Welcome to February
I can not believe how quickly January flew past! Wow much to do at work and much to do at home. My big confession, all the decorations from Christmas are still in boxes waiting to go back into storage till next year...this will probably not be accomplished by Valentine's Day but new goal is Feb 28!
I got the coolest poster from Shutterfly in the mail! I had placed 4 photos of my son and his grandparents on it, and will be excited for them to get it. I also recently ordered more notepads for some folks. This year instead of cards, I am sending very cool Shutterfly gifts - Grandma gets a notepad, grandpa a coffee mug, nephew some of the very cool stickers with his picture and personalized. I am so excited to see how these wonderful gifts turn out.
I placed an order today and all gifts are scheduled to arrive by next week. Super easy and super cool!
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Brrrrrr
Wow it is cold here in Ohio! Not as bad as other areas, but at -11F with the wind making it feel like -16F, it feels arctic! We had about 5 inches on Wednesday night, and my son and dog loved running in it and rolling in it. We arrived home and they got a few minutes of play in before the night air was just too cold. I may have to keep my beach photos up just to get a reminder of the warm days to come.
Stay warm, and I can't wait to see all the September babies that come from this cold spell!
Happy 2009 Everyone!
Hello and Happy New Year to everone!
We are going to First Night downtown tonight and I will be posting some Christmas photos soon...they are still on the sticks : ) As many of you know I spent the day in bed on Christmas Day, luckily I made it through opening presents, but then was ill the rest of the day...I will spare you all of the details, as it was not pretty. Needless to say, Dale and Pasha went to the movies and for Christmas dinner had Shells and Cheese and Pigs in Blankets. Bless their hearts!
Pasha's remote control motorcycle (the only thing he wanted from Santa) did not work, his helicoptor toy did not work, and the Monster Truck arena did not work. He is such a trooper, and was able to exchange for some more Leapster games the following day, and a HUGE tank and car carrier (quite literally as long as him). I would have been completely crushed as a child, but he was sooooo cool with it!
I have one more day off until I have to go back to work. I have soooo enjoyed the time off at the end of 2008, and can't wait to see what 2009 brings.
May you all have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Before I was a Mom, I would not have teared up reading this poem!
Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunization.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom.
Ohio Snow! Wow what a difference!
Leaving Tampa on Friday afternoon, it was in the 70's and beautiful...just a 2 hour plane ride north and WOW! What a shock. I can't believe the snow, cold and general winter! Pasha has was pretending the sand was snow for a minute on the beach in Clearwater...but today he was making snow angles in the real snow. I added some photographs from our trip.
I am very honored to have my Halloween book selected to appear on the Shutterfly Gallery Home Page. It turned out very nice and of course looks so much better in person. I am going to update the 'My Books' section to include a few more of the books I have completed. I am working on a year in review and hope to have it done soon. I am not including Christmas, or maybe I am, just depends on how many pages I have left.
Enjoy the holiday season. Pasha, Dad and I are visiting the fire station today to drop off some toys for their toy drive, this has become an annual tradition for my family, and this year it was just part of the routine...last year is a different story...it was more difficult. At 5, I think Pasha is getting the gist of it : )
Have a great weekend!
Tampa Times
Pasha and I arrived in Tampa on Friday. We enjoyed the warm weather by going to Clearwater Beach. Dad had to stay home and work, and I am busy working this week, and Pasha is enjoying the back-up daycare facility. I will be posting pictures soon, got some great ones at the beach! he sayss next time he is going to bring Daddy!
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Happy Birthday Susan - Mom - Mimi
Every day since I was born,
My mother cared for me.
Now that’s a lot of caring,
As anyone can see.
Please, Lord, protect my mother,
And keep her safe from harm,
For she is a cherished person,
With great wisdom, love and charm.
Lord, it’s my mother’s birthday
So please, help her to see
Just how much she means to us,
Her loving family.
Out of Sync
OMG, I have so been out of it lately, with Bronchitis and a viral infection, I have been going to work, coming home and crashing! I am starting to feel better, and can't wait to get back into life again! I have missed my Shutterfly and am having withdrawl!
Tampa Times
So tonight is my last night in Tampa this week, flying back home tomorrow. I am SOOOOO looking forward to seeing my handsome husband and sensational son! Can't wait...I got a few minutes to pop in Shutterfly tonight. I see that Lisa has a new book out, can't wait to see it, and I caught something about free shipping...which I LOVE! Hope everyone's week is going well.
Take care!
Happy Halloween
It's Trick or Treat and the perfect opportunity to snap some special family moments. Check out the specials on Shutterfly-just in time to capture those Ghouls and Goblins. Don't forget family far away and the smile they will have when Shutterfly delivers your little Ninja Turtle right to their door! Have a safe and wonderfully treat-filled Halloween! BOO
I am on a Halloween High~or maybe its just the candy!
We went to a Halloween Party on Saturday and today to the Park Halloween event! All these great photos...I see a book coming out of this. Not to mention a tummy ache ~ whew candy, candy and more candy!
Autumn is so much fun and there is so much to do! Carving pumpkins, raking leaves, parties, raking leaves, trick-or-treat, raking leaves, did I mention raking leaves?
My weekend comes to a close and so does my Staycation! It's back to my realy job tomorrow and I have gotta say I enjoyed the Domestic Goddess life!
It's Friday ~ wow where did the week go???
Friday, playdate for lunch! Grocery shopping a 2 hour trip, and I find myself thinking where did this week go???
Looking forward to the weekend with everyone home (or out and about together!). Have a great weekend everyone!
Vacation
I have been on staycation all week with my son. Wee Hoo! The downside ~ we are both sick, but we went to see the movie Beverly Hills Chiuaua (spelling, and I'm on vacation so no spell checks today). 
The movie was really cool. We both enjoyed it and no bad words, and the bad guys not too bad! I am off to paint now, and some pumpking carving later!
Quote for today!
I don't want to be placed gently in a coffin with folks praising how wonderful I look; I would rather slide is sideways with the scars and markings of a life well lived ~ enjoy another year!
