The Kellett's Krazy Beginning's

Fun 6 month Facts!!

2009-10-11T18:18:00.001-07:00

Peyton Grace
1. Eat's 6 oz bottle 5x/day. Every 3 hours. Probably could go 4 but I just feel like she needs it. =)
2. She eats a meal 3x/day. Breakfast=cereal/fruit, Lunch=cereal/veggie, Dinner=cereal/veggie
3. She will eat anything so far.
4. She is still on stage 1 and will be going to stage 2 soon.
5. I have actually been makin all her veggies. Fruit too much work.haha.
6. She weighed 16Ib 5oz at her 6month. Her 4month she was 15Ib 9oz so she didnt gain very much at all and not really sure why. Oh well she is healthy though. 50%
7. She was 26 inches long... 50%
8. She has a very small head... 25% Like her daddy.
9. Started crawling a week ago.
10. Once she crawled she started pulling up on things to stand up... I can't believe she is doing that already! Of course she falls afterwards..
11. Loves Elmo!
12. Wants to play with anything other than toys!
13. She has started a sippy cup. But likes to play with it more than anything.
14. I discovered that she likes bubbles!!
15. She is still breastfed!
16. Will reach up for us..
17. Did kindof wave byebye to my mom trying to immitate her. But hasnt done it again.
18. Loves Gizmo. He sure can make her laugh!
19. Everything goes to her mouth.. and still has no teeth yet. Not even a bump!!
20. Loves staying at nana's and mimi's,,, They defintely spoil her.

This girl is just getting so big and I continue to love her even more everyday!! I'm trying to take it all in and not rush it because I know oneday I will look back at this and wonder where the time went. I love being her mommy!!

My little monkey!

2009-09-20T04:50:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would post some updated pics of the littel booger! Cant believe she is almost 6 months old already! She has started food and yes I'm a big fat dork because yes I have been making my own baby food and actually its not hard at all. But so far she has had peas, squash, carrots, and greenbeans. Loves all of it so far! She will sit up on her own and is trying to crawl. Soon I'll be chasing her all over the place!

My little blessing!

2009-08-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

Cousin Ella and her at the beach!

At the beach!

Everyone always tells you how much having a baby changes you. Well Yes it does. Can I just say how great it is to love someone so unconditionally and they love you back just the same. I can't even explain the feeling. Things that seemed to be so important to me are not at all a priority anymore. She lights up my world everyday. Having to work has been hard at times but at the same time I get to miss her and she gets to spend time with her grandparents!!I just love her sooooooo much and can't wait to have more. Although WE ARE GOING TO WAIT! =)

Here some fun facts about my baby girl who is almost 5months!

1. She eats 5x/day and takes 5-6 oz when not nursing!

2. She LOVES nursing! She weighs 15Ib 9oz and is 25 1/2 inches long..

3.She has started to like her cereal more

4. Great night sleeper 8-7am!

5. Not a good nap sleeper.. Very much a cat napper! =(

6. Smiles and Laughs all the time.

7. Watches Gizmo all the time.

8. Loves her excersaucer and jumperoo!

9. Loves to go outside!

10. Is very much a schedule baby and does not like to be out of her enviroment. She def wants to sleep in her crib.

11. Can sit up for about 10 sec before falling over!

12 Always has poop explosions.. Guess b/c of the breastmilk..

13. Oh yay dare I say it but spitting up is a ton better and she is off her zantac.

14 Her eyes keep getting bluer and bluer!

15. She makes this poutty lip face all the time.

16. Cant go without her pacifer!

I'm Just so in love with her!! I fell so blessed!

Almost 3months!!!

2009-06-20T18:13:00.000-07:00

So hard to believe that my little angel will be 3months on the 1st!! She is the most laid back baby. So she is def like her daddy b/c I'm not laid back at all. She started smiling at almost 6weeks. And just melts my heart. I finally got it on camera!! She is a good little sleeper for the most part.. She started sleeping through the night at 8 weeks. She goes down about 830 or 9pm and sleeps till almost 6 and feeds and then will go back to sleep till 8 and sometimes 9!! Naps are a different story.. There so erratic. And she will nap anywhere but her crib. As soon as you lay her down she is wide awake!! I'm not to concerned since she sleeps well at night!!! Oh yeah she rolled over from her tummy to back earlier in the week!! I just wanted to give a little update on her .. Oh yeah I go back to work monday and I'm not looking forward to it AT ALL!! Luckily I do have plenty of family to keep her but still!! I want to be there for everything!! I know I will be fine I just have to get back in the routine again but man it's weird having to go back after being gone for 12 weeks!!! Pray for me!!!

Peytons Arrival.

2009-04-15T15:51:00.000-07:00

So I know this is 3 weeks late now but just have not had the time to post! So we went in at 530am to only get my iv started!! My day shift nurse came in and said it my be awhile to get my pitocin started due to her other patient in active labor. I was fine with that but felt why get her so early not to get anything starte then. Well, my doctor came at 815 and broke my water (and gross might I add). Thought I kept peeing on myself! I did start having contractions once it was broken and I was 31/2 cm dilated and 50% effaced at this point. About 9am they started my pitocin and the contractions started. My they hurt!!! I wanted my epidural 30min into it but felt like a wus if I asked for it already. So I waited till 10am and finally couldnt take it. So my nurse checked me and I was 6cma nd 90% effaced. My goodness I couldnt believe I dilated that fast. So they bumped me up to first on the list of epidurals considering how fast I was going. I'm glad I asked for it then. So I finally got it around 1030. At 11 I was still 6. Well, They had to put more medicine in my epidural because I could still feel it on my right stomach and once they did I could not even move my left leg. I asked the nurse if this was ok and she came and could not find the heartrate. So she checked me and well!!! She was there ready to come out. This was at 1230!! So they go the doctor called and I began pushing aroud 1pm. Her heartrate kept dropping to the 80's (the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck) so my doctor told me If I didnt get her out in the next couple of contractions she was gong to have to use the suction thing.. So I just pushed with all my might and got her out at 117pm..

She was 7Ib 9oz and 20 inches long

She has a reddish hugh to her hair!!

The whole experience was just incredible!! I had a great pregnancy and a great birth!!! I just love her to death.

Here are some pics from that day!!

The next am with my precious girl!!

Right after giving birth and getting to our new room!!

Our new little family!!

Waiting on her to come!!

April 1st baby!

2009-03-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

So just a quick update! After about three weeks not much has changed I'm 3cm and still 50% effaced. Which is fine with me. I am being induced on wed and I kindof like that so I can have everything planned. We go in at 530 wed morning and they will start my pitocin and break my water around 8-9am.. I'm just so excited.. Friday was my last day of work and I can't even tell you how great that felt. So the next 2 days I plan on cleaning cleaning cleaning my house. So just keep us in you prayers that everything goes well on wed and we have us a happy healthy baby girl!!

Pregnancy Update!!

2009-03-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Well we went to the doctor for our 36 week visit and when they checked me I was 2cm dilated and 50% effaced. The plan has been for a while to induce me April 1st so I will definitely be ready for that but she might try to come early. I didnt realize it but now I know I have been having braxton hicks for about a week now. I had to work 3rd shift last night and I had alot of them. Who knows I could walk around for another 4 weeks like this or maybe she will come early. I'm hoping she will at least hold out another week so I can finish one of my classes I'm in and take my midterm and then she is free to come!!! It's quite exciting though.Now I'm like oh gosh an I really ready do I have what I need? =)

Pray for my little doggie. He went today to bo neutered (have no idea how to spell that). I'll keep ya updated.

Oh yeah you can go to http://parkkonenphotography.blogspot.com/ and see one of our maternity shots that monica did!! I havent seen the rest of them yet but I really like this one!!

Ready, Ready, Ready!!!!!

2009-03-01T09:42:00.001-08:00

This was my family and friend shower.

couldnt walk in her room with all her gifts...

Here is my work shower.

Here was my couples shower

Here is my church shower.

Here is her closet.. Oh how many clothes she has!!
sorry dont know how to rotate these pics.

