Friday, November 6, 2015

Five on Friday: No School, a Stud, and a Trophy

Happy Friday to you all! I'm keeping this short and sweet this week because we've got a pretty crazy weekend full of lots of fun (most of which I will be out of state). I can't post where we will be yet because it's a secret and I don't want snooping kiddos to give away all the fun. But here's what we've been up to this week:


1. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!
I know I've shared about this a few times, but it's just SOOO exciting to have our KC Royals win the world series for the first time in 30 years. I mean, I wasn't even alive the last time they won! We hosted three watch parties in a row this last week (all wins!), shared some amazing yells and memories with friends, and celebrated in the streets with strangers. Too. Much. Fun. I have never seen a place so excited and united, and I've never loved our city more.


2. A "Blue Day"
If you haven't heard...school in Kansas City was cancelled on Tuesday for the World Series parade. Literally, every school district jumped on the bandwagon and let kiddos and teacher alike go to this once (or maybe twice if we're lucky) in a lifetime experience. We went, along with 800,000 other Kansas City fans. Literally- so nuts, people were just abandoning their cars on the side of the highway! We parked super close and found a spot in the crowd, but then the joke was on us on the way out. We sat in the family van in the parking garage near Crown Center for an hour, then moved only a block in the next hour. Since I had to be back for National Honor Society, and we weren't moving, Aaron and I ended up getting out and running 2.2 miles up Grand to meet his grandma so she could take us to our car. Definitely made for some memories we will never forget!



3. Featured Posts
I've been so blessed this week, and it's been so very exciting to have featured posts on three different blogs this week! I'd love to share a little of my excitement if you'll let me. Women with Intention is an amazing blog that I link up to each Wednesday, and my post on What Rejection Taught Me was the most popular post of the week! The same post was also chosen as a feature on the Turn it Up Tuesday link up. Also, I'm beyond thrilled that Melanie Redd's Ministry of Hope blog featured me as one of her 100 Most Inspiring Christian Blogs on the Web. She is such an amazing woman with an amazing ministry, and I am so honored and humbled just to be mentioned!

4.  So, so proud.
I've got to brag on the hubs just a little bit, folks. Not only did he run down Grand with me as previously mentioned, but he has also been all sorts of awesome this week. He's done a TON of work for our YoungLife trip (see below). He put me (a grown woman who's not super light) up on his shoulders during part of the parade so I could get some good videos. He was selected as his school's Teacher of the Month, and some students wrote some really sweet things about him including (and I quote), "I am choosing him because he is always there to put a smile on our faces." and  "I chose Mr. Kleinmeyer because he is so fun and has taught me soon much since the beginning of the year! I didn't like social studies until this year." AND to top if all off, he also passed his Industrial Technology Certification test, which is a big deal. Gosh, what a catch. So proud of my great guy!


5. Non-Stop Weekend
More on this later when the location isn't a secret anymore, but send up a little prayer for us as we head off on a crazy 36 hour adventure with 60 high school students. It's going to be a blast with tons of memories, but I also know I'm going to get little to no sleep. Totally worth it though. I'll have photos to share soon!

Hope your weekend is wonderful!

Currently,
Kelsie

I'm linking up with A. Liz AdventuresMotivational Monday, Modest Mom BlogMe, Coffee, and JesusWhat Joy is MineThe Diary of a Real HousewifeUniquely UnfoldedGrace and Love BlogGrace and Truth, Running for CupcakesMomfessionals, Life in Leggings, Tell it to Me TuesdayBliss and Faith, Sweet Little Ones, Testimony Tuesday, Intentional TuesdayThe Painted TeacupTwinkly TuesdayWomen with Intention, Messy Marriage, and DIY Just Cuz.  

18 comments:

  1. I love that you guys got to go experience the craziness of the parade (even if you did have to run 2.2 miles!). I enjoyed it from my own couch but I loved seeing everybody's pics this week! Good luck on the non-stop this weekend....here's to lots of caffeine and adrenaline and LOTS of sleep on Sunday :) Can't wait to hear about it!

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    1. Haha! It was an adventure for sure. Thanks so much, Lauren! We had an amazing time- and slept most of Sunday.

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  2. Oh my goodness have so much fun this weekend! I used to love retreats when I was a teen, you're making such an impact on these teens :) I loved the bragging part about your husband too, isn't it great when you marry an awesome guy?

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    1. Thanks Aleah! We did have a great time! It is SO great to marry an awesome guy :) I'm very blessed!

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  3. That is amazing that the community came together like that! I bet seeing that in person was incredible! :)

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    1. Oh it definitely was so amazing- something I will never forget!

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  4. Yay for dedicated teacher-husbands who love their students!

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  5. Wow, Kelsie, sounds like a winning week all around. Congratulations to you and your husband for jobs well done.

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    1. It was definitely a winning week! Thanks so much :)

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  6. Kelsie, what a fun time to live in your city ... celebrations, parades, and no school. How fun! Congratulations to your husband, and have a wonderful weekend! Thank you, friend, for sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday. : )

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    1. It's been an absolute blast, Crystal!! Thanks so much, I love linking up and look forward to reading your posts each week :)

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  7. It looks like you had a fantastic week full of fun, friends and family! What more could a girl ask for. I can also relate on the excitement of being featured at multiple blogs. Congrats to you! <3

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    1. It was so great, Lindsey! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  8. Gosh — you've been SO busy!!! I LOVE the shot of the confetti in the air — so lovely :) Thanks so much for linking up to #TwinklyTuesday xx

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    1. I have been busy, but all with amazing things that have been a ton of fun (and some maybe once in a lifetime)! Thanks for having me :)

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  9. Beautiful assessment of the week, Kesley.
    Congrats on making Melanie's list!
    Have a splendid weekend

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