Kelli Krantz
Shutterfly Saturday
So my mom & dad came to visit and they got a room at the Marriott, and Pasha has spent the day with them...what did I do??? Cruise Shutterfly. I was getting ideas for Holiday Books and just loved all of the fantastic Halloween books and Autumn books and started even looking at Christmas. What a wonderful way to spend the day (okay in between, I did laundry, dishes and yardwork).
We all me up for dinner Lobster Bisque and a dinner salad with pine nuts and since this was my husband's birthday celebration, I helped him with his Creme Brulee.
This is why my parents rock ~ they come to visit, stay in a hotel with a pool, and take my son on a mini vacation~ What they also realize is that this is a vacation for us too...well to that point...I am off to enjoy my husband and some alone time.
Have a great weekend everyone! Please let me know when you have a book posted -
Where in the World has KelliK27 been?
Well September has been a month from Hell - luckily we are all still here! It has been busy, due to work - I am in the Default Mortgage business, and I train - and I work for a large bank - so we have been hiring, uptraining, and I have been overwhelmed with what is going on in my work life.
Jump to my personal life. My Dad had some tests, some further heart tests (scary) and then was given the Okay to go on a 16 day European cruise (yeah!).
I have a friend who was riding her scooter home from work and hit by an SUV that went left of center, after several days in a coma, she awoke to a broken pelvis and her left leg had to be amputated.
Pasha's PreK did not work out - and luckily we have a back up program at work and he is going to work with me and Dale every day for the next 6 weeks. Sometimes I love working for a corporation - it truly is the benefits that are amazing.
We have been apple picking (as you will see in my new book - STOLEN - straight from Ann Abbott. Okay, not stolen, but used with her permission. This is such a wonderful template that I had to use it, just awesome...that is why I love Shutterfly, I really was able to complete this is such a short time because Ann had done the creative work. My words, have been floating in my head for years, but the template was the true inspiration...let's all pop in and Comment on an ANN ABBOTT book today. Three to One is the book I copied, and it is spectacular.
We went to Cops and Kids Day (as you will see in an additional new book).
Right now I am hitting the Gallery and catching up on all I have missed. This really is such a fun place to cruise on a Saturday night. Oh yeah, and did I say our living room TV went out - for good this time- We don't have cable, and the only one left is in our bedroom, so since Pasha is asleep in there ... oh well we really don't watch it anyway.
Whew - I am soooo longwinded sometimes. September came - is gone - and Dale's birthday is Monday - not a present in sight - Pasha and I MUST go shopping tomorrow - but only after we visit the Firestation for Fire Prevention Week fun!
Happy Autumn everyone - I will be back with boo at the zoo - Halloween - and Fall Harvest Fun Soon!
Shutterfly Free Shipping! Can't get enough!
Free Shipping on Books
Shutterfly offers free shipping on books till September 3, 2008...I'm in heaven.
Got my FREE prints for purchasing my book!
I just earned 50 free prints for my Grandparent's Book purchase. I love Shutterfly, they really reward loyalty.
Kim Komando gives Shutterfly and Guru's Two Thumbs UP!
Kim Komando's radio show this morning mentioned Shutterfly. During a discussion on photo scrapbooking and storage, Kim mentioned that Shutterfly is the best site out there, and they even have Guru's that can help when using the site. You can visit Kim on-line at www.komando.com.
One the Road and On the Web
We are in Ashland, KY on the way to drop off my son in Eastern KY at his grandparents - I am so hooked I just had to pop in while my son is swimming at the hotel pool. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Reminder this is the last weekend to post pictures and earn prints in the Hit the Road Sweepstakes - contest ends August 12!
Random Thoughts
Looking back at the pictures and memories really gets me motivated. At work, I have pictures up to remind me why I work, maybe it's a shot by a sign from a special place where we laughed all night, or a photo with cheerios on my son's face, but these pictures fill my heart with a happiness.
Cakes by Randy
Check out Randy's newest cakes on the Guru page!
Only 9 days left...
Only 9 days left in the hit the road contest (link on the bottom right of this page). By posting only 5 pictures you can earn 75 free prints! Get started today!
Shutterfly Addiction
It is right after midnight, I can't sleep and I am up working on some of my books. I am really so addicted to creating these books LOL. I have got one I am working on for the entire year, one for my parents for Grandparents Day, A year in review for 2006, a year in review for 2007, and I just thought of creating a book for my son with quotes, and dreams I want him to know. I need an extra day every week to Shutterfly!
Tomorrow will be a Manic Monday!
Gallery Guru
I am so excited. I have been asked to join the Shutterfly Gallery Guru team!!! Of course I accepted - what an honor. I am so thrilled to join such a wonderfully talented group of people and can't wait to learn even more from them.
Lined Notebooks -a real standout!
I am always looking for a truly unique gift that folks will appreciate. The new Shutterfly notebook is so fantastic. 200 lines sheets, with a personalized photo cover - at $12.99 per book this is an amazing gift for others or yourself. What a way to say thank you to a teacher or keep track of your daily to do's in such a fun and unique way.
This is just another innovative and awesome offering from Shutterfly!
Enjoy your week!
Free for Me and YOU TOO!
I am trying (and failing) to add my Shutterfly books to a new tab. I added the Shutterfly link to the Hit the Road sweepstakes in my favorite links section. With each picture added Shutterfly will credit your account with 15 FREE prints, up to 75 per week during the contest. With those benefits, I feel like I am already a winner! Click on the link and post your own pictures and earn some free prints in the process...hurry as the contest ends August 12.
Have a great Sunday!
Just getting started...
I am by no means an expert, and expect to experience many first times in this page. I hope to learn and grow. Any feedback is appreciated.
Kelli
9/14/2009 10:41:09 PM - 000085599530
Miss you Kelli...Hope all is well :)
8/18/2009 10:16:59 PM - 000085599530
Life must be good for you and your guys...Miss your face on the Gallery
7/22/2009 5:14:12 PM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli, miss seeing u around. Hope all is well.