So I am getting so anxious for this baby to get here!!! I'm almost 35 weeks now. She has been head down the whole time and I dont think she will move!! I think she has moved down a little further with all the pain I'm having in my pelvic bones!! I just finished with my 5th baby shower. Yes, I know. I cannot believe how many showers I had and at all the stuff I got. I can honestly say I have gotten everything I need PLUS more!!! I'm such a planner I have had the nursery ready for a while now. My bedding came in back in december and finally got all my furniture put together in January. The only thing left to do is put some things on the walls (If I can just figure out what I want to put up there). The bassinet is ready in our room. Her bouncy seat is ready!! I have had her carseat ready to go in my car for about 2 weeks ago. It is so sweet and exciting to just see that in the back of my car!! I'm just ready for a baby in there! I will post some pics soon but you should see all the clothes this little girl has. It is ridiculous. She is going to be better dressed than me. A couple of weeks ago I washed all her 0-3month stuff and was up till like 1am doing this because once I get started I can't quit. I love the smell of her clothes!! I have had her bag packed and I am partially packed. I just wanted to go ahead just in case if I were to go into labor at work and since I'm already at the hospital Drew could just meet me there and he sure doesnt know all the things I need.... I can just say that I am sooooo excited. Ok so here are some pics!

Baby pics!!!

2009-01-18T17:45:00.000-08:00

Start at the bottom and work up to look at the ultrasound pic!

Not sure how to move this pic upright. This is at 6 months!

18 weeks and 6 days!
12 weeks 1 day
10 weeks 3 days
9weeks 1 day. (here was the 1st time we saw her move her little arm up and down- it was just so sweet!)
6 weeks 6 days

We had lots of ultrasounds in the beginning. It was so neat to see how much she would change in just a week or two. Babies are such miracles and I feel so blessed to be having little Peyton Grace! We go wed to have our 3d u/s. I will post those pics then too!!! yeah I got a new camera for christmas so now I can actually post pics!!!

My week

2008-12-05T05:18:00.000-08:00

Well, I had to work sunday but that is it. I was off last thursday-sat and now I'm off again from mon-mon.. Wow!! It has been nice. We were suppose to go to charleston for the week for our 2 year anniversary. Well because of school I had a test on wed and she would not let me make it up or take it early. So stuck here!! We will use the week another time!

Well, with all my time I have gotten up everyday about 730.. Arent I suppose to sleep in????? I finished my christmas shopping, sent our christmas cards out, cleaned, spent lots of time with my mom shopping for Peyton, regisitering for her also.. Any many more things. First I must just say Thanks to Summer for letting me know about the great sale I went to for baby clothes. I got Peyton some of the cuttest smock dresses. I got her christmas outfit for next year and easter dress. and of course a few more things. I wanted to buy everything. Oh yea I also went to this childrens store of Hwy 9 (Tickled Pink) and on their sale rack had a cute blue smock dress on sale. Guess how much I paid for it $4!!! Thats right I was sooo excited..But that was about the only thing on sale everything else was still like $50. I just can't see myself paying that! I did go to another place and they had a orange Clemson dress. Yeah it was like $58. nope I dont thing sooo...

Anyway, I have ordered my furniture and going to start painting this week and hopefully by the end of January once everything is in I will have a beautiful nursery set up..

I go to the doctor next wed and I'll be 23 weeks. I'll update on that then. She moves around like crazy and I think she dances on my bladder at times. =) But pregnancy so far has really been wonderful and I have no complaints so far. I'm just so happy and thankful to God for this wonderful miracle of life he has blessed me with.

Long time I know

2008-11-24T07:37:00.000-08:00

So I was having issues with my blog and just gave up all together and stopped blogging. But now its fixed and hopefully I will start back more. So probably noone will even see this since I haven't blogged in two months.

Lots of things have been going here. One of which I am now 21 weeks pregnant. IT'S A GIRL!! We couldn't be more happy. Peyton Grace Kellett! I can't wait to meet her. I just love her so much already. She moves all the time and if I sit there long enough I can see her poke me =) Drew has felt her alot too!! I just ordered by bedding today. I can't wait to get it in. Her nursery is going to be pink and brown with some green in stripes and a paisly print!

I am finishin up with school for this semester. It was actually pretty easy. So I have all my classes to get into Clemson for next fall! I am taking 2 classes this spring so I dont have to take them at Clemson. One is 8 weeks long a health assessment class that runs till march 18th. I sure hope she doesnt decide to come before then! It may be a little stressful for me but totally worth it in the end.

We have been decorating for christmas and will go get our tree friday and put it up. I have thanksgiving off so I'm excited about that! And I have not done not one thing of christmas shopping. Drew and I are attempting to go out friday and get it done!

I hope to buy a new digital camera with my christmas money and then I can put more pics on here. I had to throw my old one away because it broke of course.

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

My new exciting News!!!

2008-09-25T18:22:00.001-07:00

Well, I dont know if anyone ever looks at my blog anymore because I have been a slacker on blogging. I just can't seem to get into it lately. But I did want to go ahead and spill my secret I have held on two for over 2 months. Well, God has truly blessed us and has blessed us with a baby so yes yes yes!!!

I'm 12 weeks pregnant!!!!

Can I just say what a hard secret it was to keep. I found out at like 3 weeks! We got pregnant like 6 weeks after my miscarriage. Not really planned but I'm just happy to know I have no trouble getting prego!! Although I have to be honest and say It has been hard to enjoy. I'm so happy and thrilled but at the same time I was just so scared it would happen again. I know that worrying is a sin and believe me when I tell you I continuosly prayed for peace of mind. Well, I now can feel relived to know I'm almost done with the first trimester. Baby Kellett is due April 7th!!! It's been kindof nice because they have been doing ultrasounds once a week just to keep an eye on the little thing and it has been amazing to see how much he/she grows in just one week. We just had an ultrasound done yesturday and it actually looked like a baby. He waved to us and it just warmed my heart. I just can't wait to meet this little person!!!

Everyone please just keep us in your prayers that I continue to have a good pregancy. I have had nausea and its always at night but I can't complain!!

Clemson game!

2008-09-10T18:36:00.000-07:00

So Drew's dad got us season Clemson tickets for this year and I'm so excited!! Although I'm sure I won't be at every home game anyway! We went to the game this past weekend with my hubby and best friend Lisa and her husband and Drew's dad. We had fun but it was just EXTREMLY hot. Here are some pics!

So Sorry

2008-09-03T19:00:00.000-07:00

for the lack of blogging. I have been trying to keep up with others but I just can't find the time or words to blog. August was a good month. My 25th birthday was celebrated. I had many lunches and dinners with many friends. And oh yeah the dreaded school was started back. I go every mon and wed night and so I am working every tue, thurs, and friday. Good news is that we have enough people working weekends now to where I don't have to work any. It hasn't been like that since I have been a nurse. I thank those that working it. The hospital actually pays them what we call (baylor) 10 more dollars an hour. Which is great! But every weekend.. No Not me.! I would hate to miss church all the time. I was waiting so I could post some pics of whats been going on but I'm so bad at doing that so maybe another time.

Can I just say I'm so happy it's getting fall time. This is my favorite time of year! Oh yeah and Clemson football season and this year we have season tickets!! woohooo! We have LOTS of things coming up in the next few months and will keep you all updated..

Have a good rest of the week and I'll try to better with my blogging skills!

Quick Question

2008-08-12T11:24:00.000-07:00

Does anyone know where I can take clothes to consign? I'm not sure of any consignment stores around here and I cleaned my closet out and need to get rid of clothes. Stephanie maybe you can help me with this question.

Since I was tagged

2008-08-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

Directions: Place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not. Answer the 30 questions at the end and tag 3 (or more) of your friends to play too!(This is for your entire life.)

( ) Gone on a blind date
(x) Skipped school
(x) Watched someone die
( ) Gone to Canada
(x) Gone to Mexico
(x ) Gone on a plane
( ) Jumped out of a plane
(x) Been on a Helicopter
(x) Gotten lost
(x)Gone on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Cried your self to sleep
( ) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons
(x) Sang Karaoke
( )Paid for a meal with coins only?
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(x) Made prank phone calls
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(x) Gotten kissed under the mistletoe
(x) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
(X) Blown bubbles
( x) Gone ice-skating
(x) Gone Skiing (water & snow)
(x) Gone skinny dipping outdoors
(x) Gone to the movies…
(x) Gone to a drive-in movie
1Any nickname? Natbug (in highschool), Natalia, Nat, Natalicious (work)
2Mother's name? Pace
3Favorite drink? Tea
4Tattoo? nope...too scared and too permanent
5Body piercings? my ears
6How much do you love your job? Love it
7. Birthplace? Spartanburg, SC
8. Favorite vacation spot? Charleston!
9. Ever been to Africa ? no not yet!
10 Ever eaten cookies for dinner? yes way to many times.
11. Ever been on TV? yep because I am a movie star! =)
12. Ever steal any traffic sign? nope
13. Ever been in a car accident? yes
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door
15. Favorite salad dressing? Vinegarette dressing or ranch
16. Favorite pie? anything chocolate, also apple pie.
17. Favorite number? dont have one.
18. Favorite movie? Dont have one.
19. Favorite holiday? Christmas
20. Favorite dessert? again any chocolate.
21. Favorite food? hmmm I guess chocolate!!
22. Favorite day of the week? Whenever I dont work.
23. What do you do to relax? sleep
24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest
25. Favorite smell? apple cinnamon
26. What month were you born in? august.
27. Favorite Candle Scent? apple cinnamon
28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully in a new house! with hmm 2-3 kids and very happy.
29. What 3 people do you tag to do this meme? Terri, Stephanie, Haley
30. Who will be the first to respond? hopefully one of them!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

2008-07-24T20:09:00.000-07:00

SUMMER!!!!!!

