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I’ve gone by a lot of names in my 43 years.

Of course most people know me by my actual name, Kelly, but to my closest friends I am just Kel.   At home I also go by Momma, Dear, or Babe.  And growing up my parents usually called me Sis or Sissy.  My little brother called me Sissy the most until he came up with his own term of endearment…

Kel-bel-stink-and-smell.

I loved that one.

NOT.

But these days I have an even better nickname from my brother.  It’s my new favorite and it’s very special…

177

Friend.

Happy Birthday Mikey!  I love you little brother!

Love, Kelly

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  1. Susan Simeroth Payne says

    November 21, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! You two look so much like you parents! That is a compliment! I love your folks so much! Tell the family hello for me, please!

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    • Minding My Nest says

      November 21, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      thank you susan!! i will most certainly pass it along when they are here for thanksgiving. 🙂

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