Kylee's Redwood Ranches Photoshoot

 The kids and I spent a week at my mom's house a couple weeks ago trying to pass some time and have fun with cousins before school starts.  My niece Kylee (now 12!!!) agreed to be my model for some stuff I made.  She is one of the sweetest girls in the world and I'm lucky to have her in my family!

 Also, my sister and I had a Pampered Chef/Redwood Ranches open house while I was there and I made these super yummy cupcakes.  Recipe was found HERE.

State Fair Fun

Giveaway on my other blog...

We just started a giveaway on my other blog. Check it out. :)

http://redwoodranches.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-facebook-giveaway.html

Update on Logan

He was bouncing off some stage planks that were leaned up against the wall in our Church gym last night when the outside one tipped over on him. They weigh about 200 lbs. He backed away far enough to have it land on his waist and not his whole body. It knocked the wind out of him and his legs and hip were twisted sideways. He wasn't able to put weight on it or walk. I rushed him to the urgent care in Scotts Valley and had the doctor there examine him. By that time, he was able to put a little weight on it, though it was still painful. He was unable to turn it toes to the right without severe pain. However, after several tests, the doctors ruled out broken hip or thigh bones. It appears it the joint was strained heavily and his hip was bruised. Other than some recovery time, he should be ok. We're keeping an eye on him and keeping him laying down for a while to help it heal properly.

All-in-all, it was a VERY scary night for both Logan and me but the worst appears to be over.


-Kurt

Life.

I'm been trying to think of what we've been up to lately around here...because it seems like we've been super busy, but I can't think of what to report....

We did head to Capitola Mall to do a little shopping and lunch with friends.  Logan picked out some new sunglasses.

Last Saturday we went bowling at the Boardwalk with some friends.  Sadly I went over the line on the only strike I got...and I broke a nail. :(

Last night we had our "Red, White, and Blueberries" Relief Society activity (I'm the 2nd Counselor over Activities....).  Everything turned out great and my friend Salina and I taught a class on couponing and internet freebies/deals.

Hmmm, what else....Redwood Ranches has been busy as well.  We're now in 3 different stores and have another 1-2 that are interested in purchasing some clips.

We do have some other life altering events in the works (no, not a baby) that I can't share yet....but expect BIG news within a week or 2 (hopefully a week for my sanity).

My Cakes :)

 So I'm no Christine (http://sweetiebabecakes.blogspot.com/) or http://bouldercreekcupcakes.blogspot.com/ (my friend's mom and friend), but I've had a lot of fun making birthday cakes for my kids and friends.  I remember my mom every year asking me what "type" of birthday party I wanted to have and she tried to make a cake fit that theme.  I guess I'm just following in her footsteps.  Is it cheating if I use the same cake pan or idea for each of my kids?

Yes the kid has 2 first birthdays...

Recovering from a 5 Day Staycation...

Day 1:  Kurt's Lasik Surgery 

 Picture above is actually from his appointment on Wednesday to make sure he was a candidate - and he was!  The Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley is one of the best in the world, don't believe me check out their website.  Heck they've even done Trish from Mancini's Sleepworld's eyes.

This is Kurt's last picture with glasses. Weird.  I should make him write his own post about his surgery.  It was nothing short of a miracle. Although I did learn that he probably shouldn't take Valium again.  Drugs make the guy crazy.  He was singing to me on the way home, called his mom, ordered Chinese food, and doesn't remember any of it. lol

Day 2: Follow up appointment, shopped, lunch, and Cars 2

Since I had a little bit of birthday money left I decided to treat my kids and honey to lunch at Rubios and to a movie, but first we had to wait for Kurt to get out of his follow up appointment.  We watched Toy Story while we waited.  Afterwards LOVED Cars 2, especially Logan who thought he'd be scared for some reason.

Day 3: Day of Rest and a Haircut

We had an awesome pre-independence day dinner on our patio with tiki torches and everything.  I love BBQ Sundays.  I also noticed Logan needed a haircut.  Kurt shaved his head. And Kelsie was very excited.

Day 4: Independence Day

 We started our 4th of July bright and early!  We were nominated to be in charge of our Ward's Pancake Breakfast and Program.  It was a success, and I'm very glad it's over. :)

 We didn't get a picture, but Logan had an awesome dinosaur painted on his face and Kelsie got a heart compliments of the Young Women.

 After a brief nap, we headed to Bishop and Kathy Rauch's house for a fun afternoon (they had a few of their kids and grandkids in town along with some other friends from our ward over).  The kids LOVED playing in their pool and participated in THE BIG RACE.  Logan still is talking about it.  All the little and big lids had big wheels and did a few laps around the driveway.  We enjoyed the great food and even better company.

Day 5: Carmel/Monterey/Santa Cruz

We had a relaxing morning in afternoon and ate lunch of Tommy's Wok. mmmm It is a super yummy Chinese restaurant in Carmel.  Highly recommend.  Logan is enjoying his tofu stuffed shrimp.

Logan also wanted his picture taken by this tree.  Not sure why, but he did.

Thinker Toys=awesome, expensive toy store.  Kurt had to tell everyone to look, remember what you want, and we could buy it somewhere else.

 Enjoying beautiful Carmel...

We then headed to Monterey and played at the Dennis the Menace Park and enjoyed some sno cones.

 We finished our day at Hula's Grill in Santa Cruz.  It was YUMMY!  Only thing that would make it better would be a beach view.  

Sunday Cell Phone Catch-up

I enrolled the kids in swimming lessons in June.  They both go at the same time and pretty much have a teacher all to themselves.  Logan is doing SO much better than last year.  Last summer we had to bribe him to go under the water.  Check out below this summer - he's using a kick board by himself and loves going under water.  Kelsie really likes swim lessons, but is pretty much just learning some of the very basics.

 We also have been going to the park a lot once the rain finally stopped!

This afternoon in the sweltering heat I decided Logan needed a haircut.  Kurt thought he needed a summer do -a shaved head just like his dad.  Now the kid just needs to see some sun!