Productive day

2008-07-17T12:12:00.001-07:00

I must say even though I sleep in till 10 that I have already had a very productive day. I just finished my paper for my religion class and its not even 4 yet. woohooo!!! I also went and got my hair cut this morning by my friend Summer L. She did a great a job and we had a very good conversation =) If anyone needs there haircut she does a great job. She is at designing (oops I forgot) what it was. Just go to her blog if you want her to do your hair because I def recommend her. I have also done 3 loads of laundry and only 2 more left and have straightened up the house. Im debating on even attempting to take a nap since I work 3rd tonight. I can easily nap but when I know I NEED to I can't ever get to sleep or I start sleeping when its time to get up. Either way I work with two of my friends tonight so hopefully they can keep me awake. Everyone have a great thursday.

Miles Ellis Hamrick

2008-07-14T17:44:00.000-07:00

Was born today at 619pm weighing in at 8Ib 3oz. Mom and baby are doing great! I'll post some pics soon.

OH HE IS SOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!! =)

Quick prayer request

2008-07-14T07:04:00.000-07:00

One of my really good friends whom I work with and go to church with (AMY) Is having her baby boy today! They induced her this am and just broke her water around 8am. I just talked with her and she feels great. Sounded like she had alot of energy which she will need soon!! Her contractions are not too bad yet. Just please pray everything goes well and they have a healthy happy baby and delivery. It took them a long time to get pregnant and still the doctors don't know how she kept this baby. This has definitly been a miracle baby for them.

Amy, I love you and I'm praying for you!

The Confused!!!!!!!

2008-07-12T13:40:00.000-07:00

So I'm sitting here at work and my patient is so funny and sweet that I just wanted to post about it. This old little man is awake (which is unusual for my patient population) but he has demetia with alzheimers. This morning he started singing the blues for me and he is just so precious. The day started off with him pleasantly confused but when I just now came him he was half naked and trying to get out of the bed. So I have to remind him of where he is at and not to get up. It had gotten dark in the room which does not help the confused I might add. He got a little beligerant for a minute because he had to go to work to make the money. Bless his heart!! Well, he is more confused now and continues to try to get out of bed and throws his clothes off =( The only way I can get him to stay in bed is to tell him to sing. So I am sitting here listening to him sing so he does not get out of bed and end up on the floor with a head injury. This little light of mine is singing loud in my ear right now. But I have to say I guess I'm going to have to sit in this room till my shift ends. In the meantime I have a million things to do but I guess I'm going to have to entertain him for the rest of my time. But he is currently getting more anxious we speak. Oh what to do with this confused people. All I have to say his bless his heart!

Quick Update!

2008-07-09T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well not to much exciting things going on in the Kellett house lately. Drew has been working like crazy and coming late =( Although, I have been working more too since he is gone. I mine as well make some money if he is not at home. Our yard is in need of some rain. He teases us all the time. I will hear the thunder and see the lightning but never a drop at our house. I think it just decides to skip over it. I just can't believe it's July already. I know it sounds crazy but I'm ready for fall anyway! My favorite time of year.

It sounds like most of you guys had a good 4th. We did too. We went to Drew's dad and laid out at his new pool. We had ribs, barbeque and much more sides. I was defintely stuffed! We decided to not go watch fireworks because I had to be up at 530 to go to work so we went home about 7 and watched Ramboo (sp?) It was actually good and Drew couldn't believe that I liked it. Sunday was a lounge day. Then I was off mon and tues. So I had lunch with my dear friend Abby and baby meg who is just precious and just soo big! For dinner last night we cooked out with our dear friends the Hamrick's and Howard's. We had steak and shrimp and some homemade peach cobbler that Jenny made. It was wonderful. We had such a great time but then it was late and we all realized we had to get up early the next day. So I'm work now and thought I would do a quick update of whats going on in our lives this week. Just another week of work! =(

Have a great rest of the week.

xoxoxoxo

June 7th 2008

2008-06-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Jessica and Danny!!!
One of my good friends from high school just got married in June. I am so happy for her. I have stayed close to many of my friends from high school and I'm so thankful for all of them. Here are some pics of her wedding in Columbia!

The bride before getting dressed.

Here is my bestest Lisa! We have been friends since kindergarten! I just love her!

The cute flowergirl.

Here is where the ceremony took place. It was really gorgeous.

Lisa, Lauren, Jess and Me. Acutally me lisa and lauren have all been friends since kindergarten. It's so neat that were still so close.

Congrats guys!!

Her cute wedding favors.

The bride taking a million pics.

Jessica you were just such a beautiful bride and I'm so glad I got to spend the day with you. I love you!

Great Week

2008-06-22T16:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's almost already another week. Last week after I got off work tuesday night Drew and I headed to Litchfield for the week with his family. We had sucha great time. I think it has been since our honeymoon since we actually took a vacation together. It was a much needed one and all we did was lie on the beach. Our house was right on the beach and it was GREAT! I can't wait to go back there again next year. I have never been to Litchfield before and it's only about 30min away from myrtle. Although, Drew and I don't like myrtle anyway!

I'm so excited because we get to go to Wild Dunes in charleston for our 2 year wedding anniversary in december. I'm so excited about it. I think were going to invite my parents to come for a couple of days. There not the traveling kindof people and have never even been to charleston.

We went to church today and taught our cute 3 year olds. Which come august were moving up with them and teaching 4 year olds. I'm very excited because there is such a difference just between the ages. Plus we love the kids and want another year with them.We then had lunch with our friends the Amerson's. God has truly blessed with some great friends from church. We pigged out on some pizza from Mellow Mushroom and it was really good and the first time we had been there.

Well, off to another week of work and school. ughhhh. I started a social commitee at work for my unit and this week were going to eat at City Range and I'm so excited because that is one of my fav's.

Everyone have a great week!!

Montana pics. Read below first!

2008-06-12T05:40:00.001-07:00

Drew's Montana mission trip.

2008-06-12T05:22:00.001-07:00

So Drew went on his first ever mission trip with a bunch of people from our church to Montana to help them build a church. This church I think he said had about 30 members and has had no preacher for 2 years. He even said another church that was near them had been saving up money for years to help build a new church until they heard about this church and there need to build. Well, this other church after saving up bunches of money gave all there money to this church. It was a great deal of money too but I think how wonderful that was and that church regained that money in a year. Blessing do come from helping people. Well, here are some pics from his time there. He didnt get to many of the actual church or an after pic. guys!!

Standing and on something. See all they got done! I'm so proud of all of them.

Yeah, he is looking rough withhis hairy face!

Here is what the church looked like when they go there.

These are pics just from the scenery and from Yellowstone National Park. He had such a great time and it's just so beautiful there. Look at all the animals and how close you could get to them. Look at the pics above!!

Week update

2008-06-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

Well, this has been a week. I have been hubby less since Saturday. I just can't tell you how much I miss him! I hate him not being here. He went on a mission trip with some others from our church to Montana to help build a church. He has talked none stop about how pretty it is and how he wants to take me there.

Him and Brandon and two others were able to go to Yellowstone while they were there. This is Drew's second time there except this time it was daylight. He got to see all kinds of things and I will post pics when he comes back.

I decided I was going to be a big girl and stay by myself. Sooo Saturday I go to bed just Gizmo and me and get a phone call at 2am with some not nice things to say. It sounded like a drunk Mexican. Well, scared me to death and I just knew someone knew I was home by myself. So the rest of the week has been spend at my parents.. Ahhh, I hate not being in my home.

Today I drive to Columbia and stay the night because I have a wedding I'm in. I can't wait to come home tomorrow night and pick my hubby up. I know he is ready to come back home too.

Please pray for me as I drive to Columbia and Please pray for the guys as they come back from Montana and they get back safely.

Summer L. I think you have done such a great job being a single mom this week.