7/2/2009 2:34:08 PM - 001059933021
Kelli, I enjoyed your Halloween Photo Book. Great photography and dramatically better-looking than most photo books!
6/18/2009 9:34:45 PM - 000085599530
Miss see you around....and your books too. Take care and check in when you can
6/13/2009 6:07:17 PM - 001043414385
Hey Kelli, have not seen you in forever, I have been crazy busy also and really need to update my site and get new stuff on there. I still have Christmas photos on there. Hope you are doing well and look forward to hearing from you! Take care.
6/7/2009 2:59:51 AM - 001023411097
Kelli, you really have a beautiful site. I need to look around and just make myself at home. Come by and visit barjansaphotojournal.shutterfly.com
5/26/2009 9:21:55 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, I hope you are well. I see that you haven't been around. Just wanted to stop by say Hello and hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Hope to see you on some sites real soon. Take care.
5/15/2009 10:30:49 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, Haven't seen you around and I was just hope that all is well. What have you been up to? I see that you haven't updated your site and I guess you are busy, which I understand. Just wanted to say Hello and wish you a wonderful weekend. Take care.
5/9/2009 7:02:59 PM - 000093706714
Happy Mother's Day Kelli. Haven't seen you in a long while...hope all is well with you and family. Enjoy your special day and visit soon. Cheri
4/23/2009 7:43:48 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, How are things going? Haven't seen you around in a while. Hope all is well. Just wanted to say Hi and hope to see you on the sites real soon.
4/22/2009 8:06:17 PM - 000085599530
Hello Kelli... How things? I have been so busy that I have had a change to stop by lately. Any new books coming soon?
4/18/2009 9:20:43 PM - 001043414385
Hey Kelli, hope you are doing well. I have been so busy and have not been on the sites much with baseball season. Just stopping by to say hello!!
4/11/2009 1:45:23 AM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, I wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful weekend and happy Easter.
4/10/2009 10:06:44 PM - 001024320926
Happy Easter and many blessings!! Lisa
4/6/2009 2:46:10 AM - 001038348079
I don't think I have been to your site...I'll have to come back when I have more time. Saw you on Lisa aka Gu ru Snaps site and thought i'd pop in since I hadn't seen you in a long time!!! Hope you are doing well. I think its time for bed...Just posted a new photobook...Stay safe and visit sometime!
4/2/2009 9:35:14 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, Just wanted to stop by and say Hello. Hope you and your family are doing well. Take care and be well.
3/31/2009 5:54:26 PM - 000031826072
Hey Kelli - Just checking in to say hello and see what you've been doing. You haven't been active as much lately on S/F and FB - hope everything is going well. I miss you!
3/28/2009 7:30:26 PM - 000093706714
Hey Kelli...just stumbled across your album on your travels to India. What an amazing trip. The hotel stay alone would have made me never want to leave!! Great job on the album...loved all the details and images you included. Was it business that brought you there?
3/24/2009 11:08:56 PM - 000074469281
Happy Birthday Kelli! Check out Gallery Guru Central when you get a chance...
3/23/2009 8:03:43 PM - 000093706714
OMG........I so wish I had NOT stumbled across the FAV foods page! I am soooooo hungry now (and that does not go well while trying to diet and get into a new swimsuit! ) giggle Going to try a few of those recipes out tho...who cares about that dang bathing suit ???? TFS.....they sound wonderful.
3/23/2009 6:32:12 PM - 000085599530
Hey Kelli.. Hope all is well with you! Are you working on a new book. It has been awhile :)
3/21/2009 2:29:22 AM - 001076975951
Hope all is well and just want to stop by and say Hello and Happy Spring. Hope to see you around real soon.
3/20/2009 9:58:43 PM - 001024320926
Happy frist day of spring!!
3/19/2009 4:32:59 PM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli, love love this header. Miss seeing you around. hope all is well.
3/15/2009 3:40:55 PM - 000093706714
LOVE, LOVE that shot of your husband and son in the header!
3/2/2009 7:19:30 PM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli, I haven't seen you on the FB and thought I'd check your site, plus I'll check the FB tonight. Hope all is well, Lisa :)
2/27/2009 1:15:54 AM - 000085599530
Miss Kelli... Where have you been? Havent see your face in Gallery ... Hope all is well with your two guy...Miss you..Ann
2/21/2009 2:06:43 AM - 001031312785
Stopping by to say hi - Love the black & white header photo's... funny how much they stand out! Take Care Kim
2/15/2009 2:37:59 PM - 001043414385
Hey Kelli, Just stopping by to say hello, love the updates to your site as always. I am glad we can also see each other on F'book, I am so sorry I am not good at the things you send me, and for me to respond, Southern Food Fling and etc, I need to get better at that, lol, I forget about them. Have a great week.
2/14/2009 3:44:58 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, How have you been? Hope all is well haven't seen you for a while. What have you been up to? Your header is really nice. Anyway justed want to pop in and say Hello. Have a Happy Valentine's Day and a good weekend too.
2/9/2009 11:05:37 PM - 000085599530
Hey...Kelli!! Sorry I havent been by lately..busy at home. I dont know why its just Feb! I order a great poster of the kids for their play room. Very cool... I havent order note pads yet... I bet my Aunt would love that....see on F'book. I need my mocha I know you sent me...
2/4/2009 11:46:45 PM - 001024320926
Awesome background change, it's a beautiful compliment to your awesome header pictures!! Love it :)
Lisa :)
1/19/2009 2:52:46 PM - 001061427203
Hi Kelli, just browsing through and thought i would stop by and say hello. I actaully say your site on the facebook shuttefly photo book page and thought to myself i haven't stopped by to say hello in quiet sometime. Hope your christmas and new years went well and 2009 is off to a great start for you.
I have been working on a new book using digital scrapbooking which i am pretty new at. I have posted the beginning of the book on my site under the scrapbook tab to get feed back to what everyone thinks. I have only done the cover/back and a few pages so far.
