Hello my new friend! My name is Kelly and I am...

...a wife. A Marine Corps wife to be exact. It’s the toughest job in the Corps, but one that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Chris and I have been married for over 24 years, have lived in 4 different States and 3 different countries. We currently live in Riga, Latvia with our two dogs Baron (a lab mix) and Zoe (a yorkie).

 ...a mom of two boys. Dustin is 23 years old and a biologist in Virginia. Ryley is 20 years old and attending the University of South Florida. I’m extremely proud of my boys. It went fast, but I loved watching them grow into independent young men!

 ...a graphic designer. It took me years to figure it out but once the boys were at the end of middle school and beginning high school, it was time for me to go back to school myself. My scrapbooking hobby led me to pursue my BFA in Graphic Design and in 2007, after going to school year round for three years, I got my degree!

 ...a student. I will always continue to take classes and better my artistic skills. Online classes through Jessica Sprague’s and Renee Pearson’s websites have helped me to become a better designer, improve my computer skills and see the world in a different, creative way. I am looking forward to taking some photography classes and participate in some of Scott Kelby's Photoshop classes as well!

 ...a big sister.

 ...a daughter.

 ...an aunt.

 ...a believer.

 ...and a friend.

My favorite things include...

...lunch with friends...the color pink...italy...pinot grigio...seafood...my iPad...beaches...black and white movies...shopping...silver jewelry...vintage hollywood...good typography...comfy sweaters...yankee candles...gerber daisies...saturday night dinners at home with chris...

My least favorite things include...

...spiders...banana-flavored candy...mean-spiritedness...reality TV programming...mushrooms (but I am beginning to acquire a taste for them)...