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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Surprise!!

We kept our change of plans to move to Michigan a secret from everybody, mostly so that I could surprise my sister Kelly in Toledo, Ohio when we drove right by her house to get to Michigan.

Background yet useful information:  when Kelly chose to move to Toledo, Ohio and said to me, "but Kady, now you'll have somewhere to visit!"  I very seriously but also very mean mean meanly told her that I would "never, ever come to Toledo" to visit her.  I think that hurt her feelings.  I was just trying to get her to realize the error of her ways.  Come on.  Toledo?

And I meant to hold up my end of that bargain, which I've done without any effort for the last four years.  My current job situation left me no choice, however, and boy was she surprised when I was at her door!





Kelly

Sylvie and Edie.  Having nothing to do with each other.

Niece Karley, who I could have sworn was just five years old yesterday.

The ole butt pinch pelvic thrust sister hug


AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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126 comments:

  1. AnneOctober 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    OK, I teared up a little there. Awesome!

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  2. JosetteOctober 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I'm most amazed by how clean her house is, is it really like that at any given moment?!

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  3. KellyOctober 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I keep watching the video over and over again and reliving the moment. You were here and now you are gone.

    Josette, I still can't believe it myself. It couldn't have been a better day. I work from home and 364 days out of 365 I'm still in my robe when I sign off work at end of day. I never do my makeup and hair. I keep looking at the pictures of house, going wow, there is nothing in the pictures to incriminate me.

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  4. KellyOctober 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Oh and creepy starers, help a girl out. I'm hoping for 100 comments. Lets show Kady how much you love her blog of Toledo Ohio and hopefully she'll come back again soon.

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  5. BillOctober 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    More. More.

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  6. VivianOctober 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Yes more.

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  7. FabioOctober 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Please more. Of Kelly that is.

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  8. MillicentOctober 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    More

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  9. ConstanceOctober 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Yes. More.

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  10. Creepy StarerOctober 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I've never loved the blog more since this post!

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  11. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I told Summer to exPect to see Kelly in her pajamas and the house a wreck.

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  12. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Boy did I have egg on my face. Thanks a lot Kel.

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  13. CyOctober 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Totally awesome blog man. I've never really seen anything interesting on it tell now. Looking forward to your next visit to Toledo.

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  14. DavinOctober 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I've always viewed Toledo as an 8th wonder of the world. Now that you've posted this, I don't have to wonder about it anymore. Thank you Kady!

    BTW you and Summer can now consider yourselves, trolls. Yoopers in the Upper Peninsula refer to those, from the Lower, as the trolls under the bridge. :)

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  15. DB StewartOctober 22, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    So cool. I'd like to be part of your family for a day. (From a safe distance.)

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  16. FredOctober 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I googled "best blog post ever" and this was truly the best blog post ever.

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  17. KimOctober 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA dbs! I'm one of Kady's sisters - the oldest. My husband has been a (reluctant) member of my family now for amost 25 years. Once he said to me, "Of course I like your family, Kim,.......

    .....one at a time."


    Kelly - We'll be there (for the first time) in December (but only overnight, because we'll be on our way to New York)!!

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  18. KimOctober 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    My husband is also fond of saying he got the pick of the litter...pan.

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  19. Kady HexumOctober 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Yes my wonderful and loyal blog followers, if Kelly gets the 100 comments she is hoping for, I personally pledge to visit her again in Toledo, provide her with free dinners out during my week long visit, a case of her favorite wine, and I will finally admit she is the favorite daughter.

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  20. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Good thing for "Kady Hexum" her wonderful and loyal blog followers ain't gonna fall for it.

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  21. SigmondOctober 23, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I'm falling for it. More more.

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  22. HubertOctober 23, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Yeah me too. More more.

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  23. ChanceOctober 23, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Go Kelly Go Kelly Go Kelly

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  24. TerranceOctober 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    This is awesome. We love give aways! Give Aways! Give Aways! Give Aways! Give Aways!

