to sing to yourself as you say it)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. My Son- this will be on all my "favorite things" posts so I will be specific for each one... this week, his <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">BLUE </span>eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">.<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGbM11JUGcjOmsmF5FCWCESDG4g6vhpUHlLzeajNJwT5PLDLLhK3iEL7VNINxTxaRcdfb4vKS96lhNE11jXnA52I7uFgldtdi5QRPkXYTI9kO1nxATjCqKht-tayhlwHtzK2CCenraEgc/s320/DSC_0456.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359577606405167202" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Laying in bed and listening to the rain- too bad it is 103 degrees here today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. When J-Lo makes me dinner- I'll be honest- he does ALL the cooking... I am a lucky girl!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. My family- they rock, every single one of them! I need to do a post on these amazing people. Read about <a href="http://kellyz-o.blogspot.com/2009/06/first-fathers-day.html">my dad</a> specifically in one of my earlier blogs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Corn on the cob... I swear I could eat 100 ears of it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. New shoes- they make any outfit feel cuter...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Doing laundry- nope, I don't need my head examined, I really do love it! It could be my AWESOME washer and dryer too... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1laYA9SDV4wNoNiRm98dHRbYAEU-wA7F__aBUwQspKHXMJ-VLpt8QctMCxuKShyG3jSows-4NwQx_er7cmbp7T-RPaO-v_rLtWACXe7KYF7xfTvbpc4QMi92kxGIU_jMul2CJftIUzWn/s1600-h/Kenmore-Elite-HE5-HE5t-Washer-Dryer.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1laYA9SDV4wNoNiRm98dHRbYAEU-wA7F__aBUwQspKHXMJ-VLpt8QctMCxuKShyG3jSows-4NwQx_er7cmbp7T-RPaO-v_rLtWACXe7KYF7xfTvbpc4QMi92kxGIU_jMul2CJftIUzWn/s320/Kenmore-Elite-HE5-HE5t-Washer-Dryer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359579941078592418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. White Mochas- I like them from anywhere, but <a href="http://www.itsagrind.com/">It's A Grind's</a> are the best!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Hawaii- so many good memories there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJZgSUiLwuDQpLTQBdV5mLh0aOlYUUie3feq0OYYDfLHrdpWBLRUGXav8ctNznu0ovGwm2KMq04uEWrLFoJ_YSurhf9TQ7Xn2RgoD6WXd5d0tgzElvnK7v6GMg0Y3cXS2HnyTM7dYtFXn/s1600-h/DSC00066.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJZgSUiLwuDQpLTQBdV5mLh0aOlYUUie3feq0OYYDfLHrdpWBLRUGXav8ctNznu0ovGwm2KMq04uEWrLFoJ_YSurhf9TQ7Xn2RgoD6WXd5d0tgzElvnK7v6GMg0Y3cXS2HnyTM7dYtFXn/s320/DSC00066.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359581251337213330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. A hot bath with candles lit around the tub.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are some of your favorite things? Do we share any favorite things?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday everyone! </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-34977954922234778592009-07-08T21:07:00.000-07:002009-07-08T21:24:36.079-07:00CarsI have been the proud owner of two cars in the 12 years I have been driving. First a Ford Escort (loved that little car) and now a Volkswagen Jetta. I love my car and don't feel the need to have a new one anytime soon. J-Lo has a Ford F 150 pick-up truck (which I really enjoy driving!) and had a Ford Ranger when we met (he LOVES <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Ford</span> automobiles). From time to time we like to talk about the next car we will buy. Depending on my mood that day or a new car I have seen recently, my choice changes. Because J-Lo loves Fords, he thinks that I should get a Ford Taurus or Crown Victoria. Both of them are very nice cars, but not something I am interested in (mainly because they aren't much different than the car I have now and they are also something I would picture myself driving when I am maybe a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">little</span> older). My mom thinks it is funny that he wants me to drive one of these cars and we all joke about it all the time. When we were in Monterey I found this car and had to take a picture of it. I think in a perfect world, this is probably the car J-Lo would want me to have....<div><br /><div> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig74gU4AF0q1f-L_Bl9608vn4YAAVwycjhoA3fHfeRmjkpGzWFk0t7ubtRomL4JV0_lbYzBRZJShIq5KNKLS2MyEUWNHGx8uRArJ_xQu7Rrs-qUtAjjDxv4q1dMSizTA0n7-jILvgn-lxc/s320/DSC01380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356309392987864306" /></div><div>Nice wheels, but I was thinking more along the lines of a car like this...