Kelly Corum gets engaged at the Forum!

As promised here are some picture from when Jared proposed December 14, 2008 at the Memphis Grizzlies game. It only tooke me 9 months to get them posted. Enjoy!!

Thought for the Day

A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would . With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American .

Good idea . . . one light bulb at a time . . . .

Check this out . I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the hose attachments . They were all made in China . The next day I was in Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose attachments there . They were made in USA . Start looking .
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else - even their job . So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track . Let's get behind her!

My grandson likes Hershey's candy . I noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now . I do not buy it any more . My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico now . I have switched to Crest . You have to read the labels on everything .

This past weekend I was at Kroger. (Can be true for any store.) I needed 60W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets . I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off brand labeled, "Everyday Value . " I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats - they were the same except for the price . The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in a company in Cleveland , Ohio .
So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here .

So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets . . . yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!
My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!
If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time! Stop buying from overseas companies!

(We should have awakened a decade ago . . . . . . )

Let's get with the program . . . . help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the U . S . A .

This was forwarded to me today and I think this is a great challenge for us as Americans to take!

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was busy. Friday night I went to Fresh Market after work and picked up some dinner and a few other things. Jared worked for his mom so I was by myself for dinner. Saturday was SUPER busy! We woke up and went to get my new car. Two and a half hours later we said Good-Bye to Cathy and Hello to my new Nissan Murano. She still needs a name. Any Suggestions?? Then we drove out to Jared's parents house and showed off the car. Later that night we went to my old Boss' wedding. It was really pretty. There were tons of people. We only stayed for a little bit. After the wedding we met up with Jared's family for a Mexican dinner. I seriously could eat Mexican food EVERYDAY! We spent the night at their house Saturday. Sunday, Jared, his mom, and I all loaded up in the new car and went looking at houses. We fell in love with one in East Memphis. Hopefully it'll still be available in 6 months when our Lease is up! Sunday afternoon I cooked for Jared's parents. I think they were realy impressed with my Smothered Pork Chops! Now it's back to the work week! Boo!!

Engagement Pics and a BUSY Weekend

After many canceled tries I finally rescheduled our Engagement Pictures. This has been the craziest summer for Weather. They are tentatively scheduled for August 11th. Everyone pray that the weather is beautiful that evening! If anyone is getting married in Memphis check out my photographer. His name is Kevin Barre and he is wonderful!! He is a little pricier than most but it's so worth it. In ten years you'll only have your pictures as a memory so why not get the BEST???
SO this weekend is going to be CRAZY! Tonight Jared and I are meeting up with some of his friends for a Redbirds game. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. Maybe I'll get a big beer and enjoy the evening. Tomorrow I'm going to try and fit in run. I've definitely slacking in the exercise area this week. However I have eaten better so all is not lost. No weight loss yet.
Tomorrow afternoon is my cousin's baby shower. I'm so excited about it. This is her first baby. She'll be 39 this month and little Caroline Elizabeth is definitely an answer to ALOT of prayers. I can't wait to meet her.
The craziness continues on to Sunday. One of my childhood friends who grew up down the street from me is getting married September 19, 2009 so my mom and I are going to her shower. We haven't really kept in touch since High School but her mom and My mom still live down the street from each other and are super close. I'm so happy for Jill. I can't wait for her wedding!
What are every one's big weekend plans? Does anyone else feel like their weekend is going to be chaotic?
Wedding Update:
Bridesmaid Dresses are in!!!!!

xoxo
Kelly

I'm really getting married...

The reality that I'm getting married in less than 3 months really hit me on Friday. As I was checking my emails I noticed an email from "the Knot" with the subject being 3 Months to Go!. After I picked myself up off the ground. J/k I knew it was time to get serious and get everything marked off my ever growing "to do" list. The list the Knot gives you is Crazy in-depth but super helpful. So needless to say it's Crunch Time at the Corum-Franks Households.
This past weekend I spent the night at my parents. Jared went to the Lake with one of his Best Men so I decided it would be a perfect time to get some stuff completed with my Mom. We didn't accomplish much however due to the fact that my veil and shoes came in!!!!! So of course I had to try on everything! It really hit home again that I'm getting married. I couldn't be happier. I seriously kept the dress, shoes, and veil on for at least an hour. My mom had to pry it off my body! hehe
Other than that my weekend was pretty normal. I know starting this weekend my schedule gets crazy. I have a baby shower for my Cousin on Saturday and Sunday is a Shower for one of my childhood friends. Then my bridal showers start! I guess I better get to planning and working on the Guest List. It's up to 609 guests at the moment! I think I've lost my mind!

xoxo

Kelly

Giveaway!!!

Pretty in Pink Megan is giving away a blog makeover. Make sure and go over and check it out. Her blog is super cute too!!

Me-ology

FOOD-OLOGY
What is your salad dressing of choice? Huey’s Ranch
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Houstons and Happy Mexican What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it? MEXICAN
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Veggies
What do you like to put on your toast? Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly

TECHNOLOGY
How many televisions are in your house? 2
What color cell phone do you have? Gold
What does the first text message in your inbox say and who sent it? Yay! Jared of course!
Who was the last person to call you? Jared

BIOLOGY
Are you right-handed or left-handed? right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? wisdom teeth
What is the last heavy item you lifted? The mattress when I was putting our new bedding on the bed.

CRAP-OLOGY
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Absolutely not!
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? I wouldn’t change it I’ve grown to really like my name
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? Definitely!

DUMB-OLOGY
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? Probably 10….my Rainbows are my new Favs!
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? It's been a while!
Last person you talked to in person? Paula at work
Favorite Month? October because I’m getting MARRIED!!

CURRENT-OLOGY
Missing someone? yes
Mood? sleepy
What are you listening to? People typing
Watching? My work computer
Worrying about? My weigh-in at WW

RANDOM-OLOGY
What’s the last movie you watched? Taken
Do you smile often? Yes…I’m constantly smiling. It always brightens other people’s day!
Do you always answer your phone? If it’s not on Silent
It’s four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? Usually Jared’s sister…she makes me laugh!
If you could change your eye color what would it be? I really love my eye color but if I had to change it would be Blue
What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? Route 44 Diet Cherry Limeade!!!
Do you own a digital camera? Yes…I really need to upgrade…hint hint!
Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes…Skeet Skeet. He lived a long happy life with Katie and I.
Favorite Christmas song? Jingle Bell Rock or Walking in a Winter Wonderland
What’s on your wish list for your birthday? A Puppy!
Can you do push-ups? Yes!
Can you do a chin up? Nope
Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Excited!!!!!
Do you have any saved texts? On my old phone from when Jared and I started Dating
Ever been in a car wreck? Yes….always wear your seatbelt. I learned the Hard Way
Do you have an accent? Southern and I love it!
What is the last song to make you cry? Bridge over Troubled Water...it reminds me of my Nana and Poppie.
Plans tonight? Work-out and pack for Pickwick
Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? nope
Name 2 things you bought yesterday. El Porton and Kickball socks
You ever been given roses? yes
Current hate right now? My lack of exercise
Met someone who changed your life? yes
What song represents you? Depends on the Day
What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleepng
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Is it six o’clock already???