A Match Made in Heaven!

Oh my goodness...

2010-08-11T14:03:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness...I am terrible at blogging! Life is too busy to stay up on it..and I'm not sure how many people actually read our blog! Haha!

Introducing...the new Mr. and Mrs. Wells!

Reception Information!

2010-05-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

Hey all!

So I thought I would post a few details and possibly helpful information regarding the reception!

Our ceremony and reception are both at the Columbia River Yacht Club, so that makes it super easy for everyone! Its a gated club, but the day of the wedding the gates will be left open for everyone to come and go without any trouble.

For those of you staying at the Red Lion, they offer a shuttle service {within 5 miles, which the CRYC is within this range}, and they offer this complimentary service from 4am through midnight.

This could be really convenient for anyone staying at the hotel, but PLEASE know that if you leave you car at the Club when you leave the reception, you WILL NOT be able to get it on Sunday morning! Once we all leave the reception on Saturday night {after the most AMAZING wedding EVER, by the way} the gates will be CLOSED!

So please, if you are planning on partying, drinking and having a great time, I would suggest taking the shuttle TO the ceremony and again back to the hotel after the reception.

I hope to avoid leaving anyone stranded without access to their car on Sunday!

Also, just for good measure, please don't bring any outside alcohol as the club has threatened to shut our wedding down if they discover any has been brought in! Larry and Linda Wells are graciously hosting a beer and wine open bar, and if you would like Hard A, you can purchase for yourself! So really there is no need for any outside alcohol anyway!

Ok, the boring details are over!

Only 70 days left! So stoked!!

Pick Up, Not Catch Up... x2

2010-05-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh! May 14th... really!? How did this happen!? Where did winter and spring go!? I feel like I say that on every post!

I am going to copy my sis, and "pick up, not catch up" on this blog!! I'm going to pick up from here on out, rather than try to cover all thats happened in the last few months! Granted, she had a baby and has a million reasons she's too busy, but hey! I've been busy too, baby or no baby! :)

So here goes! Some incredibly exciting events lately:

My sweet nephew was born February 7th (I know Ive blogged since then, but I STILL have not downloaded photos from that trip! This weekend maybe..??)
My best friend in the entire world (tie with my sisters) gave birth to her precious baby boy on Wednesday!
Derek and I have only 2 months, 2 weeks and 3 days until our WEDDING!
We have continued our marriage counseling which has been an absolute blessing, and awesome learning experience. We have reached such a different level of relationship together, its been so awesome! We love Bob and Robyn! (You will all meet them, he is marrying us!)
I received a letter from OHSU stating I was put on the wait list for nursing school again this year... bittersweet. Thankful its a "maybe" but would prefer a "hell yes!"
Waiting to receive my letter from PCC Nursing next week - hopefully with a "hell yes!" note inviting me to join nursing school this fall
We have been enjoying "forced family fun" with my family, and going BOWLING! Its actually been a blast and we are really enjoying it! We were going every 3 weeks, but recently decided to go every other week. Its a great weeknight event with the fam!
Hmmm what else... trying to think...
Ive been running with some girls from work each week which I LOVE! Derek and I have been hittin' up Ballys too!
Derek and I went to the house in Eagle Crest, just the two of us two weekends ago. Phenomenal weekend... we played cards, cooked dinner, built a huge fire, sat on the back deck, played pool, relaxed and completely and totally enjoyed each other's company. Phenomenal.

I think thats about it! At least thats all I can think of! I know a million more things have been happening, but I am terrible about this blogging thing.

Here we go! I'll pick up from here!

Enjoy your day everyone!

This Man

2010-03-18T22:22:00.000-07:00

I love this man!

134 days!

Wells / McLawhorn Block

2010-03-14T22:29:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Red Lion on the River in Jatzen Beach.

For those of you that would like to reserve a room, please reference the Wells/McLawhorn Wedding, and they will honor a $99 rate. The rooms are usually $129 in July, so it would save you $30! :)

You can call and book your reservation or even do it online. The website is www.redlion.com/jantzenbeach. You will need the code "0728MCLA" ; you will need to type this (under special rates) into the Group/Convention Code box.

