LIVING MY DREAMS...AND I'M ON MY WAY

I leave today for Paris and I am soooooooooooooo excited. I keep pinching myself. The day has finally come. I've talked about this trip for so long it is hard to believe that the time is really here!!! Bree and John are also very excited. Bree is trying to decide what to bring to read on the plane.

This year so far has been incredible for me. My first trip to Europe, my trip to Bahamas with Bree, Florida twice this year!!! Oy!!! I will write a detailed blog with pictures when I return May 23.

Please keep reading my blog and comment!!! I love hearing from you guys!!! I love you!!!

Peace, love, and happiness......Kelli

This is Bree studying up her French!!!

A really fun, good book!!!

I just finished "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffen. Let me tell ya, I just loved it. Bree recommended it to me. Her friend, Lori, gave it to her along with the sequel "Something Blue". I had seen these books around for a couple of years and didn't think much about them. Figured just silly chick lit, blah, blah. But after Bree told me that they were page turners, I read the first one, "Something Borrowed." I love it!
Thank you, Emily Giffin, for giving us this delightful novel. I look forward to reading the sequel!! Any other Emily Giffin fans out there....she has a new book coming out soon called "Love The One Your With."
Hey, has anyone read any good books lately? Let me know!!!
Hugs,
Kelli

FOUND A PURSE!

I went to VonMaur last night and got a purse for Paris. Really perfect. Lots of secret pockets and it will fit my umbrella too!!!
Then I met Janet by the fountain outside of VonMaur and we talked and talked. She brought books from Paris for me to borrow. Oh, I'm so excited!!! Janet and Gary were in Paris 2 years ago. We laughed and gossiped and got caught up. It was wonderful to be with her.
Hope you all are doing great and keep smiling!

CHICAGO WEEKEND

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been writing alot lately. Last weekend I went to Chicago to see Bree and John. Had a blast. Friday night we went to a new Mexican restaurant and we liked it but not as much as Lalo's. Lalo's ranks #1 for me in Mexican restaurants. (the margaritas are better at Lalo's too!!!!)

Talked Friday night until the wee hours of the morning and then up early for a busy day of shopping. Bree and I were on a quest for a purse for me to take to Paris. Looked high and low but couldn't find one I liked. John met us for lunch at the Russian Tea Room and we had a great time talking and laughing. Dinner that night was at Kinsey Chop House which was sooooo good!!! Had a great time. Sunday Bree and I went to brunch at Orange in the Belmont area and then more shopping, walking, talking. We are sooo excited about Paris. Less than 1 month away!

It was a fabulous weekend and I miss Bree already. I am reading Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin. It is really good! Have a good day and THINK SUNSHINE!!

IT'S ALL HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOHN BOOKED THE TRIP AND I AM GOING TO PARIS!!!
We leave May 13 and will be in Paris for 1 week! I am so excited!!!! I can't believe it! I keep pinching myself! It is so exciting! I have always wanted to travel and explore other countries and I am just OVER THE MOON that it is happening! I will document everything and take zillions of pictures. I am so thrilled that I am going to see Paris for the first time with Bree and John! My feet have barely touched the ground since John made the plane reservations.
I am packed in my mind and have bought a couple of new books to read on the plane.
I will keep you posted!!!
Love and hugs and bonjour and si vous plait and all that jazz!! Love, Kelli

Friendly Fox

I love Friendly Fox! It is a brand new coffee house and bistro in Fort Wayne. Very very cute and the quiche is divine! So are the baked goods and the lattes. Everything is wonderful! Mom and I met Karin and her Mom, Irma, there for lunch yesterday. We had a great visit. Here is are some pics at Friendly Fox....

APRIL 6 --- A very special day for me

27 years ago today I gave birth to a healthy, bouncing, chubby, 9 lb. 12 oz. baby boy. My life became perfect that day. I had a darling little girl who was 2-1/2 years old and now I had been given this gorgeous baby boy who we named Michael Patrick. All my dreams -- all I ever really wanted in my life -- I had that day ! I always wanted to be a Mom. I always wanted to have a little girl and a little boy and I had them. I had the cozy little house (the name of the street was Cozy Court) and I had my babies. How many people can say that their dreams have come true and I was only 26 years old? But it continues to be true for me. My life has turned out just as I wanted it to. I have the BEST KIDS in the world and a fantastic husband too!

Michael is 27 today and I got some pictures of him to share with you. He doesn't like to have his picture taken like I do so this is a real treat!

Here's to you, Michael! Have a great birthday!!!!