Showing posts with label birthday fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday fun. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

A HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my other half...

By:   Kel Amstutz


Today might be another day to anyone else, but to us, it is a special day!  

  • Another year has passed. 
  • Another birthday is before you. 



I can not believe that I have been lucky enough to stand beside you for the past sixteen years. (yea...I said it!)  

With each year, things have changed
We have grown. 
Life has moved faster than I think either of us could have ever imagined.  

I know that this one is creeping closer to that birthday that shall remain nameless, but I want you to know that I am so proud of you, the Husband that you are to me, the Dad that you are to our babies. 

You provide for us, you care for us, you keep us safe and make sure we have everything that we need to make this life, our life, amazing. 

I feel incredibly blessed to have found you, lucky to get to call you my Hubby, and to have you by my side on this crazy adventure.  

You are a hard worker, you set goals and make them happen time and time again, and you make me laugh daily.  

I love you and wish you the happiest of birthdays to date!  



I hope you know how much we appreciate you and how much we love you and how excited we are to share you special day with you






HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY, to many more!!!



Love :
Me and the Girls! ;)













Dear Hubby:

I feel like sometimes the weight of the world lies on your shoulders.  I wish to take that weight and hold some of it up for you. Why?  Because, I feel like this is our world, not just that of your own.  I feel that you complete me, fill me with joy, passion, love and have worked hard to give me a life better than that of my dreams. You are a part of my soul, my make-up.  Perhaps you feel like you can handle the things life throws at you, alone, but I don't want you to, I don't want to feel cheated from that burden, just like I don't wish to fight the weight on my own either. My choice is you, has been you and will always be you, I want you, I want to live beside you throughout our life, to carry the weight along side of you, to hear your thoughts, your fears, your happiness. I want that. 

Every. Single. Day.  


So, here is a letter- an "open letter" if you will, that applies to our past, our present, and our future.  This is to tell you how much I want you, I need you.  To tell you that I am human.  To tell you that I am grateful for you.  To tell you how much YOU matter not only to ME, but to the world

There is a downright myriad of emotions that I feel about you loving me, despite all of my imperfections (I mean, I seriously did NOT know that MGK was Machine Gun Kelly- opps!)- but that one that stands out the most is gratitude.  So thank you. 

Thank you for letting me shine. You have let me follow my dreams, feel out my crazy feelings, manage our crazy household and look after our crazy kiddos.  And you never, ever question me.  You never, ever question my ability.  You are just always there- on the sidelines- cheering me on, repeating over and over again that I am capable of greatness. I'll admit; I don't always believe you. In fact, I hardly ever do.  But your faith and belief in me is more than enough,all on it's own. It is from this that I have watched, learned and practiced, to ensure that I give you this gift as well.  

Thank you for being my teacher.  

Thank you for centering me.  You are my rock. You have this loving way of grounding me when I get wild and crazy ideas, (c'mon...we all know these are a regular event in my head!) and this thrilling way of lifting me when I am down.  You always seem to know (and give) just what I need at just the right moment. It does not go unnoticed


This one is a big one -

Thank you for showing me who I really am.  Since the day we met, I knew you were different. Probably before we met, actually.  The minute you walked into my life, I felt immediately comfortable and content with exactly who I am

Everything just made...sense.  

You have magnified my strengths and my weaknesses, all at the same time. At times it is downright confusing...and wonderful... in one moment.  You have taught me how to be myself and love who I am.  

In time, the mountain of diapers we once had have disappeared, the messes have gotten (a little) cleaner, the babies we once watched over like hawks have turned into little girls who are not so needy... and it is rediscovering US again. (Layoff helps too! I get to see your face EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.) 

Somewhere in between the crumbs leftover on the road trips and nights where we stay awake watching reruns of The Walking Dead, I've learned some things, too.  

Things about the marvelous, fascinating, fantastic you.

You have depths, stories and history that is worth knowing.  I love it when you share it with me, talking about days that are so long gone.  I want to know more, I want to know every-single-thing that is to your story.  I want to sit on the couch with you and drown myself in Wendy's frosty's and hear every. last. word.

You have weaknesses that are worth overcoming. It doesn't mean you are not strong. I would never begin to think that. In fact, weaknesses make our relationship stronger.  When you admit to me, you really are saying that you trust me, you are vulnerable and you need me, as much as I need you. 

You have a future worth attaining. Talk about your goals, your work goals, your life goals, your dreams. Make adventures with me. Whatever you want in life, part of my responsibility is to help to make those happen. I am listening. Hanging onto every word. 

