Rockin' in the New Year

Jay and I decided to show 2011 the door in proper form by rockin' out three days straight! Oh, and did I mention we were on the List for all of them? Life is Good!

We kicked it off with a killer show at the Spring Street Tavern in Nordeast on Thursday - 4130, Detroit Roll, The Jones Dickens, and none other than my favorite... DNF!!! Jay and the boys were 3rd of 4 on the bill and didn't hesitate to rock the crowd's asses right out of their chairs. The group moshed and sang along with fists in the air, and beer spilling on to the floor. It was their best show yet, and hopefully just a prelude of what's to come.

Friday night made way for an intimate, at-capacity show at the Cause in Uptown for our favorite lady of rock, Ashley, and her hubby, Ed, rocking out in BNLX! Jay got some sweet shots and the rock was awesome as always.

For our final goodbye to 2011, we headed out to the Myth, through huge snowflakes and sketchy travel conditions to watch Freaky's debut with HAIRBALL!! The smell of sulfur filled the air as the fire works ignited and the crowd's excitement charged the air. Freaky was on fire, sporting some hot leather pants and a KISS t-shirt, trying hard not to blow his load before the show was over.

Freaky, thanks for yet another great New Year's bash! It's hard to believe, but this was the first time Jay and I have ever celebrated New Year's in MN together, but it was fun like all the rest. We broke our routine, but sometimes you have to do that to step into something great. 2012, you better live up to our expectations... I'm looking for greatness this year, and I'll accept nothing less.

Ready to start anew,

Kristy Kreme

It's Almost Christmas!

It's been WAY too long since I've written.. oi! I kept thinkin' "I have to write about State Championships and Jingle Cross" but then thought of how much time it would take to recap it all and just kept putting it off. All in all, both were AWESOME! Maybe someday I'll go back to it. But, for now, we're just touchin' base.

Christmas is almost here and I've got the fever bad. I even finished shopping YESTERDAY! (new record for me.. I'm notorious for shopping on the 24th each year)... combine gifts with our lil Charlie Brown Christmas tree, and it looks like Christmas puked all over the bar!

Rosco hung his stocking outside his cave. Wonder if it says "Naughty" cuz he feels bad for pooping in Timmer's closet?? Or maybe it's the bottles of Darkness and Jack Daniels that are inspiring his devilish ways... silly puppy...

Either way, there's no denying that this girl is proudly buying Christmas music and beaming with excitement over all the gift-giving to come! Heck, I finished getting Jay's gifts in early November, and they've been sitting there wrapped ever since. It's taking everything in me not to BEG him to open them right now! I could care less about what I get... I just like watching my family light up, especially my hubby!

Other than that, not much new, just keeping busy trying to stay in shape in the off-season, and catch up with dirty laundry! If I don't see ya before the holidays, I wish you a wonderful holiday season full of loved ones, smiles, and full bellies!

Loving the season,

Kristy Kreme

'Cross for Tots is here!!!

It’s that time again! Time to help kids in need this holiday season by donating to Toys for Tots. And what better way than to combine bikes and toys in one day?Come out to Vanderbie Park at 1001 W 92nd St, Bloomington, MN on Saturday, December 17th to donate, ride, and have a great time.

Here’s the flyer:

C Race - 12:15 (30 min)

B Race - 1:00 (45 min)

A Race - 2:00 (1 hr)

Helmets are required. This is a non-USAC event, so you are liable for your own safety.. This event is about having fun raising money and toys for children in our community.

Entry is a new, unwrapped toy or $10. All donations will go to the Twin Cities Toys for Tots.

If you have any questions or want to help in any way, please let me know!

Ho, ho, ho!

Kristy Kreme