Thanks bunches

2008-06-06T12:06:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say thank you to all for their kind and uplifting words. Also, for the prayers!!!!! I just can't say how blessed we are. Sometimes it takes something traumatic to open you eyes. Well, mine our WIDE open. He definitely got my attention. Our family has been so great through this tough time. Also, especially our church friends I just can't thank them enough for all the prayers and encouraging words.

I think I received about 7 or 8 bundles of flowers from people. They were all so very pretty and really did make me feel better. Summer L. yours just now died so yours lasted a long time. I also had a friend make a pot of orange Gerber daisy and some purple flowers (Clemson colors). There so pretty but unfortunately I think I have manged to kill them :( I watered them and everything. Hmmmm.

Well, again thank you for everything and keeping us in your prayers. I will definitely let you all know when we do have more news but I will definitely be waiting a while this time.

xoxo

Sad Update

2008-05-22T01:50:00.000-07:00

God works in mysterious ways and I do know that! It's just not always easy understanding why? Tuesday, Drew and I went for our regular 11 week doctor appt and they started with the doppler to find the heartbeat. Well, I had been trying for a week or so at work to try and find it myself with the help of a co-worker and could not find it. Well, we along with our doctor were not concerned since you don't always hear it until past 12 weeks. Our doctor, Dr.Ellis then was going to do an abdominal ultrasound and I was so excited to get another ultrasound because I did not think I would get one for another month or so. I knew something was wrong when I saw the look on her face. I could slightly see the screen and I did not see anything. She finally said that she was sorry and could not hear the heartbeat and saw and empty sac. My heart sank, and I just started crying. She stepped out of the room for minute and Drew and I just prayed that she was wrong. She came back to have a vaginal ultrasound and you could see the baby with no heartbeat. It was really hard for her to tell us I know. I never never ever thought it would have been as hard to handle as it was then. But not only that this happened at about 8 weeks. So I had been walking around for 3 1/2 weeks not knowing. That just made it even harder. I have never seen Drew so excited about something until I told him we were going to have baby and to see that taken away was devestating. There are no words to describe it. At the time I was unconsolable (sp?) but Drew just hugged me and prayed.

As hard as all of this was it still wasnt over quite yet. Obviously my body never expelled of this and so they had to take me to surgery and put me to sleep to have a D&C. I'm thankful that they did put me to sleep because if I had been awake it would have been awful.I was so nervous about doing this.My concern is about the future and what if this happens again.Or what if the procedure does something to me. We want a family so desperatly bad and to think about this happening again or what if something prohibits us from having kids. I had all these thoughts going through my head at one time. We come in at 840 am to have what we think will be great doctors visit and dont leave till 3 feeling empty. I just can't explain the feeling.

I know that this happened for a reason. God knew what he was doing when he took that precious angel to heaven. I know I will oneday see this little person but it still too hard to comprehend. You still can't help to think of if you did something wrong to contribute to this. I don't think I have ever been so cryful. I know this is normal but I don't know when It will stop. I never thought I could love something so much that I had never even met and then have it taken away from me. We left that hospital with one less of us and I just can't explain how that feels.

Drew has been such a great husband through all of this. Waiting on me hand and foot and just hugging me everytime I break down. It's been hard to sleep. And I'm tired I just cant stay asleep. Our family and friends have been so supportive. It's so nice to have such caring people in our lives. This is the hardest thing I have encoutered in my life so far and it will take sometime to get over it. We were so excited and getting ready to empty out our spare bedroom. I just thought I was just getting ready to get over the first trimester without any complications. This has been the hardest thing and I still need your prayers!!!! Thank you to all that have been so wonderful through this. Terri thank you so much for the flowers. I will call you soon!

I know December will be hard for me and thinking about the baby that was suppose to be here with us. Drew even bought me a pearl ring for Mothers Day and now I'm like I'm not a mom. I just look at the ring and it makes me sad. This my seem weird or silly but we really thought it was a girl and I think to help me cope with this we decided to give the baby a name. Cayliegh Grace!! Drew always kissed my belly and called her that.

I still need lots of prayers!!! So please pray for us to heal!! Actually, writing this helps me cope with this. We know there will be other babies and this happened for a reason but you still always wonder why me?

I need to vent!!

2008-05-02T12:40:00.001-07:00

Ok. I'm going to strangle my dog. A few weeks ago when I went to wash our bed sheets What do I find? Pee stain!! When did this happen? I have no idea. It was dry. How did I not see it before this I dont know. So needless to say I was furious and washed our entire bedding!!! Well I wake up this morning to start washing clothes and went again to was our bed sheets and ahhhhh again. Dry pee stain. The only time he is on our bed is when were asleep at night. I dont just let him up there to roam and he can't jump on our bed when were gone. So does he just get up in the middle of the night and pee and go back to bed i dont know. What do I do?? I need help. My dog is 3 years old and still wants to pee!!!! I'm a pretty neat freak and this just kills me. So I stand there and yell at him like I'm sure he know what I'm talking about. So we are taking the carpet out in the future baby's room and now guess what I cant take it anymore that we just going to have to take the carpet out of our bedroon. Its sooo embarrasing. I dont even see it when he does it!!!! Its the only option though. I dont want my carpet to smell like pee!!

Any suggestions on how to get my dog not peeing in my house. I take him out all the time and he will continue to pee inside. I love him to death but its driving me crazy!!!

Too busy to blog!

2008-04-27T17:30:00.000-07:00

Well, I have just not had the time to blog lately. I read up on everyones but just haven't sat down to give it time. Well I have been busy over the last two weeks. I gave a shower and have been to two. Last weekend I went to charleston with some of my girlfriends. Luckily it wasnt rainy and we enjoyed our day on the beach on saturday. I have worked a good bit this past week along with settling up with my classes and studying for exams that are this week :(

Drew was out of town on a mens golf retreat with our church from wed to sat. Oh how I missed him. We have hardly seen each other since I was out of town then worked then he was gone. I'm such a baby when it comes to staying by myself. Well, lets just say I did stay with my parents the first two nights which was nice and reminded of old times. However, friday night after our Sunday School class cookout I decided I was going to wing it since I did have to work on sat. Guess what nobody got me :() I know I know. I always here noises and think someone is trying to get in. I survived though!! I got to get off work early on sat and was home by 4pm. Drew had just got there. He was exhausted and we laid down for a little bit until finally I just had to GET OUT. We had a date and went and ate dinner at Logan's. We also went to Mr.Knickerbocker to find some baby Clemson stuff. Oh its killing me not to know what were having. I want to buy stuff soooooo bad.

Oh speaking of baby. Yeah, we had our first ultrasound about 2 1/2 weeks ago. We got to hear the heartbeat and it was just soooo amazing. How can something that tiny even have a heartbeat. Well, while we were there the decided to change my due date :( It's Dec 5th now. Hopefully this baby will come a little before then.Still I havent been sick. I definitily have been more tired especially after 12 hours of work. Please continue to pray for us and this little one.....

Off to another busy week of work and school. Then three more showers this weekend! Hope everyone has a great week..

Guess who is Pregnant??

2008-04-07T06:48:00.001-07:00

ME!!!!!

This has been a very hard secret to keep ladies for those of you that dont know allready. This my be two much info but I just have to say I must be very fertle!!! We were trying to wait to tell people until I was like 10 weeks but um NO that didnt happen. Its just so hard when your so excited about something.I had my first doctors appt this past friday and everything went great. I go back in about a week to have my first ultrasound. I'm about 7 weeks. Drew is soooo excited. He kisses my belly everyday. I'm so ready to decorate a nursery. I have allready been looking at things. Our families are sooo excited too. This is the first grandchild on both sides and first great granchild too.

I'm so excited but please keep us in you prayers that this will be a healthy baby. Also another good thing is I have been feeling great. No sickness! I hope it stays this way. I almost dont believe that I am pregnant.

Oh yeah. The baby is due November 29th. Thanksgiving baby :) Yeah I have my holidays off!!!!!

Finally back to blogging

2008-03-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

I cant believe I have waited a month to blog again. I guess nothing to exciting to blog about lately. I have had spring break this week. yeah!! But I just worked instead of schooling it. Easter was great. We taught our kids in SS and then went to our big service and my whole family came to church with us. We then ate lunch. Most of Drews family is in Europe. BOOO!! So I was kindof sad not see them all.

Oh did I mention we were invited to go to France this summer!!! Drews grandparents and some of his aunts and uncles go every year. But can I tell how upset I am that we had to turn them down :( I am in a wedding and have school. Bummer though! Hopefully we can go with them one year.

I know this was quite random but I must go now. I should have more exciting things to talk about over the next few months :) We have lots going on.

