Memorial Weekend

Memorial weekend was a good one this year. We didnt really have any plans but had mentioned going up to Park City for the day. Sunday morning rolled around and my brother called and said lets just go! So I was excited. My brother and his family and my mom and I drove up in the pouring rain and it ended up being a beautiful day!
We started up at the outlets and got some cute clothes! Kami is fun to shop with because if you ask her...should I get this pair of shorts or this pair? She says...both! Ahh I like that about her.
The girls & Kel at the outlet

We drove across the street and had a "snack" at Red Rock. It was really tasty.
After what we thought would be a snack, but turned into 3 pizzas, fries, and turkey sandwich, we drove up to the Alpine slides to do the Alpine Coaster but it was $20 bucks a ride! We decided we would rather go Lagoon for a day for that price!
But the kids got to have a ride on the Merry go round and tractor.

Kel was not loving it.

But Kinley was!

Gotta love my family...


I love Park City

Kemp Fam

Me and Kinley

My mom then treated us to Rocky Mountain Chocolate's caramel apples. You cant go up to park city without one!
We drove back home where we met my sister and her family and my dad for the most amazing dinner I have had in a long time. There aren't words to describe my dads ribs. They are unbelievable. The meat just falls right off the bone, the flavor is unlike any you have ever experienced...they are wonderful.
I was not hungry at all because we had the "snack" before, but I still managed to fit 5 ribs in. My mom made delicious funeral potatoes, salad and rolls. Wow.
BBQ chicken pizza, Ribs, and caramel apple in one day, It doesnt get better.

Kel was loving the ribs too

Lets just say Ecko has been in Heaven the last couple of days getting all of the bones.
B & Gus

My mom and Millie

Oakie Dokie

Monday morning, I slept in, which I never can do. For some reason even on the weekends I am up by 7 so it was nice to sleep in for a bit.
I was in the mood for a jog, so I went for a nice run and on my way home I saw my mom and dad walking to the cemetery for the ceremony so I joined them.
It was such a nice ceremony, and there was a moment that really hit me hard. They had set up a row of chairs for anyone that had served our country. They were all older guys, and during one of the songs that was played one of them started crying and took his glasses off to wipe his tears and it really made me think. I have no idea what those guys had to go through, I had no ideas what their families went through while they were gone. I have no idea if one of their friends or family died along side of them. All of these things I think we take for granted without realizing what was sacrificed for us, by complete strangers.
I am SO grateful to live in a free country, and grateful for all the men and women that have fought and died to make that possible.
Also, I had an opportunity to think about my grandparents that have passed. I miss them very much and am so glad I had as much time with them and made many wonderful memories!

Living Traditions

This past Saturday my mom and I had a Mother-Daughter date down town. It was really fun.

We hopped on tracks and headed to the Living Traditions. It was really cool. It was a festival put on by different nationalities now living in Utah. So there was dancing, music, and food from all over the world.
My friend Ale who I work with dancing for El Salvador. We got off the tracks and walked over just in time to see her dance. There were a TON of people there and everyone wanted to stand right in front of us so I didn't get the greatest picture of her, but she did awesome!

She is in blue and in the front.

After she danced I went looking for her, but there were so many people I couldnt find her. I was bummed because I wanted to get a picture of her in her awesome dress.

We then met up with one of my old high school friends Rachel. She lives downtown and wanted to go so we all met up.
We heard the food was amazing so we were walking around to all the different booths trying to figure out which countries booth we wanted to eat at! Oh the possibilities. There were tons of booths and all the food looked and smelled amazing. We heard from Ale that the Pakistani food was the best.

So we were standing in this huge long line when I realized I was missing my hoody that was hanging on my purse. I was wearing a tank top and knew it was going to start getting cooler. So my mom comes up with this brilliant idea to go look for it while Rachel and I stand in line. I thought she was down right crazy. There were like a bazillion people there, the grounds were huge and we had no idea where it could be. So I thought It was nice of her to offer so I would just let her do what she wanted and wait in line. Well like a half an hour later she comes up behind and me and says "Would this be yours?" Sure enough, there she was holding my hoody. I was amazed to say the least.

