Comments on Enjoying the Small Things: Mitten State Hollah

I hadn't visited your site in a while and was ...

2012-01-23T18:42:24.165-08:00

I hadn't visited your site in a while and was pleasantly surprised to see some lovely posts on my home state, Michigan. I too spent many winters (and summers) near Gaylord in East Jordan, a place that is very near and dear to my heart.

Always a pleasure to read what you have to say.

snowy pictures, so pretty!

2012-01-09T12:18:28.261-08:00

snowy pictures, so pretty!

dang girl...your pictures are just stunning. I al...

2012-01-08T17:43:47.987-08:00

dang girl...your pictures are just stunning. I always find myself pausing a bit here and there and lingering a little longer on certain shots because you have such a creative eye and your light is so right on. What a fabulous post capturing your family time. I felt like I was there!

I've been listening to your playlist all day! ...

2012-01-08T15:18:28.671-08:00

I've been listening to your playlist all day! You've listed some of my favorites - especially Sufjan - he graced my wedding day with his musical presence. :)

It looks like the girls loved the snow! The photo ...

2012-01-06T10:53:19.790-08:00

It looks like the girls loved the snow! The photo shoot of the sisters was amazing! I haven't been able to take snow photos in YEARS and after seeing your gorgeous ones, I'm itching to! Isn't it the weirdest feeling to be home but be missing home too? It happens to me all the time with my home in Maine...Hope you feel better soon!

I've been reading your blog since earlier this...

2012-01-06T09:00:01.855-08:00

I've been reading your blog since earlier this fall. First time to comment. Which is weird, because I like to tell people my opinions.

So here is what I have to say:
1. You are so beautiful. Inside and out.
2. Your kids are so beautiful. There is something about Nella that frequently brings tears to my eyes. She is so precious. It might be because my baby is about the same age. So when I see pictures of Nella, I see my darling Kaija.
3. I hope this isn't creepy in stalker sort of way. It is kinda, isn't it?
4. I live in Michigan (for not quite two years), but I moved here from New Mexico. I can relate to you and the way that you feel about your two "homes". I lived in MN before that, so MI climate isn't a huge shock.
5. Your words and pictures are captivating. The one of Nella and your sister!? brought tears to my eyes. So sweet.
6. I really don't stalk you. Don't call the police. ;)
7. Your brother is smokin' hot. Too bad he appears to be taken. Oh, yeah. And I'm married. Almost forgot that part. ;)
8. You seem like a really great mom. I wish I was as good as you. You are inspiring.
9. I think that about covers it.

Hi Kelle, this is Phebe all the way from Singapore...

2012-01-06T07:08:18.763-08:00

Hi Kelle, this is Phebe all the way from Singapore :) Just want to say I love your blog. Your pics tell a thousand stories. Love them!

Such happy memories you are making with your girls...

2012-01-05T22:30:39.398-08:00

Such happy memories you are making with your girls and such inspiration you are giving me to enjoy my girls! Happy new year to you all!

love the falling snow pics. awesome post. (:

2012-01-05T18:33:43.159-08:00

love the falling snow pics. awesome post. (:

Fabulous pics. Totally reminds me of winter in On...

2012-01-05T18:19:21.740-08:00

Fabulous pics. Totally reminds me of winter in Ontario. I miss snow.

Great scrabble letters too... you can spell HEALING. Bingo! :)

Lainey+ Nella= Bathing Beauties :D te he

2012-01-05T17:28:00.513-08:00

Lainey+ Nella= Bathing Beauties :D te he

I am a native Michigander and we had a similar exp...

2012-01-05T15:26:45.508-08:00

I am a native Michigander and we had a similar experience this year. We went home. Finally. We went back to Michigan after five years and Ann Arbor was even more awesome than I remember. We'll never wait that long to return again (maybe even permanently). As always, love the pictures.

Loved seeing the pictures of your niece (I'm g...

