My son and daughter both had travel soccer tournaments in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. As a parent, I always have to remind myself that win or lose; my children are learning valuable skills and lessons that will prove to help them become successful in todays world. While I am ecstatic when their teams win or when my children score a goal, I also appreciate the opportunity to help them deal with a loss and teach them a life lesson when the game is lost or they weren't able to play to the best of their ability.  If everything went perfect or smoothly in their childhood, how could I possibly send them off to face college without knowing they had the ability to deal with loss or "bad" situations? I was so proud of how they handled themselves on and off the field when they both lost a game this weekend that I found myself congratulating them on their behavior. They demonstrated respectfulness and humility that I haven't seen in people twice their age. I believe this is in large part due to good coaches, teachers, parents and their own innocent, inherent goodness. Thank God for organized sports and the people dedicated to the players!

Funny story time

A few years ago, our oldest went to Tennessee for church
camp. We didn't like her going that far without us, so we 
stayed at a hotel close by. My husband and I decide this
was a great opportunity to receive matching tattoos on our backs with three feathers signifying our three children.
We soon learn later in the night that our daughter had been scolded and told to change her t-shirt by one of the prudish counselors during evening service.  Apparently, the older woman felt our daughter should wear a few shirts to hide the fact that she was generously endowed at a young age. Needless to say, we did not mention the tattoos to her until much later.  

Creations By Kelley: Daughter's graduation day!

Creations By Kelley: Daughter's graduation day!: Dad seems to be having a difficult time letting our oldest daughter leave the nest. She will be attending The Ohio State university this fal...

Worst Birthday Present Ever

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."

~Albert Einstein

~Always suit up to clean up dog doodoo~

 

 



Although time consuming, I must say that designing a Blog is quite fun!

Entertainment Guaranteed!!!

Oh no, our new blog secret is out!


Hello! Welcome to my new Blog site. My name
is Kelley Carpenter and I am the owner/
writer/photographer/designer of Creations by
Kelley.  My specialty is writing poetry in a
variety of moods. I like to customize and
personalize my work, enabling the emotion
to connect with many people.

I absolutely love color, creativity and themes in
my writing as well as my photography. I plan on
posting daily quotes here and/or on my twitter
account.  My new website is still a work in
progress as I try to finish my first book at this
time as well.

I invite, no encourage, you to check out my
website if only for a little amusement.
I guarantee everyone will be able to relate
to one of the stories, poems or photos listed on
the site.  I'm excited to begin this new
adventure of mine. I'd love to hear your
suggestions or chat about a service you're
interested in!

Stop On Over~
website:
Creations by Kelley
Email me at:  info@creationsbykelley.com
wordcreator7@gmail.com
kelleycarpenter@live.com
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