</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB73vNqeG0Wv9cyPeHyQ1BdERdLCvr7ITv7vGLaniBe5bleeRIhUlUBr0B7iN3MB5QcaatWnNQENE7VhllZNUc_bPAv3hkk4nFe0U8HmkobN-rOU_hvAIpFlfsQZwZg9p55DAltTuN6F5W/s320/2008_GMC_Acadia_ext_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356310334595665298" /><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.gmc.com/acadia/acadia/index.jsp?seo=goo_%7C_2008_GMC_Retention_%7C_IMG_GMC_Acadia_%7C_Acadia_GMC_Acadia_%7C_gmc_acadia">GMC Acadia</a></div><div><br /></div><div>What do you think??? </div><div><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-65865715863292941682009-07-05T10:43:00.001-07:002009-07-05T12:56:05.392-07:00Family Vacation Fun!<div style="text-align: left;">We took our first overnight trip with little Ry-Guy this last week. It was beautiful weather in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Monterey</span> & Carmel- not 108 degrees like it was at home. Ry-guy is an excellent traveller, although I must say that we have to bring everything short of the kitchen sink for the little guy! I say better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqPqDVjexZ4UwB3g2xUJYAJIleIZ0GcrWwtl3cWc_g0IWsrVoN_akoOypGX0im6WcgIBpyeOzxi3hyphenhyphenLdjVhtpXR34rNJOBCIltCbrX92RLtnYjZMxCIe2RY8qd0BeGs80e8dbSrR_7HiN/s320/DSC_0416.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355064340307617810" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Family photo- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">maybe next time minus th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">e sun!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div><br /></div><div>The entire family was able to make the trip. Everyone enjoyed each other's company and Ry-guy was able to hang out with some of his favorite people. We hiked on the rocks and looked in the tide pools. You should have seen Tracy, Julie and me... we were like little kids when we found all of the starfish and sea <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">anemo<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nes</span>. Mom and I walked on the beach up and back and saw a ton of dolphins... I so enjoy their company and feel so fortunate to have each of them in my life. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXJqDlaWjIa-Khh7dD2QQxpHo-Dvvtdg7cYUn7BSsJuDD-EiqAAUh5AMqs2ZoxO-33jQYSRw1MPI6nXDYwCVtO5YfDF-86h_1kVBOrzWLsV6jh3Dt7B06GshFRhUCtmcgGCXGpELUVfI7/s320/CSC_0449.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355064351116382210" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Ry-guy snoozing with Auntie Juju<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj099R4BKXi8zqawxLLWaDY7vHQcoO3LhYDRcoWCNUqjwVA_E0XCOf-2g2UcUe8nvU6HrMN5oRCVtNnIhIwEE3pbXJtPpJfzy-vi-xum6BHq3byFEGQ0GuJzjrPOEDWxvm5zBZKzvOEonDg/s320/DSC_0428.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355064354530254418" /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Our favorite men making breakfast</span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div>J-Lo and I also shared our anniversary in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Monterey</span>. It was perfect because it is one of our favorite places. We went to the Chart House for dinner and when we got our bill, the waitress said Ry-guy had taken care of the bill with a gift card. Can you believe it? A two month old paid our bill! I think he might have been helped out by some special <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">grandparents</span> I know... </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQXLnLt1nNtGl2AlfnlXe7XGO4UvCXRgsFQ72DywF5tTO3uY7iq6IVgy2vTJivyVh2M1ylyfcO9kwJ5gG8qB5Y84w8xPZXsdFnff2ov5zbYzGq9kB6p6HrZre7A9YORZ4HHo3poPhXgyP/s320/DSC_0410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355064335570095058" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">J-Lo and I on our anniversary</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Family vacations are some of the best memories I have and I enjoy continuing to make them with our new additions to the family!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2RM21QfDWH9iV2FTbAvbJtmGGBUAdXvBa3GH28Xk5jitc8j2A48pJNGo1AraCxq3syFd2CbLQJ8dOF8K0IYHhrCJW8D8murZ5lTX4nMI1FLzRGdQ-hLhyKUiUPsmtKd5MTOYTUV61GaK/s320/DSC_0435.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355064358496302994" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My favorite girls!</span></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-10245531835959026172009-06-29T16:55:00.000-07:002009-07-06T10:37:22.805-07:00The Doctor's OfficeRy-guy is two months old today. I can't believe how quickly the time passes. We took him to his doctor appointment this morning and the doctor said he healthy! Although I had no doubt he is doing well, it is always nice to hear it from someone who went to school for so long to learn about babies! :-) The unfortunate part about the two month appointment is that it included his first round of shots. I was so glad J-Lo was with me. He held little man while they poked him. I think it was more traumatic for me than it was for him. After giving him the three pokes he cried a little-we gave