Makenzie & Memorial Day

We were SO excited that Jake, Em and Makenzie came to Utah for Memorial Day! We hadn't met Makenzie yet and were DYING to get our hands on her! Dallas called her 'baby Kenzie' the whole weekend - in the cutest little high-pitch voice :) Dallas also had a blast with Uncle Jake - he always had to know where Jake was. When Dal was going to bed he would give a general, "good night guys" followed by "good night Jake". I am glad he and his Uncle Jake had some bonding time ;)

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We had a fun weekend hanging out!

The only thing missing was the O'Neils :( we missed you girls and guy!

My mom, Em, Kim and I got pedicures Saturday morning while the boys played with the kids, Kim and Steve impressed us as always with a yummy BBQ at their house, we played at Sugarhouse Park, the boys had a good time watching some big UFC fight, we had a fun BBQ at mom and dad's Sunday, then headed up to Ruth's Diner (always a favorite) in Emigration Canyon for breakfast on Memorial Day.

Dallas and Jake

Great Grandma Reynolds with baby Kenz

Teag and Jay showing us their UFC poses!
Jay is doing and looking so good these days! I would say the best he has in 5+ years.

It was great that he was able to be with the fam!

the UFC stare-down?!

Jer, Teag, Jay, Jake and Josh getting in a little b-ball

Always a favorite activity of the guys when at mom and dad's

Don't yummy berries just scream summer?! Kim and Steve made quite the dinner Saturday night. Kim does such a great job entertaining and I love her presentation!

apps

more apps and homemade hummus - yum!

Wow Grandpa - you are GREAT with the grandkids ;)

Teag and Steve checking out Steve's awesome smoker

Stevie did ribs and everyone was LOVING them - especially Isaak - between he and Teag they probably ate 3/4 of the ribs!

Awwwwww! My Cooper! He is honestly the sweetest, cutest, most loving and best dog! Kim, Steve and the boys took Cooper when we moved and have given him the BEST home! They boys take him on multiple walks everyday, play with him constantly, take him to the park, etc. We couldn't be happier with his new family :)

Uncle Jay and a not-so happy Dallas

Cutest Kim and Steve

Dal-man having fun playing at Sugarhouse Park

Dallas and baby Kenzie - is she not the cutest?!

I could eat her up! I REALLY wanted to take her home with me, but for some reason Jake and Em weren't cool with it.

Giving loves or practicing headlocks???

Dallas tackling Uncle Jay

Bennie's turn for loves from Dallas!

and...more loves for baby Kenzie

I am hoping that being around Makenzie made Dallas realize a sibling WOULD be fun...

he and his dad aren't so convinced yet

Dallas and Daddy

And now Isaak's turn for Dallas loves

Ruth's Diner!

We love Ruth's - they have such a good brunch, including meals 'for their vegan friends'

I also love it because Teag took me to dinner at Ruth's the night he proposed.

Steph, Ben, Kim, Kenzie, Jake, Em, Stevie and Jay at breakfast

Dallas does not do well at restaurants these days. We have taken an eating out moratorium for a bit...after the running, yelling, not eating, dumping a glass of water on mom, everyone was able to see why!

Grandma was a good sport though and kept taking Dal to see the river.

As you can see, he obviously didn't want to come back

Mister checking out the river

Dallas doing his famous "booga-booga-booga-ahhhh!"

from his Letter Factory dvd

our little fam

Josh, Jake and Jer were exhausted after a fun and busy weekend!

me and baby Kenzie

I made the call that I think Ben and Makenzie totally look alike - it isn't just the lack of hair

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We had such a fun weekend! Counting down until Newport...2 months from now we will be chillin on the beach :)

favorites

I LOVE beauty products. One of my favorite websites is http://www.beautyaddict.blogspot.com/

Beauty Addict hasn't posted anything in a while, but one of my favorites was always

'five for friday'

where she featured 5 favorite beauty products.

I thought I would share a few of my own favorites now and then.
Enjoy.

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My mom, sisters and I have all been using Gale's products for years/decades. This stuff is amazing! SO great for anti-aging as well as reversing damage caused by the sun or just problem skin. The website has an online skin advisor where you answer questions and it gives you suggested products. The products may be a bit pricey, but it is worth it. And if you order online you get 10% off. Also, the products are all organic, so no ingredients you can't pronounce.

http://www.correctiveskin.com/

When I was younger I wanted to be tan, especially my face, but now I just want wrinkle-free and young looking skin so I use the Anti-Oxidant Sunscreen RELIGIOUSLY! I use sunscreen on my face 365 days a year. I think this is the best out there because it has antioxidants to help with free radicals, anti-aging and already damaged skin.

Not only is the berry bliss skin polish my favorite exfoliant, but it smells SO DREAMY! It isn't too harsh and leaves your skin smooth, soft and glowing.

EGF gets rid of dead cells and heals the skin. It is derived from DNA and slows signs of aging. It also promotes new cell growth and boosts collagen production. I use it at night then use the berry bliss polish in the morning.

This is my go-to moisturizer. I love the way it makes my skin feel! I use it under my sunscreen every morning. The brand is ALOE LIFE and I usually get it at Whole Foods in the beauty section, but I have seen it at other health food stores as well.

Baby Magic soft baby scent has to be one of my favorite scents in the world! It is also my favorite facial cleanser. I use it at night - it is great for taking off makeup. Your skin will feel so clean and soft and you can't beat the yummy smell! I also love to use it on a poof (?) in the shower as a body wash.

All around great product. I use it as a lip gloss, on my cuticles, on dry skin, blemishes, and even as an eye cream. Anytime I am at Sephora I grab one because I go through them quick. There are also a minted rose and strawberry scents, but I wouldn't want to use those on my face. The classic ROSEBUD SALVE is my favorite.
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So my 'favorites' were kind of fun to do! I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite FACIAL products and will maybe even give them a try. Next time I will share some favorite HAIR products...ooh-la-la!

my new fave

After obsessing over my sis Kim's new cup this past weekend, I was SO excited to find my own at the Starbucks at the SLC airport yesterday. They are a RARE find - I saw one on ebay for $50. My only complaint is it is a grande (16 oz.) and not the venti (20 oz.)

Oh well, I am just happy to have one :)

They are hard plastic, double-wall insulated to keep your drink cold but your hands dry. The lid screws on and the straw is hard too. AND it is dishwasher safe. So awesome. I LOVE it!!!

If you are lucky enough to find one, do yourself a favor and get it!