Please let me know if you have any questions or you can call the Red Lion, and they should be able to help you with any questions too!

Here is the information for the hotel:
Red Lion Hotel on the River
909 N Hayden Island Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

Details, details!

2010-03-07T21:04:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

Sorry for the delay on this, but here is some information about our upcoming wedding! Only 146 days away! :)

We are getting married at the Columbia River Yacht Club in Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon. The date is Saturday, July 31, 2010 and the wedding starts at 5:30pm. The ceremony and reception will be held at the same venue.

I am currently in touch with a few hotels in the area, but here is a general list if some of you would like to look on your own. These are all hotels that are very close to the yacht club. We will update you soon with details on the hotel we block rooms at, if you would like to stay.

Here is a small list of hotels in Jantzen Beach: http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=hotels&ns=1&find_loc=jantzen+beach%2C+oregon

Here is a website for those of you out of the area, if you would like to look up some entertainment opportunities in Oregon! http://portland.citysearch.com/guide/portland-or

Things are definitely coming together! It wont be long until our day is finally here! Only 4 months, 3 weeks and 3 days to go!

Derek and Kelsey

PreMarital Counseling

2010-01-17T21:16:00.000-08:00

Derek and I started premarital counseling today! We were both looking forward to it, to gain knowledge and tools to help us make our relationship more positive and successful! We feel that we have a very strong relationship, but there is always room for growth within every couple. My friend Bri recommended our officiant and his wife, Bob and Robin Fossum; he is going to marry us and with that comes 10 weeks of the counseling.

The material they teach from is based off of information derived from studies on thousands of successful marraiges, and the five key things they all had in common. Over the course of our time with them we will discuss communication, conflict resolution, finances, love and respect.

We are very excited to learn and grow together, and to be able to utilize these tools throughout our lifetime commitment of marriage!!!

195 days until I am Mrs. Kelsey Wells!

Engagement Photos!

2010-01-08T11:53:00.000-08:00

Derek and I are so excited to work with our photographer, Daniel Stark! He is an absolutely amazing, talented photographer. We are already thrilled with our engagement pictures, and cannot wait for him to document our wedding! It was so important for me to find an impressive photographer, because I want to capture all the events and emotion on our special day and have those pictures to remind us forever! For more of Daniel's work check out www.DanielStarkPhotography.com

We decided to go downtown Portland, on the waterfront in the industrial area. As we were walking around to different locations, we passed by our car so we grabbed Denali! We were so excited to be able to get her in on the fun! We were happy to get pictures with the whole family!

Below are a few of our favorite shots! Enjoy!

Derek and Kelsey

New Year's Resolution!

2010-01-03T10:48:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! So, Derek and I finished our Save the Dates this weekend! I was bold, and added this website address, as opposed to starting up a different "wedding website".... the only problem is.. I'm terrible about blogging! So I am hoping this will force me into sitting down and updating our site! Now that everyone has the address! :)

Our wedding is quickly approaching which of course is both extremely exciting and also fairly stressful! I feel like I have soo much to do, and wonder why since I have had a year and a half to get things done! Oh well! I guess we just enjoyed being engaged for too long, and maybe should have gotten started on the planning earlier! We still have time! :) During the holidays because we were so busy, Derek imposed a "no wedding planning until January 1st" rule.... well, now its game time!!!

I vow to keep our site updated with wedding information and details, for those of you that would like to stay in the loop and see whats happening. Hopefully I will be able to stay on top of it!

Happy New Year everyone!
Kels and Derek

Summer.. is.. over...?

2009-09-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

.....September 8th? .....Seriously?

**I originally started writing this blog on 9/8.. now its 9/21!!! Perfect example of this post!**

I don't even know where to begin! Looking back at this blog I can't believe I haven't even posted since our trip to San Diego, in MAY, which not only "seems" like forever ago, but really IS forever ago!!! So many amazing and fun things have happened in the last three (four) months! I will try to do a quick re-cap of our life this summer, and post pictures to go along, but I know I wont be able to put into words what a great summer it has been.

