DK Corner

Hello Again...It's Been A While!

2011-06-05T20:10:00.002-04:00

Well, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but it's been over a year since our last blog entry. I guess we got caught up in the craze of FceBook and just blew off the blog scene. Not the best excuse but the truth! The last few months have been rather tough on my family. My sister Cathy, passed away very unexpectedly on March 16th. She was only 36 years old and suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage on March 10th. Just the day before, we had to put our golden retriever Bailey to sleep. He was 13 years old and it was really hard. Losing him and then my sister so close together was a shock and very hard. As always Deb was my biggest support through it all. She and her family have had their own troubles as well. Her brother Chris got into a bit of trouble which resulted in him and his wife divorcing and us taking their dog Todd since neither could keep him where they are now living. My sister had 2 dogs and a cat as well. My Mom has her dogs and Deb and I now have her cat Lucy. So, to make sure everyone is clear, we now have 2 dogs, Baxter and Todd and three, yes three, cats: Benjamin, Stella and Lucy. Our house is small but full of love when it comes to animals.
Deb and I went to Sanibel, FL for a few days of relaxation after Cathy passed and it was nice. We just went to the Glee concert in Indianapolis as well. We're planning at trip to Myrtle Beach with my Mom in September and while we're there, we're going to spread some of Cathy's ashes. Myrtle Beach was my sister's favorite place in the world to go so we thought it'd be nice for her to be there permanently. Can't guarantee we'll blog regularly but I'll try to do better. Take care!
Kelly :)

Deb's Birthday, Valentine's Day, & Florida

2010-03-13T18:46:00.005-05:00

Since the last post, I have celebrated my 38th birthday - we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse with Jin & John and Denise & Bob. I was lucky enough to have a birthday hat made for me by the balloon guy.

Then, came Valentine's Day - we had a great time at Debbie's annual Valentine's Day party where we one this cute pillow. The dogs stole it from us and as you can see, they LOVE it!!

After we received nearly 3 feet of snow, we decided we needed to head for warmer, sunnier weather - so we booked a trip to Florida with our friend, Jinnie. She was kind enough to let us stay with her in her condo at Melbourne Beach again. Although the weather wasn't quite as warm as we would have liked, we did get to spend a few days laying in the sun and we got to go back to Disney and this time, Sea World. We had a really great time! You can view photos of our Florida trip on my Facebook page.

Now, we are getting ready to start March Madness - rooting for the Duke Blue Devils and OSU Buckeyes all they way, although if I want to win the money in the bracket challenge, I think I will go with Kentucky or Syracuse!! :)

Until next time!!

--Deb

Lazy Winter Weekend

2010-02-13T13:56:00.002-05:00

Hello! I know, I know. It's been forever since we've posted anything. Last post was in September as a matter of fact. Let's see, since then Deb and I have been to Florida (pics were posted on facebook), the Yankees won the World Series, sadly Deb's grandma Marge passed away in November, the holidays came and went and winter has certainly arrived! We're going to Melbourne, Florida again on March 1st and this time our friend Jinnie is coming along. We're staying in the same condo as before as Jinnie and her husband co-own it with her brother and sister in law. Needless to say, we're very eager to get away from all this snow for a little while! Don't get me wrong, I'm a snow-lover but even I need a break!

We're taking it easy this weekend. Planning to stay home today and watch some Olympics and college basketball (GO DUKE! GO BUCKEYES!) I'm sure we'll catch up on laundry and hit the grocery as well. Pets are all doing well and Bailey LOVES the snow. When its deep its hard on his old hips but he still loves to roll around and make snow angels! Baxter not so much! He goes out and comes right back inside! I'm sure we'll have more pictures from our vacation and we'll try to post a little more regularly! Take care!

It's been a while...

2009-09-07T11:30:00.009-04:00

I couldn't believe it when I saw we hadn't posted since July! I guess time really does fly sometimes! Our last post was about our vacation to Vegas and I guess not much has really happened since then. There was my Mom's birthday (August 18Th) and a family get together at our house with my Mom's side of the family. It was a great time; happy and bitter sweet as it was the first time we'd all been together since my Aunt Jo died in December. Needless to say, there were laughs and a few tears. Deb's been gone since Friday as Labor Day weekend means the annual McInturf Family Camping Trip at Mohican. I went last year but passed this time as my allergies were HORRIBLE from being outside the whole time. The dogs and I just hung around the house and relaxed. I attended our fantasy football draft last night and after 4 hours of picking and strategy's, I think we came up with a pretty decent team. Team Gridiron Girls is ready to go! I've posted a few photos from the months gone by. We've got another vacation planned in October as we're heading to Melbourne Beach, Florida. I friend of mine has a condo there and she's letting us use it for free! It was an offer too good to pass up! I'm sure we'll make a stop at Disney World and will have some new things to post about when we get home. Take care!
Kelly

We took my Mom to The Buxton Inn for her birthday dinner.

Mom, Cathy and I in front of the fountan at The Buxton Inn

My second cousins Chase, Tyler, Chad, Whitney, Brianna, Kacie, Nathan, Jordan and Jayven.

Me and my sister Cathy with our cousins Chrissy, Stepahnie and Terri.

Vegas Vacation!!

2009-07-25T14:00:00.008-04:00

Well, we're finally home from our vacation in sunny and HOT Las Vegas. And when I say hot, I mean hot! The temps never dropped below 100 degrees the entire time we were there! Deb was the big winner out of the group ( eight of us all together: Deb's parents, brother Chris and his wife Amy and brother Tim and his girlfriend Molly) as she won $1,200 on the slots! I was playing a machine next to her when she hit and she literally turned ghost white as those credits kept going up and up! My luck, on the other hand, wasn't as good. Overall, I think I lost about $650 which was not my plan at all! Oh well! I took the money to play with and that's what I did! In the end it was nice to be away from work for a week. I've posted a few pics but I think Deb's posted most of them on her facebook page so you may want to check them out on that site. Me, Deb and her parents did see the off Broadway show "Jersey Boys" at The Palooza Theater and it was a great. It's about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It was very entertaining and the music was fun to sing along with. Next year I think we'll vacation on a beach somewhere so I won't lose so much money and it'll be a bit more relaxing! Take care! Kelly:)

Deb and I during the tour of Hoover Dam. Don't you love our hair! It was 105 degrees that day and we were standing 725 feet in the air. Needless to say, our hair couldn't stand up to the heat! :)

Paris Casino at night time.

Outside shot of The Flamingo from the bridge that crosses Las Vegas Blvd.

This is the inside of the Palooza Theater. They had strands of lights coming down that gave the illusion of raindrops falling. It was awesome!

We stayed the The Flamingo, one of the oldest hotels and casino's in Vegas.

