Clark Girls

Well I think the partay was a success. Thanks to everyone for coming and making my day special! I just love filling my house with family and friends and it is even better when they do most of the cooking and the cleaning! I of course have posted some pics on facebook. Has everyone had a romantic Valentine's day? Jake and I got up and saw the early showing of Valentine's Day. It was very cute. And I cried, which isn't surprising. It was the perfect movie for the day. We swung by Lowe's (we are always swinging by Lowes) and picked up few things. Then we came home and ate some lovely leftover chicken and dumplin's. I read a few chapters in my book and then we watched some the TV shows on our DVR. Now I am making Jake is very pork tenderloin receipe. It is quite yummy. We will also have salad and bread. And of course, cake and icecream. We have a fire going in the fireplace too. I just love it. Anyway, I just wanted to post real quick and say hi! and spread some Valentine's day Love! I love each and everyone of you! Ta-ta!

been quite on the Blogging front kelly you are too right, too right you are. and may i just say how sad i am that i am once again missing a party at Tori's house. what in the world in going on!! but because i am working tonight and not drugged up like last time i will at least be making money so that i can buy tori an amazing birthday present right? =] and tonight is going to be CRAZY like everyone was freaking out. soo that will be great and make my job easy because i wont have to worry about where to sit them. they will just have to sit at the next open table. so that means that there are wayyy less choices for me which means less chance of messing up!!! yippie!

Hello, This is Kelly writing. I'm writing you to inform you that it is late and I need to go sleeeep but I cannot stand to go to bed withouit posting something on this blog because it been all quiet on the blogging front. It's too late to be coherent that's for sure.
It's been an intense week. 
That's all I really want to say about that.
I made apple pie and it was delish.  Really  yummy. 
Whoaaaaa At the end of the year we should give awards for like
The funniest post
The sweetest post
and I'd like to nominate this post for the lamest post catagory.
Jimmy Fallon is on TV and He's not funny...at. all.
Like Jay Leno... not. funny.
David Letterman= funny
Conan O'Brien=funny
You know what I really like?
I like it when you get on the Blog and BAM!
Someone who hasn't posted in a while leaves a post.
I'ts really exciting!
About the apple pie.
I put it on a cookie sheet in the oven,
about 30 minutes into cooking I sprinkled walnuts on the sheet and turned the oven down to 275.
and then when I had my pie and ice cream I sprinkled toasted walnuts over the top.
Oh Yes I Did!
And,,, do ya know what else?
I squirted fresh lemon juice on my apples.
I've gone crazy baby!
I'm thinking about bringing a salad to T&J's,
A crazy,crazy salad. baby,
a crazy salad.
with crazy ranch dressing on it.
You know fancy used to be my fave word for a long time.

And now I like crazy. Remember when Stevie used to own the word jolly? And the color orange? Jollyfull she would say.
Now she likes to cuss and then puts her hand over her mouth and laughs and laughs and laughs.Kyndrick would be appalled if he knew. He would close his eyes and shake his head.


Welp~Good night you crazy Mommas

Benicio delTorio is on TV I'm not sure if that's how you say it or spell it but I like him, But that Wolfman movie looks far too yucky or whatever for me I think.

So Today we had a Snow Day I have to say I was kind of upset. I do not want to make up anymore days. I mean we already have to go to school on presidents day. It just is not working for me. Our neighbor Fred said he thinks we won't have school tommorow. I really hope we do. Anyway Conner is playing Sims kingdom on the wii right now, and Steph is in her room. We have just been chillen and hoping for school tommorow. Hehehe maybe not all of us.

A stalled condo project on Morse Reservoir in Noblesville and a 104-unit apartment community have been bought by a California real estate investment fund.RPD Catalyst, of Los Angeles, bought the four-story Harbour Town condos and adjacent apartments from Fifth Third Bank, which acquired the foreclosed project in a sheriff's sale last year for $6.1 million, said broker Jim Shook of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty Services, which helped negotiate the deal.