"Time flies when you're having fun" has never been proven more true than this summer! We literally had something going on every weekend - whether it was camping, Eagle Crest, the Oregon coast, Steph's bachelorette weekend and wedding, hiking, rafting in Southern Oregon, Bri's wedding, Lake Billy Chinook, Whit and Matt's visit, our engagement party, Linda and Larry's party... I could go on!!! We literally pressed "go" at the beginning of the summer and haven't slowed down since.

Most recently, we were blessed with THREE FULL WEEKS with Whitney and Matt! Being able to spend three weeks with them was an absolute blast, but again, it will be difficult to put into words how much fun, laughter, and great memories we created and shared while they were here. And the fact that THIS TIME we got to throw in ultrasounds and shopping for the little baby boy bun in the oven made it that much more exciting!

Derek and I both feel so thankful that we have such awesome families. How often can you say that your family members are also some of your very best friends? We are so thankful for our parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. We are so lucky to live in such close proximity to our family and share such great times any day of the week.

Here are a few random pictures of the last three months.

We love you guys!!!!!!!

Kels and Derek

Catching some rays, and reading my book while camping over forth of July near Mt. Hood with Mom, Tim and Curran. It was so hot, I had to sit in the river!

Derek and I hiking with Denali at a park near our apartment

Out to dinner, downtown San Diego

Lil' family camping trip! Derek, Denali and I

Eating lunch at Tin Fish, before the Padres game! Good thing Whit didnt enjoy one of their gigantic beers! She was... about a week pregnant here! ; )

The boys enjoying their gigantic beers at Tin Fish!

Derek and I hanging out with Preslie in Eagle Crest.. such a doll! I want a pair of those PJs (but they wouldnt look as cute on me!)!!

D and I at the Padres game.. we had such awesome seats! Thanks Whit and Matt!

Steph's wedding... such a fun night!!

D and I at the beach in San Diego. What a great trip! Pretty sure we could both live there!

****These are just a few random pics, I have so many more I want to share! Next I will post some exciting updates re: wedding planning, and pics from our engagement party!****

New Post and Pics Coming Soon!

2009-06-06T23:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!! Derek and I have been so busy lately, we haven't had a chance to post... but have lots of fun stories and pics to share!! We had our trip to San Diego, followed by a trip to Eagle Crest the next weekend..and I am wrapping up my nutrition class on Tuesday! YAY! So in a few short days its SUMMERTIME for me! Which equates to..lots of time to keep up on our blog! Thanks for checking in... we will have a new post up soon!

PS -- Here is a new picture just for fun! :)

I am doing it!!!

2009-05-17T23:12:00.000-07:00

For those of you who do not know me I am Kelsey's better half and partner in crime. Later this week we are headed out to visit Kelsey's sister Whitney and her brother in-law Matthew. Two of my favorite people. We are very excited for the trip. A lot of firsts for Kels and I on this one. First flight together, first time to San Diego together for us, finally going to put a name to the spots Whit and Matt are always going to. I can't wait to see the Padres play (thanks Matthew, my special cheerleader, love ya buddy) and the famous Zoo and many other things our gracious hosts have planned. Can't wait that's for sure. Thanks Matt and Whit, we need it... See you guys later this week and hello to any others who read this, I guess if anyone really does read this. Dunno...

New To This....

2009-05-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!! Derek and I finally jumped on the bandwagon and decided to start our own blog. Since we are new to this, you will have to bear with us until we get the hang of things! I know how much we check Whit and Matt's blog and love seeing new posts, so we will try to do the same!

We were recently engaged and are now planning our wedding -- for those of you that are married, I'm sure you remember all the millions of ideas, changes, and decisions that come along with that! As we buckle down and really start our planning, we will post updates along the way! Along with all the other goofy stuff we do from day to day.

We are excited to start our blog, and happy to have friends and family to follow along!

~Derek and Kels