2012-01-05T15:11:15.568-08:00

Loved seeing the pictures of your niece (I'm guessing) with her diabetic pump. My son wears the same one in the same spot. Looks like it was a great trip!!
Jane (Sara Floyd's friend from Louisville:)

I read your blog (I love it!) and I live in Michig...

2012-01-05T13:56:00.875-08:00

I read your blog (I love it!) and I live in Michigan. I was scrolling through your post and was shocked to see your photos of the Lewiston/Gaylord area, because my family has a cottage there, on Big Bear Lake! I recognize all of those places and I spent a huge part of my childhood there! I love it,but I never go in the winter. It's pretty!

I have read your blog for sometime but have never ...

2012-01-05T11:58:54.210-08:00

I have read your blog for sometime but have never commented. When I saw where you have been the past few days I couldn't help but comment. We have a cottage on Douglas Lake (Old State Rd.) in Johannesburg. Those mannequeins freak my kids out, so funny. The Old Spud Warehouse is fun. You should also check out Glenda's behind the kitchen shop in town. The restaurant attached to the Spud is pretty great too. So glad you got snow. There wasn't much snow when we were up there after Christmas but I am hoping there is some when we are up there next time. Enjoy the snow!

Thank you so much for sharing these pics of Michig...

2012-01-05T08:41:42.844-08:00

Thank you so much for sharing these pics of Michigan. I am from MI but live in AZ. I miss it so :-) Happy new year to you and your beautiful family!

Makes me smile. :)

2012-01-05T08:21:11.254-08:00

Makes me smile. :)

Ciao... ti scrivo dall'italia e ti ho conosciu...

2012-01-05T04:14:26.062-08:00

Ciao... ti scrivo dall'italia e ti ho conosciuta ieri leggendo un quotidiano online (che fortuna!)... il tuo blog è molto bello, le tue foto meravigliose e la tua vita davvero colorata... complimenti
a presto, Paola

Hello ... I write from Italy and I met you yesterday, reading a newspaper online (how lucky !)... your blog is very nice, your photos are wonderful and your life seems very colorful ... compliments
see you soon, Paola

I've checked your blog periodically over the l...

2012-01-05T03:10:36.079-08:00

I've checked your blog periodically over the last year or so and always enjoy your beautiful photography and your amazing little girls. I just had to drop a line this time and smile at seeing your family in Johannesburg and Lewiston. My grandfather was born and raised in Lewiston and went to high school in Johannesburg. To this day our family keeps a cabin in Lewiston. Nothing quite like being Up North, is there? All the best to all of you in the new year!

The observation about the paper lantern...hilariou...

2012-01-04T20:17:12.071-08:00

The observation about the paper lantern...hilarious!

It's just not winter until you make a snow ang...

2012-01-04T19:55:08.046-08:00

It's just not winter until you make a snow angel! So happy you got to enjoy the winter wonderland. Snow came and went here and I miss it. The tourism is slowing and Sundance film festival is just around the corner. Every morning I ask did it snow? O wove the snow and snow is expected for all of the theater goers. Hoping it'll be back soon. I love having four seasons. Hugs

Wow, looks fantastic! You and your girls are simpl...

2012-01-04T19:09:30.242-08:00

Wow, looks fantastic! You and your girls are simply adorable and so photogenic.
I love love your snow pictures and dream of a White Christmas one year ( from Australia here).

Happy New Year

Another Michigander here :). I actually drove pas...

2012-01-04T18:55:08.329-08:00

Another Michigander here :). I actually drove past those mannequins this summer (on our way from grand rapids to Alpena) and pointed them out to my hubby!!! You taking pictures of them makes me realize how small of world we live in :).

I love your blog... You inspire me to be more creative with my family!

Love it!! Makes me want hot chocolate and a heavy...

2012-01-04T18:02:10.270-08:00

Love it!! Makes me want hot chocolate and a heavy quilt just looking at the pictures.

Oh how wish it would snow here. What a fun time f...

2012-01-04T17:08:18.937-08:00

Oh how wish it would snow here. What a fun time for you and the girls. Everyone looks like they are in heaven.