RPD Catalyst plans to spend $3 million to fix up the apartments and complete construction of the interior of the vacant 45-unit condo building, said Chief Executive Scott Dew.
He wouldn't reveal the sale price. Real Estate Alert newsletter reported it sold for roughly $5 million.
Condo units should be offered for sale this spring, ranging in price from $90,000 to more than $200,000 apiece, Dew said. That's 35 percent to 50 percent less than the original developer, John Kretchmar of Chicago, tried unsuccessfully to sell the unfinished units for in 2007 and 2008 as the economy was sliding into recession.
"Maybe you could get away with that (price) a few years ago," Dew said. But today, "It's real important to offer value." F.C. Tucker Co. will handle the condo marketing.
Kretchmar bought the 19-acre Harbour Town Apartments about five years ago and planned to raze them and replace them with condominiums at a cost of $93 million.
Dew said RPD Catalyst plans to keep the remaining apartments, which are 71 percent occupied, while adding a second swimming pool and clubhouse to serve just the apartments.
After years of investing in office and retail buildings, the 11-year-old Los Angeles fund is now putting its money in residential properties. It was attracted to the Noblesville project by its lake location and the relatively strong Indianapolis-area economy, Dew said.

are we ready 4 some football!! GO COLTS also Tiffer is in Marco and Bri just gave her a beautiful diamond heart necklace,,, I'm lovin it

How amazing is John Travolta! Did anyone else see him on Regis and Kelly yesterday? He was promoting his new movie he could hardly speak because the crowd was going absolutely nuts! I am not kidding the crowd was out of control the second he walked out onto the stage. I have rarely see such a response to celebs on the morning shows. Anyway he was just so humble. He was talking about personally flying two jets down to Haiti and hand delivering antibiotics, diapers, formula and all kinds of other supplies so he could ensure that his donations made it directly to the people. It was so heartwarming. He apparently did this for Katrina as well. Anyway I just couldn't have been more impressed. I've always loved him but yesterday I was reminded why. What an amazing man.

What a great surprise today when I walked out of the hardware store I hear, from accross the parking lot, DAD... that's my Dad!!! I turn and look and it is Tori's smiling face. How exciting and great it is to, just by chance, run into Tori and Jake. I was just as excited to see them. I sure couldn't do that when they were in Nashville. It was even the Menards in INDY!

somehow this popped up instead.It's Stevie Nicks Wild Heart album.hahahaha

Stephanie is, to say the least, an incredible girl. She is an immediate soul mate, before you even have the time to realize it. She is gorgeous, but still stands out from the other pretty girls. She has a sense of humor that never dissapoints or keeps you from laughing. She has this aura about her that no one else could ever have. She carries herself with grace worthy of Grace Kelly herself. Stephanie is loving, unique, and maybe even a bit quirky; but its in a cool addictive way. Once you meet a real Stephanie, don't ever let go.

Wow you were so Cathy!

I wish I were as Cathy as you!

Man you are so Cathy. If I were that Cathy I'd probably would have a pretty Cathy life!

Damn, I wish my girl was a Kelly!

the facebook craze right now is looking your name up on urbandictionary.com, so i am going to do a couple right now. don't have much time so will start with the aunts!!!!:

ok, never mind!!!!!!!!!!!! i just started with my mother's name "christy" and it said:
cool, smart, kind, sexy, the boss and likes to have sex in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!! gross!

go look up your own names, i just can't continue!!!!

Dinner was at 7:00. I parked in front of the Antique Mall. I window shopped a litle and realized I hadn't been on the square in a long time. There are speakers playing music on the light posts. I'm not sure why you need music when you are on the sidewalk. But, okay. Maybe I need to go to a city council meeting sometime. I probably would have said. Let's update our sewer systems instead! Or something like that. I see a nice glass bowl that I desire. I think about how old these buildings are. I saunter along the sidewalk, it's not freezing out and it seems balmy. I think the piped in music is making me feel funny. I'm the only one on the square. I feel like Truman.

I pull on the door and enter Matteo's. I like it in here. It feels good in here. Nice Vibe. I am greeted and seated. John and Christy are already here. I imagine what it will be like for Stevie to be working here next weekend. Exciting! She will do great. Hostessing is fun. We are seated in one of their big long comfy womfy booths that I love. John and Christy look fabulous. I order a Stoly up dirty. It comes with three big olives and it's in a big glass and it's peerrfect.I ended up pouring the last sip down my bra. Mike saw Me. It was funny. Kinda felt good. hahaha. sorry. I completly missed my entire head with the glass and poured it straight down the front of me. My depth perception was waaay off. It was a big glass, I dunno.

Mike showed up and ordered an italian beer. Kim and Jon then arrived and Kimberly ordered a lemon martini up no sugar and Jon ahad a glass of red. The Buis's were having martini's too. It's a sophisticated bunch here. C&J ordered a delicious bottle of white wine and I got to do the taste test. Well, actually I butted in and grabbed the glass and maybe I'm not so sophistcated but it was goooooood and I didn't  regret my zealous move. It was worth it. Light and fresh! Delicioso!