2008-02-28T13:33:00.000-08:00

13 Things I must do in the next 3 months for my girls weddings.

1. Go to Lisa's shower at Julies in a couple of weeks

2. Organize and host Lisa's bridal shower along with some other girls at Walnut Lane Inn in April

3. Then go to Jess's two shower in columbia. Luckily there on the same day so only one trip.

4. Find shoes with lisa for my dress.

5.Organize and host Lisa's bachlorette party. I have no idea what to do for it. Any ideas???

6. Get all their presents for their showers. I need to get on the ball though.

7. Work TONS of overtime to pay for all of this.:)

8. Give Jessica her lawn and garden shower that we will have at Lisa's. I'm so glad none are at my house. Now I don't have to worry about cleaning and just let my house get as dirty as I want it :)

9. Find shoes for Jess's wedding. Hopefully she will let me wear my shoes from Lisa's wedding... NO HEELS!!! I'm tall enough as it is :(

10. Book our room for Columbia for Jess's wedding.

11. Get my hair cut and highlighted for both weddings.

12. Go hang out with Jess since I am not going to her bachlorette party.

13. After all these weddings May 10th and June 7th. I will relax for a little while until I have another wedding I'm in. I guess come soon it will be all Baby Showers :) Maybe sooner rather than later ;)

Everyone have a great Weekend.. Love..

Week Recap!

2008-02-18T13:16:00.000-08:00

What a week last week was. I didn't stop the whole time. Drew had this great idea of updating our kitchen right before I had a baby shower at our house. Well, I thought ok that's fine. He assured me it would be done halfway in the week. Wrong!!!! It took till this past sat night and he had started the sat before. It was soo worth it in then end. But my poor husband had to put up with me being cranky. He went crazy though on the house. He had people in repainting the base boards and our crown molding. Taking our front door down and putting up a new one. All kind of things that made our house look like a construction zone.

Well, I had to work the last three days of the week and didnt get to clean my house till sat. I did get off work early so we could go to our new Sunday School class meeting at our friends home. So from there we came home and were up till 2am cleaning. We were exhausted and eating Waffle House at 130am. It was soooo good though. Well we then went to bed and was up in a few hours for church.

We had a great turn out for our first sunday of our new SS class. We had to split up becuase we were tooo big. Well we had over 20 the first day and still missing some people that could not come. We love our SS class!!! Well, afterwards we came home and I started preaparing my food for the baby shower for my friend Abby from church. Everyone from church came at about 2pm. We had a great time and could not stop talking :) I guess that is girls for you. We stood in the road talking for another 45 mins. Summer good thing you didnt get run over.haha.. Oh and then this creppy cat kept staying around. It looked like half his face was missing. It was a great time though.

Well I cleaned up and by then it was like 515. I layed down for a minute and then it was time to go back to church. Drew went to the boby building service and I went and helped with the 4 year old preschool choir. There just so precious. It's just amazing to see the difference between the 3 and 4's. The 4's do what I ask for the most part. But my 3 year old on Sunday mornings not so much.

All together it was a hectic and stressful week but my kitchen looks great and I'm so happy with it. I will have to post some pics when I get a chance.

2008-02-13T05:55:00.000-08:00

13 of my favorite places to eat!!!

1. Ice Cream and Coffee Beans (Rhonda we need to go again:)
2. Cooper River Grill
3. Hickory Tavern (They have good fish there)
4. Pizza Inn (Not too crazy about the new ones though)
5. Zaxby's
6. Olive Garden
7. Olive Tree (In duncan)
8. The Italian Market (been a couple of years since I've been here though)
9. Outback (mmm. blooming onions)
10. McAlisters (Actually probably my #1)
11. Myabi's (This was our Valentine dinner on Monday night;they have good sushi).
12. Steak N' Ale (Great prime rib there and salad bar).
13. Red Lobster (I absolutly love shrimp;that is usually what I order anywhere)
14.Wild Wings (I really do love some wings in ranch dressing; yes I'm a dipper. I dip everything even my steaks- I have to have ketchup for them. yes I'm southern)
15.Monterry's (Love Mexican and the cheese dip)

Ok I got carried away and did have to add two more places. This was fun to think about my favorite places to eat.

2008-02-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

13 of my favorite things!!

1. Starbucks: Mocha Latte; I'm addicted, no really I am..

2. Christmas time. I just love the way it makes me feel.

3. Target, one of my favorite places to shop.

4. I love sweets. I can never turn one down :)

5. I love children. Interacting with them is the best.

6. Gizmo, yes he is my darling!

7. Afternoon naps, this is when I sleep the best.

8. Going to charleston, We haven't been a while but I sure do love going there.

9. My family, They are my rock. And especially my husband.

10. Purse's another of my addiction.

11. Pinto's and cornbread. Yeah, I'm southern but this is one of my favorite meals.

12. Lovely perfume by Sarah Jessica Parker. This is the only one that does not give me a headache.

13. Lexus SUV. I want one so bad.. Maybe oneday.

I remembered to do this since Summer reminded me. Short and to the point.

Some things!!!

2008-02-03T19:07:00.000-08:00

You know I keep forgetting about Thursday Thirteens. I havent done one in a while. My goal this week it to remember to do one :)

Anyway, Not much going on in the world of the Kelletts. Terri I missed ya this weekend :( I have to say I'm excited our friends Matt and Nicole came to church with us today and they loved it. I get so excited when people are looking for a new church because I'm always like "You need to try our church, It is GREAT!" This is the way I want to feel though. Luckily there going to come back. I hope they find themselves joining one day.

Saturday we went to a couples baby shower for a couple in our SS class. It was really alot of fun. We played a game where they had melted different chocolate bars in diapers and we had to guess the chocolate bar. I think the guys were into more than the girls. It was hilarious because it really looked real and it was totally gross. We also played a game where you could not say the word "baby". The guys were doing really well at it I must say.

I took my first test in american lit tonight and yeah I did good. I asked Drew tonight if he would be mad at me if I just quit going and of course he said yes. I was really hoping for a no because it would be so easy to just stop. I am not motivated not one little bit right now. Please pray for me to continue this and God give me strength.

Well everyone have a great week and hopefully I'll be doing my thirsday thirteen .....

Weekend Ramblings

2008-01-27T11:18:00.000-08:00

We have had such a great weekend. We both were able to spend time together and just have fun the whole weekend.

Friday night I came home from work and and started some laundry and we were both in the bed and asleep by 930. I guess this is one of the perks of not having kids. We slept will 8am! We had almost 12 hours of sleep. :) Well we went to Greenville after getting ready and went to Jeff Lynch. Yeah, we got our new stainless appliances for the kitchen. Then we looked at some more counter tops. I must say this is a very hard decision. I just can't picture things in my head. My husband has got on whim to do these things since were having a shower at our house in the next couple of weeks. So I say anything to get him motivated ! I didn't even have to ask him. So I'm just glad were getting it down. We have talked about if for a year now. Well after all that Nicole and Terri came to pick me up and we went to see our friend Amber and her new baby Jackson. He is just a precious and quite baby. We passed him around for hours and he never woke up. Time slipped by and before we knew it was 6pm. We then went with the Johnson's and the White's to Cooper River Grill and had to wait about 2 hours before we actually sat down. We had so much fun with these guys. Terri your husband was sooo nice. I can't wait to hang out more.

Sunday-We went to church and our our groundbreaking service and our 20Th anniversary service. It was such a blessing to be part of something so special and be part of a church our children will grow up in one day. We then ate lunch with the Flynn's. Their baby is getting so big and Holden is just sooo cute. We came home and Drew laid down for a nap and just as I was too my surprise we had visitors. First my brother and his girlfriend and then my parents. I love them all so much and was so happy to spend some time with them.Of course my dog did not like the new puppy my brother has and proceeded to grawl at him. :( My baby what happened to him..haha. Well now I plan on taking my nap. We have no Church service tonight. Drew is cooking dinner!!

I love sleep way to much!

2008-01-24T11:10:00.001-08:00

Well I have had such a weird sleep schedule this week and let me tell you I sure did get my sleep today. Well, first I worked Monday and Tuesday night shift. So Tuesday I slept till 3pm but then was up and cleaning the house and headed off to work. Wed I slept till 2pm because my mom brought over my dog. So I went ahead and stayed up because I had school that night and had to work the next day shift. Well lucky me I get a call this morning and at first I thought it was work calling me to tell me that It was 705 and where was I. Yes I have a tendency of sleeping through 4 alarms..haha. (who does that?). Well actually it was like 5am and they were calling me to put me on call since we did not have enough patients for me to come in. I was like yeah!!!!! I have four days this week and would love to go back to sleep. So yes I went back to sleep. Well I got a call from Amy at 830 saying I needed to come in so I get up and take my shower and then she calls back to say no don't come in yet that patient will not be here till 2pm. Well I got ready anyway thinking I would get called in anytime now. I crawled back in the bed and slept till 130. I guess my body just needed to re cope (sp?) from my working nights. I feel lazy though :( But lucky me again theystill have not called me into work at its past 2 and now too late to call me in. So needless to say I have pretty much sleep my days away..