him his pacifier- and he was ready for a nap. God was smiling down on me the day he made my son... I am SO LUCKY! The doctor said he might be fussy, but so far, we are all good. (The little bit of Tylenol we gave him before his appointment might have helped us out too!) <div><br /></div><div>I am glad my Ry-guy is healthy because that has not been the case for me. For any of the breast feeding mom's out there, be sure to get any signs of <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_mastitis_251.bc">mastitis</a> checked out right away. I write about this in attempt to get more awareness out there of this infection. </div><div><br /></div><div>I believe my case started a little over two weeks ago. I was at the doctor already for my last check up and the doctor saw the redness on my breast. She did not seem concerned so I wasn't. A few days later I called the advice nurse because it wasn't getting better and there was a large lump. The common question is always "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">do you have a fever</span>?" In my case, the answer was no. When I told the nurse about the lump and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">BRIGHT RED</span> spot, she got me an appointment the next day. I went to the appointment, received the antibiotic and continued with the usual suggestions for treatment- warm compresses, rest and nursing as much as possible. After a few more days, my symptoms were the same, if not worse. I have always thought that antibiotics should work within 24-48 hours... not happening. I called the advice nurse again. This advice nurse that I spoke with was not concerned and said to call back if things got worse... </div><div><br /></div><div>A few days later the doctor that delivered Ry-guy called to check in... she asked how I was (she probably wishes she hadn't!) and I told her the story. She got me an appointment for an ultrasound THAT DAY to have it checked out. WHEW... finally, someone else who was thinking this huge lump and red sore were not a good thing... When I got to the appointment, I regretted immediately that I didn't bring someone with me. The whole process was pretty scary- after they did an ultrasound, they did an aspiration (drained) the now LARGE abscess. It was pretty painful (in my opinion) and I was bummed that I had let this go so far. The nurse (she was so sweet) assured me there was nothing I did to have this happen... it just does. </div><div><br /></div><div>So after the aspiration, my doctor called again and had me come to see her to check on the spot... after seeing me she wanted me to see a surgeon to see about possible removal of the lump... AAAHHHH... was all I could think. Two appointments (with a rather good looking surgeon) later, we discovered that the antibiotics were beginning to work and surgery wasn't necessary- for now. WHEW. After a roller coaster of emotions I can only hope it continues to get better! </div><div><br /></div><div>Any new mom's out there, make sure to take care of yourselves. I was so happy it was me and not Ry-guy with the issue, but I should have taken better care of getting into the doctor when the antibiotic wasn't working. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_frFcJqClM8HV3xpiA0fx1PeRfHHHo0RfPn-FxtfNa2v2dcHG6loI-SP_a9fCAxZ9xKHST3sDrVE2C7Mzd_FinUz-3FrCAEP-88E_kRYjxKaXaxIB9r2NxtvrRD1bpDnAngEIZrhxBSup/s320/DSC_0349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352908165685136930" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is getting SO BIG! 2 months and 12 pounds! (couldn't be the chubby cheeks?)</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-80080982698996971702009-06-21T16:07:00.000-07:002009-06-21T21:08:13.947-07:00A First Father's Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Happy Father's Day to my AMAZING Husband and Dad!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';">My sister beat me to talking about how wonderful my dad is... <a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-fathers-day-dad.html">Tracy</a> has a gift of writing her feelings and in this case, the way she feels about our dad is exactly the way I do. He is a role model for each of<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> his daughters and so <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-style: italic; ">many others. From sewing dresses to teaching us how to waterski... we have learned so much from <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:'trebuchet ms';">my dad and have many memories we will treasure for a lifetime. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';">In addition to his role as our dad, my dad has a new "hat" he wears with love and pride... Grandpa! One of Ry-guy'<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:'trebuchet ms';">s favorite places to be is sleeping on "Pop's" chest. Pops loves to give Ry-guy baths and they enjoy spendin<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-style: italic; ">g time together. I can't help but smile each time I watch my dad interact with little "Ry-guy". I am sure this will be something I blog about<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-style: italic; "> again very soon...