Have a great day and hopefully things start warming above 20degreess outside.
Shannon
http://zeusziggy.shutterfly.com/
1/18/2009 8:23:42 PM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli, Thanks for the wonderful comment you left on my Boo at the Zoo book, we did have fun that day.
I love your new pictures. Too fun.
Hope all is well.
Lisa :)
1/17/2009 8:16:12 PM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli,
Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I hope all is well with you. busy busy. Take care!
1/15/2009 6:54:10 PM - 000085599530
Hey Kelli,
Thank you again for your sweet words on my two books. My friend's wedding book came out so great. The pictures were so bad. Not centered, cropped or anything. When I saw them I knew I could make them look great in a book for her. On my husband's gift, it took on a life of its own after pulling out my favorites. I just love my kid’s quotes too...
1/6/2009 6:17:12 PM - 000085599530
Ok...where have you been? Last I heard you were cooking a pork loin? Kelli come back:)....
1/3/2009 4:35:22 AM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli, I wanted to say thank you for your very kind comment on my Christmas photobook. Thank you for being so generous over this year, it has been very fun for me to meet such nice people thru the shutterfly community.
Snaps Away,
Lisa :)
PS: Indeed Pasha is a true champion of hearts for coming thru his Christmas pitfalls without a scratch.
1/3/2009 1:18:46 AM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli, love your header!! It's fun being in touch with you via facebook too - I'm rather new to it so I haven't even checked all my invites. i do appreciate them though and wish you the best in 2009 with Pasha and Dale.
1/1/2009 6:14:32 PM - 001024320926
Happy New Year Kelli!!! Many blessings to you and yours!!
Lisa :)
12/31/2008 6:25:32 PM - 000031826072
Hey Kelli - I'm stopping in to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope you and your family prosper in 2009 in every way - health, happiness, love and blessings. You are a warm, wonderful, talented person and I feel so fortunate to be your virtual friend. Many blessings and Happy New Year!
12/30/2008 4:16:47 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli, Hope your Christmas was wonderful and peaceful. I wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a HAPPY 2009. May there be many days of happiness, peace, love and laughter. May it bring many special moments to cherish. God bless and best to you and yours.
Joanne C.
12/29/2008 4:17:37 PM - 000085599530
Hey Kelli, I hope your Christmas was a blast. We had so much fun, stayed in pajamas all day and played Wii. My son had a blast with SuperMario Cart. He was just a crack up!
12/29/2008 12:02:25 AM - 001067807983
GREAT Header pics! NIce and warm... PERFECT! It looks as if your Tampa trip was a pricless snapshot in time. I love the poem... so true! Hope Christmas was a blast!
Danielle
12/28/2008 9:32:19 PM - 000082378991
Hi! Just poking around share sites and checking in. LOVE the "mom" poem... and the sandy header pics (I'm already tired of snow and its still December). Happy-After-Christmas to you and yours!
12/24/2008 2:42:04 PM - 000064383827
Kelli, Just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas. I hope your home is filled with family, love, and happiness.
Love Cynthia
12/23/2008 4:49:02 PM - 001061427203
Stopping by to wish i was in the area of the country where your header shots were taken...LOL, it looks so nice and warm. Have a great Holiday
shannon
12/23/2008 6:28:00 AM - 001043414385
Hey Kelli, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, hope you get to visit KY!!
12/21/2008 5:59:34 PM - 000085599530
Hey Kelli... I see you on Facebook all the time but I just havent been able to give that account the love it need. Have a great Christmas with your family.....Much Love, Ann
12/17/2008 8:53:46 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli...Just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2009.
All the best and enjoy this wonderful time of the year. Take care.
12/16/2008 6:10:37 PM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli, just wanted to stop by and say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks for the comments throughout the year.
Merry Christmas,
Lisa :)
12/15/2008 10:54:53 PM - 000085599530
hey there....just cking in. Seems we chat more on FAcebook..:). Hope all of the holiday fun is not making you too crazy....:)
12/13/2008 3:54:51 PM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli,
Thanks, as always for commenting on my books and site. I've been a bit slow lately with the holidays quickly approaching. These new pictures of Pasha are ADORABLE - he is adorable and so photogentic. I love the 'Before I was a Mom' poem - did you write that? I got teary eyed and I'm just an aunt! Hope to visit again soon. If not, Happy Holidays and see you next year! Joey
12/11/2008 6:32:59 PM - 000031826072
Hi Kelli - Just stopping in to say hello and comment on your recent changes on the site - looks fabulous! The new header pics of Pasha on the beach are simply wonderful. He looks so happy, as always. (must be that marevlous Mom of his....) Hope the season is nothing but fun and fabulous for you and yours. Congrats on the Halloween book being featured, by the way - I couldn't agree more - it was simply awesome! Happy Holidays! - Julie
12/9/2008 12:37:59 AM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli!!
Love the new header, wonderful pictures, too fun :) It looks like it was a wonderful trip.
I hope the holidays are good to you and yours, stay warm and have loads of fun with your young Pasha :)
Better get going for now,
Lisa :)
PS: Congrats on your Halloween photobook, it's a very fun book.
12/8/2008 2:39:20 AM - 001066325224
Kelli, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Just popping in to say Hi and see what's new around the Korner. Love the pics of Pasha playing in the sand AND the snow. What a quick change of climate...Take Care ~ Diana
12/6/2008 12:49:54 AM - 000031826072
Hi Kelli, I am so jealous that you and Pasha are soaking up the sun in Tampa and I'm freezing my tail off in Kansas! Can't wait to see the beach pictures. Your new Halloween book is so amazing - just loved it. Thanks for your wonderful comments on my Mom's book. To answer your question - I scanned in the picture/note from Alisha. I'm excited to give Mom's book to her, but it sure was one that took awhile! Enjoy your stay in Florida and Happy Holidays! - Julie
12/4/2008 10:15:11 PM - 001067807983
Hey there Kelli!