Christy and John told us all about their hotel in Las Vegas. Aria? I think that's it. Sounds deluxe. Jon told us a nice story about India. I'm laughing to myself because I am not telling you the truth about either of these stories and let's just say that neither of them were suitable for the occasion and our sophistication meter was sinking dangerously low.

We had bruschetta and bread with dipping oil and both were very enjoyable. Enjoyable to eat, look at and smell. If I could hear them i bet they would sound good. Their was beautiful music playing, the temperature was perfect in the room as was the lighting and it's clean.

I can see Matteo scurrying about in his white coat and he is so cute. His beautiful wife Emily comes to the table and we talk about Stephanie and how she bought a new outfit for her first day of work and her cool demeanor which will serve her well in the Restaurant BIZ.

I ordered the risotto which I just polished off for lunch and I really loved it. I've never has risotto before and it had mushrooms and roasted red peppers, spinach, aspaagus and mushrooms in it. Oh was it gooood! I also had a chopped salad and chicken soup. all delicious. After dinner I had a cup of coffee and Emily brought us all a lemoncello. And then she brought us a piece of teramisu (yum) And then she presented us with a flaming molten chocolate espresso desert that was new and really rich. So much fun! I was just feeling so happy and full. Italian food is the answer~ Whatever the question.....I love it. It was so much fun having dinner together. So unexpected and delightful. It was ridiculous!

Our waiter was very nice and went to school with Bo. We know this because he prounounced Buis correctly and we immediatly interrogated him. His name was Nathan. I think the department that Matteo's absolutely exceeds in is hospitality.

Is Lady GaGa a girl?

Saturday Tiff came over and cut and colored my hair right in my very own kitchen. That makes me happy on so many levels. Then she left for Heather's wedding and Abby and Ty got to stay with us for the day. I just want to say how much I enjoyed their company. They were both so easy to be around. So, go with the flow and so funny. I would love to chronicle the entire day but I have work to do. So, I can't but I just wanted to say that they are not just cute, they are so sweet and good. Ty did say the only person he can ever understand when they speak is his Step Dad and his Uncle Mike. No one else. BeBe was talking to him and He said"Whenever you talk to me I can never understand anything you are saying." I almost fell off the couch. And it went like that all day. He got to help Uncle Mike build a fire in the fireplace. And then he told Me he hated Mac n Cheese worse than his worst enemy which turned out to be not true. I think he likes to mess with My head. Get in line Ty Ty, get in line. 

Has Blogger changed it's settings so you can only insert one picture each post? Or am I doing something wrong? I used to be able to put as many pics as I cared to and now when I try only one shows up. I feel stiffled by these new boundries.

This is Loganns new facebook pic. Got to love the "Goodwill" style. Annabell is in fashion design, what a twosome!

I have a brilliant idea. I say from now on whenever anyone turns 21 The Clark Girls must have a celebration in Vegas. Do I hear any neys? I am electing myself as the Vegas Party Queen and will take the responsibility of making this happen. We could even celebrate when someturns 21 like KIKI 21x3=63. June is a good month for Vegas. I am thinking June 27th thru June 30th. Everyone check their calanders. What do you think about men, should it only be stag??? I need feedback. Just brought home $8000.00 from the penny machines. Love it there!!!

We made this in Sunday School, isn't it cute? And funny. We don't actually think his wife was there, but we had extra play doh, so there she is.

I wish that SugarLand girl would have stepped aside and let Bon Jovi do their thing. 

I was upstairs watching the Grammy's and Stevie G.was watching them downstairs. I hear the annnouncer say Taylor will be performing with her Hero and I catch a glimpse of long black hair and black chiffon. And I holler down the stairs to my little Stevie, "Who's Taylor's Hero?" and she hollers on back to me the most amazing thing. "Stevie Nicks!" And I throw back those covers, JUMP out of bed and run in circles a few times a hollerin' her name out loud! "Stevie Nicks? Stevie Nicks? Stevie Nicks? And I promptly put on my slippers and hightail it on down those stairs.
So, now me and My Stevie McGee are sitting on the couch sharing a blanket and trying to figure out what they will sing and I say,
"Ooooh, we need popcorn."
And Stevie says to me "Yeah, you should go make some".
And I say "I am the Stevie and you are the Taylor in this situation." So YOU make the popcorn.
And she pauses and say's slowly and softly, "No, I'm Stevie." We were laughing so hard! It was so funny. Maybe you ha to be there. But she was right so i popped the corn.(dangit)  I'm so glad that she loves her name and uses it to her advantage.We had the pop corn dun et by the time they came on stage.  I love my Stevies. I was so happy. Waddy Wachtel "The Wizard" even came with her to play his guitar. I will post some pics if I can find them. I have two Stevie's and they are BOTH my Hero's.

