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around here.

around here, my my girl is sound asleep upstairs in her bedroom.  my dogs are lying on the floor beside my chair.  my cat is under the christmas tree drinking water from the tree stand.  and i am working on my third cup of coffee.  all is right in my world.

around here, i am feeling uber-grateful for my girlfriends who came over on tuesday.  i hosted my annual bunco party and it was so much fun.  i just love these gals…such a fun and festive way to spend time together during the holidays.

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around here, i am appreciating the routines in life.  the everyday stuff that keeps me grounded in what can be a crazy/overwhelming time of year.

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around here, i am craving sunlight.  it’s been so dreary these past couple of weeks.  so anytime the sun comes out, i have to stop for a minute and soak it up.

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around here, my girl is home for the holidays.  it has been an insanely busy semester for her…school, work, internship.  an obscene number of papers to write.  but she has managed it all with an incredible amount of perseverance and grace.  and it is just so, so good to have my little family together.

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around here, my heart is full…feeling so blessed.

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wishing the same for you my dear friends.

love, kelly

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  1. Carol Albers says

    December 13, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Every single, individual picture is a complete story. You are so good at that.! I especially love feeding the animals.Your DOF tells it all.

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    • kelly says

      December 13, 2014 at 10:11 am

      oh my goodness carol. that is just about the nicest compliment you could have given me. thank you so much dear friend. xoxo

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  2. Pam says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    The three bowls and three plates shot made me cry. Oh yes, I’m in fine shape today, I tell you, fine shape. Ah Kelly, I love this blog. I do. From the get go. I look forward to another year in your fine company. Soak in all the goodness of being together there and wash those bowls before I fall apart…

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