MikenKelsAdventures

05/25/2026

101,000 fans in Neyland Stadium watching Banana Ball and we have the cutest lil Texas Tailgater. ball tailgaters

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️🤍💙

Memorial Day means a little extra to me personally.

My dad was serving in Vietnam when I was born. My mom found out she was pregnant after he had already left for Vietnam and had to tell him through snail mail that he was going to be a dad.

When I decided to arrive two weeks early, there were no cell phones, no FaceTime, and no instant communication. The Red Cross had to notify my dad that I had been born, and it took several days for that message to reach him.

My mom walked through an entire pregnancy alone. She gave birth without my dad beside her. She cared for a newborn during those first precious months while he was serving our country thousands of miles away.

I know firsthand that military service is not just one person serving. Military spouses serve. Children serve. Parents serve. Families sacrifice. There are missed birthdays, holidays apart, sleepless nights, worry, uncertainty, and moments you can never get back.

Because brave men and women answered the call to serve, we have freedoms we often take for granted every single day.

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We honor those who served, those who are serving, and the families who stood beside them through it all.

To all military members and families — thank you. 🇺🇸❤️

Freedom isn’t free.

If you have a veteran, active military member, or fallen hero you’d like to honor today, share their name or photo below so we can remember them togethe

05/24/2026

Last night was one for the memory books! 🍌⚾💛

We headed to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville to watch my cousin Kyle Martin and the The Texas Tailgaters
take on The Savannah Bananas
in Banana Ball — and WOW what a night it was!

Getting to watch Kyle CRUSH a home run was such an incredible moment. Then to see him later get chosen as the GOLDEN BATTER made the night even more exciting! We couldn’t be more proud of him! Watching family shine in front of a huge crowd is something you never forget. 💙⚾

And to top it all off… the Texas Tailgaters pulled off the WIN! 🎉🙌

Banana Ball completely changes the game of baseball with its fast pace, fan interaction, dancing, entertainment, and wild rules that keep fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Savannah Bananas brought their famous energy, but seeing our own family out there making memories and making plays made this night extra special.

But honestly? One of my favorite parts of the night wasn’t the home run, the Golden Batter moment, or even the win… it was getting to spend a few minutes with Kyle after the game. Those moments matter. ❤️

Kyle, we are SO proud of you. Watching you out there at Neyland Stadium doing what you love in front of such an incredible crowd was something we’ll never forget.

Have YOU ever been to a Savannah Bananas game or Banana Ball event? 🍌⚾👇

05/21/2026

⚾️🍌 BANANA BALL TIME!! 🍌⚾️

Tonight (May 21) and again Saturday, May 23, the Savannah Bananas take on the Texas Tailgaters in Knoxville, Tennessee, and both games at Neyland Stadium will be in front of a SOLD OUT crowd!! 🤯🏟️

Y’all… we are SO excited because my cousin, Kyle Martin, is playing for the The Texas Tailgaters!! ❤️ We are beyond proud of him and cannot wait to watch him shine under those lights in front of over 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium — one of the biggest stadiums in college football and an absolutely incredible stage for Banana Ball! 💥⚾

If you’ve never been to Banana Ball, it is baseball like you’ve NEVER seen before. Fast paced, fan interaction, dancing, entertainment, trick plays, and pure FUN from first pitch to final out. No bunting, fan caught foul balls count as outs, games are built around entertainment, and somehow they make baseball feel like a concert and a sporting event rolled into one! 🍌🎶⚾

Kyle has been absolutely crushing it, and we cannot wait to cheer him on and watch him do what he does best. Family pride is in FULL FORCE this weekend!! ❤️🔥

Knoxville… ARE YOU READY?!

Who has been to a Banana Ball game before? 🍌⚾ Drop your experience below!! 👇👇

05/19/2026

Looks like Delilah Jeep officially earned her dirt stripes this weekend! 🚙💨🌲

Our National Go Topless Day 2026 ride with the Smoky Mountain Jeep Club was one for the books! This was officially the BIGGEST trail ride we’ve ever done… not only in distance traveled, but also in the number of Jeeps attending. We rolled out with 82 Jeeps heading toward the top of Waucheesi Lookout in the beautiful Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains, Tennessee!

