I decided to brave the open roads (just me and the kids) and head to Salt Lake for a quick trip.
Boy did we pack it in....... Tad and Em's shower, lunch with my friends, a trip to the Temple, Ikea, shopping, Planetarium, Liberty Park, and lots of time in the kitchen! We had fun visiting family and friends and are excited to come back in a few weeks for the big wedding!
Liberty Park with Grandma Kari and Uncle Chet
One tired little boy...
The Three Musketeers
The Beautiful Draper Temple
Me and the girls eating TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE in the parking lot....yes this cake is as gooey, rich and delicious as it looks!
Less than 5 weeks till the BIG DAY! Tad and Em's wedding could possible be the most amazing wedding of all time (stay tuned for pics in June)
Wrestling Grandpa...
A pretty intense cartwheel contest between Addy and Brad.........I think Brad won!
Addy dancing and twirling (almost makes you dizzy just looking at her)
My cousin Steph's baby Reuben. What a babe!
Preston loved my Lemon Poppy Cake
The whole week was pretty much a family reunion. We had FUN seeing all of our long lost aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins !
Grandma's Tree Swing
Brunch on the back deck....
Myka the beautiful!!!
We got to have lunch with Grandma Mook for Mother's Day (that was a special treat)!
We made some serious delicious food Warning:
If you are hungry you may not want to look at these pictures!
Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon, tomatoes and Garlic!
Yogurt Pops with Fresh Fruit
Savory Cauliflower
Asian Chicken Skewers
Marinated Olive Kebobs
Bacon and Cream Cheese appetizers
Fresh Homemade Lemonade
Ham and Cream Cheese Wraps
Stuffed Cucumbers
Tomato and Basil Salad with fresh Mozzarella
Tomatoes and Basil
Mango Salsa
Turtle Bars with Pecans
Baked Brie Cheese with Sugared Pecans....
Rice Krispie Pops
Queso dip to die for!
Fresh juice!
Lemon Poppy Goodness!!
The yummiest Green Bean dish EVER!
Buttermilk Chicken
A Big Thanks to Mom and Dad who made all this cooking possible (by paying for the grocery bill), and for letting us take over your kitchen and house......the kids had so much fun, we'll see you soon!
6 comments:
Okay, seriously your husband and kids are so lucky to have such an incredible cook in the house. Looking at all these yummy creations makes me feel so bad for mine... I need to step it up in the kitchen, that is for sure! YOu inspire me, Ali. It's a good thing - I need it! :)
It's so fun to see the pics of you and the girls. How cute are you guys to eat dessert in the parking lot of the temple? I love it.
Your brother and Emily are so cute...it's so funny because I used to babysit for one of her good childhood friends so I totally remember Emily as this cute little blonde girl. Now she's all grown up and beautiful as ever. Congrats to them... how exciting! :)
Your blog always makes me hungry. I can only imagine what your grocery bill is.
I loved the picture of the kids eating brunch.
wow!!! we did pack alot into one week. Thank you for making the 8 hour drive alone with 3 kids. You are a super Mom.
I loved liberty park. What a nice surprise to discover it again. I loved the picture with Chet walking with the kids. He was so great to meet up with us through out the week.
Your pictures of Tad & Em are professional quality. Can we have the rights to use them?
Myka's picture caught what a cutie she is, is her father that crazy salsa eater?
Drew your the greatest uncle to hook them up with a computer to do skype.
We love you guy's and miss you so much.
MOM
hello! sorry i missed your farewell cook off, i wish you would have come to the 'crazy' bachelorette party! apparently i missed a few of those meals, where the heck was i when the pasta was cooked .... ?!? you know carbs are my best friend! who is that that posted a comment on your blog that use to know me when i was little? small world! i need to call you about the remaining of the video and what to do .... talk to you soon and see you soon! thanks for coming up for th shower, your the best! p.s. i have preston's sword in my car, just let him know! love ya!
I need to learn to cook from you, my poor family! I can't wait to see you in a few weeks...I miss your sweet face! I have a favor to ask of you: Will you take some pictures of my kids while we are in SL???
wow! I want your cook book when you get it all together! everything looks so amazing! Im hungry now....
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