LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE snow! I simply adore it. Today it is snowing so beautifully and I am putting up my Christmas decorations. My candles are burning and even though I feel like I just did this....Has it really been almost a year? -- I can't help but feel excited and happy and cozy. Getting out all my old familiar decorations....the angel Bree made in kindergarten that has her own special place every year, the Santa with his reindeer that Michael bought me when he was in gradeschool that goes in the middle of the fireplace mantle, the wooden Christmas ornaments that a Parkinson's patient made for me years ago. I think how hard he worked on those ornaments with his trembled, shaking, hands. I cherish these things.
As I put up the familiar Christmas friends and listen to Bing Crosby sing White Christmas on the radio, I usually have to stop and wipe the tears from my eyes. Oh, I'm a sappy thing. But I can't help it. They are tears of joy and warmth and happy memories.
I remember getting my Yogi Bear stuffed animal for Christmas in first grade. I remember hugging Mom and crying my eyes out when I got my big doll, Holly, in second grade. She was the size of an actual 2 year old!!! I remember getting my Yardley Slicker Dolly Bus with all of the lipsticks in 8th grade and wearing a different color every day during the Christmas break. (back then you couldn't wear lip stick or lip gloss to school)
Snow and Christmas and eggnog and candles and music and baking always make me happy. Sentimental, happy, thankful. But the snow is the best.
Wow..its really coming down now!!! Maybe we'll have a big blizzard and work will be cancelled tomorrow!! Yipppppeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
HAPPY HOLLY DAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Hour I First Believed

I am reading this now. It is the new novel by Wally Lamb.

So far it is EXCELLENT!!!

I love Wally Lamb and so glad to see that he has written a new book.

If you are looking for something great to read, try She's Come Undone or I Know This Much Is True both by Wally Lamb.

Sabi

Things have been difficult for her since the twins arrived on the scene.

Me and my girl

Four Christmases

Janet and I saw Four Christmases today. What a bad movie. Not funny at all and not a Christmas movie!! Mean people in the movie and mean children too! It was not feel good or funny. Janet and I were surprised that such big name actors were in such a dopey movie! Reese Witherspoon produced it so maybe they were doing her a favor. Anyhoo...Janet and I had fun but neither one of liked the movie and I am soooo glad I didn't see it on Christmas Day!!!

I think Marley and Me looks like a cute movie.

Bree and I always see a movie on Christmas Day. Last year it was Sweeney Todd, year before that it was Dreamgirls....can't remember past that. We've seen some pretty bad ones. One year we saw Family Stone and Bree got up and left and went into another theatre. That was a pretty bad one.

I got some Christmas gifts today!!!! Yeahh!!!! Tomorrow we put up the tree. I can't wait!!!

Think snow, everyone!!!!

Love,
Kelli

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2008

The smell of turkey is in the air. We are just waiting for Michael to get home from work so we can dig in. It is so great having Bree and John home!!!

Last night Bree, John, Michael, Archie, me, and Gabe went to Henry's for a few drinks and a sandwich. Had so much fun talking and laughing. Here are some pics from last night on our way to Henry's.

Walt likes a bedtime story

Michael and the kids

See how BIG Kinzie and Walt are getting? I can't believe it!!! they are as precious as the day is long. I love them. Sometimes I call Walt "Freckles" because he has spots on his face.

They are arriving tonight

Bree and John will be here tonight and I promise you pictures and stories. I'm so excited!!!!

I got new furniture in the TV room and I can't wait for them to see it!!! Oh, I want to hug their necks til their guts pop out.

Bree is bringing me something she bought me in Barcelona. I'll let you know what it is....she is the most thoughtful person. She never forgets her Mom.

The house will be filled with wonderful aromas and the sound of laughter. I will touch my heart and touch my head and tap a little lock on there to keep it all inside forever.

Hope your holiday is fantastic also.

Love and hugs,

Kelli

It's a Seed!!

Bree told me on the phone the other day the most INCREDIBLE thing!!!
I had written a very short story and emailed it to her. I told her that it wasn't much...not very long....felt like I needed to explore the characters more. And Bree said, "It's just a seed. Something to plant and then you can come back later and add to it." Isn't that marvelous? That is exactly true!!!
Several of the stories I've written don't seem "complete". They are almost "teasers." But Bree is right. They are seeds. Planted now and I can come back and elaborate on them later.
Thank you, Bree!
Once again, your wisdom amazes me. You are truly one of the most intelligent people I know. And I love you forever.....

I don't have time to work...

I decided yesterday when I was at work making a list of things I had to do to prepare for Thanksgiving and the arrival of Bree and John, that I just do not have time to work at a regular job. Working just takes up too much time! I need more time for being creative and thinking and taking naps and just laying around. After I put in a days work then there isn't much time for writing, reading, walking, kissing kitties, doing just enough housework that needs doing, socializing and just hanging out on the couch.
But I need to work so until I find another way to make some money .... this is it!! I thought of prostitution or belly dancing but that sounds like alot of work too...and I'd probably have to go on a die-t ....... So I'll just keep on truckin'.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU May all your wishes and dreams come true.
Love and hugs,
Just a Girl (Your Kelli)