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Hi there. I'm Kelly - wife, mom, mess-maker extraordinaire, nature lover, and hobbyist photographer. My passion is finding beauty and joy in my ordinary, everyday life and I love sharing it with you. Welcome to not-so-empty nest.
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Category Archives: the big pill
The Big Pill – What I’ve Learned About Letting Go
In what I can only describe as synchronicity, I received the following reflection in a Yoga Journal newsletter exactly one week after Tripp and I dropped Kelsey off at college. Mindful Transitions Conscious transitioning between poses is … an essential … Continue reading
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My Not-so-empty Nest
I am a walking Hallmark commercial today – my delightful daughter is coming home for Christmas break and I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. I am so proud of Kelsey and how she successfully completed kicked-ass! in the … Continue reading
A Thankful Heart
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth I found this quote in my daily planner and it really spoke to me. For the past few days I’ve been pondering the connection between happiness and thankfulness. For me, … Continue reading
Room to Grow
A few weeks ago when I was planting pansies, I had 5 little plants leftover. I stuck them in this pot by my back door, but there weren’t really enough of them to make the pot look full and lush … Continue reading
For the Love of Pansies
There is nothing like getting my hands dirty to help get my head together. After spending an entire day stuck inside sorting through boxes and piles, it was so good to be outside digging in the dirt. And considering the … Continue reading














