Birthday Cake

So, even though his birthday isn't technically for 4 more days, we had the party. I made the cake (cupcakes). I love how it turned out! He didn't love the sticky frosting and tried to shake it off his hands, but he loved the cake, and wasn't even that messy.

Quiet Book

I have been working for months on a quiet book for my nephew's birthday. We celebrated a few days early and that time would have been useful. I was up late trying to get it finished, but I finally got it done. Just in the nick of time. Here are some pictures from the project. I am loving how it turned out, but man --- that is a lot of work!!!

INCREDIBLE!!

We discovered this little restaurant by our house a couple of months ago. It is delicious!!! It is a cute little house that serves up delicious treats. We have gone a few times. It probably isn't on the weight loss menu, but it is a great little indulgence once in a while. The Cherub is our favorite. (Milk chocolate cake with milk chocolate frosting.) We are waiting to try The Brooklyn Blackout, but they only make that on the weekends. Another reason we must go back. However, they have a cazookie that is amazing too. If you are wanting a sweet little treat, I highly recommend this quaint little place!! Already, I can't wait to go back!

There is no place like home...

So, my summer has been busy, busy but I love it. For three weeks I came home on Saturday and left for another trip on Monday. I love keeping busy and going places has been so much fun. After returning home from California, I went home. All the girls were home, the boys had to stay and work. We just chilled and had fun.


He is getting so big. He is cute to play with and loves family.
He was a trooper for the long drive!!

DISNEYLAND!!!

So, we were the only two not working or in school, so we took a trip. We went to Disneyland, to celebrate a new job for my little sister and my birthday. We had an amazing time!! It has been a long time since I have been there, so it was fun to go back. We went to the park in the mornings, then when it got hot in the afternoon, we went home, took a nap rested our feet and went back in the evenings. We ate amazing food, watched fireworks every night, and were just completely in heaven!!



Obviously, we couldn't go to Disneyland and not have a picture with Mickey and Minnie. We found them in a corner on our way home one night. I guess they were hidden because there was no line, which was not typical of Disneyland this time of year!!!


We went to California Adventure for the first time. They have some fun rides including Soarin' over California. They also had the cutest Pixar parade!!


I love the new Monsters' Inc. ride.


Outside of the Tiki room is a fruit stand with amazing Pineapple Whip - we ate them several times. Oh - to have one now...


"The Happiest Place on Earth!!"

Family Reunion

This is the Kenley's Family Reunion. We spent 3 days packed with activities. The younger kids loved getting together and playing with cousins. We did some family history stuff out in Wendover, and while everyone was in town we had a family picture out on the Salt Flats.

I saw this...

We have spent the last 10 days in Seattle and had a great time.
Here are some of the things we saw:


Mt. Rainier - from the top (in the airplane)



The skyline from top of Queen Anne's Hill.


Night view from the Space Needle.



Day View from the top of the Space Needle.



The Public Market - the place with the famous fish throwers.


The Seattle Temple - the only day it rained.


The Space Needle.

I highly recommend Seattle for anyone who:
needs a fun vacation - but be prepared to walk!
needs to get away from the heat - average temp was 70'
loves hectic, crazy city life - lots of tourists but worth it
wants to see expensive homes - there are many including Bill Gates
or just wants somewhere new to explore!!