Last Call!!!

Why are you checking this blog??? The new blog is up and running today! Well, I'm working on it anyway. It is kind of sad to be ending this blog. It feels like the end of an era. A very short era. But, we all have to change and have to adapt to that change. It's not easy though! But, everything happens for a reason! Today will be my very last day updating this blog, but I will keep it up for people that want to take a look back. There is also a link on the new blog back to this blog. So, from now on.... please visit www.kellercorral.blogspot.com

Going bananas!

Olivia ate baby food today. We went with bananas to start. She seemed to like it. ~Kim

Anniversary Dinner

Rob and I had a really nice dinner at Trummer's on Main in Clifton. It was so delicious! We highly recommend it for any special occasion! ~Kim

Sisters

Olivia was feeling a little sad, so Jordyn decided to share her rawhide flip with her. Jordyn laid the flip on Olivia's tummy. ~Kim

5 Year Anniversary

I cannot believe Rob and I have been married for five years. Time is passing so quickly. We have been through so much in five years. We bought a house, we both switched jobs, I finished school, and of course Olivia was born. I wouldn't pick another person to go through life with. I wonder what will happen in the next five years. Anyway, love you Rob!!!

Looking through pictures was so much fun, so I thought I would post a few so everyone could travel back five years! ~ Kim

Jen and Jennie

Becky

Amanda and Matt

Dad

ZTA Girls

Sherrie and John (Rob's parents)

Aunt Maryann, Mom, and cousin Kate

Maids of Honor- Amanda, Megan, and Jennie

Wedding Party- Amanda, Megan, Jennie, Jeff, and Matt

Rob's Family

My Family

NEW BLOG ADDRESS!!!

To my many followers... I will no longer post updates to okeller.blogspot.com as of June 9.  Instead, you can follow our wonderful family at kellercorral.blogspot.com. Thank you! ~Kim

Memorial Weekend

The weekend didn't start off so great. While playing with Jordyn, I bumped Olivia right in the face on Friday. She was okay, but I wasn't! I felt so terrible! I could not handle the guilt! 

I went downstairs the next morning only to find piles of poop (NOT PICTURED!) all over our main level. Jordyn was either sick or protesting something. Either way, cleaning all morning was not fun. There have been no incidents since.  Jordyn was to have surgery on Tuesday to remove the bump on her back, but she lucked out because the bump disappeared. She redeemed herself!

Rob, Olivia, and I went over to my aunt Melanie and uncle Tommy's housewarming party on Saturday.

Rob and Olivia

Top left to right: Bob (my dad), Patte (my aunt), Melanie (my aunt) and Tommy (my uncle)

Bottom left to right: Susann (my mom), Olivia, Rob, and Me

Later that day, Rob and I went with some friends to watch polo. It was such a nice evening!

 On Sunday evening, I got to go out with some friends. It's always fun to get out and about with them! Sorry...no pictures! What happens on girls' night...stays on girls' night!

On Monday evening, Rob, Olivia, and I went over to Grammie and Gramp's house for dinner. The food was yummy! Olivia's dress was so cute...you'll have to trust me because you guessed it..no pictures!

Previously mentioned, I was doing the Special K challenge. I love this diet. The food is good and filling. I lost about 4 pounds on it. I think I may have gained some back after eat fest this past weekend. I'm going to stick with it to lose about 6 more pounds. I will admit that I had other cheat days and I didn't drink as much water as I should have. If you're looking for an easy diet...this is for you. I still haven't tried the shakes yet, but the meal bars are so good. If you chose to do this diet, the meal bars and shakes seem the cheapest at Target.

Finally, grocery shopping is difficult with Olivia. Rob and I tried it once with her. After that experience, I knew I couldn't handle the shopping, coupons, and her all by myself. I was determined to find another way to shop during the week though. I have been using the Harris Teeter Express Lane shopping the past few months. I LOVE this service. Basically, I do all my grocery shopping online and then I just go to the store to pick the stuff up. All my groceries are placed right in my trunk. I can still use my coupons and this service is only $4.00. Well...I have breaking news for everyone...during the summer...this service will only cost you $1.95. Best time to try it out! ~Kim

Dinner Time!

Weighing in one corner....seventeen and a half pounds...Olivia!

Weighing in on another corner...seventy pounds...Jordyn! The mess isn't too bad when Olivia eats her rice cereal because Jordyn is always on clean up duty.

Then, she finally decides it might be a good idea for her to eat her own food.

