A Very Good Year

Today is the one year anniversary of the Bylsma/Mathews Wedding What a fantastic day it was.  A teeny little celebration in Carmel Valley, California. And the best crew of people we could have ever asked for. Brad and I threw … Continue reading

Santa Monica Ferris Wheel

I mentioned yesterday that I finally got to go on the Santa Monica Ferris Wheel.  It took a bit of arm twisting, but Brad, Jeff, and even Robin went up with me. I’ve wanted to go on the Ferris Wheel … Continue reading

St. Patty’s Huevos Verdes

I realized when I woke up and read my Facebook Newsfeed this morning that I am not really a St. Patrick’s Day person anymore.  And I think there is one good reason for that. I am not much of a … Continue reading

The Key of Kels Birthday Extravaganza

Best.  Birthday.  Ever. I keep saying that because its true.  I mean, even Foursquare said I looked nice on my birthday.  Thanks, Foursquare. I have the most amazing husband, the most amazing friends, and the most amazing life.  And February … Continue reading

Elbowing My Way Into The Kitchen with Chocolate Bread Pudding

I used to cook ALL THE TIME. I mean, I took a class while I was studying abroad in Italy that was called “Italian Cooking”.  I have well-worn cookbooks and family recipes that were scanned in, emailed, printed out, and … Continue reading