Surprise I am Back!

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Surprise!

Okay so I haven't written in a very, very, very long time! I am so sorry. I have been a little busy. Lots of things have been going on in the past couple months; weddings, showers, bachelorette parties, my 30th (wow) b-day and oh yes my husband Dave and I are expecting a baby in June 22, 2011! WOW!

Yes we found out on Monday, October 18, 2010...I had not gotten my monthly friend and thought "hmmm, maybe I should take a test." I took a test and it came back positive. My hands started shaking, my heart racing and a huge smile came upon my face! OH MY GOSH!

We had so much fun telling family and friends and now I am sharing the good news with you all! It is an amazing feeling minus the nausea and my pants starting to feel a bit more snug. Right now I am about 9 weeks! We are so excited, blessed, nervous and tired! haha!

I'll be gearing my blog more to my pregnancy and any questions I have--hopefully all of you will chime in with kind words, love and suggestions!

Love,
Big Feet Girl +1

My 16 Year Old Letter...to me!

Me at 16 on the far right with the bangs! haha

I was reading a blog one day in the Winter of 2010 and came upon this awesome blogger and she inspired me to think about my life and different situations when I was 16 years old. Being that I am almost 30 year old in 78 days (gulp), I really enjoyed going back to when I was 16 and giving myself some pieces of advice!

Go on to to read my letter to myself...I am sure a lot of you will have similar pieces of advice!

http://www.red-boots.blogspot.com/

Thanks Red Boots!

Here is my Letter:

Dear Kelly

16 and loving life is what you are doing right now....great friends, playing volleyball, boys galore and you have just gotten your lifeguard certificate--hello Tan and being out in the summer all day long. A couple of notes to remember and take in breath by breath.

You are pretty oblivious to the boys that are going to start creeping up in your life....dont' be too scared--but take advantage of that cute lifeguard at Eagle pool...he will be your first crush, love and a good friend till the end even though you broke his heart at 19. Boys right now are a big thing and your about to meet someone in about a year that will change your life (or so you think). Don't give in to easy with him liking you and date around and don't fall for the first guy who will end up breaking your heart and end many of your high school friendships because they took his side after you broke up - HE IS NOT WORTH IT. Say yes to Josh-the lifeguard again and don't tell him your still in love with your high school boyfriend...stupid--and don't do it.

Volleyball and the one sport you love: Do not worry about making the Varsity Team and playing for the rest of your life like Gabrielle Reece--it's not in the cards sister. In fact, why don't you try out for something else--swimming, cheerleading, Flags...give it your all because you never know what's going to happen. Remember to keep loving Volleyball, but it doesn't have to mean everything to you at this moment.

Friends and Enemies: Right now you have more friends then you can handle , but that's because your honest, loving, friendly and fun! Remember to keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Sometimes jealousy gets in the way of things--but don't worry about some high school friends because in the end they are not worth it.

Summer before your Freshman Year of College: Have a blast with your friends, lifeguard again and teach swim lessons...you'll become closer to that cute little girl Nola and her family will one day go to your wedding. Also-do not take that Summer School Psychology Class--you will not pass and end up at Harper College...which actually isnt' so bad and you will become Best Friends from a girl who you were just friends with through high school--she will actually end of becoming one of your best friends.

St. Norberts--Go to Norberts and join CC HAMS and remain close friends with your girls--they will end up being party of life when your almost 30...! They are amazing great friends and will do anything for you....oh and that tour guide Mark that you had when you went to visit Senior Year of HS--get in touch with him and smooch him...it will be a story of all to tell people.

Pool--keep in touch with people from the pool---especially Kristin Hoblik--she will later on in about four years introduce to you to the most, wonderful man that you will marry. Do not worry about this--he is a bit older--but he is your soulmate and the best thing...

Chicago--do not worry about staying at home with your parents--everyone does it...but do MOVE downtown--for at least one year...you'll regret if you don't.

When your dating your Soon to be Husband do NOT introduce your red-headed friend to his frat brother--it will not be good--for all four of you....

Be good to yourself...don't keep smoking (it's bad for you) and enjoy life--you only get one!

Yours truly-
Kelly at age 29

4th of July weekend Part Three

Surfing on July 14th
Ahh, North Carolina!

So beautiful!