I swear I have never been with my mom anywhere where she hasnt known someone. She ran into someone she used to work with that had a food stand there and he hooked us up with a fried banana while we waited in line. It was so tasty.

The food was really good. I have no idea what most of it was, but I do know there was chicken, a pita and a whole lot of spices.

Rachel & my mom eating our Pakistani food.

While we were sitting there eating, I looked up and noticed that Ale and her family were eating right next to us on the lawn. I was so happy. I didnt think I would see her.

Alejandra & Me

Me & Ale's daughter Victoria

After we ate and the sun when down and I was especially glad to have my mom search for my hoody, we went and listened to a band playing right out side the old county building.

The scenery was really cool. I wish my picture would have turned out better.

Here we are watching...or I should say listening to a band play.

Rachel & Me

Havin fun.

We listened to the band play for awhile and then walked to the other side and watched another band and some more dancing.

We decided to head back to the tracks. I had to have my mom rein act finding my hoody because I thought it was so funny.

To all my Siblings that will get this joke...I got a new hoody!! ;)

Here we are heading out.

I would totally recommend this to anyone for next year. The entry is free, the food is awesome, and people watching wasnt too bad either.

Thanks for the fun date mom.

That took years off!

My little 3 year old Beaut looks like a puppy!
I took Ecko in today to get a little spring clean up. I didnt even recognize her! I have wanted to shave her for years during the summer time and never have. Besides the gray already coming through and the crazy fluffy tail (I didnt tell them to leave that, but why not I guess) she looks like a whole new dog.

I love her.

Before:

After:

This picture is blurry but I still love it. It reminds me of when she was just a young pup.

Mothers Day

Mothers Day this year was such a blast for me. Hopefully it was for my mom, and my sisters that are mothers as well.
Anyone that knows the Kemps, know that we like to have all-day parties. And that we did.

But before I get into Mothers Day, I want to show off a great picture of my parents.

My dad LOVES horseracing and the Derby. So while I was out of town they a party and wore Kentucky Derby hats. He wanted to show me what he wore. I was sure sad I missed it, but glad I could get a chance to see it after all.

I love my parents. They are completely awesome.

Mothers day was so great. The fam all met at my parents house for an incredible brunch put on by my dad and my brother and brother in law. They did a mighty fine job.
My dad cooked his famous Swedish thins..

The record for most eaten is 8.
This skinny little thing had ...

I think I am working on number 3 about now

Heres a couple cute pictures of Millie with my mom and sister

Kel did a good job of keeping the babies entertained while we finished eating.

Playing peek a boo with Gus Gus

We tried to get the kids pictures taken out on the front porch and front yard area.

Kinley is a good help, but as you can see, Oakley is about to drop her siblings in both pictures.

Hold on Gus!

After we cleaned up breakfast and took some pictures we all went out and hung out on the deck.

It was such a beautiful day. Before you know it, Cody and I were the only ones awake!

Even Oakley got a little sleepy..is that possible?

I think this picture is hilarious.

It looks like my dad put some kind of drugs in his breakfast. Everyone is out.

After everyone woke up from their little cat nap, Kaysie and her family had to go to B's family party so the rest of us went down by the river for a nice afternoon walk.

Kinley got a little tired of riding her bike on the way back so Cody thought he'd take her for a stroll..

After our walk we stopped by the park for the kids to play on the play ground for a bit.

Then we went back to my parents house for hot dogs and hamburgers and more relaxing on the deck.

I hadnt seen my family for a couple weeks so it was so good to see everyone and hang out and have some laughs. I love them all.

I am so grateful I have such awesome mothers around me and for being such great examples.

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