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  25. EveryoneOctober 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Kelly, you are cracking us all up. Signed, Everyone.

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  26. MildredOctober 23, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Yeah, why should we continue to read this dumb blog if there are no give aways. Give Aways! Give Aways! Give Aways!!!

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  27. KellyOctober 23, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I've always said everyone is very intelligent. Go everyone! Go everyone! Go everyone!

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  28. maleeOctober 23, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Awesome. Very heartwarming.

    P.s. please offer giveaways.;)

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  29. KellyOctober 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I see Ryan Gosling ain't gettin no comments.

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  30. SedrickOctober 24, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    This is a beautiful and heartwarming blog.

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  31. Sarah October 24, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I was laughing so hard when...

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  32. Sarah October 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Kelly came twirling into the frame...

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  33. Sarah October 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    And I love your sunglasses...

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  34. Sarah October 24, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    And Kelly's house is very cute!...

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  35. Sarah October 24, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    And so is your niece, although it's clear she thinks you guys are nuts.

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  36. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love you Sarah!

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  37. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    100 Comments here I come.

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  38. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I'm certainly not adding this comment only to reach my goal of 100 comments.

    However, I am becoming painfully aware that in my old age I have mom's fading eyebrows. As evidenced in the close up photo of me.

    For any concerned readers, I will take action, and fully intend to purchase the necessary beauty products. Any suggestions?

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  39. prettiest sisterOctober 24, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Kady take me with you to Kelly's. I can help you drink her case of wine.

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  40. prettiest sisterOctober 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I would keep posting more comments in my support for Kelly, but I have to go to the bathroom really really bad!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Kelly, you look exactly the same as last I saw you. Lovely! I notice you highlight your hair. Are you getting grey hairs at all? If so, check your eyebrows. You may want to dye your eyebrows because they get grey too. On Friday (Oct. 28), Dawn would have been the big 40. I wonder what she would say. What did you say? Of course, I don't want to give away your age. Love Auntie Cheryl.

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  42. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Auntie Cheryl! You are the fairest of them all. Yes very gray. Great suggestion. I hate the idea of another step in the morning. Dying them is way better then having to fill them in with makeup.

    So hard to imagine Dawn being 40! I feel so old.

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  43. prettiest sisterOctober 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Kelly just shave them off....

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  44. prettiest sisterOctober 24, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    ....and get eyebrow tatoos!

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  45. prettiest sisterOctober 24, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    It would be easier.

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  46. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I think unlike Auntie Cheryl, somebody doesn't have my best interests in mind.

    But my word verification is deless. Does that mean deless is demore?

    Does that apply to eyebrows?

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  47. BetriceOctober 24, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Honestly the comments on this post are more hilarious then the posts themselves.

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  48. KedraOctober 24, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Totally agree!

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  49. HenryOctober 24, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Have been wanting to say so but didn't know if I was alone in thinking that.

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  50. DaisyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    No you are right there with the rest of us.

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  51. GerdOctober 24, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Is anyone else offended by all these comments? I have been a faithful follower of this blog and her own sister isn't even one.

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  52. JakeOctober 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Agree. Kady is better than all of this.

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  53. JillOctober 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    So true, she posted a beautiful tribute to her sister, who obviously is an ungrateful snot!

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  54. PatienceOctober 24, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Agree!

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  55. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hey, get a sense of humor.

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  56. RogerOctober 24, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Some of you people can't even spell

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  57. KellyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I'm sure they are just typing fast, and then notice later.

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  58. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Speaking of typing, do you remember our typing teacher in Ifalls? We had the same one, a generation apart. She will remain nameless. Remember her eyebrows how she shaved them off, then painted them back on about 1/2 inch too high and very arched. I thought she looked like Betty Boop. Always was one of my favorite teachers. Love Auntie Cheryl

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  59. prettiest sisterOctober 25, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    She always was a decade or two behind in her fashions, but I always loved her 4 inch stiletto heals.