On another note I'm really excited because tonight were going to pick out new counter tops and then new appliances this weekend. For those that don't know my counter tops are ugly green marble like. My appliances don't work very well and so I'm very exited.

Weekend Recap!!

2008-01-20T19:17:00.000-08:00

Well another week and weekend has gone by. For some reason I have been so tired this week and I only had to work three days so I don't know why. Of course I worked and went to school. That's about it for the week part. Luckily the roads were not very bad Thursday when Drew had to take me to work and I was late again. I slept through 4 alarms. How do you do that? haha...

Friday night I had to go buy baby wrapping paper for two shower's on Saturday. Then I came home to ice 24 cupcakes for one of the showers. My sweet husband had to bake them for me so I wasn't up all night doing it. Saturday I went with my friends Amy and Amber to a baby shower. Did not get to stay long because we had another baby shower for a girl in our SS class at 2pm. I helped them set up a bit for that but did not stay so I could go to Brianna 1st birthday party (My cousins baby). She was just precious and definitely enjoyed getting pink icing all over her face and hands. We hung out at my cousins all day and then went and ate Denny's for dinner with them. We again were in bed early Saturday night. Sunday we were off to church for preaching and SS class. Afterwards we ate lunch with my family for my brothers 23rd birthday. I can't believe he is 23 life goes by so fast. I'm lucky to be so close to him and were only about 17 months apart. We went to my parents for a bit then came home so I could do some school work. WELL, I was so tired and instead put it off for a much need hour nap... yeah!!!! It was great. I woke in time to go back to church. Afterwards we had dinner with some friends from SS, the Louderrmilk's, The Laney's, and the Smiths. We had so much fun with them all and just getting to know them better. I thank God everyday that he has lead us to a place were we feel comfortable and want to part of. They announced today that our SS class is too big and that and its going to split up. I had mixed emotions at first but know I'm very excited about this new change. It such a blessing that were growing so fast. Our friends the Loudermilk's will be heading the class and I know that they will be doing a great job.

OK. now I'm done with this and I really, really need to do some reading but I keep procrastinating.. And that is so unlike me. Please pray for my as I have a busy and weird work schedule this week and my hubby will be out of town for the first part of the week..

Everyone have a great week! :)

Winter Weather

2008-01-15T14:21:00.000-08:00

Well of course as we have all seen on the news yes winter weather is coming. You know what I hate about this!!! I have to go to work no matter what. I am not aloud to call in. Obviously the hospital does not close... man!!!! So I will have to travel in this crazy weather and let me just tell you about last years winter weather. Drew took me to work and we were all over Reidville Road. We lost control of our car and headed in the other lane and ended up almost in the ditch. Thank God there was no oncoming traffic.. Then my husband really did end up in a ditch on his way home and had to call my dad to get him out. So now I'm really unhappy about this possible weather. Ok. not to mention my husband is out of town working and may not be back by then. What to do?? You definitely don't want me on the road...haha. and it will probably have to be my dad to take me. So please just pray we have no bad weather because I don't want my car to end up in a ditch again and if I'm driving that is highly possible.

Happy Birhday!!!

2008-01-13T17:04:00.000-08:00

Rhonda Happy Birthday!!!!

This is one of the girls in my Sunday School class. I won't mention how old she will be hahaah. I think 23 Right?? I just wanted to wish her Happy Birthday. Have a GREAT week Rhonda!!!

Bare Minerals it!!!!

2008-01-07T08:17:00.000-08:00

Ok. I have been meaning to post something about this so here it is..

I started using Bare Minerals back in october and I Love It. It's such great makeup! I never wear foundation and this stuff looks like foundation when you apply it. My skin looks so good with. Or, at least I think it does. The good thing too is its not that expensive. Of course, it is more expensive than stuff out of CVS, but as far as department stores its about the same. I got mine from Ulta in greenville. I'm so excited because I finally found makeup that looks good on me and I feel good about it.

I just thought I would share this with the ladies.

Have a great and fabulous day... I know I will I ahve four days off.....yeah!!!!!

xoxoxoxo

My thoughts of the week!!

2008-01-06T10:47:00.001-08:00

Ok I had probably not a very interesting week to most. I pretty much worked all week. Sunday we went to church and SS. Ate lunch with my family and then enjoyed the rest of the day at home :) I worked Monday and then Drew and I watched the Clemson game and we were so tired that we feel asleep halfway through. We did wake up in time to watch the ball drop. Yes this is how we spent our New Years!!! It was fun for us though :) I was oncall New Years Day so couldnt go to far. I took down christmas decor and Drew and I watched the first season of Greys Anatomy. My husband has been addicted to it this week and I'm glad because that is my favorite show. I then worked Wed-Sat. I was exhausted at the end of all those 12 hour shifts. So yeah nothing much was done around our house this week.

Today we went to church and heard a great sermon by our pastor. Then to SS. I love going and we are enjoying becoming better acquainted to those that are there.

On another note it brings me to my many New Years Resolutions.. Here they are in no particular order:

1. Increase my relationship with God and become more involved with chruch.

2. Be a more supportive wife. (I can nag at times)

3. For Drew and I so grow closer together in every aspect of our life especially spiritually.

4. Get healthy and work out 3 days a week.

5. Save money!!!!!!

2007 was such a great year and this year is going to be even better!!!!

Our holiday extravaganza!!

2007-12-30T13:55:00.000-08:00

We had such a great christmas! I ended up off for 5 days in a row and I dont know how that happened. I did have to be oncall christmas eve day but did not get called in. Well last weekend was spent finishing up christmas shopping and having my cousin and her family over for lunch on sunday.

Christmas eve we go to Drew's grandparents house in greenville and spend time with the 40 plus family there on his moms side. Drew is the oldest of 15 grandkids. It is so fun to go there and see everyone. I would love to have a huge family like this one day. I don't know what could be better. We stayed there from 12-6 and then off to my uncles house for christmas with my mom side of the family. It was great. We finally have a baby around. Steph my cousin has a 11 month old girl Brianna. She was the highlight of the evening. We were there till 1015 and went home and Drew and I opened our presents to one another. We went to our church service at 1130 that was great by the way. We went to bed really late and our dog was so hyper that I hardly sleep due to him driving me crazy since he had been home cooped up allday by himself.

Christmas morning we cooked breakfast and my parents, papa, and brother came. I straightened up a bit and got ready and headed towards cowpens area to spend christmas with Drew's dad and his family. From there we came back to spartanburg and had christmas at my parents and my dads side of the family.

All in all christmas is my most favorite time of the year and I LOVE IT. We were so blessed and very thankful for all we received.

I will have to post pics soon!!

Christmas at our house!!

2007-12-19T18:23:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics of our house decorated for christmas. I can't believe its almost here. I had so much fun decortating though.

Sorry for the sideway photos I couldn't figure out how to fix it. Just turn your head though!!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

It's a Gizmo LIfe!!!

2007-12-12T19:28:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics from Gizmo's christmas pictures. He just loves christmas. I think he was tired afterwards :) I know, I know, I talk bunches about my dog but we have no kids and he is all I have to brag on at the moment :)

Random things!!

2007-11-29T09:27:00.000-08:00

Well, I can't believe that thanksgiving is over. I unfortunalty had to work. Thanksgiving was my holiday. Wasnt too bad. I did get to eat dinner with my family when I got off. The next day I cleaned my house head to toe (no I did not go shopping). I felt my house needed cleaning more. We then went and got our christmas tree and decortated our house. I will have to post some pics soon. Then we hung out with Drews aunt and uncle and his three cousins that are around our age. We fried a turkey and it was just so much fun.

Im getting excited because school is almost over. HORRAYY!!! Maybe I can enjoy life a little more now :)

My good friend Amy from work and church just found out she is pregnant. Im so excited for her.

I am so happy Im off for 6's day now. Thats right 6 days. I dont go back till next wednesday. Then I only work 3 day and off again another 5 days. I can get some things done now!!!!!!!

Our One year wedding anniversary is this sunday. I can't believe it has been a year. We have now been together for about 61/2 years. I still learn something new from him everyday. I can't wait to just spend the weekend with him!!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying the cold christmas weather.

