Fun Facts

Fun facts about Kelsi:

1. Favorite color: gray-blue

2. Favorite ice cream flavor: Americone Dream

3. Childhood memory: I used to live in Florida and I remember a bright sunny day. A day perfect for yard sales. What did we do? We had a yard sale of course! I think I was around 7-8 years old at the time. We had our best friends over from across the state. I remember spending all day outside, blasting Savage Garden and wearing my mom's shoes. I loved that day.

4. High school memory: so many! It's hard to pick just one. There was one day, around this time of year, when we musical students got together on a Saturday to work on the set for Cinderella. I was a senior and I felt so cool. You know the feeling, I assume. I don't remember specific details of what I did, I just know that I felt amazing. I was finally part of the musical and I loved it. I wore flip flops and by the end of the day my feet had black paint all over them. There is something so satisfying about working on a stage with all of your fellow cast mates. It gives me warm fuzzies.

5. Nicknames over the years: kewsi, kelso, koose, crazy eyes, peach, effie, margaret gabby, pumpkin, sweetheart, popsicle, strawborange, madison. I mean, I have had countless nicknames but nobody ever uses them anymore. I think I'm ok with Kelsi for now. *I forgot one (and probably many others): Kelfie

6. Something random that is happy: getting free things.

7. Name a legitimate fear and explain: clowns. I was a Brownie in Girl Scouts and we went to the circus. There was a clown that would not leave me alone. To this day I get anxiety thinking about it. When I see one, I remember that and wish to avoid it at all costs.

8. Favorite music genre: road trip music. It is a genre. Nick and I decided separately that it was the best and when we asked each other this question, we knew it was meant to be. I mean, how many people really have the exact same taste in road trip music?!

9. Meaningful quote: Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. - Martha Graham. I love this quote because it reminds me to be passionate about the things I love.

10. Something recently learned: I was talking to Nick about how I wish I wasn't so reckless with my heart in high school. There was a boy I chased for two years and every time I felt that I got close, he would be less than nice and my heart would just hurt. I constantly forgave him and he constantly hurt me. My friends would always tell me to move on and that he wasn't worth it. Did I listen? Of course not. One day, he messed up real bad and I drew the line. My heart just couldn't take it anymore. I told Nick that I hope our girls learn from my mistake and lock their hearts. Nick knows the entire story and he put me in the right state of mind when I confessed this. He told me that I did nothing wrong. Until this moment, I felt responsible for all that happened between me and this boy. I was wrong to feel that way. One thing Nick told me will stick with me forever and I am so happy he will be the father of my daughters. He said (roughly quoted),
"I hope that one day our daughters are like you, Kelsi. Your love is a great example of Christ. The fact that you were able to forgive this boy for all he did to you time and time again is an example of Christ-like love. I hope our daughters will be able to forgive and love as much as you can."
I have since forgiven this boy again. I hope that I can teach my daughters how to forgive and love, but also when to walk away.


That's all for now, folks! See you on the flip side! :)

Our Couch, the butt-eater

Throughout our marriage, Nick and I have improved many little things in our home. We have slowly made it more comfortable and more ours than just any old home. I was looking through my pictures and I came across these gems. I love how much we have been blessed with in our home, especially this amazing couch we bought in September of 2012. Ever since we got it, I can tell ya, we have pretty much been couch potatoes. I think I'm ok with that. I mean, look at that rich chocolate couch! Those cushions are just divine. They practically eat your butt when you sit down. Everyone in the world deserves a couch this comfortable. Everyone. So, go. Go get yourself an awesome couch like ours.


These are before and after!

I Hate Most...

...when I am left to my own devices.

My main squeeze, Nick, left me overnight for a trip to the beach with the young men of our ward. He has gone on many a camp out over the last 21 (21!!! 0.0!) ish months that we have been married. Yes, it has gotten easier than that first evil night that came only about two months after we had been married. I was pretty much a mess that night. But last night! I have come a long way. While I could NOT wait until the beloved comes home, I was a whole heck of a lot more reasonable.