Another project that I've been working on around the house is reading all the magazines that have been piling up over the last few months. I love getting ideas from them. Anyway, I was reading my Real Simple last night. I love Real Simple for all the organization tips they provide along with tons of other stuff. Anyway, I read that June 4th is not only Rob and my anniversary, but it is also National Doughnut Day! Krispy Kreme is giving out free doughnuts to celebrate the event on June 4th all day! Also, I read about Stereo Mood. It is a website where you pick the mood you are in and it plays music based on your choice. There is even a "Spring Cleaning" choice!!

HAPPY FRIDAY! ~Kim

Operation: Clean Kitchen

Today, Olivia, Jordyn, and I got into a task that we wished we hadn't. I pulled everything out of our kitchen cabinets and drawers in order to wipe the insides down while they watched. It felt so good to deep clean though! I just wish it didn't take up so much time. I was definitely feeling jealous when I looked out my kitchen window only to see the neighborhood gals sitting outside and soaking in the sun. I went out with the neighborhood ladies last Friday for dinner. I had such a good time! I found some nice things to decorate the house with on Saturday when I went to an antique fair with my friends Amanda and Krista. OMG...what was the deal with Lost on Sunday? I'm not disappointed or pleased with the finale because I have no idea what the heck actually happened. So, if confusion is what they were going for...they got it. I guess they did a good job with it because I'm still thinking about it almost four days later. Rob said that they should do another episode to answer questions they didn't answer and title it "Found." I was amused by that. :) ~Kim

Sippy Cup

I was reading the other day that 5 months was a good time to introduce the sippy cup. So, we gave it a try. She seemed to be into it, but I don't think she got anything out of the cup. We'll keep trying.

I've been organizing around the house and went through some stuff that I got from my parents' home when they were moving. I forgot that my Garbage Pail Kid cards were in the mix. If you were not fortunate enough to grow up in the 80's...you may not know what they are, but here are some samples.

Rob and I plan to post them on ebay for auction. You wouldn't think there would be a market for these, but some of the bids for the auctions that are going on are as high as $800.00.

I'm also three days into completing the Special K Challenge. I have to say that I'm enjoying it. I'm not hungry and I feel like it's working. I will post my final results on Sunday, May 30th.

Party Weekend!

Saturday, we attended our friends' daughter's 4th birthday party! We had a great time and it was a really nice set up. There was even a pony. However, I was lazy and didn't take pictures. Sorry!

Later in the day, I went over to my friend Amanda's house for a girls' night.

Becky, Libby, Missy, Amanda,

                             and Jennie

Olivia really enjoys her new talent of rolling over. I'm excited for her too, but last night...she kept getting stuck on her stomach in her crib.  So, needless to say...I"m tired today. ~Kim

Mini Sue Sylvester

Okay...I was going to title this one Sporty Spice, but I'm in the Glee club now!

Just thought this one was cute...

~Kim

Happy Birthday Claudia! Happy Mother's Day! Happy 5 Months! Etc, etc, etc....

Lots to talk about since Friday! Hope everyone had a good weekend and is having a good week! On Sat, we traveled to the Eastern Shore to visit with my parents. They took us to a town called Rock Hall where we had a yummy lunch.

Views at Waterman's Crabhouse

                                                                           Rob and Olivia

My parents

Rob and I couldn't go to the Shore without stopping by St. Michael's. We love St. Michael's and if you haven't been ... we highly recommend going! This time, we stopped by St. Michael's Winery. They have so many tasty wines to include Chocolate Zin and Gollywobbler White. Olivia liked the Gollywobbler Pink a little too much!

Two wineries in two days for Olivia. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. We're just very European. We also went to one of our favorite spots to take in some drinks, crab pretzels, and boats.

 View from Foxy's

Sunday was Mother's Day. Happy belated Mother's Day! We had a relaxing day. It was also Olivia's 5 month birthday. We watched It's Complicated and hung out with Rob's parents. My wonderful neighbors left me Mother's Day wishes in the driveway.

 

Also, Monday was my friend Claudia's birthday! Happy Birthday Claudia! ~Kim

Agriculture

Yesterday, Olivia and I met Jacob and Jen at Frying Pan Farm. Olivia enjoyed watching all the children play.

Today, Rob, Olivia, and I went to Three Fox Vineyards. It was such a nice time to relax with a glass of wine in the wonderful weather.

Peonies!

I love peonies!

Save the date! The annual gathering at Great Meadow has been arranged! More details to come soon! ~Kim