Things I'm most THANKFUL for!!

2007-11-18T13:51:00.000-08:00

I very rarely get to blog much so I missed thursday thirteen and its way to early to post this weeks so here are some things I'm so Thankful for.

1. My increasing relationship with God. It grows stronger and stronger every week. Without God and prayer my like would mean nothing.

2. My incredible husband and best friend. Drew is amazing and Im so thankful for all his support and humorous personality.

3. My Parents. They have taught me so much and still are. I love them so much.

4. My brother and his girlfriend Breeann. They are so fun to hang out with.

5. Our new found church. We joined Anderson Mill Baptist Chruch back in June. We absolutly love it. It has made my husbands and I relationship even better. Having Godly people surronding you is very encouraging.

6. Spreading God's word to our 3 year old sunday school class. It amazes how much they remember. It makes you feel good that you have taught something so good.

7. My job. Yeah I can complain about having to work so much but I'm just thankful to have one because there are many that dont.

8. Our cute little house. It's nice to come home to food, water and shelter. Something that too often is taken for granted and I'm guilty of that.

9. My many mistakes I have made in the past. Without mistakes there would be no room to grow and learn.

10. My sweet Gizmo. My dog is such a blessing. I have never had anyone so happy to see me every single time I walk through the door :)

11. Im very thankful that me and my husband have prayer time everyday. Im blessed that we can sit down together and pray.

12.Ok. Haley Im going to have to use one of yours but until this year and having my own house and yard I have to say Im thankful for water. Without it my yard looks horendous.

13. Im thankful for the many friends I have. Especially Lisa, Amy, Stephanie, and Terri (yeah I know its usually online but I feel like we live next door) :) Lisa has been my rock for many years actually since kindergarteen. I'm truly blessed to have her in my life.

14. The abilitly for freedom of speech.

15. Im so thankful for mine and my families health. You never realize how blessed you are until something is taking away from you.

16. Im very blessed to celebrate thanksgiving and christmas with the ones I love.

Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!!

Busy Life!!!

2007-10-29T06:50:00.001-07:00

Its been so long since I have blogged. I just have not had the time to do so. Sorry Terri!!! :) Well, things have been great around the Kellett house the last couple of weeks. I was so happy to get my house cleaned on Friday. I know its sounds funny but I just cant be happy if my house is not mopped, dusted, basically head-to-toe clean. Well after two weeks I finally was able to complete my task. We had a good weekend this week. Also I only had to work 3 days this week and that is always a plus. Friday Drew did not have to work so we had to go to Grenville so Drew's grandpa could take some x-rays of my teeth (he is an orthodontist). He is retired and sold his practice but he still sees family once a month. Well, good news is I only have 2 molars that need to be removed. But who has the time to get this done. This might have to wait till next year. Bad news was he said I probably need braces. WHAT!!! I have never had braces and now at 24 I do not want them. There not terrible but he thinks my bottom teeth will get worse in the future. He was ready to set the date for them. But I don't think I'm ready. I have two weddings I'm in next year and I don't want to see those pictures the rest of my life with a mouth full of braces. I guess that will be one of my next year projects too. I need to get them done soon while he is still working and its free.

Friday night we went to dinner at Brix in Grenville with my bestest Lisa and her John. We have not hung out with them in weeks. It was so great seeing them and spending time with them. Congrats to them for buying there first house. It is so cute!!

Saturday was a work day. It wasn't too bad. I'm dreading this Saturday when I work from 7pm to 7am and I have to stay up so we can teach SS. I better sleep all day on Saturday. Its also Drew's birthday Sunday. He will be 26!!!!

On Sunday we went to big church and then our SS. Afterwards we ate lunch with our care group at Shoguns. I'm not a fan of Shoguns at all. It was really expensive and not good at all. I would much rather go to Kanpai or Myabis. Anyway, we came back home and I took a nap while Drew watched football. My brother Nathan and his girlfriend came over and they cooked for us and it was so good. Well, actually it was Breann who did all the cooking. I just love her to death and I hope that they end up together. We then watched a scary movie. It was The Hills Have Eyes. DON'T WATCH IT. It was horrible. Very disturbing and very unrealistic. It was just fun spending time with them. We tend to do a lot of that with them. Last weekend they stayed with us all weekend and we did nothing but go out to eat. Which brings me to this. I am starting to eat healthier. Not really a diet but just eating better and exercising. Drew and I have decided this together. I hope we can stick to it. For some reason as soon as we got married I guess I thought I could just eat whatever and well I did. I hope I can stick with it.

This week I'm stuck writing a paper. Anyone want to right it for me?:) I'm just so ready for school to be over with. I also probably wont be starting will next spring at Clemson now. I went to my counselor there and she told my two more classes I needed that she didn't tell me before. Very frustrating especially since I cant go full time to school and work. I'm ready for this dream to be over with.

I'm so excited about this weather. We accidentally left our air on last night and it was freezing when I woke up this morning. It was 65 degrees in our house. I'm ready for the holidays coming up.

I do have a prayer request and a praise. My dad just got a new and better job that he starts in 3 weeks. My dad has always worked 60+ hours a week. That is what a general manager for a restaurant has to work. Well, needless to say all of our life he has always had to work on Sundays. This new job he get paid more and works less (he might go crazy though). He also has Sundays off. My mom is so excited. They will be in search for a church and I'm hoping they will join us. Just pray for my dads transition into this completely new field and that they find a church that they enjoy.

Have a great week. Especially you my Terri!!!

Another Weekend GONE

2007-10-07T20:56:00.001-07:00

Well, Its sunday night and the weekend is gone. Lukily I did not have to work. Friday I slept until like 5pm. Of course, I worked a 12 hour shift the night before and didnt get home until 8am. It was a very slow night. I also got to work with one of my favorites making the night go by fast. Needless to say I was wide awake to do something friday night. Drew and I went to Wild Wings and then meet my cuz and her husband and baby for dinner. I love wings!!! I actually started getting tired again. I couldnt believe it. I hate when I have to work nights. It just screws up my whole schedule. We had lots of fun with them and baby Brianna was just precious. After dinner we were stuffed and came back home.

On saturday Drew is coaching upward football at our church and he had a game at 11am. His team did not win AGAIN. Allthough he keeps saying how they dont take score anyway. Bless him! I was a little bummed on saturday. I was on call and Drew got to go to the Clemson game with his dad. So a whole saturday all to my lonesome self. Ok, it wasnt that bad. I actually can get more done at times when hes not around. I had so much school work to do anyway. I studied and wrote one of my papers. Yeah!!!! I cleaned some too. That night my mom came over. I hate staying by myself and needless to say something freaked me out and I had to call her. What a great mom I have didnt even have to ask her, she offered. Well my brother and his girlfriend came over to stay the night so then my mom got to go home. Finally my husband came back to me about 1am. I was relieved and finally could sleep with my hubby with me.

Sunday we got up early and went to Ingles so I could pick up the snacks for our three year old sunday school class. Man, they sure were fussy today. Drew and I were teaching them about Thou Shalt not Steal. Well I incoporated about how God wants us to share our toys. Nobody wanted to share. They were very whiny. I had one little boy though the went around with his car toy saying "Here I share, God wants me too". I was so amazed he actually listened to what I said. Drew and I are very happy we started doing this. My husband is also going crazy wanting a child of his own. Our whole grownup sunday school class have kids. Speaking of our own Sunday School class we have something called focus on the family every week where a couple stand in front of everyone and tell about themselves. Our groups has gotten so big its hard to meet everyone. Well today was our day. Needless to say everyone and their momma decided to come. It wasnt too bad. Drew very funny and make me feel at ease. After church we went to target and then Pizza Inn. Came home both took a nap. We then went to see the house hes building. I absolutley love it and I want to live in it :( Its still just being framed so it has a while to go. We went to brewsters and got me a bannana split, went to publix to get some things and came back home.

The weekend goes by so fast. Coming up out of 9 days I have 1 day off :( I dont know how that happened. Not looking forward to it but good money anyway. Please keep us in your prayers for my being stressed out with work and trying to do this school thing again. Also with Drew and his first house his building. He has allready had to fire some people. Please pray we find a buyer for it sooner rather than later.

Oh I just wanted to brag on my hubby real quick. Last wednesday when I go off of work I came home to fall decor in my yard. He had bought two pumpkins and placed in front of our bradford pear and planted orange and white pansies. Also when I walked in no light but candles were lit all through the house. He cooked steaks and crabcakes from the fresh market along with getting some of my fav desserts from there. It was very sweet and romantic and we really needed that.