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  60. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I couldn't remember. Went back to the yearbooks and yes, oh my word I can't believe I forgot.

    I once took a test that rated me as shallow, is this why I can't remember significant people in my life?

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  61. GiselleOctober 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Hey, is there a way to get this blog post moved to the top of your blog? I was reading about this blog post in US Weekly. Having to scroll down past the Ryan Gosling stuff to find it was rather annoying.

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  62. Jude AcersOctober 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Are we there yet?

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  63. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hey Jude! Thanks for the support. Sorry your post didn't get as my comments as mine has. Maybe it's the beret?

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  64. KerryOctober 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It looks like you have a LOT of support for visiting your sister again. If this happened for the 1st visit I can't wait to see what happens after the next one!

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  65. BurchardOctober 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Maybe she could answer the door in the nude this time !

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  66. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Ew that's gross. No way

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  67. ErhardOctober 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I would consider it if I were you.

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  68. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    No absolutely not that is disgusting!

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  69. HarveyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Please

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  70. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    No now drop it

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  71. Jude AcersOctober 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    No prob, Kel. I just may have to throw in a complementary beret when this gets to 100 comments.

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  72. Uncle LionelOctober 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Jude, mind yo business!

    Kady, if you don't follow through with visiting your sister again, providing free meals that week, bringing a case of wine, and admitting she is the favorite daughter...I WILL NOT be happy with you.

    Kelly, you're welcome.

    Uncle Lionel has left the building.

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  73. Hall & OatesOctober 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    So close yet so far away.

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  74. BurchardOctober 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    You do realize I was talking about the young hotty who answered the door.

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  75. ErhardOctober 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I thought that was obvious.

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  76. HarveyOctober 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Me too

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  77. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Whatever

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  78. Vietnamese bus driverOctober 25, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Chị Kady, I sorry about the experience you had on my bus.
    Tuy nhiên, nếu bạn không làm theo thông qua với lời hứa hẹn của chị Kelly, tôi sẽ bắt đầu công ty sửa chữa của riêng tôi ở Troy và lực lượng tất cả những người khác ra khỏi kinh doanh.

    Chị Kelly, chị có sự hỗ trợ của tất cả Việt Nam!

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  79. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    THANK YOU. YOU KIND. YOU HELP. NO SPEAK YOU LANGUAGE.

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  80. prettiest sisterOctober 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Kelly it looks like your going to make your 100 comments.

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  81. BarakOctober 25, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wanted to show our support. Michelle and I love this blog!

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  82. BarackOctober 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Dang it, I spelt my name wrong.

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  83. JenniferOctober 25, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Justin & I also would also live to show our support!

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  84. Brad and AngieOctober 25, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Been following since NOLA. Sorry we missed you when you were in town. Would of loved to have met you.

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  85. BarackOctober 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Oh and before I forget Michelle wants to know when you'll be visiting Toledo. We stop in periodically and would love to meet.

    She'll be reading.

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  86. OprahOctober 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Can't wait to hear more from Toledo! Great stuff! Keeping you in mind for a spot at my new network OWN.

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  87. GeorgeOctober 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I don't know that Stacy has heard of your blog so I think it's safe to tell you if things don't work out between us I'll be keeping track of where you are.

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  88. StacyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    George is that you?!

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  89. NickiOctober 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Love to show my support also. Big fan of Toledo and this blog!

    Would love to sing my hit "Super Bass" with you at a Karaoke place I love there. Keep us posted as to when you'll be back.

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  90. JulianneOctober 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Been so busy with my new hair cut after Footloose, haven't had time to check in.

    Love this blog. You and your sister are adorable!

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  91. JenOctober 25, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I totally know how that goes Julianne.

    I've quit smoking and I've gained a few pounds. Staying in to avoid photos has given me time to catch up on Kady's big adventures.