Kel's Birthday

2009-07-12T19:47:00.008-04:00

Well, today capped off the final celebration of Kelly's birthday week. We had lunch at Buca di Beppo in Columbus with her Dad, his wife, her daughter & family, along with Kelly's sisters, Cathy & Sarah. As always, the food was delicious & we had a lot of fun.

Kel's birthday was last Monday and that evening we went to her Mom's house for tacos, which also, were yummy and desert was provided by me - a semi-homemade, lemon cake which, if I do say so myself, was terrific!

Kel got a new bicycle and so that she doesn't have to ride alone, I got myself one too! I am sure that a wreck and/or a trip to the ER is probably not far behind, but hopefully not! She also got 2 c/ds (one being the Essential Michael Jackson collection) and 2 Star Wars lunchboxes and a Derek Jeter bag.

Photos of all her gifts, the cake, and the family are below. Enjoy!

Next update will be from our Vegas trip - we are one week away!! Can't wait. Until then....

Sleep Apnea Test...

2009-06-03T18:48:00.005-04:00

Look! It's the bride of Frankenstein! Not actually, but scary I know! I was fortunate enough to undergo a sleep apnea test on Monday night. I dragged Deb along so she could snap a few photos of me after I was hooked up and ready to go. I arrived promptly at 7:45 pm and of course had a small delay at the registration desk. Once that was settled; off to the sleep clinic we went. After some paperwork and a short video; they started wiring me up. The whole process took about an hour an a half! Poor Deb! She was tired and I'm sure a little bored but she stuck it out! Now, the pics ARE NOT FLATTERING and I'm probably crazy for posting them, but oh well! It is what it is! It wasn't easy sleeping in this stuff but I did from 11:00 p.m. til 5:30 a.m. The tech said I do have some apnea but it wasn't severe enough to apply a C-PAP machine to me during the night. I follow-up with the doc in a week or so to get the final verdict. My favorite part of whole get-up was the straps they placed directly above and below my boobs. As you can see; it did not create an attractive look! Well, until next time; I'll keep snoring away!

Kelly

Starwberries on the Sqaure...

2009-05-30T20:49:00.007-04:00

Well, its that time of year again! The annual Strawberries on the Square Festival in downtown Newark. Its a weekend of fair-style food, carnival rides and local entertainment. We're not talking Ohio State Fair status but its kinda of tradition here in Licking County. Deb and her office mates always head over at lunchtime on Friday and then she and I hit it over the weekend. We headed over today and it was a gorgeous afternoon. It was sunny but not too hot and there was a nice breeze. Needless to say; I put on quite an eating exhibition! Started out with a steak burger, then moved on to french fries. We then headed straight to the strawberry shortcake stand and ate away. For some reason I was still a little hungry - scary isn't it - so I finished up with a corn dog! By the time we got home, I needed a Pepcid and 2 tums! We ran into our friends Kim and Mel so we spent some time together eating and laughing as we people watched. We hadn't seen them since the NKOTB concert. My friend Tracy was working the strawberry shortcake stand so I snapped a few pictures of her in action. All in all, it was a nice afternoon. Getting ready to settle in for the night and hopefully watch the Cavs win Game 6!

Kelly

Attention All Dog Lovers!

2009-05-27T20:09:00.007-04:00

I am helping my friend Anne find a home for a precious and sweet dog. The poor guy was found by my friend's daughter at a soccer field. He was thin and hungry and had obviously been abandoned. He's been stying with Anne and her kids for the past 3 weeks or so but they can't keep him as they are renting their home and no pets are allowed. They've named him Pete and he looks like a black lab mix. Anne says he is the friendliest dog she's ever been around and is very lovable. As you'll see from the pictures I've posted; he is great with kids and would make a wonderful family pet. He loves the water and spent several hours swimming over the Memorial Day holiday. Anne thinks he may be around 2 years old and he all ready knows several commands. Pete even goes to the door when he needs to go outside! He's been staying in the garage during the day and sleeps with one of the kids at night. "Sweet Pete" also spent time with other family dogs on the holiday weekend and got along with them wonderfully. If you or someone you know is interested; please respond to this post as I'll be checking it daily. Anne hates to give him up and she hopes to find him a safe and loving home. Please help Pete if you can! Thanks!

Kelly

Post Memorial Day Update...

2009-05-26T19:48:00.006-04:00

Greetings everyone! I know its been a while since our last post - we're not as quick at it as some people! Well, we made our trip to Erie, PA with Julie and Kim and it was a GREAT time! We did find some beach glass which was the main focus of our journey. Kim found the best piece of all - a big, bright yellow piece of round glass. It looked like a giant lemon drop! I did find a very small piece of red which is the rarest color to find, so I was pretty proud even if you need a magnifying glass to see it!! :) I've included some pics of our findings and of the two restaurants we ate at as well.

Monday was of course Memorial Day and Deb and I spent all day with friends out at Buckeye Lake. We took an awesome pontoon boat ride and of course ate and drank until our hearts were content! It was a GREAT day and we can't wait until next year! I've included a photo of Mama Cardinal sitting on her nest which she conveniently built in our clematis! She's a little hard to see but if you look real close and in the middle; you'll see her red beak. We only saw one baby and two other eggs in the nest, however, we think she may have abandoned the remaining eggs.:( Hopefully she just moved them to a different locale!

We're off to Cincinnati the weekend of June 5th so our next update will be highlights of that trip! Take care!

Kelly

Spring Update

2009-05-14T19:04:00.005-04:00

A lot has happened since the NKOTB concert - there has been Easter, Mother's Day, and of course, the 1st day of Spring! YAY!!! I am ready for some warm, sunny weather!! I won't bore you with the past - if you keep up with facebook, you know most of it already anyway. I have posted some pics below of our daffodil that bloomed - isn't it pretty? We didn't plant it and have no idea how it got there, but it has bloomed the last couple of years - I call it our "rogue daffodil"! LOL!! Also pictured is Kelly, her sister, and her Mom on Mother's Day. We treated her Mom to a delicious buffet at the Granville Inn. My Mom is in Myrtle Beach, so she got a phone call! :) Finally, and most interestingly, I have posted a pic of the owl that we spotted on our driveway a few nights ago. Isn't that a hoot??? (cheap pun, I know!)

Coming up we have some exciting trips. This weekend, we are setting out on a journey to find us some beach glass. For those of you who have never watched the travel channel, some lady was collecting beach glass on a show we were watching and we (well, Kelly and Kim) decided it would be neat to try and find some for some crafts. I'm looking forward to this adventure with Kim & Julie to Erie, PA and hopefully, we will find some glass. If not, I am sure we will have loads of fun anyway!!