So we came back from camping & the concert on the 4th of July! Let me tell you that it was so nice to take a shower--the best feeling in the world! My girl scouting skills came in handy, but I am now realize that I love my house, bed and warm running water! We came back to Aurora after a long ride home and a much needed shower! It was the best to just veg out at our house and we even got left overs from my parents cookout! Thanks Mom--everything was so yummy! Monday we had off work and I wanted to start packing for our trip to the Outer Banks-only 6 days early! I don't know about everyone else, but I tend to be very anal about what to bring on the trip and freak out a little bit about packing! Girls have it the worst-we have too many shoes, dresses, hair necessities and other girl stuff! I must have made about three lists and crossed them off when I packed them! Oh well....we have three suitcases and we are ready to leave! Kelly's Suitcase, Dave's suitcase and the Beach Suitcase! I have 1 hour and 15 minutes until my vacation begins and can't wait to be here very soon!

Ten things I am looking forward to vacation in Hatteras, North Carolina:

1. 
   
   
   
   Condo on the beach




2. 
   
   
   
   Reading my three books -Tori Spelling's new book, Bitter is the new black-Jen Lancaster and Something Borrowed-Emily Giffin




3. 
   
   
   
   Hanging with my hubbie




4. 
   
   
   
   Eating amazing seafood




5. 
   
   
   
   adventures of finding gems along Highway 12




6. 
   
   
   
   SURF Lessons for our anniversary




7. 
   
   
   
   Corona, Grey Goose Martinis and Wine




8. 
   
   
   
   Cup of Coffee on the patio over looking the Atlantic Ocean in the morning




9. 
   
   
   
   My new IPOD surf songs




10. 
    
    
    
    Starting Season One of Breaking Bad and watching some other fun movies!

Have a great week and will blog when I get back from Vacay!

4th of July Weekend Part Two

DMB!
Waiting in the lawn for Dave to start with Liz, Becky, Chris and me!

DMB Fans-Liz, Chris, Dave, Kelly, Pete and Dee

High school friends and DMB fans!

Our awesome campsite!

Since 1997 I have been attending Dave Matthews Band Concerts! They were the soundtrack to my life through high school, college and now! We decided to go camping with our huge DMB fan friends Chris and Liz! We bought the tix when we were out with them in Green Lake, Wisconsin in February and now the weekend was here! We packed up the jeep and headed north to Alpine Valley in Wisconsin for an afternoon of games, listening to music, grilling out and drinks! We had a great time with our dear friends Chris and Liz and Chris' brother Kyle and girlfriend Becky! It was a great time setting up our tent and all the essentials; cheddar brats, chips, beer, vodka and red bull! We left for the concert and met our friends in the parking lot for some tailgating and fun in the sun! It was so nice visiting with friends, listening to Dave and camping out! What a great weekend! We heard that DMB is playing at Wrigley in September...we might just have to get tickets!

4th of July weekend Part One

Raging Waves Waterpark

Yorkville, IL

I just love the 4th of July! It is such a fun holiday. I can remember growing up near the pool by our house and they would have games for the kids in the pool, cook-outs and all day playing in the pool until dark! Those were some of the best memories of the summer and the pool! My husband and I decided that we both love water and the sun. We decided this year to get a waterpark pass to Raging Waves in Yorkville which is about 10 minutes from our house. It was the best decision we have made and we love it...the lazy river, wave pool and slides! It is seriously the most clean waterpark and we always have the best time!

Random pictures from April-June 2010!

I know it's been a while since I have posted and I have so many pictures--but here are a few of my favorites and things I've been up to since I lasted blogged! It's been way too long!

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

Happy Father's Day-2010

Out with Friends for Margaritas and a show in the city!

Summer starts at Gilson Park-Wilmette, IL

All my College Girls at my friend Reghan's baby shower!

Love this picture!

My bro's 23rd B-day Dinner with Dave (husband), me, Ryan, Mom and Dad

Getting Ready for one crazy night!

Ade and I in D.C. at Catina Maria for her 30th B-day Weekend

Bridget & Jeff's Engagement Party-April 2010

Sorry...that's all I can say!

Okay. I know. I am horrible. I haven't written since oh March 2010 and it's July 1st today! What the heck happened? hmm....let's see: Lazy, busy at work, life throwing me curve balls at every which way. I really enjoy writing and expressing all my thoughts, but things have been insane these three months or so! So hopefully this will start my creative juices flowing!

Hmm...what has happened in the last three months:

• Husband's company shut-down (don't worry it's up and running again)
• Took a mini-trip to D.C. to celebrate my bestie's 30th b-day
• Baby showers
• B-day parties
• Engagement Parties
• Planning Wedding Showers/Bachelorette Parties
• Oh and that thing called work

Here are some pictures from the last three months!

I am back...hopefully for good!