be careful...

a few years ago, someone mentioned that i look like julia roberts. she seemed very serious and i thought how sweet. then i looked at a picture of her and thought..."what a cruel joke...she is gorgeous and i look NOTHING like her". 

i made the mistake of telling kelsie's friend jaynann that i look like her and i don't hear the end of it. we were at a movie once, and jaynann ran up behind me and said "oh look, its julia...wait, your too short"! (my heart broke) 

yesterday i went to harmon's to pick a few things up for dinner. i walked around the cheese bar, and i heard... "kelsie, it's julia roberts....wait, your too short". yes, it was kelsie and josh getting a few things for their date. they were having quite the laugh...

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what would mike do?

my cousin charles has been working at amen chassis in tennessee on some really cool motorcycles. while we were there visiting, a reality tv series was spotlighting the talent of his boss mike. charles would come home from work and share a few details about what was happening, but for the most part, was very tight-lipped about the show. all he told me was to wait for the show to start in july. well, it is that time and i can't wait to see it. my cousin is the handsome dark eyed, brown haired boy they call chuck. it will air on fox sports for 13 episodes and it is called "what would mike do?" click here to see more. 

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freezer jam-fest

[i was going to make my own fun picture on photo shop with sparkle letters, my face talking about my jam, and maybe the scent of strawberries (but that part is impossible), instead i borrowed this from my friend lindsay]

i am not scared for this moment (i think lindsay is getting a little nervous)...i am ready for this moment...bring the REAL butter, homemade rolls and taste buds...lets do this. you know what they say, a little good competition is good for the soul.
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fireworks

i was so excited for our firework display this year. mom put paul and ransom in charge of them. after tearing down the pebbles booth at the freedom festival, they ran to grab some. the rest of us headed to dad and mom's house and got the blankets ready. while we waited, we watched our neighbors incredible show. our other neighbors had the huge ones that shoot up in the air. i had no idea what to expect. paul and ransom showed up with some impressive fireworks. the closer ransom looked at it, he realized it wasn't a rocket. they lit it and i saw their faces drop. it was really sad. after our little 5-10 minute show, we got into our truck and headed to an empty lot to watch the stadium fireworks. we were further away than i thought and the fireworks we okay. usually they are awesome, but this year wasn't as cool. next year, we are going to have a really cool show! i can't wait.
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4th of july

i love the 4th of july! i love this holiday and i love america. paul and i started the day working the booth during the parade. it was a lot of fun working with him. i over heard paul telling ladies "make memories today and then come see us". it was adorable. we shared a funnel cake and he helped me pass out flyers. i loved being there with all the festivities. i wish we had taken pictures (next year!). 

we then got home and made shirts like crazy for dad, josh and lindsey (i will post next) and we went to see dad's parents and his siblings. we had a bbq, i talked with alex about keith urban, we played wiffle ball, brent tried to catch the ball in the pool, lots of visiting, great homemade ice cream, and great company.

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dads birthday

 

linds and i worked the pebbles booth at the freedom festival. dad, mom, abby, katie, ransom and conrad met us down there after our shift to walk through it. it was a lot of fun to see our flag on shirts and waved in the air everywhere. even though it was hot a sticky, we had a great time.

we then headed up the canyon with dinner to celebrate dad's 51st birthday. it was nice to unwind and relax. we came home and opened presents and had his favorite blueberry cheese pie.

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birthday omlets

we started dad's birthday with omelets. paul and ransom had to work early, so they weren't able to be there. it ended up being just us girls and conrad. it was nice to surprise dad with breakfast and spend time with him. happy birthday dad! paul and i love you...

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