The first weekend in June we are setting off for a weekend getaway to Cincinnati where we will be taking in a Cubs v. Reds game, probably stopping by the Newport Aquarium, and hopefully, getting to see Kel's "Aunt" Lorna who has been very sick. We are looking forward to that weekend because it is the first time in a very long time we have gotten "out of dodge", so to speak!

Then, of course, there is the family trip to Vegas in July. We can't wait for that!! We will try to keep the blog updated, but if you get tired of waiting, jump over to Facebook!

--Deb

NKOTB - Take 2!

2009-04-04T21:20:00.011-04:00

Last night was the New Kids concert - it was as fun as the first! This time, we were joined by Kel's Mom, who took the place of her sister since Cathy just had knee surgery and couldn't go. Also joining us were our friend, Kim Fair, and her aunt Mel. Kim went to H.S. with us and she was with us when we went to the Ohio State Fair to see the New Kids back in 1989 - 20 years ago - how time flies!!

Anyway, we started the night at Spaghetti Warehouse - I love that place! Our Host was strange and tried to seat us at the wrong table, but he assured us that his map was messed up and that was the problem (not that he was just an idiot!!). Anyway, once we got straightened out and realized we were at table 203 and NOT 202, we were good to go!

We missed the opening act - it was some young, up and coming artist that none of us heard of, so it was no biggie.

New Kids performed - pretty much the same concert that we saw in Cleveland, but they changed it up some - it was great! Lots of energy in the crowd and again - floor to ceiling - EVERYONE was standing throughout the concert! Crowd participation was at its best!! My kind of concert!!

The fun really began when we left the concert. We entered the parking garage at the same spot we drove in. Rode the elevator up and low and behold - NO CAR!! We walked around for a few minutes and we finally found it - across a concrete barrier. No problem, right? We would simply walk down around the corner and get to it! We walked around the corner - NO CAR!! What??? We went back up - there it was! It was the craziest thing!! We could see it, but we couldn't get to it! I STILL don't know how we were supposed to get to it. I finally climbed the wall and drove down to the bottom where everyone met me!! We must have spent 20 minutes in that garage trying to get to the car!! If that situation didn't provide for a good enough laugh, the next event did! When we got to the attendant, she asked for the ticket which had fallen into a crevice between the dashboard and the windshield. They spent at least 10 minutes trying to dig it out (as opposed to just waving us through since we had already paid!!) I have NEVER been in a parking garage where it was so difficult to get out!! We laughed halfway home about that!!

Here are some pics and a video! Enjoy!!

--Deb

Mary, Kim & Mel gettin ready!

Kel trying to get the ticket!

Addicted to Facebook!

2009-03-06T17:40:00.006-05:00

Ok - so the blog has taken a backseat to Facebook - at least for me. I am finding it hard to keep up to date with all of my television shows AND the computer sites and the blog is losing the battle. In any event, here I am now. The Final 13 is set for American Idol and there isn't a single contestant that stands above the others yet. Right now, I guess I am rooting for Alison, Danny, and Anoop. That could all change in a heartbeat though! I am MOST excited cuz Kelly Clarkson's new CD drops this coming Tuesday, March 10th. I have listened to most of the tracks on Youtube and with the exception of a couple songs, it is really great! I have already pre-ordered it on itunes and plan to make a trip to Target or Walmart on Tuesday to pick up the actual CD. I know, I am a little obsessed with my girl KC, but in my book, she ROCKS!! She is also scheduled to perform on AI and Good Morning America next week, so the DVR is set!

Since the last blog entry, Baxter is doing much better now that his pain meds have taken effect. He is still a little gimpy at times, but he is doing pretty well. He still can't jump much, but that might not be a bad thing.

As many of you know (if you read my facebook), Kelly has purchased a new car. I have posted a couple of pics below. It is a 2008 Subaru Outback and it is much nicer than her Jeep which was one of the most uncomfortable vehicles I have ever rode in!

We have booked our trip to Las Vegas with my family in July. We are staying at the Flamingo for 4 nights. I know it will be the heat of summer, but I really can't wait!! It should be a lot of fun.

That is all I can think of for now. Again, here are the pics of Kel's new car and also, some random pics from my birthday at Moretti's and lunch for Kel's stepmom & stepsister at City Barbecue last month. If you can't wait between blogs, join Facebook and request to be my friend!

--Deb

Injured Pup...

2009-02-07T08:57:00.003-05:00

I'm sad to report that our little man Baxter is on the injury list. Three weeks ago he had some x-rays and it was discovered he's got significant arthritis in both knees. Last week, while running and slipping on the ice; he hurt himself. Final diagnosis was a a partially torn ACL. He's not a surgery candidate due to his age (10 yrs) and the bad arthritis. So, its limited activity (yeah right) and pain meds. Fortunately, he doesn't act like he's in horrible pain; but he's limping and holds his leg up at times. Of course, it's hard for us to see him this way!! Needless to say, he's getting a lot of extra attention and lovin' right now. Hopefully he'll be on the mend soon. We'll keep you posted!

Kelly

Cool Logo!!

2009-02-04T17:14:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone! I hope you're enjoying the cold weather as much as we are. Yeah right! I consider myself a winter person and even I'm sick of the cold and especially all the ice. Ugh! Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone and this year's game was another good one. I was pulling for Cardinals but at least the game was exciting. We went to a party at Debbie's and had a bunch of delicious food. I brought along a Reuben dip and it seemed to go over pretty well. Kim liked it so much she said I'll have to bring it to all the get together's from now on! In case you're interested; here's the recipe:

16 oz. Sauerkraut
16 oz. shredded Mozzarella
16 oz. shredded Cheddar
16 oz. corned beef (cubed)
1 cup Mayo
Cocktail size Rye bread

Mix all ingredients (except bread) in mixing bowl and transfer to 9x12 casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot and spoon dip onto bread. After cooking; dip can be transferred to a crock pot on low setting if taking to a party or get together. It's that simple! I bring a bottle of 1,000 island salad dressing in case you want add some to the dip once on the bread.

For those of you who know me; its no secret I'm a huge Yankees fan. My Mom likes to joke around and calls me a "Yankee Girl." I found this logo online and its from the old Yankee Girl Tobacco product line. I thought it was kinda neat so I decided to post it. I'm not a smoker but I liked it anyway. C-ya!

I'M SICK OF WINTER!

2009-01-30T16:32:00.008-05:00

Well, winter has hit us full force this week starting with the ice storm on Wednesday (at least I got out of working that day, though)! More snow last night and they are calling for more this Monday. I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for spring!! That groundhog had better not see his shadow on Monday!!

Sunday brings us the Super Bowl - Steelers v. Cardinals - can you say BORING!!??!! At least I can root for the Cardinals since, as a lifelong Browns fan, I can't bring myself to root for the Steelers! I think I am looking more forward to the commercials! We are going to Debbie's house for a Special Superbowl Party - so at least we will have some good food and fun with friends!