I've been reading your updates... but w/o time to comment. Your poem to your mom is touching.... how proud she must be! Although it souds like you are equally as proud to call her mom! Sorry to hear that you were sick... that's the pits! The week before we left for our annual Thanksgiving trip 3 of my girls had developed Penumonia! I have to say it is much eaiser to care for someone than to go through it yourself! It sounds as if your Thanksgiving was fun! Here's to Christmas preparations! Yipes!
Blessings to you,
Danielle
12/1/2008 12:26:22 AM - 001038348079
Love your site...stopped by to say thanks for commenting on my photo books...just finished another one today for my mother in law for Christmas. If you have time stop by my site and sign my guestbook. Have a Wonderful night!
11/29/2008 5:45:03 PM - 000085599530
Hello Kelli! Hope all is well. Right now I am looking at my Christmas list. I feel so behind already!! 25 day left right? ohmy
11/26/2008 8:09:29 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli: Hope you and your family are all well. Just stopping by to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Have a great day and enjoy!!!
11/26/2008 4:07:35 AM - 000031826072
Hey Kelli - Just stopping by to wish you the best Thanksgiving ever. I so hope that you are feeling like yourself again so that you can enjoy the holiday. I thought of you and Pasha last night. I went to my Book club with my friend, Missy, who adopted Mandy Rose from China and Mandy was running around looking so cute and happy - made me think of your beautiful blessing, Pasha. Much like YOU, Missy is such an outstanding, loving Mom - so cool to see. Have a terrific holiday and stay well! - Julie
11/26/2008 12:03:06 AM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli! How are you?? Just wishing you & your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. I saw the poem you wrote your mom. How touching. Have a good holiday. Joey :)
11/22/2008 4:46:55 AM - 002033426108
Kelli
Thank You for your kind comments on my Trailblazer book. We Love Pineville that's wher my husband is from so we visit as oftern as possible we go in the Spring and Fall for rides with our friends. We have a ball. I love your header pics the one of the tree is my favorite. Please feel free sto stop in any time and I'll be back to check out yours when I have more time. Thanks again have a Great Holiday and God Bless see you soon Donna
11/20/2008 4:24:18 PM - 001076975951
Good Morning Kelli, Hope you and your family are all feeling well. First let me say Thanks for the kind comments on my Autumn book. I'm glad you liked viewing it. The colors here for the past few weeks were so pretty I just had to snap away. Hope you enjoy it just the same next time you view it. And second I love that poem about your mom's birthday. It brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful...I loved it. Enjoy the rest of the day and take care. God bless you.
11/19/2008 12:11:54 PM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli, Thanks for you kind comment on my postcard photobook. I wrote more in that book then others and it took awhile to put together. I'm happy it's being well received. I really enjoyed your Halloween photobook as well, so full of life and energy. Love that.
Hope you are much, much better and have a nice day.
Snaps away,
Lisa :)
11/18/2008 1:33:06 AM - 001038348079
Thanks for visiting my photobook. I do plan on ordering two however...i'm working on a color one so i'll be ordering one in b&w and one in color...(i'll let them fight over it later..hahaha) I love your site!! Very warm and the pics are wonderful!! Stop by mine anytime!!! See you've been sick...glad you are better!! (and glad we can't catch it on here..hahaha)
11/16/2008 1:22:19 AM - 000031826072
Kelli, I've been sick myself lately (flu and then strep throat) so I feel for you. I'm all better now, though, and I hope you are very soon as well. It's so hard to go to work feeling miserable and then not feeling like doing anything but crashing when you get home. I miss you on Shutterfly! Get well and take good care of your wonderful self! Hope to hear from you soon.
11/15/2008 1:45:10 AM - 001076975951
Kelli, Sorry to hear that you have been under the weather. I hope you are feeling better and just taking it easy. Just take care and relax.
11/14/2008 6:24:44 PM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli, I just saw your comment. Are you feeling better? As far as the dumpr.net picture, those people are just part of the photo. It's like they are at a museum. It's such a fun site! Love it! Your header is awesome! Pasha is such a cutie! take care, Joey
11/14/2008 4:55:16 PM - 001024320926
Gosh I was worried for you. Very glad to hear you are getting better. Take care and I'll look for you out and about later :)
Snaps away,
Lisa :)
11/10/2008 1:21:53 AM - 001024320926
I'm going thru withdrawls because I haven't seen you post anything yet. Just missing my newest friend Kelli :)
Snapsadoodle,
Lisa :)
11/5/2008 8:06:14 PM - 000074469281
Hope all is going well in Miami. Love your header photos and the recipes add a nice touch!
11/3/2008 8:43:10 PM - 001024320926
Hi Kelli,
Love your Halloween pictures!! Love the superman costume, too cute! He's adorable.
I finished the State Fair photobook and posted it, let me know what you think :)
As always I love your site, keep on snapping and shutterflying :)
Lisa :)
10/29/2008 2:14:24 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli:
Thank you for helping me add a Christmas countdown clock to my site. Your instructions helped me and it was easy.. It worked!! Thanks a million.
Hope you are well today and thanks for dropping by it's always a pleasure to hear from you.
10/29/2008 1:51:46 AM - 000031826072
Ah ha - so that is where you've been...October Staycationing. I can't believe that you've been eating brownies, doing fun fall activities and spending time with Pasha while I've been at work....working, working, working! OK - I'm just jealous - what a great tradition - I need to try this October annual Staycation thing. So what next a month long staycation at Christmas time?!? Love the new headers of Pasha (as always!) Always so great to hear from you - enjoy your Autumn fun and games!
10/28/2008 6:23:18 PM - 001076975951
Hi again Kelli:
While searching your pages here I saw you had a countdown clock to Christmas and I love it. How did you get that countdown clock and is it easy to post on a page. I'd love to add one to my site for my cruise next year, but don't know how to do it. Can you give me any pointers?