Have a great week!

2007-09-28T06:20:00.000-07:00

After it has been forever since Ive wrote my own blog on here. I found time today to do so. Life is so busy and Im ready for it to settle down. Whenever that might be. So here is a list of things Ive done this week.

1. My husband and I went to church on Sunday and taught our Sunday school class to 3 year olds. It such a blessing to spread the word of God to little ones. You think they wont remember but they do. Its just so sweet when I ask them who Jesus is they all say God. Drew and I are so blessed to have an opportunity to do this every other week. We absolutly love it!!

2. We then went to our grown up Sunday School class. Slowly but surely we are learning everyones names. We love it though. We have some good friends that are in there with us.

3. I have allready worked two days this week and I have to work this whole weekend.:( Im not looking forward to it at all. I also feel bad for mising church. Too bad the hospital cant close for the day:),

4. My husband and I watched a movie the other night (Knocked Up). It was really funny and nice to just sit there and yes in our bed. It was so relazing.

5. Oh yeah I forgot to mention. Sunday night we had my family over and celebrated my parents 25th Wedding Anniversary. It was so great to see a marriage last this long allready.

Happy 25th Anniversary!!

6. Cleaned our house from head to toe. It really needed it.

7.Studied, Studied and did some more Studying. Not Fun!!

8.I ate probably a whole chocolate cake. Not kidding. After my parents left sunday night they said to leave it and well I took care of the rest.

9. I went to school tuesday night for some stupid computer class. I think I know how to use a computer!!!!!

10. On one of my days off I got to sleep in to like 10. It was so great. Usually when I work I have to get up around 5:30am because I have to be at work at 6:45am.

11. I have not cooked one thing this week:( Im not the greatest cook but I at least try. My husband loves cooking so when he can he likes to do it so I usually just let him.

12. We ate at Jasons deli this week. I love it there. I could eat there everyday.

13. Today I plan on cleaning again and doing laundry. Also I have to start writing my paper. Then off to work for three days in row.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Weather: Fall, I love it!

2007-09-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

I absolutely LOVE this weather. I wish it was like this all year long. Even though I did not get out in the cool weather much it was still wonderful. Drew and I today went to lowes after church and bought some white mums and put in our two planters beside our door. They look so pretty.We tried to find white and orange petunias to plant along in our walkway but we found NO orange petunias :( Im ready for the leaves to start changing. I finally ordered me some long sleeve shirts from Victorias Secret. I cannot wait to get them in.

School has been crazy this week. So many papers and tests. Sometimes I wonder what was I thinking. However I do have good news. Word on the street at work is they will giving a 3 dollar raise to those who have there bachelors degree. Im way excited about that. In the past there has been no pay diff betwee nurses with there associate and bachelors. I knew there was a reason to go back to school. I dont know this for sure or when it will take effect but I repeat im EXCITED!

Drew and I pretty much ate out all weekend long. No wonder I cant loose weight! Well on thursday night we went and had dinner with my cousin, her husband, and their baby Brianna. Steph is like my sister and we have always been close. However I had not seen them since july4th. I was so excited to spend time with them and my little neice. yeah I call her this. I was a little sad because she has gotten so big. She is 8month now and I could just eat her up. She is such a gorgeous baby and happy one at that. It makes me more ready to have my own. Natalie not yet is what I have to keep telling myself. I stay stressed enought with school and work.

I hope everyone had a great week and weekend!

GOD is Great

2007-09-12T09:44:00.000-07:00

You know I pray all the time and thank God for the health I have. I guess working in healthcare and especially with the type of patients I care for there I really see what goes wrong. I stay constantly worried about things. I worry if I call Drew and he doesn't answer right away. I think what it he has been in a accident. I know its crazy I can't keep worrying about these things. I am a true believer that things do happen for a reason. So why can't I stop my worrying? I worry about my parents health all the time. Making sure they are eating right. Im scared to death of something bad happening to them. I can take care of people all day long but when it comes to my loved ones its a different story. I thought of this today as I had a patient who was going to have to go to charleston for surgery on her anuerysm in her head. She told that God is Great and that she was going to be fine and she was going to come out of surgery feeling great. I had such admiration for this woman. Her realtionship with God let her feel at ease and she knew she would be ok.

I am so thankful for my heath and God is Great and has blessed me in more ways than I can explain. This woman today made me think that I do not need to be as worry-some as I am sometimes. My husband tells me this all the time. Its funny at dinner time when we pray Drew always pray's for me to be less stressed. So today I will use my faith in God, because why should I spend my life worrying on these things. Because all things happen through God for a reason.

My Weekend

2007-09-09T14:20:00.000-07:00

I love the weekends. Especially when I don't have to work. I guess thats the down side to working in the hospital is that is can't close on the weekends. Oh how I wish it could though! I did have to work on friday and when I got off my husband picked up pizza from pizza inn and we stayed in and watched t.v together. I love just sitting around the house together. Saturday we both got up and went to the gym (something I need to do more often). Then I went with Lisa my bestest to look for a bridesmaid dress for us to wear in her wedding next may. We had a blast with it just being us girls. That doesn't happen often now days. Luckily I believe we have found the one she wants. We also had lunch at the mall. I took a nap when we got back and then got up to have my brother and his great girlfriend over. We grilled out and watched some fight show. Needless to say I found myself very tired and feel asleep through it. Nate and his girlfriend stayed the night with us. Today, Sunday I spent the morning time with my hubby. Yeah I felt bad because we didnt go to church :( Nate and his girlfried came over again and are going to stay the night with us. We are going to watch a movie! Yeah Im so excited its been so long since Ive watched a movie. Needless to say its been a great weekend hanging out with my hubby and brother and his girlfriend.

Sad note: We did not get to go to the clemson game :(

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!!!

13 Reasons why I love FALL

2007-09-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

I am so sick of summer. I think because I haven't really been able to enjoy it. Its too hot to do anything other than lay out at the pool and yet who has time for that. Im so excited for fall to be here. Here are some of my favorites that I love about fall time.

1. I love the smell of leaves burning.

2. Football season is here. That means GO TIGERS.

3. It means Christmas is just around the corner. ( I love that time a year and I guess thats why I had a christmas wedding.

4. Snuggling with my hubby on the coach with the gas logs going. This will be our first fall together in our new house.

5. The beautiful shades of ORANGE, and red.

6. Wearing my favorite pair of jeans and long sleeves. I can't wait for this. Which I need to buy some new jeans I dont think I will fit into my ones from last year. :(

7. Fall festival at church and trunk r treat. This will be our first year going to our new church's activities.

8. Im ready for it to get dark earlier. ( buy january Ill be ready for it to change back).

9. Going to the mountains for just the day and taking Gizmo. We just have so much fun!

10.OH yeah did I mention CLEMSON FOOTBALL. I just had to put that in there again.

11. Halloween is just another holiday that I can find a reason to eat candy and more candy. (preferably chocolate).

12. I love going to haunted houses. Even though they scare me to death. I will still go.

13. Last but not least. Drew and I will have been together for 6 years Sept 18th. Another reason to celebrate and go to a fancy dinner.

My favorite Wedding Memories

2007-09-04T18:48:00.000-07:00

It just seems like so long ago we were married. I just like to relive those times everyday. Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy

so happy to be going to mexico.

My bestest lisa catching the bouquet!

so we think we can dance.

can't have a wedding without a clemson garter!

The cutting of our red velvet cake.. yummy!

Our first dance.

My best friend.

The ceremony was more than I ever dreamed of.

My little flower girls were precious and just so beautiful!
My bridesmaids. I just love all of them..

I love this pic with both our hands and the back of my dress.

My first blog

2007-09-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

This is my first blog ever. After being a frequent visitor to others sites I have decided to start my own. I talked with my friend Terri and both aggreed we need yet another online why of communicating (haha). Im excited about starting this and keeping up with old friends and hopefully to encourage more to join. If you dont know me Im a graduate of Byrnes High School and then went straight to Greenville Tech where I received my degree in nursing. I have worked at Spartanburg Regional in the Neuro-trama ICU for 4 years now. I absolutly love it. I love saving people's lives and giving chest compressions. I know it sounds crazy but I get such an adrenaline rush. Im a fast paced person so Im definitly in the right place. After getting married last december, I have decided to go back to school and get my bachelors from clemson. I must say my husband and I are so ready to have a baby but we know its just not the time. School is good birth control. I can't wait for the day to become parents but for now Im enjoying my time with my sweet husband. My husband is in real estate and also is a residential builder. He is building his first house in reidville and so if anyone needs a house please buy his. Have a great day all!