Tuesday is my birthday - big 37. Not too much special planned. We are going to Moretti's Italian Restaurant next Saturday with Kim & Julie, so that should be fun. I have never been there before, but I hear the food is great! I would also like to catch the movie "He's Not That Into You" sometime - it comes out on the 6th & looks really funny. We'll see. We don't make it to the movies very often.

We did go last weekend and saw "Mall Cop" with Kevin James. It was really entertaining and funny and I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

Nothing much else to report, so I'll sign off. Enjoy these pics of the crew enjoying the winter weather (or not!)

--Deb

INAUGURATION DAY!

2009-01-20T16:59:00.002-05:00

It is finally here! Time for Hope, Time for Change, Time for Promise! I hope the World gets behind our new President and we can restore this country to the great nation it used to be! This man inspires me - not only because he is a great speaker, but because I think he has the capability of doing great things. I wish him all the success because if he is successful in his first term as our President, then that means our Country will be in a much better place than it is today (and I might quit losing money in my 401(k)!!)

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T19:20:00.002-05:00

Just a quick note to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! My day started pretty early this morning - had to pick up my grandparents and be at my Mom's for breakfast at 9:30. We opened gifts and got ready for lunch at 1:00 p.m. I just got home (7:15 p.m.) As always, it was a fun day! Now, I am waiting for Kelly to get home so we can exchange our gifts - we usually do it in the morning before I leave, but she didn't have time to wrap my presents last night before she went to bed, so I have had to wait ALL DAY!!

Ok - well, Merry Christmas to all - I hope you all had a good day of food, family, and fun!!

White Christmas

2008-12-23T09:22:00.002-05:00

Since it doesn't appear that we are going to have a white Christmas, I thought I would share this site with you where you can go and watch an adorable dog having fun in extremely deep snow! It is enjoyable to watch! Merry Christmas!!

http://www.dogwork.com/dogsnow/

Saddened Hearts...

2008-12-17T17:37:00.003-05:00

I have some sad news to report today. My Aunt Jo passed away yesterday at the age of 60. She was diagnosed with liver cancer on July 14, 2008 and after 5 months and 2 days of fighting; she lost her battle. She spent the last 2 1/2 months of her life living with my Mom and together with her husband Jim; they took excellent care of her. Please keep my Mom and my Aunt's daughters, Terri, Stephanie and Chrissy, in your prayers. We're going to miss her terribly and Christmas is going to be extra hard this year, but we know she's at peace and in a better place. We love you Aunt Joey!

Aunt Jo and Baxter approximately 7-8 years ago

HOME

2008-12-07T20:23:00.003-05:00

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

--Anonymous

John Michael Montgomery sings....enjoy!

Thanksgiving and a little more...

2008-12-06T11:12:00.007-05:00

Hello all! I'm a bit delayed in updating the blog - sorry!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. My Mom's side of the family were all together for the first time ever and it turned out to be a GREAT day. We wanted to get together for my Aunt Jo who is suffering from liver cancer. Her condition is worsening and we knew she wouldn't be here for the holidays next year;

so family from as far as Florida made the trip to Newark, Ohio.

We rented a social hall and there were a total of 23 of us there.

It was a special day for sure.
Before Thanksgiving, me, Deb and her parents went to see Reba and Kelly Clarkson in concert in Columbus. As a fan club member; I was lucky enough to win a meet and greet pass so I was able to meet Kelly and have my picture taken with her prior to the show. I've posted our photo so I hope you enjoy it! The day after Thanksgiving is the lighting of our courthouse and Deb and I always attend this with her family. We happily met up with Julie and Kim and Julie's Mom and Mike while there; so we took an updated - and cold - picture of us at the event. That's about it for now. It's time to start some serious Christmas shopping and Deb and I are putting up our tree today. I wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday season!

Kelly

Kelly & Reba - Part 2

2008-11-22T23:11:00.007-05:00

OK - so most of you know how much we love Kelly Clarkson & Reba McEntire. So much that we went to see the SAME concert again - this time in Columbus. I promised my dad that if they came to Columbus, we would take him to see Reba and we did. I think he enjoyed the show - he and mom had probably the best seats in the house. They were in the front row of the seats so they were high enough that they could see over the people on the floor who were standing, but they had no one in front of them so they could sit down the entire show. That was good since my dad's arm is in a sling from rotator cuff surgery that he had just 7 days before the show! Nothing was keeping him from seeing his favorite redhead!!

The show was as amazing as the first time, although the audience was a little flat - I'm not sure what that was all about! Melissa Peterman (Barbara Jean from the sitcom, Reba) started the show off - she was hilarious getting us all ready for the big OSU-Michigan game with the familiar cheer, OH - IO! When she was done, the show began! I have posted 2 videos on Youtube. To see them, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx5A5f5a1rA (Fancy) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bh3WFm_kIE (Up to the Mountain). They aren't the best quality, but then, I am no expert videographer either!! It is also my first time ever posting on Youtube, so that is kind of exciting!

I will let Kelly fill you in on her Meet & Greet with Miss Kelly Clarkson - lucky girl has gotten to meet her twice now. We are holding our breath that the picture turns out better this time! No doubt, it will be posted here when we get it!!

Until then, enjoy these couple of pics from the concert!!

Halloween Party 2008!!

2008-11-02T10:59:00.010-05:00

Well, Halloween 2008 has come and gone. Deb and I were lucky enough to have been invited to a party put on by her cousin Julie's mom. As always, the party was great and everyone had a lot of fun! Neither Deb nor I won any of the individual games, but we were on the team that won the overall contest of Halloween Password! Our team consisted of me, Deb, Julie and Kim. We took home the trophy and we plan to defend our title again at next year's party! Deb was dressed as a rocker KISS girl and I was a pudgy, not so little Devil! The other costumes ranged from a witch and mad scientist to a doctor and Joe the Plumber! Here are some pics from the evening. Deb and I also want to thank Kim for updating our blog site. And no, the picture isn't of Bailey!

Gene Simmons eat your heart out!

The Devil & The Mad Scientist (aka Kelly & Julie)

The Crew: Deb, Kim, Kelly and Julie

Even Bailey got into the act!

Baxter in his Halloween bow-tie!

Fairy Princess Vera Belle

Sunday 10/26/08: Catching Up!