Ok, so I usually just post pics but today I have an opinion to post! I was watching the awards last night and enjoyed myself but am left with this slight bit of criticism. So here it goes:

Yes I think that Taylor Swift is a cute little thing, but when it comes to singing with Stevie Nicks the candle she held last night quickly blew out when singing with a legend. It was somewhat hard to sit there and not think to myself, "WTF?". Was it just me or was she off key, straining the chords, and reaching for Stevie's high notes? It wasn't happening for her. It just shows what an effortless talent Stevie has. It reminded me of the time that Britney Spears sang with Michael Jackson. They sang together on an awards show and it was obvious who the natural talent was. Some just stand out, some have to try really hard, or just rely on todays technology to make their instrument flawless. Maybe I'm a bit too critical, but when it comes to the vocals, I think the Pop Singer of the year should be flawless.

And that's all I have to say about that...............

Guess what? The color I am painting my kitchen is called "Blonde". I thought it was PERFECT!

So far we have all the cabinets and counters torn out! I have all the trim primed and ready to go. We need to sand the walls so we can began painting them BLONDE! And also we need to paint the ceiling. Now there is water going everywhere but Jake is working to fix it. Its fun. I am going to make a kitchen remodel album on facebook so you can keep up with everything there. We are going over to Will and Ann's in a bit for some chili and to help them with their kitchen. New counters and an island! Don't forget the Grammys are on tonite!!

This is back when conner was cute and little!!
i found theses when i was looking at really
old photo albums on tori's facebook =]

Check this winter wonderland out

Conner's class raised $138.45 to donate to the country of Haiti. And if they brought in a dollar you got to wear a hat today.

The book I was telling you about is called Inside The Kingdom by Robert Lacey but it might be banned inside the Kingdom so read it BEFORE you go.

Well, I watched Message in a Bottle on Thursday night. (sigh) Then last night The Notebook was on (double sigh) And it's the middle of winter in Indiana and I havn't seen the sun in days... So,

This Morning on my way to work I stop at whitehouse donuts in Westfield to pick up donuts for work. Kind of a fun thing to do and their donuts are non pariel. So I walk in and Mr. Hicks is on the phone. He works there with his son who owns the joint and bakes the donuts. I can hear him say "We will miss him, thank you for calling." And then he hangs up and tells all the guys sitting at the table who are always in there in the morning that their good old Buddy died last evening and that was his son on the phone. So, I tell him how sorry I am and I order my donuts and he tells me that his friend had altzheimers and his wife would drive him to the donut shop so he could hang with his buds while she would sit in the car and do puzzles while waiting. Well, I could not get out of there fast enough and cried all the way to work. Mr. Hicks is so sweet. I really like him. He is from Kentucky and went to University of Kentucky on a four year basketball scholarship. I kinda want to work there. He reminds me of Dad a little. He doesn't really look like him but He's tall and thin and he is so sweet to me. It's called White House because the shop was originally in a white house. And I keep remembering Noah saying

That's my sweetheart in there. Wherever she is, that's where my home is.

I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough.

My Dearest Allie. I couldn't sleep last night because I know that it's over between us. I'm not bitter anymore, because I know that what we had was real. And if in some distant place in the future we see each other in our new lives, I'll smile at you with joy and remember how we spent the summer beneath the trees, learning from each other and growing in love. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever. I love you. I'll be seeing you. Noah

Maverick and Lila are giving you the evil eye! RAWR!

Just a few pic's from our recent adventure! Great architecture, history, food and fun. Still very much poverty and adbandoned properties intermixed with elegance and music!

(above)Bourbon Street Balconies








The Oaks Plantation

Escargot at Brennan's. The bananas foster was out of this world! Then to Pat O'Briens courtyard for the famous Huricane

Yay! The Colts did it! Not like I had any doubt! Anyway, our party was a hit (but what party of ours isn't!) And Kayla is right, we had tooooons of food everywhere (again, what party of ours doesn't?). It was great! I made cupcakes which was so fun mostly because I couldn't remember the last time I made cupcakes, which is sad, because I love making them. The sprinkles were amazing because they were blue (Go Colts) and not only were they blue, but they were blue rasberry flavor! Plus Kiki was there! And we have decided we probs should hit up VEGAS for Lo's 21st bday in a few months! Holla! Jake and I appliance shopped today and I think we have finally settled on what to get, its just making sure we get the right price. So exciting. The best part about getting a new kitchen is the excuse to eat out since everything will be ripped apart! Yay! I just love it. I hope everyone has a great Monday!!!

Congrats Tiffers!

So we are having a colts party on Sunday afternoon at Jon and kim's! When my mom heard Kiki was coming (is she? Isn't she? I'm not sure) she decided to throw a party to watch the colts. And the remembered that the game was early she wouldn't be getting back from New Orleans until 230. So now I have been put in charge of getting the party started. So. This is your in invite. Come on by the Hirschfelds tomorrow afternoon and we will party it up. Don't forget to wear your blue. Go Colts!

Stupid Ass Test =] hahaha i thought was funny. i will chastise my own self for my bad language now. so anyway i had the great pleasure to talking this horrible test this satuday. and it was from 8 o'clock to 12:45. and i woke up at 6:15 and took a shower and put on my ugly sweater. then jamie picked me up at 6:50 and we went to Starbucks and the gasstation to get Cinnamon Lache Dolche whatever they are callled drinks and i got a raspberry and jamie got blueberry muffins. and then the Station for gum and i wanted like normal cool pepermints but i couldnt find them!! so i got lifesaber mints (other wise called lifesavvver) so then we went to the school and there were lots of kids who werent from noblesville which was funny esp since they were all wearing there school letterman jackets and t's and stuff. it was great. but the test was... long. and i am not supposed to tell you want the essay topic i will tell you it was silly. and then came the english which was a piece of pie! but then the math... eww. it was horrible. i did horrible. it wass really really bad. like i didnt finish like half of every math section. and well yeah it was bad. why couldnt it have just been all english!!!!! but i am horrible horrible at not answering questions! i just cant leave them blank... its bad. so i am really really glad we get to take it more then once. really really really glad thet for once in my life i get hit the REDObutton!!!! hehe.

Hallelujah! I got the email today that my cabinets are on their way! They are dropping them off Feb 2nd! I cannot wait! I have been anxiously awaiting my new kitchen. I hope to have it all done before my bday! Now I just need to pick out some new appliances too! and a faucet. and paint color. So many new activities!! I think I shall have everyone over to celebrate the completion of el kitchen and we can eat pizza and be merry and sing happy birthday to me. It will be mucho fun!!

Robert Pattinson has gone and covered up his beautiful face. I'm not digging it!

What a good man. My fav movie star has generously donated 1 milly toward Haiti relief. It is sad that it takes such a disaster to release the help that people need. I wish people were this giving all the time. Especially those who have the means to do it. Go out and give!

My parentals spotted Kate Hudson in New Orleans last night shooting her new movie. And look who popped up on popsugar this morning, Kate Hudson, exploring New Orleans! I have no choice but to believe my parents!! How awesome right!! Love that bike!

Omg and yoga was sooo amazing this morning. I've been doing a lot of the flow yoga classes where you do a lot of sun salutations and flowing from one pose to another, but today class focused on the more basic poses and maintaining the poses for lengths of time. I find that much more relaxing, yet just as challenging. And the instructor was amazing and super interactive. Loved it. I am zen. Namaste.

Hello Chaps! It's Friday morning! Yay! I wonder if the kiddos will have school today? I have not a whole lot going on today. Lila got groomed yesterday and she looks beautimous! I definitely prefer it when she is kinda shaggy, but when she is all nicely clipped she is still a doll. The best part is that I can see her cute lil eyes! Actually she has these really big pretty brown eyes. But you never really see them when she is all shaggy. Anyway, she is sitting here all primped and pretty. I think I will buy her a new collar today. I am so picky about collars. I like them to be cute, but not ridiculous. Ya know? But getting a girl collar is much easier than getting one for a boy dog. Or maybe a new sweater? She has grown out of her pink one. Anyway, as you can tell I don't have much on my agenda for today. I cleaned yesterday, got all caught up on my DVR. I am no longer watching Glee on my own, so I can't just sit around all day and watch eps of that. What will I do. I am going to a yoga class at 8:30. It should be rejuvenating. I played soccer last night and it was a pretty good game and even better exercise. Anyone have any exciting weekend plans?? My mom and dad are in New Orleans!

ohhh poor heidi. Not only does she have awful plastic surgery, but her new album has sold only 658 copies. I am not even famous and I'm pretty sure I could sell more than that. The worst part is that she says she put all of her money into it, going broke. riiiight. bad investment heidi deary.