Christmas is...

...just one week away!  Are you ready?!?!

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

A Taste of Colorado | Labor Day Weekend

A Taste of Colorado, a four day, Labor Day weekend event, is a revival of the Festival of Mountains and Plains, originally a carnival similar to Mardi Gras, that celebrates the ending of summer.  It originally started in 1895 and ran until 1902 and was revived in 1983.

There were more than 50 Colorado food establishments and some 280 artisans and misc vendors that lined the streets surrounding Civic Center Park.

Hubby and I spent a few hours with my brother and his girlfriend, Raelene, walking around and tasting what the festival had to offer.  I only took a few pictures, but thought I'd share.

 The crowd.  It actually wasn't too bad.

Hubby (teal shirt), Greg (white shirt) and Raelene (partially hidden by Greg).  Not my best photo composition.

Some of the food choices.

Sirloin ka-bob.  It was delicious!

Lots of turkey legs.  We didn't try those.

A close up.

Cheese curds!  These were Minnesota State Fair worthy!  We shared, though, so I was good and only ate a few!  Back in the day, at the Great Minnesota Get Together, we would eat 3 baskets each through out the day.  What were we thinking?!?!

It was a wonderful afternoon.

Til next time ~ find your joy!

Kelly

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and wonderful July 4th holiday!

He is Risen!

picture by David Nadalin

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."   Matthew 28:1-10

HAPPY EASTER!

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Happy Valentine's Day

To my sweetheart,

It's been a wonderful 26 years.  Here's to the next 26!  Love you!

I hope you're spending this Valentine's Day doing something special with those you love.


Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Christmas Eve

It's a quiet Christmas Eve at our house.  We opened a couple of presents tonight to stave off the anticipation of our celebration Christmas Day evening when Luke (daughter #1's fiance) arrives.

I hope your Christmas celebration is all you hope it will be as you celebrate our savior's birth.

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6)

'Til next time ~ find your joy!

Joy & Peace

Kelly

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Hoping your Christmas is filled with happiness, love and peace.

Love,
     The McKees

Happy Father's Day!

To my dad, who's always been there for me, who loves unconditionally, who instilled in me my strong work ethic, who always has a smile for everyone.  Happy Father's Day Dad!  I love you!

Dad and me, circa 1966

To my wonderful husband, who has shown our two beautiful daughters the kind of man they can love.  I love you with all my heart!  Happy Father's Day, babe.

 Hubby and daughter #1

Hubby and daughter #2

'Tis the Season

Merry Christmas to all!

Memorial Day 2010

The poem "In Flanders Fields" was written after John McCrae witnessed the death, and presided over the funeral, of a friend, Lt. Alexis Helmer.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

    That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

    Scarce heard amid the guns below.

    We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

    Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

        In Flanders fields.

    Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

    The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

    We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

        In Flanders fields.

Take a moment today to remember those who've served and sacrificed to keep us free.

 
 

 

God Bless

Kelly