2008-10-26T11:34:00.008-04:00

Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've posted and I'm pretty sure Deb has caught you up on most everything we've been doing. I'm still in mourning that the Yankees didn't make the playoffs, so I guess I'm rooting for the Tampa Bay Rays. I like the Phillies; but they've all ready got a few titles. Let's see, me, Deb and my Mom have re-joined the gym in an effort to get fit and lose some pounds. Needless to say, it's a slow process but I guess it really is good for us! Deb is getting more and more grumpy as the weather gets colder. This is something we disagree on for sure! I like fall and winter and the more snow the better! There's a chance of flurries next week so she'll be really mad! We're going to a Halloween party next weekend and I can't wait! We're still deciding on costumes but I'm sure we'll have photos of the festivities! Deb didn't want to dress up but she was over ruled. Can you imagine going to a Halloween party and not wearing a costume? What a kill joy! I'm posting some long overdue photos from months past and yes- one of is me with Jungle Jack Hanna himself. There's also a Mama Monkey and her little baby, a precious koala bear and a baby bunny from our side yard! Enjoy!

Home sick

2008-10-24T14:21:00.002-04:00

Well, I am at home sick today. Thanks to Kelly bringing home her cold, I have now caught it and am feeling pretty miserable. Luckily, my boss in on vacation this week so I am all caught up at work and really, could afford to take the day off.

I can't believe I haven't updated since Labor Day! Sorry about that! Let's see - since then, we have been to see the Lion King - it was AMAZING! The animals were so lifelike that at times, you forgot they were people dressed up!

We went to see NKOTB (New Kids on the Block for all of you non-fans!). It was a GREAT concert! They sang old songs and new and I have never seen a crowd that stood for the ENTIRE show - floor to ceiling - everyone was on their feet - dancing, singing - the energy in the room was electric!! It was really fun!

Next on the entertainment agenda is a Halloween Party next Saturday - the costume requirement is still being debated, so if we dress up - we will have pics!

Then - AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ONE - the return of Reba & Kelly!! Nov. 20th at Schottenstein Arena. They say it is almost the identical show that we have already seen, with a few minor changes, but I still CANNOT WAIT!! I love them both so much! Our seats aren't quite as good as last time, but my camera is better, so hopefully, GOD WILLING, I will get some good pics and maybe, a video to post!!

Until next time!! C-ya!

Oh - and don't forget to Vote - Nov. 4th - Obama/Biden~~

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-03T16:08:00.011-04:00

Well, another Labor Day Weekend has passed and now summer is officially over - although it doesn't feel like it with these 90 degree days!! As some of you know, Kel and I joined my family for our annual Labor Day Weekend Camping & Canoe Trip. This was Kel's first year attending the outing and we brought the dogs along. I was so impressed with the way they behaved - they didn't bark at other dogs, they got along great with their cousins, Gretel and Todd, and for the most part, they stayed with us at the campsite without being tied up. Bailey had a little problem with his hips and he hobbled around quite a bit, but if we could get him to rest, he did ok.

The canoe trip was fun, although long - it was only 9-1/2 miles, but because we haven't had any rain, the river was low and we ran into a lot of rocks which slowed us way down! It took us about 4-1/2 hours to finish and Kelly tipped our canoe! Now, she has been spreading false rumors about the reason the canoe tipped and I am here to set the record straight! We had run into rocks and so we had to get out and drag the canoe over them. She got back into the canoe and I was still standing in the river trying to straighten the boat out before I got back in. I'm not sure what happened from there - I heard her scream, turned around and watched the boat tip over and pour her into the river!! She claims I was trying to get in the boat and tipped it -which is absolutely, 100% false!! :)

In any event, the weekend was fun - we had a lot of good food and shared a bunch of family stories around the campfire. Kel says she probably won't come back because her allergies can't take it between the campfire, the straw we put down, and the other outside elements. She was a mess by Sunday and the meds just weren't cutting it! I'm hoping to talk her in to at least coming back next year for the canoe trip, but we will see!!

Here are some pics from the weekend!

Time to update!

2008-08-26T21:38:00.002-04:00

Geesh - it has been so long since I have updated this, you probably all got bored and quit reading. I haven't updated, cuz I really have nothing new to report. Since our trip to NYC, it has been a pretty boring summer. That is all about to change.

This weekend, we are going on the Tech-Wear Family Camping and Canoe Trip which takes place every Labor Day weekend. This is my 4th year and Kelly's 1st. We are also taking the dogs, which ought to be a treat. Hopefully, they get along well with my brothers' dogs, Gretel and Todd, and more importantly, that Bailey doesn't catch his tail on fire!! It should be fun.

We get back from camping and next is the Fantasy Football Draft! Always a fun time - if you haven't played fantasy football, you should give it a try. It is so much fun and it makes the football season so much more exciting (especially for us Browns fans who usually don't have much to root for!)

Next in line is The Lion King - I have heard great things about this play and am really looking forward to it.

Then, we go back to our younger days and relive the late 80's early 90's when the New Kids on the Block were popular as we are going to see the Reunion Tour in Cleveland on Oct. 3rd. I can't wait! We last saw NKOTB at the Ohio State Fair in 1988 (I think) - it was pouring down rain and we stood on a folding chair which kept sinking in the mud! What memories!! I can't wait to see the concert!

Finally, we will be getting our tickets to see Kelly and Reba when they come to Columbus in November. I am taking my dear old dad who loves Reba and complains every time I go to a Reba concert and don't take him, so this is his year. I hope he enjoys it!!

Well, enough for now. I have got to go. It is night 2 of the Democratic National Convention and Hillary is speaking. Gotta go hear what she has to say!! (even though I already know I am voting for Obama!!) I still wish it was HRC, but I guess he will do. Anything is better than 4 more years of Bush - the sooner he is out of office, the better!!

Y'all take care!!

--Deb

NYC & other updates

2008-07-31T16:44:00.008-04:00

Wow - I can't believe the month of July is over (almost). It has flown by! As you all know, we went to New York City from the 19th through the 23rd. It was a great time and very HOT!! We went to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island (which I really don't recommend - kinda boring and not much to see - just ride the Staten Island Ferry for a free look at the statue). We also took a tour of the World Trade Center site given by a retired firefighter - that was really neat, especially the WTC Tribute Center where they have some artifacts that were recovered from the buildings. Very somber. We went to Coney Island which was new for us - we just walked around and went to the Aquarium, but it was a nice beach if we wanted to get in the ocean. We also enjoyed Nathan's Hot Dogs at the ORIGINAL Nathan's. We, of course, took in a Yankees game and they won 12-4 vs. the Minnesota Twins and a Broadway musical, "Passing Strange", which Spike Lee is making into a movie and happened to be there filming the night we were there, so that was kinda cool, although the musical was not one of our favorites! We also enjoyed a horse & buggy ride through part of Central Park which, was a little expensive for no more than you got to see, but I have always wanted to do that, so we did. We stayed at the Algonquin Hotel which is the oldest operating hotel in NYC (and it showed when the A/C didn't work in our first room and the bathroom drain didn't work in our 3rd room - yes, 3rd - another long story). The hotel was nice, overall, though, and had a lot of "charm" and history, including their house cat, "Matilda", who was always there to greet you when you came in.

