The end of April is hard for me and so many of the people I love. It’s been seven years tomorrow since I lost one of my best friends. It’s hard to say seven years. How could it possibly be … Continue reading
A Tribute to Karey: “In My Dreams”
Tag Archives: Family
St. Patrick’s Day: Bein’ Green
With a name like Kelly, people are always asking me if I’m Irish. I’m sure I have a little Irish in me, but I can assure you Bylsma is not an Irish name. And my mom’s side is mostly German. … Continue reading
Happiest Birthday
I am absolutely the luckiest girl in the world. I thought maybe I’d be upset about turning 29. The last year of my twenties. Brad and I have been insanely busy with work and we weren’t sure we’d really be … Continue reading
Name Change Separation Anxiety
A couple of weeks ago, I headed over to CVS, took a passport photo, and mailed my old passport in. I was officially becoming Kelly Mathews. Ok, I am already officially Kelly Mathews. But now, almost two years after getting … Continue reading
2AM Vampire Dinner: Shrimp & Grits
Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading
Humpday Funk
I was talking with my great friend Sarah about a week ago and I told her how I thought 2013 was going to be a great year. “I don’t know about that,” she said. “I think 2013 is going to … Continue reading
Home For Christmas
Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last. We know our way around a little better. We know a few more people. We have … Continue reading
Ruining LAST Christmas
It’s hard to blog around Christmas time. Mostly because surprises are really, really hard to keep when you are crafting and gifting and you just want to share pictures of all the fun things you’re making for people. But you … Continue reading
Christmas Compromising
Well, of course we have decorated for Christmas already. I’ve just been so mesmerized by the twinkling lights that I haven’t shared it with you yet. I’ve come to realize that the holidays are a lot about compromise as you … Continue reading
Still Thankful
Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days. Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading
