Kindly, Kate

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Some news...

So, this happened.

Can I just be girly about it for a sec? *Squeal*!!!!

Okay, I'm done. But seriously, YAY!

Shmeeguel proposed December 6th (the night we were celebrating his birthday). I made dinner, which deserves it's own post because I'm pretty sure it's a surefire meal on how to make someone propose, and then we changed into our pjs and started watching Big Bang Theory on the couch. A Jared's commercial came on tv depicting a proposal actually taking place in a Jared's store, and I mentioned to him that I would hate that because strangers would be watching you and it seemed impersonal. "But I still have 6 more months, right?" says He (about our pretend rule that we always have 6 more months until we'll get engaged). And I say, "No, you only have until New Years, and then I'm gonna start taking bids from other guys". And he gets all pretend huffy and then says, "I definitely have until New Years?" and I say yes…

And then he takes the ring out of his pocket and says,

"How about now?"

I kid you not.

Oh, how I love this guy.

July 26th, 2014 is our date. We're pretty excited about it.

P.S. You're going to have to deal with a lot more wedding posts, because you better believe that I am DIYing out the wahzoo. I can't wait to show you some of the projects that I'm working on! But I'm still going to continue with recipes and other DIY's and photography and fun stuff like that. I'm back!!!

xoxo, Kate

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Quick Update

The last time I updated my blog was at the end of May. Shmeegs and I had just celebrated our 3-year anniversary, and I was trying to figure out what to change the name of this little blog to (turns out, there's a Kindly, Kait that's been blogging since 2008! And I didn't feel right about continuing with someone else's name). So I put blogging on the back burner for awhile, but religiously kept up with all my friends' blogs. Since late October, I've been getting the itch to start again, and I've been brainstorming new ideas for a name. As soon as I get that taken care of, I'll be back to full-time blogging!
Xoxo, Kate

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Yesterday...

Shmeegs and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary! We had a fantastic time exploring little coastal towns, driving with the windows down, eating hot dogs and clam strips and ice cream, and walking and walking and walking. It was just the bestest day; I'm so lucky to have such an awesome guy in my life. Got back from our Orlando vacation Friday night, so look forward to several vacation posts this week. Missed you all!

xoxo, Kate

P.S. Considering a name change for the blog, especially after I discovered by accident that some other lovely lady has a blog called Kindly Kait (and she's been blogging since 2008!)- any ideas? :)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Disney, etc!

I've been super-dee-duper busy, as per usual. But this time, it's because I'm getting ready to leave on Friday to go to Orlando to visit my pals Mickey and Minnie! My mum and I are going down a day early to do the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Downtown Disney, and then on Sunday, two aunts, my mum, my 5-year-old godson Jonathan, and I are going to Animal Kingdom. This is my mum's first time there, so I'm really excited to see it all with her. Then on Monday, we're all going to Discovery Cove to swim with dolphins! This is my belated high school graduation gift from my aunts (this is the first year we could finally coordinate it enough to make it work), so we've been looking forward to doing this for a long time. Jonathan doesn't know we're doing this yet, so we're really looking forward to surprising him. He's an amazing swimmer and loves any kind of marine life, so I'm sure he's going to be ecstatic. Tuesday we're taking a day "off" to hang by the pool, and then on Wednesday, we're taking Jonathan to Magic Kingdom! He is beyond excited and hasn't stopped talking about anything since we told him last week. I can't wait to spoil him with all the Mickey Mouse themed treats I've picked up, and see the look on his face when he sees the castle for the first time. Look for another post tomorrow about my amazing suitcase packing skillz (the z is entirely necessary) and posts all through the week with updates and pictures. Love to you all all! P.S. If you want to leave me any advice or cool Disney facts/stories/comments/warnings please do! I'd love to hear from you :)

Picture from the last time I went to Disney in 2008

I really want to see the parade at night this time!

Jonathan and I

xoxo, Kate

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Finally

Finally, people! Let me just tell you, I have had a very interesting couple of weeks since you last heard from me. The day after my last post, after going to an incredibly disappointing Red Sox game where we lost 15-9, we got into a car accident. Well, someone hit us. And so I missed a whole week and change of work because I was in so much pain from whiplash/neck/back problems. No fun! So last week I really had nothing to tell you about other than I stayed on the couch for the week straight. But now I'm back. For REAL. I swear.
I have so many exciting posts planned out for this coming up week that you'll just LOVE. I hope. For now, I'll leave you with some of my most notable Instagram pics (if you're not following me yet, please do- @Kindlykate)

A Man and his Kitten

Has anyone tried this combo? Or really just Speculoos Cookie Butter in general? AMAZING. With Big Bang Theory in the background= Priceless.

Roasted Veggie Salad with Smoky Blue Cheese

Just finished it and LOVED IT. Highly recommend.

Shmeegs and I at Fenway. I look like my 6 day work week.

Love how Old-Timey this turned out!

Nigella Lawson's Banana Bread (with Crispy Caramelized Bananas and Toffee Sauce)
Recipe coming soon!

The remains of my Mexican-Style Street Corn- Grilled corn slathered in chipotle aioli and rolled in Cotija cheese.
Oh. my. goodness.

xoxo, Kate

Friday, April 20, 2012

InstaFriday

This week, starting Sunday, begins my new 4-day work week! Yay! No 6-day weeks for me. I'll have time to do things, like blog. And sleep. And exercise. Look forward to some recipe and DIY's coming up soon!