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKG9L4F7zy86V4W8n5zCMUXzK-97pkvcnAGQo-LzeA8c3bVGZ1RE05XzQvL3dxawmsBjUIiik8kKpZfDGd8Lj8SdO4Nc4LxPClxz62roQSYLfxRoPy0PbgKUU9ca1Uk1OFDtG2x8gOJGD/s320/n1011373772_1245.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349925188903878674" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My STUD barefootin' dad</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TyZWQRQ8Yu0Xl3E3ZyG6RMDC6ZkpSCdbtMCcQkBXZc08tx51yo3PrAt5-GNHXHis7upYUZYIqiCKLR39wjO_vsZToPBHNwHQNwMZaoSerZC9TJmu7Cpc_yexDTRpRDg1UMt93im6JrpW/s320/s11704331_31326810_3057.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349925186900847970" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So proud to walk down the isle with him...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfe2CHZcffIX8bFxjaFGRUzkkoQvbajVBBE0F6yYXziXer2j4AEPhyphenhyphenhBGQr2H9aOrG2t6kn8dODkMTer8RAhpPzvoFvcaswGZtTLWSqAyotmkEnHED9upigW-DcaWfOh_6pGyZnLX2r_c/s320/DSC_0368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349998683006732354" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proud "Pops"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;">Fortunately, I have another incredible dad to talk about this Father's day... J-Lo. Ry-guy has already discovered, in his 7 weeks of life, what an wonderful dad he has (Gracie reminds Ry-guy just in case he forgets). Watching J-lo and how much he loves our son is something I can't get enough of... I just know the two of them are going to be<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "> best friends as Ry-guy gets older and they do all their activities together. When we were in the hospital after Ry-guy was born, I didn't change one diaper... J-Lo changed th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">em EVERY TIME! (Don't worry, I do change them from time-to-time now.)</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6Vi0ydcTMayuxcAhnfUwBWeoXCOKEEJCNLVcEOP9uQWshzUlbBwp9da0xHjceW5Qkl_ehl-V6pOKnKFAznYcE_ixvPjop0A4hcnd58JavYOBZ82tWeKhd2kWVR8TFkUWRM5zH0lul8Nr/s320/DSC_0403.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349979010608228306" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpbRWuKOEmwxS7LZ7KUo1EhOhvQJ2djJKg97XZsR5ZMxBU3FMwk2NQXKd5Ny922soaBbBSIow-eTRaS052P7xBGbLKCwPq7sWWF3Ln1n9aLQkBv7XT7LQtWavf1j22FdhkBxwK1OfDB9r/s320/DSC_0394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349929032102093490" /><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">J-Lo with our son and "doghter" </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Truly the LOVES of my life</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">One last thing I must mention are the people in my life that don't have their dad's here to share this day with. I am thinking of you and I hope that memories of your dad make you smile today.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';">Ok friends, this is my first official "solo" (meaning without Tracy's help) blog... let me know how I did! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';">From Me to You... :-)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144012607070334540.post-88590218572341609022009-06-18T19:57:00.000-07:002009-06-18T20:14:44.942-07:00Allow Me To Introduce Myself I talked myself out of the iphone - it took me a long time to decide I didn't need one with being at a computer all day at work and having fast internet at home. Not to mention, having a new little guy means no trips to uncharted territory (no need for GPS). Maybe i'll get one someday, but not now. So no iphone means I allowed my sister <a href="http://tracy-girl.blogspot.com/">Tracy</a> to convince me... it's time to start a blog. <div> From me to you... i'll share my experiences - all of them from being a new mom, a wife of almost two years, and a high school counselor. I live a blessed life, and I am hoping to meet other new moms, find fun ideas and share exciting times with my little Ry guy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEQb72tqqZLbkPrpDoSew-Xx_kovsrK-8kno8WVNoFJ2ozyEteM2c1R7dYe4QPBVkKp2NvGwEYr1J1tSNJOBDqpYDxIkk2fQ69MAJAM-sa9F2tBrjDZ2kgdxuG2r7YW28dU7ASMNkxov6/s320/DSC01360.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348871294119316882" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Little Ry Guy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6soysL1_ibNGvUne41xwfsSax7wS-p_0VAzEDdJK0dvRiU8OZaRC8zZkiC4XKct_jl4_D0VRzGuFcIGHC1i7-GFCk5P1Wr99vTyem0yXuSibSZsAVeYZOWwQMsukZNaKoxQXkNBmnJ5J/s320/of=50,590,442.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348871456508300626" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband - lets call him "J-Lo"</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743657880016802605noreply@blogger.com12