You have tons of talents, showcase them.  You can make our children laugh, you have the ability to lift up everyone in the room, and I mean that. You have a gift with pallet wood, one that I am so proud of. And no one has chicken coop building skills like you, hands down! 

Your opinions are worth sharing. What you say, it matters. What you think, it matters.  You shape our household just as much as I do, and I want to know what you think.  Let's talk. Let's work together, find balance and help each other out, together.

This is our life. It's a pretty great one too! Relax. Time moves so fast, just enjoy it.  We are a partnership in so many ways and it shows in our relationship. I just want you to know that the older we get, sometimes the appreciation can get overlooked, this is my way of saying, I, WE, appreciate you. I love you. WE love you so much. 

I love you. 

Love - 
Your Wifey 





May 3, 2017

Friday, April 22, 2016

One FISH...Two FISH... Three FISH... FOUR....

Friday, April 22, 2016
by: Kelley Amstutz



Yesterday was a busy, crazy, fanatically magical day for one birthday girl as she made her way to FIVE


 

 
She went to Pre-K, where she helped her teachers make a birthday crown!  






 
I picked her up and whiskered her back home for lunch- nutella in the shape of a HEART...of course! 
 
While she was at school, this Mom snuck in to grab a HUGE Minnie Mouse balloon to SURPRISE her when we made our way back home after school...and it WORKED

She was so gosh, darn excited for the balloon...that honestly, we have had before for one of the other four birthdays she has had that has been MINNIE...just saying!

OK- so we ate lunch...then Daddy got up and we headed to the PET STORE.  All she knew was that we had an important errand to run and she would leave HAPPY.

Hey...it worked!

But, said Pet Store did NOT have what we needed- unfortunately

So off to Wally-world we go...because they have EVERYTHING..don't ya know

  • Tank- Check.
  • Fish- Check.
  • Fish- Check.
  • Fish- Check.
  • Fish- Check.
  • Fish Food- Check. 
  • One Sponge Bob Pineapple Under the Sea... CHECK! 
  • Purple Rocks- Check.

We made our way home with  
four fish of various sizes and colors


Tank was urgently set up because we did have this NOW five year old who was 
JUMPING out of her SKIN with EXCITEMENT that SHE HAS FISH!

This excitement was proceeded with naming off four RANDOM names.

I mean...seriously... 
  1. Mac
  2. Joey
  3. Cocoa- Short for COCONUT
  4. Diamond

And, I state again...SERIOUSLY...  

Before we all knew it, it was time to set these fish to sea. 

I mean, we should have known that this was GOING TO BE A DISASTER when the moment Daddy put the fish in...the red finned shark fish BAILED out of the tank and was flopping around on the dresser. 

WHAT? 

Luckily I had seen this even unfold...or fishy would of been out of luck!

https://youtu.be/6_8FCob7lkI

 It was a few moments of learning how to feed...more happiness sprinkles spread around us all...and then she had to stay and watch...and watch these crazy fish that were swimming around the tank like their tales were on fire. #truestory



Now, I need to write a disclaimer...this story will take a turn for the worse...so viewer discretion is advised.


We went off to dinner, birthday girls pick..gone maybe about an hour or so...
we returned with a five year old who was SO excited to show her Nana and Papa her new FOUR fish. 

Awesome. Sweet. We all couldn't wait...




UNTIL:

There are three fish in the tank and one is DOA and ONE IS SWIMMING UPSIDE DOWN (of course...this is the RED FINNED SHARK...that said FIVE Year OLD LOVES!) - EEK


And then...there was 1 and a HALF...

By nine o'clock we were down to one fish in the tank. 

One fish, swimming strong. 

I had to collect the three others...and yes- the missing one was found in the filter tray- GROSS!  But, since they were "UNDER WARRANTY" I had to collect their bodies in a sandwich bag. 

 
Ms. Five year old was OK with having ONE FISH LEFT....because she was SO excited to feed it...and due to the fact that she was going back to the store to get more brand spanking new, shiny fishies. 

Unfortunately... the solo swimmer did NOT make it... as he was found being sucked into the filter by morning

  • The good news is that Ms. Five was OK
  • She had come to terms with her MALFUNCTIONED fish. 
  • She had MOVED on... to a BIG, FAT GOLDFISH... or so she jumped up and down after finding her last dead fish friend. 

So...Daddy got up (btw he works a weird 2nd shift...so his a.m. is the afternoon) and off the two of them went...sandwich bag full of four DEAD fish in hand...to pick out FOUR new friends.