Thanks a million, Joanne
10/27/2008 9:25:32 PM - 001076975951
Hi Kelli: I wanted to drop by your site and tell you how much I like it. Your son is so cute. I read the kind comments you made on my site and thanks for those thoughtful words. Yes, I love to travel, as you can see from my site. I also love nature themed photos. I have loved taking pictures since I was a child and now I'm so glad that I have found Shutterfly for making me able to share my photos with family and friends. I'd love to have you as a member of my site. Welcome. I'll be checking your site every now and then to see when you add new additions. Have a great day and I'll be seeing you around Shutterfly and the gallery/community. Isn't Shutterfly wonderful.
10/26/2008 8:58:15 PM - 002025732507
Superman to the Rescue. We too have a Superman, phots looking good!
10/21/2008 6:15:15 PM - 000085599530
Thank you for stopping by my site. You helped me reread and fix all of the typos I had in my Apple Hill entry. See why I shouldn’t try to type with a 23 month old on my back...hhehehehe.. Also thanks for the comment on my new book. I loved those pictures but they are not of the normal close ups of the kids and I didn’t know what to do with them. I took your cue of writing something special to them and dedicating the book to them. And there you have it... Thanks again.....Ann.
10/21/2008 2:40:07 PM - 000031451086
Hi Kelli,
Thanks for your wonderful comments about my GC photobook. I appreciated the time you took to view it... and writing my first comment ever! I loved putting the book together and of course loved taking all the photos. It also brought me to your site and I am glad I am here. Your header is wonderful and your site is full of great information and recipes. You have inspired me to redesign my own site. Thanks again! -Kathy
10/19/2008 7:56:40 PM - 000049838435
Hi Kelly thank you so much for the flattering comments. Thanks to you I realized that Shutterfly had made a mistake and deleted pages 22-32 as you mentioned in your comments. They have gone ahead and corrected it and I welcome you to view the book in its entirety. I am already working on Rauli's Fourth quarter book. I really enjoy your fine work. Sincerely, Raul Vidal, Key Biscayne, Fl.
10/13/2008 6:46:03 PM - 000085599530
Good for you having down time with your hubby. That is great that your parents do that for you. We are out in Cali alone without family so it makes it hard to leave the kids with just anyone. We are heading to Applehill next weekend and I am hoping to get some great shots like your headers.....:)
10/13/2008 3:43:38 AM - 000031826072
OK, I have a new book posted and you must see it because I gave you "the sincerest form of flattery" by copying your latest book design which you borrowed from Ann! You had me laying in bed thinking about how I could adapt the idea for a book about my son! I'm so glad to hear that Pasha got to spend quality time with the grandparents and that you and hubby got some quality time to yourselves! Have a great week!
10/11/2008 9:07:32 PM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli! Love your new fresh page and headers. Pasha is adorable. Those green apples make the perfect pictures. Love your Apple Orchard day and how you made that into a book like Ann's. It's priceless!! Oh and thanks for how-to on the widget. I'll have to give it a whirl. Thanks for the great book suggestions too. Hope all is well on your end. Joey
10/9/2008 5:36:56 PM - 000033709100
Pasha is looking so darned cute! And the images of you all in the apple orchard are wonderful. Love the green leaves and apples and grass. You and your family sure know how to have fun together. By the way, thank you for always sending me so many book suggestions - you are always such a huge help. Talk to you soon!
10/6/2008 6:16:36 PM - 000031826072
Hey Kelli - so great to have you pop in again on my site - I missed you! After reading your latest, I see what has been keeping you busy! I love all the apple picking pics of Pasha - just beautiful! I am so sorry to hear about your friend - very sad - my prayers are with her and her family. And what a crazy business to be in right now......but it is nice to work for a corporation - the benefits are typically priceless. Wish your hubby a Happy Birthday from all your Gallery friends! I can't wait to see your next special books - your latest is spectacular! Take care and see you 'round the Gallery.
10/6/2008 5:18:54 PM - 000061342493
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for all you comments on my books! And your most recent comment on my new seniors book, I wanted to say that I have my mom's senior picture and it sounds like how you described yours.. she graduated in '82 I believe but I just thought that was funny! I hope to get a lot more seniors now that I made that book, it's been less than a year since I've come out of my shell and a lot of people still don't know I'm around and still drive an hour and a half to get their pictures done! Thanks again for your nice comments!! Briana
P.S. Love the share site!
10/6/2008 3:54:15 PM - 000064383827
I love your header photos and your great fun picking apples. I love the fall!! So much fun things to do and share. Just wanted to stop by and say hello.
CynthiaY2
10/5/2008 12:28:25 AM - 001043414385
Hey Kelli, love the header photos, you guys are always having fun! Just stopping in to say hello, great site.
TammyM5
Shutterfly GG
10/3/2008 5:10:27 AM - 001067807983
Wow! how fast they grow! You can see a visible difference from the truck header to here! I read about your friend and you are all in our prayers. Great site! Thank you for your generous comments on my books and site! I see you have a new one out... can't wait to check it out! Bye~ Danielle
9/27/2008 1:42:06 PM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli,
Just site hopping and wanted to say hi. How did you get the Where In The World icon up? Love your header and your new Copss book. Soooo darling. Pasha is so sweet! Thanks for your ever so kind comments on my books. Hope your friend is doing well. Have a fun weekend.
9/26/2008 5:23:27 PM - 000085599530
Good to see you all over Gallery today! Missed ya!
9/19/2008 12:10:16 AM - 000033709100
Hi Kelli,
Love your header pics. The boys look very happy. And I still want to know what that purple drink is. Hope all is well!
9/16/2008 9:20:50 PM - 000085599530
Hello Kelli..
Hope all is well with you. Just checking in. I read your post about your friend and I am glad you got my link on the photo flower book. Love the smiles on your header photo too...Hope to hear from you soon.. Ann
9/13/2008 2:44:04 AM - 000031826072
Hey Kelli - Everytime I pop on your site and see Pasha's big, beautiful brown eyes peering out at me I just have to smile - what a great little man! Thanks for checking out my recent books and for your encouraging comments. Great to hear from you and I'm ready to see your next photobook masterpiece!
