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.

Winner winner chicken dinner!

I am so completely happy to say...Kaysie won!

I am so excited for her and wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone!
She couldnt have won without everyone taking the time to vote.
Thanks again! :)

VOTE Today!

Hello again,

Thanks to everyone that has already voted, and I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that TODAY is the only day to vote for my sister Kaysie Lawrence.

Here is how you vote:

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Thanks again to everyone for your help!

Please Vote!

Hi Everyone!

I entered my sister in a Mother's Day contest, and she is one of 3 finalist! She is SO deserving of this. I need every ones help to make it happen.
She is one of 3 finalist to win a mothers day package, and the only way for her to win is to get the most votes.

There is only ONE day to vote. That day is
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On Monday, please go to http://giveawaytoday.blogspot.com/ and vote for Kaysie Lawrence.
Please spread the word and tell your friends, and tell your friends to tell their friends :)

Thank you everyone for your help!

My sister Kaysie and her family.

Happy Easter!

Yesterday my sister had us over for a fun family Easter party.
These 5 little peeps are my very favorite in the whole world.

Oakley, Kel, Millie, McKinley, Gus and a whole lot of easter bunnies.