We also had our first experience in China Town and what an experience it was!! It is a story better told in person, but the long and short of it is that Kelly got so nervous she got diarrhea and had to go to the bathroom at McDonald's. She left me on the sidewalk outside waiting for her for what seemed like FOREVER - but was actually probably 20 minutes. She had a little mishap following her "explosion" and dropped her cell phone in the toilet - her instincts took over and before it flushed down the drain, she grabbed it out - wet toilet paper and all!! UGH!!! Needless to say, it was so waterlogged it didn't work anyway, but they were able to save her Contact information, so it wasn't a total loss.

Anyway - after a long flight delay - and spending 7 hours at the airport, we had a safe flight home and spent the next few days recuperating.

The weekend was spent with Julie & Kim who took us to Carraba's for some Italian dinner (Kim just wanted to hear the cell phone story firsthand!) and on Sunday, a cookout for Kelly's aunt's 60th birthday. Her aunt was recently diagnosed with Liver Cancer and is scheduled for a long and complicated surgery on August 22nd, so all of your prayers for her recovery would be appreciated! They have certainly had their share of bad luck this year!

Well, I am going to go for now. Here are a few of the pics from NYC - Enjoy! Until next time...

Deb

Kel's Birthday Week

2008-07-13T21:35:00.010-04:00

Well, July 6th was Kelly's birthday and what an eventful week! It all started July 2nd, which as indicated in my last blog, was Mallori's birthday. We all celebrated at the Geller Park Independence Day extravaganza with fireworks and family. It was a fun evening.

The next night, Kel stayed home after a long day's work, but I joined my family on Buckeye Lake for the BEST fireworks in Licking County. A mini version of Red, White and Boom! There is nothing quite like watching fireworks from a boat! I guess my brothers are good for something!!

The next day, July 4th, we, again, joined my family for a cookout at my Mom & Dad's house. I, know, lots of family time, huh??

July 5th - we celebrated Kel's birthday for the first time at Mongolian BBQ where Kim & Julie joined us. We caught up and had a good dinner.

July 6th - finally Kel's birthday had arrived - and we went to the Old Bag O' Nails Pub in Gahanna. The food was terrific (service not so much as we had 3 glasses of iced tea spilled on us at the start!) We took some photos out back on the balcony and Kel and I ventured down to the water where we saw a mother and her baby ducks swimming along! So cute!! Unfortunately, when I got home, I received the sad news that my Grandma Libby had passed away. She had been ill for quite some time and I am glad she is in a better place now!

Jump forward to this weekend where we started with the Jazz & Ribs Festival in Downtown Newark. The proceeds benefit the Licking County Humane Society, so this is an event we try not to miss each year. As usual, we enjoyed some good food and music and we left just in time before the rains came!!

Today, the final day of Kel's birthday week, her father treated us to The Spaghetti Warehouse - one of our favorite restaurants! It was sooooo good!

Now, I am catching up the blog and going to go to bed! Busy week coming up as we have quite a bit to do before leaving for NYC on Saturday. I can't believe it is finally time, but we only have a few days to go! I can't wait!!

Until next time - peace out!

--Deb

Happy Birthday Mallori!!

2008-07-02T19:16:00.002-04:00

Today is my niece, Mallori's 13th birthday! Finally, an official teenager - she has been acting like one for years now! LOL!!! Here is a picture of her with her Dad taken on Memorial Day. Happy Birthday, Mal - We love you!!

Deb

Fly Away

2008-06-29T19:16:00.003-04:00

I finally got a good picture of the baby bird - thank goodness because they flew away the very next day!! Here he is poking his head out of the birdhouse waiting for Momma to bring him some food! Isn't he sooo cute??

This morning, our neighbor called to tell us that we had a baby deer sleeping in our backyard at 8:00 a.m. Obviously, we weren't awake to see it, but from now on, we are going to keep an eye out for it! That would be so exciting since we have never had deer here before!

Not much else going on around here. Back to work tomorrow, but at least it is a short, holiday week! It will go fast, too, since we have fireworks to attend Wednesday (Heath) and Thursday (Buckeye Lake) night. I love fireworks, but Kel isn't a big fan. She does enjoy the ones at Buckeye Lake, though. My brothers take us out on their boats so we can watch from the water. They break right above you, at least it seems like it. I absolutely LOVE them!

Everyone have a safe holiday and take care! Until next time....

--Deb

Sunday, June 22nd

2008-06-22T15:56:00.010-04:00

Hello all. I've got some sad news to report today. On Friday, June 20th, I lost my step-brother Greg Ryan. He was only 31 years old and he unfortunately ended his own life. Please keep his mother (my step-mother Lorrie) and his siblings Kristin and Joe in your prayers. Although we'll miss him greatly; I hope he is at peace. On a bit of a brighter note, I've included some new pictures of the pets and a few of the wildlife in our backyard. There's no toads but a couple sparrows at a feeder. We currently have some baby birds in a birdhouse and I've been trying to close enough for a photo. I'll try to zoom in and if you look real close at the bottom hole, you may be able to see one of the babies with it's mouth open. We'll talk again soon! Kelly

GRADUATION WEEKEND

2008-06-06T16:33:00.003-04:00

Well, this weekend is Newark graduation and my nephew, Joe, is graduating! Hard to believe, really. Of course, it is an outside graduation ceremony and the weather is calling for 90-95 degrees! Should be steamy!! I would post some pics, but my new camera is being repaired. Yep, I had it for less than a month and the LCD screen went out! Couldn't exchange it because I had thrown the box away so they have to repair it. Hopefully, I will get it back soon. I didn't even have the chance to download my pics from our Memorial Day picnic. When I get it back, I will try to do that!

Not much else going on here. We got our flowers planted and now just need to lay some mulch down. Haven't seen the toad since Kelly relocated it to the school a couple of weeks ago. I am hoping it doesn't make its way back (nor do any of its friends & family!)

We are only a little over a month away from NYC! Trying to find a dog sitter since ours moved to PA. I am sure it will all work out.

Stay cool out there! I am off to play some Poppit on Pogo!!

--Deb

Summer Vacation, Finally Booked!!