The views were absolutely incredible, the trails were dusty, rugged, scenic, and FULL of adventure… and yes, Delilah Jeep came home absolutely COVERED in dust 😂💜. Honestly, that’s how you know it was a good Jeep day!

We had no idea there were SO many trails and riding opportunities around Tellico Plains. Between the mountain views, forest roads, creek crossings, and hidden scenic overlooks, we can already tell this is a place we’ll be coming back to again and again. Tellico Plains truly feels like a Jeepers paradise tucked away in the mountains of East Tennessee.

Go Topless Day has become a worldwide Jeep tradition where Jeep owners take the tops off, hit the trails, and celebrate the Jeep lifestyle together. What started years ago as a simple Jeep community event has grown into one of the biggest Jeep celebration days in the world. 

And we have to say… riding with the Smoky Mountain Jeep Club was amazing. Such a welcoming group and an unforgettable adventure. We’re already looking forward to the next ride!

Now we want to hear from y’all! 👇
If you’re a Jeep owner, what’s YOUR favorite trail ride or off-road adventure? Or what’s a trail we absolutely need to put on our bucket list one day? 🏔️🚙💜

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

This year marks our THIRD National Go Topless Day adventure with Delilah Jeep and it’s crazy to think where it all started! 💜🚙☀️

Our VERY first official ride with Delilah was National Go Topless Day. We literally unpacked Stella Acadia right there in the dealer car lot, loaded everything into Delilah Jeep, and headed straight to Tennessee for the adventure. Talk about jumping right into Jeep life with both feet! 😂

Year one we explored the beautiful roads around Cades Cove
and the Cades Cove Jeep Outpost.
Last year we rode all the way to Natural Tunnel State Park for another unforgettable Go Topless Day adventure. Both rides with our awesome Jeep club Rocky Top Jeep Battalion. Unfortunately we can't ride with them this year. We will miss them.

Now here we are heading into YEAR THREE and we are SO excited because this year we’ll be riding with a NEW Jeep club! 🙌

National Go Topless Day started back in 2007 and has grown into a worldwide Jeep tradition celebrating open-air freedom, adventure, trail rides, parades, and Jeep community fun. In 2025 alone there were reportedly over 495 events worldwide with Jeepers gathering everywhere from mountains to beaches!

So now the BIG question is… 🤔

Can y’all guess where Delilah will be riding this year for National Go Topless Day 2026?
🏔️ Mountains?
🌊 Beach?
🌲 Trails?
🛻 Scenic backroads?

If you have a Jeep, where are YOU heading for Go Topless Day 2026? Drop your plans below! 👇

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there. 💐

Mother’s Day was a very hard day for me for many years because of infertility. For eight long years, I wanted a baby so badly and prayed over and over for God to bless us with a child. There were tears, heartbreak, questions, and so many moments wondering if I would ever get to experience being called “Mom.”

Then God finally blessed me with my Kinlie. ❤️

I’m not sure infertility is something you ever completely get over when you can’t carry and give birth to a baby yourself, but I can honestly say my love for Kinlie is so huge and so deep that it feels like I did. She is one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I thank God every single day for her.

Today, I also know this day can be incredibly hard for so many people. For those missing their moms today, our heart is with you. 💔 Grief and love go hand in hand, and Mother’s Day can bring back so many memories.

So today, whether you are celebrating your mom, your daughter, a mother figure, or remembering a mom you miss deeply, we would love for you to share a photo and a special memory in the comments — recent or from years ago. Let’s fill this post with love, memories, laughter, and stories honoring the incredible women who shaped our lives. ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours. 🌸

05/07/2026

This week we celebrate Mikey turning 60! 🎉❤️

It’s hard to believe we met when we were just 31 years old… and I’ve had the blessing of watching him turn 40, then 50, and now 60. Each decade has been filled with love, laughter, and more memories than I could ever count.

I’m so thankful for every year we’ve shared, and I’m praying God blesses us with many more milestone birthdays together. 🙏

Here’s to many more adventures, more memories, and continuing to live out “Making Memories One Adventure At A Time.”

Happy 60th Birthday, Mikey… I love you more than ever. 💜