Shortly after...our five year old is once again jumping up and down...
 JUMPING out of her SKIN with EXCITEMENT that SHE HAS GOLDFISH!  


We went through the same process...the tank alive with four GOLDFISH... 

  1. one FAT Goldfish who had donned the name BIG MAC....
  2. one black Goldfish named Blankie...
  3. one white and gold...
  4. one all silver...

their names have left my brain- as well as hers and I am certain that they will be donning new names by morning! 



The great news is....it is nearly 9:00 p.m. and we still have FOUR FISH! 




Hall-e-frick-lujah! 

#todaywasagoodday #oratleastbetterthanyesterday










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Today...
  • I am living it. 
  • I am loving it. 
  • I am making it my life! 

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 https://youtu.be/6_8FCob7lkI

Thursday, April 21, 2016

[Personal Post] : Reflections in the PAST.... five years ago today...

 
(Be back to DAILY DEALS on eBooks on Monday!)

 

April 21, 2016
by: Kelley Amstutz





 
It was early in the morning. Kamee had woke up, her mee-moow (pacifier) had fallen behind and under her crib...of course! 

Here I am, 38 weeks preggers, bending down, still in pain from a version procedure preformed a few days prior to turn my unborn baby girl around because she decided to be breech...and the procedure was un-necessary because my girl is STUBBORN! So, here I am at a lovely 3:30 a.m. in the dark, searching for this darn mee-moow for this 2 year old baby girl who was NOT HAPPY without it! I finally got it, grabbed onto the crib rail to get UP and WHOOSH!  It was time...

I went into the bathroom and started getting myself ready, made my phone calls to have Dad come grab the kiddo and a little before 5 a.m. we were well on our way to the hospital to meet our newest addition...and I am NOT going to lie...I knew what was coming!


So, we get to the hospital and to be honest...a whirlwind of events happened that I can not even remember fully. Everything was FAST!  I was geared up for the c-section that I HAD to have due to my girl still sitting head up...but there was urgency that was felt but not really seen. I mean were talking minutes went by...not hours... and then I am being wheeled into surgery, shaking like a leaf. My Doc held me while I got the epi- thank goodness because I was SO nervous, and she talked me through the whole thing to the point that it did not end up being as bad and it might have, had I been alone. (Hubby was not allowed in until LATER.) 


Then I was alone. There were noises. There were things going on in the distance. I was just thinking about my Husband and praying he would come in soon because I was scared. 

Next thing I know, he's standing beside me, our baby arrived, I saw her, then Hubby and her left and I was once again alone...for what felt like forever.  The thing is...we might not have met her at all...the version might have caused the cord to wrap around her neck, which caused some distress in her...thank goodness they were in a rush and all was well.



This is the story of my girls beginning. She has always been a fighter. A crier. I whiner if I may. She was beautiful from the first sight of her. (Not that my first was not, because she was equally as gorgeous...)  

Our family FELT complete.

This was five year ago! HARD to believe. I mean, so MUCH has happened since that day. We found ourselves with a baby girl who DID NOT SLEEP until she was four! (OK maybe 3 1/2...) 

Kit Kat, I tell you all the time that without you, our family wouldn't be the same. You bring laughter, silliness, giggles to brighten all of our days. You have a kind heart, a big smile, and a perfect imagination. You talk loud, you whine like no other, you don't listen, and you are ornery in your own right, but I wouldn't change you ... OK, well maybe the listening thing...but we will get there! ;)

You drink in this world, you take in everything that is around you, you rub off your sweetness on all and give to anyone without reason. I know the world holds greatness for you, I see it already.  


Today I watched you play like it was the last day on earth. You grabbed your barbies and put them in the grass and made their world come alive, all while you are sick. You are loved. I could not even begin to tell you how much. You are loved and loved again. 

We wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY...this one is FIVE and I know you CAN NOT WAIT to CHEW GUM!  We have a TON for you!!! This is a BIG year for you...starting school and learning and finding new friends that will be with you on this adventure called life for years to come. 

              


It is bittersweet.  I am beyond excited to see you grow, to watch you become YOU...but I am sadden that MY BABY....my last BABY is FIVE.  You are OFFICIALLY NOT a BABY any longer. (tear) 



Grow your wings little one...learn to fly beyond our nest. Never forget your giggles, or your smile as you give this life your best. 

Happy Birthday Baby.... WE LOVE YOU so MUCH! 

  
Love,
Mom, Dad, KJ, Otis, Pumpkin, Porkchop & 11 chickens! ;)
2016



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