    Make sure you get all caught up, more to come from Toledo if all goes well!

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  92. RyanOctober 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Noticed it's close. Wanted to get in on the action and show my support.

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  93. JessicaOctober 25, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I'm sure you've all seen the photo of me being too short for the toilet. Funny thing is I was reading Kady's blog at the time. LOL

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  94. KevinOctober 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I'll rejoin the Backstreet Boys if you get your 100 comments!

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  95. Selena and JustinOctober 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Not to busy with our new dog Baylor to miss a post. Keep them coming!

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  96. DemiOctober 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Before it hits Twitter I want to show my support of your blog and announce here that Aston & I are getting a divorce.

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  97. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Wow, thanks for all your support!

    Just 1 more comment is all we need!

    Who's it gonna be?

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  98. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Ta Da! What do I get? Is this a contest? How about a postcard of Kady? Or Not? Love, Auntie Cheryl

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  99. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Congratulations, Kelly! You finally did something with your life!

    Sincerely,
    the REAL Kady Hexum

    p.s. I see your case of wine and raise you a Redcoat Tavern Burger of your choosing.

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  100. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Auntie Cheryl, if you want a postcard, send me your address!

    You can email me -- kady@aladyrevealsnothing.com

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  101. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Kelly, your "deless is demore" comment is SO MOM.

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  102. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Kim -- it's hilarious that John feels that way when he married one of the saner Hexums.

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  103. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Davin -- I've always considered Summer a troll.

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  104. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    dbs -- ...and we'd like to frighten and confuse you

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  105. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    maleejo -- you missed my one and only giveaway. So far that is.

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  106. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    prettiest sister -- remember that time I told you I deleted those Skype pictures I have of you on the toilet (because you forgot about the video on our "phone call")?? I lied. I will never delete them.

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  107. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Jill -- you must know about a certain Facebook scandal.

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  108. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Barack -- wow. I'm so honored that you took time out of your busy schedule running the country to check out my blog. Please see my well researched political views under the heading "Kady Stupid"

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  109. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Jude Acers -- I'm sorry that I hate your beret.

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  110. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Kerry -- I might boycott Ohio forever after this.

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  111. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Oprah -- I can't. I am a meter installation technician with a company based in St. Paul MN and simply don't have time for producing my own show on your OWN network. I'm very sorry.

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  112. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Demi -- come ON. Hot tub scandal? LEAVE HIM.

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  113. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Ryan Gosling -- Yes, yes I will marry you.

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  114. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Buchard -- NICE NAME.

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  115. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Brad and Angie -- it could have been good times.

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  116. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Kelly I just had my eyebrows dyed. It changed my life. For one week. And then it faded.

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  117. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I read that faded out eyebrows has something to do with the thyroid and that it can be a symptom of both Hashimotos disease and Sarcoidosis.

    I'm not kidding.

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  118. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 26, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Kelly, were you excited to see twenty-one extra comments? Did you think they were all from twenty-one different people?

    WRONG.

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  119. KellyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love you Kade! You got me. Wish you coulda seen my face when i saw 120. Really can't wait for your next visit.
    Course with these eyebrows might not have shown on my face.

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  120. prettiest sisterOctober 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Kady those skype pictures better not get into the wrong hands!

    Kelly if you go for 200 comments maybe she'll have to come twice.

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  121. MomOctober 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Don't you all think you should get back to work....or something?

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  122. HannaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    You might all think this is funny KELLY but did you ever stop to consider who you're pushing out of first place in the largest number of comments?!

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  123. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 28, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Hanna, you do have the option of one-upping her here.

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  124. KellyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    So sorry Hanna! And the thing is I did give it a thought. It was like taking candy from a baby.

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  125. A Lady Reveals NothingOctober 28, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    This is the first time my comments exceeded my page views. How the?

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  126. Jude AcersOctober 29, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    So who do I send a lice-infested beret to?

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