Bachelorette Finale - the twist

Dear Jillian,

Pick Reid. He's back and he's the best. Ed sucks. I don't even watch this show. If you don't marry him, I will.

Don't muck it up.

Kelly

Bocce Balls Out

Dear Longest Day of Fun Ever,

I have never gone to such great lengths to make a t-shirt just to lose in the first round of play. I have never before experienced a day of so many jokes about balls. I have never played extreme outdoor bocce ball before. I have never seen so many burnt pieces of meat overcooked on a grill before. I have never before done karaoke in a private karaoke room.

Best bocce tourney/bbq/karaoke ever.
(thanks to stevens for most of the photos)

our first opponent Kurt and his balls
team uniform
the winning team and their golden plunger (I'm sure Luke means to be a good sport and give a thumb up here)
the bracket
the most entertaining grill experience I've ever had
Keiji shows off his bottle-whistling skills
Stevens and Luke rocking out
crowd revelry
hosts with the most - Luke and Meranne sing Billy Joel
Me Alissa and Whit
Stevens closing out the night

Time Flies

Dear Happy Birthday Song,

I am so happy that Cameron has learned how to sing you to everyone she comes in contact with. She doesn't realize that it's her birthday, and not mine. And I love that. She also tells me she's "going going back back to cali cali". Too cute.

Happy Birthday Diddle!
I love you,

Aunt Kuddy

Birthday Blackout

Dear Lauren,

I'm so happy that you stayed with it for your b-day party. No blackouts for you. The bar on the other hand, not so lucky. Maybe a back-up generator would be a good investment. Cause when the lights go out it gets really really hot and sweaty. But when the lights come back on, it's a serious cause for celebration, and dancing on tables.

Birthday Wishes and Bohemian Rhapsody,

Kel
me singing from the depths of my soul
the birthday girl with Rachel and I
and we continue into dance party mode as usual
the only light in the bar when the power went out
a lot of boys in a dark bar singing "ole ole ole"

Monkey Business

Dear Singing Gorilla in the Pink Tutu,

Your song-writing skills are impeccable. And thank you for not being the kind of singing telegram that strips. We all appreciate that I'm sure. Sorry B ran away from you, but I think she was a bit overwhelmed. Don't take it personally.

You have also given a lot of people a sense of hope in the job market. But if they get laid off, watch out because they're coming for YOUR job!

Happy Birthday B.

XO

Bianca and her telegram
fieldtrip to our favorite - Yogurtland
Whit Bianca and Lis

All night long

Dear Jerome,

Best house party in a long time. I was unsure of the potential for the evening until the dance party started. Then it quickly became amazing. I'm not sure that it was necessary for us all to dance until the sun came up, tuck you in with a lullaby, then leave at 6am, but it was epic on all levels.

I'm just glad I didn't have to clean up. Oh - and happy birthday. I'm proud of you for not passing out early!

Kelly K
Park and I with the birthday boy
me and 2 of my faves - Hayes and Kurt
Joey B - he's so shy
breaking it down - loving Park here
Supposedly it's not a good idea to eat marshmallows that you cook with a lighter - chemicals or something
GVD and Jess do amazing choreography to paper planes - impressive
groove is in the heart
super intense dancing?
Alon stealing the show
the troopers...last peeps standing

The beginning of the end: Oasis - Wonderwall

circle dance

Jerome just can't get enough

the sun is coming up - and he's maybe had enough...time for a lullaby and some serious sleep

We be jammin'

Dear Prospect Park Drum Circle,

I heart you. It's been a long time, but thanks to you, I've still got it.

Rhythmically yours,

KK

Jack White is hot

Dear Girl who is the lead singer of Screaming Females,

I kind of want to be you. You are amazing. I don't like it that much when you scream, but your voice is fantastic and your rocking-out guitar skills are sick. I wish I had them. I don't really know how to dance to this kind of music so I just banged my head and stuff. From the looks of it, no one else knows how to either - so I'm fine.

Glad Stuart had to go to LA and we got to come to this concert,

Kelly + Bianca
Dead Weather - once we finally found a good spot

Bianca and I thinking we should be in a band

Horse's Ass

Dear Horse-Riding Police Officer,

I wish I had time to snap your picture this morning. But I was on my bike, and that would be hazardous riding behavior. But you are ridiculous. Instead of getting off the horse to write the Fed Ex man a parking ticket, you leaned over a crazy amount and almost fell off the horse into the windshield. Would it be worth being so lazy if you had to buy the guy new glass?

Yours in laziness,
me and my bike

Another Pleasant Valley Sunday

Dear Frannys and Brooklyn and Uncle Louie G's Ice Cream,

My dad and Chris are pretty impressed with you. My dad even said these words, "maybe the best pizza ever" and "you're right this ice cream is out of this world". Way to represent. Thanks for being so cool so my pops thinks I'm hip and living it up (well I mean, we all know this, but now he has proof). Now if I could just get them to come in every weekend and buy me dinner.

Lots of food and family,

Ibby Dibby Dow

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Dear Family,

I love you. I miss you. I had such an amazing weekend. I hope our next reunion is soon.

All my love,

Kel

Catch Phrase

Dear Neighbors,

Sorry if our incessant screaming, and my mom's insults of "you really suck!" kept you from peaceful sleep. But we just can't help ourselves. When the CatchPhrase comes out, the niceties and inside voices disappear. I'm just happy to be on the winning team.

Competitively,

Kelly (and my mom)