2008-05-18T16:21:00.003-04:00

Well - we finally made a decision and we have booked our summer vacation to NYC! We gave up on All Star tickets because we know, with our luck, we never would have won the raffle to be eligible to purchase them at regular prices and scalpers were selling them for $550+ each!! (Now that we have booked our trip - we will probably win the raffle, but oh well - the way the Yanks are playing so far, they probably won't have any players in the All Star Game anyway!!) In any event, we are going in July so it will be HOT!! We are staying at a hotel called "The Algonquin" which is in the theater district/Times Square, so it is pretty centrally located to everything we want to do and if anything is longer than walking distance - we'll just hop on the Subway!! I can't wait!!! We had to go to Stubhub.com to get our tickets because everything was sold out otherwise. Last year in the stadium is apparently, quite a big draw!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tix to Jersey Boys at the TKTS booth! That is the one show I really want to see!

Ok, what else. I got a new camera yesterday so pics will be coming soon! Reba & Kelly announced new tour dates and they are coming to Columbus in November, so my 10x zoom will be at work that night!! Another thing to look forward to!

Now, just for fun, here is a video of our loveable Baxter during the weekly test of the tornado sirens last Wednesday! This is what I get to see every week when I am home for lunch by 12:15 pm. Isn't he cute!! We won't need to worry about hearing the sirens if we ever actually have a tornado! I am sure he will alert us!!

Until next time!!

--Deb

Mother's Day & More

2008-05-15T17:47:00.006-04:00

It has been a busy week, so I am just now getting around to updating what we did last weekend. First, Saturday, we got up early and headed to the bike trail for the charity walk to benefit Stop the Suffering - a non-profit organization to stop cruelty against animals. Of course, that is a charity we feel strongly in so it was well worth the early rise on Saturday. Plus, the hour long walk did us, and Baxter, some good!! Saturday evening was spent at Julie & Kim's house for a bonfire where we enjoyed hotdogs and s'mores! It was too dark to get any good pics, but here is one of the fire!

Sunday was Mother's Day and since my parents are in Myrtle Beach, I was lucky enough to get to tag along with Kelly and her Mom & Sister. We treated her Mom to lunch at Schmidt's Wiener House in German Village. The food was delicious and of course, we couldn't pass up dessert!!

Well. tonight is Thursday, so it is a big TV night. I must go and help Kelly with dinner so we can be ready!! I have more things to post, but I will try to get to that this weekend!! Until then!

--Deb

Keith & Carrie Weekend

2008-04-20T16:38:00.003-04:00

OK - so last weekend we went to Penn State to see Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood in concert. Our seats were high up, so I don't have any pics to share, but boy, do I have a story!! We went with Kelly's Mom and her friend, Camille. Here is a pic of the 4 of us from Dollywood last year.

The concert was great, although quite long at just under 4 hours. It would have been fine had our seats been a little more comfortable, but I tell you, those were the most uncomfortable seats I have ever been in!! In any event, the concert was terrific, especially when Keith went into the crowd and after finishing his song, autographed his guitar and gave it to one lucky fan! So cool! (Unfortunately, it wasn't any of us!)

Ok, moving on to the good part of the story. As we were leaving the concert, of course in a large crowd, we stopped so Kelly & Camille could go to the bathroom. I didn't have to go, but in retrospect, I should have!! I'll get to that in a minute. After the pit stop, we started moving again and when we got outside, into the 30 degree temps and high winds, Camille, somehow, tripped on the foot of one of the gates and lost her balance. I reached out to grab her, but she was already out of my reach as she stumbled forward, about 7-8 strides, bent over at the waist and straight to the ground, shoulder and forearm first, and slid into a poor girl sitting in a wheelchair who never saw her coming! I am glad she is ok, but it was one of the funniest things I think I have ever seen. I laughed so hard, I peed my pants (thus, the reference to making the bathroom stop above!) We must have laughed about it all the way back to our hotel, and most of the way home the next day! Again, I am really glad she wasn't hurt, or the story would have been entirely different, but I wish I would have caught it on video. We could have won big on Funniest Home Videos!!

Anyway, it was a fun weekend and we are glad we went. Now, we are off to plan our next excursion - hopefully, a trip to NYC and a final farewell to Yankee Stadium. Hopefully, they will start winning soon!

Until next time!

--Deb

It's been awhile!

2008-04-10T16:19:00.003-04:00

Hello all. It has been a long time since we have updated - mainly cuz I have nothing interesting to say. Not much is going on. Baseball season has started and we have been watching the Yankees lose - a lot. We are going to Pennsylvania this weekend to see Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban in concert. I am sure it will be a fun time and the show will be good, but we aren't sure the drive is worth it - 5-1/2 hours! UGH! Kel's mom talked us into going, though, so we are going to be troopers and go. It will be good to get out of town - even if for just one night!

The weather is finally getting better - the sun is shining and it is warming up. Maybe, just maybe, Spring is finally here! I couldn't be more excited. As anyone who knows me knows that I HATE winter!!

Well, as I said, there isn't much to talk about. We will let you know how the concert is - we are going to be too far away from the stage to get any good pics or video.

-Deb

HAPPY EASTER!

2008-03-23T17:47:00.002-04:00

Happy Easter Everyone! I just got home from my Mom's where we had a wonderful lunch - ham, green bean casserole, and my personal favorite, Swedish Mashed Potatoes, just to name a few. It is always good to spend time with family, especially this year as my parents just got home from a 2-week trip to Africa where they went on safari. They had lots of neat pictures and stories to share! It almost made me want to go to Africa (except for the flight across the ocean part!) They were soooo close to some of the animals, it was truly amazing! In any event, they had lots of fun and it was a trip I am sure they won't soon forget. After watching their slides, we turned on the NCAA basketball tourney where Kelly and I are bringing up the rear in our family pool! That's ok - when UNC whens out we will go from the back to the top and finish 1-2! (Hopefully, I will be #1)! Duke is out, so that is really all I have left to root for.

Well, it's back to work tomorrow - ugh! This was a quick weekend. Signing off for now - take care and peace out!

--Deb

Monday, Monday

2008-03-10T16:56:00.006-04:00

Well, it's Monday and I'm home from work. Long story short, I had a bout of insomnia last night and got practically no sleep. I tried laying on the couch, watching TV, and reading but nothing worked. Tonight I'm taking some Tylenol PM or Benedryl to make sure I get some Z's. I thought about going into work late, but just decided to stay home and rest. I think Deb was a bit jealous!

In case you didn't notice, I changed the photo of Deb and I on the home page. I hated that picture! I all ready know I'm fat and I didn't care for how that picture showed my shirt stuck in between my fat rolls! The new pic is of us standing in front of The Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. It's not centered and my head looks huge, but I still like it better than the other one. One of these days we'll decide on one we both like! The snow outside is starting to melt and get dirty. I hate that. This is Ohio, so we may be in for more snow before it's all over with.

I've posted a couple new pictures: one of Benjamin and Stella and then one of Stella by herself. As you can see, she is a true Yankees fan! Opening Day is March 31st and I can't wait! GO YANKEES!