The only way I am happy that he left me to stay up all night and eat food that lacks any kind of nutritional value my own devices is if I think about the good he was doing. We all must sacrifice for the future of this world. Nick had the amazing opportunity to serve the youth of our church. He is a great example to them and I know they all experience that on their camp out. Did I mention they were at the beach? Because I was pretty jealous. I mean, cooped up all night at home or a night camped by the beach. C'mon. No brainer.

Back on topic. Nick is amazing. I must deprive myself of him for the greater good sometimes. I'm ok with that. As long as he always comes home to me.

That's love for ya.

So, next time he is gone, I think you all know where I'll be.

(if you don't, I'll be on my super awesome couch watching the super awesome Doctor Who-or maybe Downton- and I'll be in comfy clothes eating comfy food. That's where.)

Here's to the future!


Ps. The group didn't end up going to the beach because it was rainy! Lame. They spent the night in a mansion instead. . . . . . .

Good Things

A list. A list of what? Good things, of course! I can't think of anything better to list.

1. My husband is perfect. Now, I am not saying he is the most perfect human or anything. We all know that that spot has already been filled by our Savior, Jesus Christ. I am saying that he is perfect for me. In our marriage, we complete each other and fill in the gaps. Lately, I have really tried to focus on what he brings to the table and I can not be more grateful. He is a wonderful blessing. He makes me want to be the perfect companion.

2. Eternal perspective. We aren't here on this planet forever, are we? Nope. Let's make the most of it! Big things don't seem so big when you think about why we are actually here and if it will matter in the eternities. We also can't forget to recognize Heavenly Father's hand in this life. He painted a beautiful canvas for us full of sunsets and mountain tops and breathtaking oceans. Cherish it with your eternal perspective! Send your praises Heaven-bound.

3. Education. I used to hate studying. Let's be honest. I still do. But those A's are so so SO worth the effort. Knowing that you have grasped a concept in its entirety is a marvelous thing. Granted, I'm taking microeconomics and it's not that fun. Still. Knowing that I understand what I have been taught is awesome.

4. Do you ever have those days where you want to do absolutely nothing but still want to be stimulated in some way, shape, or form? I am grateful for Netflix for providing me with Doctor Who, 24, and Downton Abbey so I can be stimulated and lazy. Now, they just need to get on with adding the new episodes. I need them, Netflix. It's becoming a situation.

5. I have never been a neat person. I high school and my beginning years as an adult (still living in my parents house, mind you) I was never neat. Walk into my bedroom and it was an explosion of clothes, books, sheet music, stuffed animals, clothes, school work, clothes, and did I mention clothes? I am positive this drove my mother insane. I always complained about chores and checking things off of our lists like "Wipe all of the light switches." I mean, c'mon. Light switches!? They never get dirty. I thought that was stupid. Sorry, Mom. But now as an "older and wiser" house wife, I find myself checking the little things like the light switches for dirt. So, thanks, Mom, for grooming me into a somewhat neater person. I still don't clean as often as you do but my house is always tidy. ish....

6. Does anyone else ever have those days of self awareness? I mean, those days you learn and you are full aware that you're learning things about yourself that are absolutely ridiculous. I like those days. Being married gives you a lot of those days.

7. Cats.

8. Paint.

9. Lists.

10. Books. My husband is creating the most amazing book series in the entire world. I can't wait to share it with everyone I know or come in to contact with. I mean, this is THE literal best. I'm not just saying that because it comes from my husband. I'm saying that because the storyline literally broke my heart, made me cry, put me back together, made me cry again, created a party in my heart, and every other emotion you could possible think of. He hasn't even written anything down yet. It's all just storytelling at this point. He is going to be the next J.K. Rowling. Or possible the next J.R.R. Tolkein. He'd appreciate that comparison more, I'm sure.

11. I wish I could create a book. I found I'm more of a visual person than I am a word person. I am better at creating wordless beauty and my husband is better at creating beauty with words. And it all comes full circle. Back to number 1.