9/9/2008 11:37:12 PM - 000033709100
Love your header pic of Pasha. He looks like such a sweet boy. And I love that he's fascinated by that truck. Great vacation photos too. What is that amazing looking purple drink your husband is sipping? I want one!
8/31/2008 12:41:52 PM - 001038310685
Thanks for commenting on my Bloom Where You Are Planted book. You also have some beautiful projects. Shutterfly is very "addicting". My husband just got back from a mission trip to Nicaragua and I'm working on the book for that.
8/26/2008 12:54:10 AM - 000093769049
Hi Kelly- Thanks for the positives on my European book. The blank pages were for our plane tickets and bus tickets and such. So now it really is a great scrapbook full of memories. I love your pictures as well. Have a great night!!!
Alicia
8/24/2008 6:18:35 PM - 001061370098
hi kelli. thanks for checking out my books and dropping a comment. am going to add your link to my page so i can stop by now and then. i'm with you...i have done a couple of scrapbooks. but they are sooo time consuming and expensive. i love this site and all that it has to offer. i love giving photography as a gift. and these books are excellent quality.
nice to meet you. peg.
8/23/2008 1:01:03 AM - 000082378991
Hey Kelli! Just checking in. Life has been keeping me away from socializing around the gallery and sites! Love the truck picture!!! And I see a few cool ones in your recent pics that I have to go poke around at now too!
8/22/2008 6:58:00 PM - 000085599530
Hi Kelli...
Thank your little man for the nice thoughts on my book. Let him know that I saw his dog in your book and I think he is cool....Ann
8/21/2008 6:13:00 PM - 000031826072
Kelli - Thanks so much - that worked! I had the same problem - the members section was just looking too cluttered! All fixed now. Have a great Thursday!
8/19/2008 5:01:30 PM - 001039375794
Kelli -
Great site. Your photos and books are great. Thanks also for the compliment on my Ireland book.
Keep up the inspiration. I just love Shutterfly.
8/19/2008 9:35:10 AM - 001087896398
Julie, thanks, I am trying to keep the header fresh. On the members section or any section, if you right click you will have an option for edit section, the select the permissions tab, you can change any section to no access. Not that I didn't want anyone to read the members list, it was looking a little cluttered. Thanks for your great comments!
8/19/2008 6:32:46 AM - 001067807983
Hi Kelli!
Thank you for your comment on my book. Your site is Fab! Your pictures are so fun and full of life! Congrats on your free pics. that is always such a nice surprise! Danielle http://wefenske.shutterfly.com/
8/19/2008 4:12:36 AM - 000031826072
Love the new header, Kelli. And are those margaritas in those recent pictures???? Yum! I can't keep up with you and Joey! Question...how do you get rid of the members section listing all the members on your site without actually deleting your members? Please advise!
8/19/2008 2:07:24 AM - 000085599530
Another awsome header photo! Between you and Joey, I am going to have to change mine too!...Ann
8/19/2008 1:22:58 AM - 000074469281
Hey Kelli,
Love your header! I need to change mine. Mine has been very blah. i get most of my quotes from the Quote Garden, love that site. Congrats on getting 50 free prints for your Grandparents book. Isn't that so exciting. i missed that deal by a couple of days when i ordered my brother-n-laws book. You and your mom look a lot alike, i can't wait to hear their reaction when they get the hardcover copy. Aren't these the best gifts AND site! Thank you for always commenting on my books too. They make me feel good.
see you around,Joey
8/18/2008 8:05:27 PM - 001087896398
Thanks Jean, I had to check out your other 2 books! Excellent. I love getting updates when folks have new books!
8/17/2008 2:02:30 PM - 000023435369
Kelli, thank you so much for the comment on my book. It took alot of time and effort but it finally got done, but you already know what goes into making a photobook! It's a treasure thats for sure. You made me smile when I saw your nice comment. It makes you feel good when someone lets you know that they like what they saw, I have 2 other books posted also, check them out too! Thanks again! Jean
8/16/2008 5:32:46 AM - 002024403501
Hi Kelli,
You posted a comment on my photo book. I took those pics of me. and thx for the post. Love your site it's a lot of fun check my site out if you want. If you like it I can make you a member. http://jameespictures.shutterfly.com/
8/14/2008 2:50:59 AM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli,
Just had to drop in and say I love your header! Very Fun and makes me hungry for a hotdog at even almost 10pm! Joey
8/13/2008 5:19:25 PM - 000085599530
Hello Kelli
Just checking in to say hi and invite you to add something if you like to my site. I gave us a Guru page! Looking foward to something special....Ann
8/11/2008 7:42:20 PM - 000064383827
Kelli,
Thanks for popping in on my site and your nice comments about my book. I have put in a few long nights lately but My share site is back where it should be and I managed to wiggle in my beach trip book. I LOVE your header photo's. The photo's are awesome and it makes me hungry. Have a great day!
Cindy :)
8/11/2008 7:03:07 PM - 001011547222
Oh my goodness, those hot dogs looks so yummy!!!
8/10/2008 10:54:22 PM - 000031826072
Hi Kelli! Thanks so much for popping on my site and I don't mind at all if you would like to add my link to your site - I'd be honored! You probably noticed I already added your link to my site (I should have asked first, but I was prettty sure you wouldn't mind!) Also, I read your comment on my book about my friend's adoption of a little girl in China and was delighted to discover that you adopted yourself (from Russia!) That is so awesome!!! He is absoloutely beautiful, by the way - another very lucky little boy and what a blessing for you and your husband! The Gallery is so incredible - you can meet so many special people so easily - I love it! Keep inspiring us all! (I could never tell that you are supposedly "a rookie!")
8/10/2008 6:18:20 PM - 000085599530
What are you trying to do to me??? I just love your header photos...YUMMY. Summertime and hot dogs! My fav..may it be "Pinks Hot Dogs" in LA or a good ol' "Nathan's " at Coney Island NYC...they are all ok with ME! Chilli Cheese the best!