**Kelly**

Snowed In!!

2008-03-08T17:55:00.003-05:00

Well. the blizzard of 2008 has hit and we are snowed in! I don't know how much snow has fallen, but there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. We have shoveled the driveway twice and it needs it again. The poor dogs can barely get through the yard. We have spent the day playing Scrabble and Dominos, napping, and playing Poppit on the computer (when we aren't shoveling). Poor Kelly is bored out of her mind! Duke and North Carolina play later, so that is something to look forward to on television.

My parents' flight was cancelled (they were leaving for Africa today). They are spending the night in Columbus and going to try again tomorrow. I hope they make it as they are scheduled for a lot of really cool stuff when they get there.

Here is a video of the snowfall. As you can see, it is quite deep! Sorry about Bailey stopping to pee in the middle - I wasn't expecting that as I was filming!! Take care and stay warm!

--Deb

Lazy Saturday!

2008-03-02T14:08:00.004-05:00

We didn't have too much to do this weekend and since we worked so hard cleaning the basement last week, we decided to just rest this weekend. Kel and the dogs took the opportunity to take a little nap! Check them out!
When they woke up, Kel & I got ready and went to Columbus to meet her sister at Cap City Diner for dinner. Following dinner, we went to see "Vantage Point". If you haven't seen this movie, I would recommend it. It is very intense and contains one of the most exciting car chase scenes I have ever seen! It had us on the edges of our seats!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!!

2008-02-28T21:20:00.003-05:00

Today is Bailey's 10th birthday. How did he celebrate? By going to the doctor and having a cyst removed from under his eye. Poor baby! He is so groggy, he didn't even want to eat dinner, let alone enjoy some Frosty Paws! Maybe this weekend he will get to have a party.

We went to a Hospice fundraiser at The Natoma tonight and everyone kept telling us we needed to update the blog - so here you go!! We have been pretty busy lately. We are getting ready to put the house on the market so we spent last weekend cleaning the basement. It feels really good to get all of the junk out of there! It is amazing what you can collect over an 11-year span!! Now, we just need to get the mildew and spiderwebs cleaned up - I think Kel's allergies will be much improved once that project is done! It probably won't be ready to list until the Spring, though, because there is some outdoor painting and concrete work that needs to be done, as well. At least we have a plan, though, so we are making progress!

Well, it is time for bed. One of my favorite contestants got voted off American Idol tonight (17 year old, Alaina), so I am not very happy, but I am sure I will get over it. They still aren't as good as Kelly Clarkson anyway!! :)

--Deb

Reba/Kelly Concert

2008-02-09T21:22:00.000-05:00

Last night was so much fun!! As we previously told you, we went to see Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson in Indianapolis last night. The concert was AMAZING - I think it is one of the best I have ever seen! (Of course, I am a little biased since they are my 2 favorite singers!!) In any event, if you have ever watched the TV show, Reba, you know Barbra Jean - her real name is Melissa Peterman and she is also a standup comedienne and she opened for them. She was hysterical!

Our seats were in the 7th row - courtesy of the KC Fanclub!!

After Melissa was done, there was a brief intermission and then, the night really began! Kelly & Reba spent the next 2 hours on the stage - together!! I think they sang a total of 25 or more songs - mostly together, but sometimes, one would sing and the other would be a backup singer. I tried to get some good pics, but most of them are kinda blurry because our camera is not the best - I really need to splurge and get me a good one for future events. If I can ever get my video working, I will post the 1 video I took of "Fancy" - but for now, here are some of the pics.

Deb's Birthday/Super Bowl Sunday

2008-02-03T10:13:00.000-05:00

Well, I haven't posted anything since we created our blog; so today's the day. Today is Deb's birthday: the big 36. She opened her gifts first thing this morning and I think she liked everything she got: a portable DVD player, Pink's Miz Understood CD and Reba's Love Revival CD. I usually can't go wrong if Reba or Kelly Clarkson is a gift item! We enjoyed our meal at the Surly Girl Saloon last night. I especially enjoyed the Surly Temple's as did Julie! She liked them so much that Kim had to drive us back to their house! :) It was packed by the time we left so get there early on a Saturday night. I'm looking forward to watching the Super Bowl tonight. And yes, I'm rooting for the Patriots. And yes it's because I like Tom Brady. Mike Vrabel, former Ohio State Buckeye also plays for the Patriots. No Buckeyes play for the Giants, so I'm going for the Pats. I think its going to be a lot closer than what everyone thinks. As you know, this weekend is the Kelly Clarkson and Reba concert in Indianapolis. Deb thinks she can sneak in our video recorder and get some footage. I'm not so sure and I just hope they don't confiscate our recorder! Anyway, if she's successful I'm sure she'll post the footage. By the way Yankee fans; spring training for pitchers and catchers starts in 12 days! GO YANKEES!

Kelly

First Day of February

2008-02-01T17:14:00.000-05:00

Not much going on - it is the 1st day of February and as Ohio weather does, we had freezing rain this morning, it warmed up to almost 40 this afternoon, and now it is snowing! Two days to the Super Bowl - I'm not all that excited. I don't want New England to go undefeated, so I am rooting for the Giants, but I could really care less! I think Kelly wants New England to win - she likes Tom Brady - even though he went to Michigan!! This year, the Super Bowl is on my birthday. We are celebrating my b-day tomorrow night with Julie and Kim - they are taking us to a restaurant where we have never been - Surly Girl Saloon. They say it is a neat place and the food is excellent, so we are taking their word for it!! Next weekend is Kelly Clarkson and Reba in Indianapolis!! I CANNOT WAIT!!! My 2 favorite singers on 1 stage - I will be in heaven!! Well, Kelly just got home from work, so I am going to go for now!

--Deb

On the News

2008-01-23T17:46:00.000-05:00

Okay - so today I am sitting here at home, eating my lunch, minding my own business, when there is a knock on the door. The dogs, of course, start barking. I go to the door to see who it is and a guy introduces himself as a reporter for NBC 4 News and wants to know if I will let him interview me regarding smoke detectors. I tell him "Okay, as long as you don't film my dirty house!" (The house is a mess, by the way - dirty dishes in the sink - dog toys everywhere! Totally embarrassing!) He grabs his camera guy and they come in and interview me and film me walking through the house showing them my smoke detectors. Sure enough - 5:00 news today - there I am, in High Def (which does NOT do me any justice, I might add!) How embarrassing!! At least they kept their word and didn't film the dirty dishes!! That is my excitement for today! Peace Out!!

New Camera

2008-01-19T13:13:00.000-05:00

We got a video camera for Christmas and we are trying it out. This is a little dark, but hopefully, with practice, these will get better. Here is Baxter playing with some new toys!