Ann :)
8/10/2008 1:11:43 PM - 000064383827
I love you site. You son is adorable and I love your puppy!! I had collies growing up and as adult I've always had shelties. They are the best dog with kids! I love your snow pictures. Reminds me of home..Minnesota. Reminds me also that I only go to visit these days. :)
8/9/2008 12:58:20 PM - 001087896398
Thanks Julie - You can create your own site, it's Free and Easy - I am with you in the rookie status - I have only been working with the site for the last few months - and of course completely hooked! Thanks so much for popping in my site.
8/8/2008 6:33:46 PM - 000031826072
Hi Kelli! I love what you've done with your site! I decided to check it out after you left me the last note on one of my latest books. I can so relate to the "addiction" part of Shutterfly - I just seem to be staying up later and later every night - I need to get some sleep! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your kind comments and let you know I posted a couple of new books yesterday. I've still not managed to view all of your books yet, but I'm working on it and they are all so wonderful! I'm still a rookie, so it's so nice to have you Guru's for inspiration!
Take care,
Julie
8/7/2008 4:34:47 PM - 000074469281
Just dropping in to say hi and thanks for the nice comments on my site and my friends book. I know, isn't that purple bow pathetic! What was I thinking? Kind of funny looking back at all the old photos and memories. Did you turn 40 or did you say March '09? Thanks for your ever kind comments on my bday book too. It was hard to post as i'm on literally EVERY page. UGH! But, thank you. Keep up the greatwork, you are such a great asset to the team. I love your work.
Joey
8/6/2008 6:28:06 PM - 001062553064
Thank you for your comment on my gallery! I didn't know Shutterfly had an option for your own page, that's great news to me! When I have time I'll add one and send you a link. I love your pictures !
8/5/2008 7:45:36 PM - 001087896398
Absolutely! You can add up to 5 pictures each week and get up to 75 free prints each week until the contest ends.
8/5/2008 3:36:21 AM - 001043414385
Just reading the hit the road comment you made, thanks, I did not realize we could do 5 and get 75 prints, I only had posted one, that is what I get for not reading the rules. I did read them and it says post 5 a week, so does that mean that next week we can post more and get more free prints? Anyway thanks for the comment because I would have missed out on 60 free pics.
8/4/2008 5:19:29 AM - 000085599530
I love the frog picture! I just got back from vacation and my email was buzzing Shutterfly emails. I am trying to catch up with thing. Love your site....chat soon-- Ann
8/3/2008 7:14:01 PM - 000082378991
I was coming over to help you with the wigets/book postings but it looks like you are all set! Looks cool!
8/3/2008 3:42:26 PM - 001031312785
Hi Kelli - just dropped by to check out your site - Wow how awesome. Truly inspiring - love your pictures and your enthusiasm - its so amazing that one site can bring so many different people together. I'm thrilled to be part of it all.
8/3/2008 12:24:29 PM - 000082378991
Great updates to the site! Looks great!
8/2/2008 4:34:34 PM - 001011547222
I also need to figure out how to add all my photobook projects to my share site. Any advice posted here, I'll gladly glean!!!!
7/21/2008 6:15:38 PM - 001088456594
Kelli,
I love your site. You've done a fantastic job so far. I enjoy your enthusiasm for photography and Shutterfly. You comment on Sunday about the Hit The Road contest is great.
Thanks for your comment on my site. I love this new feature offered by Shutterfly. You're welcomed to add a link to my site from yours. I'm working on doing that myself. May I include yours? Thanks again.
Linda
7/21/2008 3:32:12 PM - 000074469281
Looks like you figured out how to post a book. You do the same thing to add a website, just change the Title to Kelli's site or Joey's site etc. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.
have a great day, Joey
love your filmstrip pictures!
7/21/2008 3:27:36 PM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli,
I read your post that you are having a hard time figuring out how to add site links and photobooks to your page...Trust me, i didn't know either. Tiffany told me how to do it. I'll try to explain, and if you have questions ask me or Tiffany.
i have to get back to you so i don't give you incorrec info..
7/21/2008 1:35:29 PM - 000082378991
Hi Kelli! Found your site! Very cool! I added a link to your site on my "shutterfly" page on my site ;o) And thank you for all your sweet, sweet compliments on all my stuff!
PS... that b/w picture at the top just ROCKS! Love the sign and the essense of that one!
7/20/2008 2:03:07 PM - 000074469281
Hi Kelli,
I had no idea you had a site too. I'm glad I looked at your page and saw your web address. This is so awesome. I love the black background. You've done REALLY well with this. I never thought to add Shutterfly as a favorite link..duh!! I just love everything about it. Mine is pretty basic compard to others. Just trying to help spread the word about Shutterfly. Can't wait to see more of your books and I'll check back on your site. All these sites are going to be hard to keep track of but it'll be FUN. And congrats on becoming a Gallery Guru in Agust. That is AWESOME. So excited to have you a part of the team. It's truly amazing. You have great ideas and inspirations.
Way to go on your site. Can I post your site and a couple of your books on my site? How about if I add them and if you don't want them on my site, just let me know and i'll detete.
take care,
Joey 
7/19/2008 10:21:10 PM - 002010836377
This is a great idea! You're always finding these awesome little creative things to do, I love it!
Amanda :)
Some folks have been asking me for a Buckeye Recipe...for those of you out there here it is!
1 c. (2 sticks) butter
5 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
2 c. peanut butter
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla
12 oz. chocolate bits
1/2 bar paraffin
Knead all together and shape into balls the size of walnuts. Melt the chocolate bits with the paraffin in the top of double boiler. Stick toothpicks into the balls and dip into chocolate so all of the ball is covered except top where toothpick is. This is what makes them look like buckeyes. Set on cookie sheet or wax paper in refrigerator until cold. Take off with a knife. Keep cool.
or you might try...