how kylie will be spending her summer.

i found out i'm accepted to the BYU London study abroad for next spring! I am so lucky to have this opportunity- I can't wait. We all know how apt i am to homesickness, so I will be expecting visitors!

Little Loves

For those of you who don't know...Kylie is an incredibly talented photographer. She caught these sweet moments of our favorite little girls. Thank you Kim for having the cutes kids ever! (I wish saw them more!)

Kelsey's Contribution...

Well Hello All!...I'm so glad that one of us actually did something about all of this "blogging" talk. I spend atleast an hour each day checking others' blogs and it's about time that our fab family start contributing to the craze. So...for anyone who is interested in what's going on in my life, here is a brief update:

* I'm living in Los Angeles fighting the daily traffic and taking every opportunity to spot a celebrity. (most recent sightings, Majic Johnson, Paula Abdual, Dolly Parton, Kevin Bacon, and Jeffrey from Project Runway.)

* I absolutely LOVE culinary school and have somehow avoided extreme weight gain. (thank goodness)







* I have a great job cheffing for a Jewish family in Beverly Hills. Their next door neighbors include Jack Nicholsen, Mischa Barton, and Dolly Parton. No big deal...right?




* I am happily dating a fantastic young man by the name of Robby who adores me from 700 miles away.



* I just auditioned for "The Next Food Network Star" and I'm a semi-finalist. (top 50) Keep your fingers crossed! I pulled both the youth card and the Mormon card...hopefully that nugged me into the YES pile. I shouldn't hear anything for the next 1-2 months, but if I'm selected, filming begins late January.
* I'll be completing my culinary internship at the Salt Lake Tribune working as a food editor during November-December. I'm also hoping to work part-time at Mrs.Backer's Bakery during the holidays. Lastly, I am also chasing a job with Sur La Table as the assistant culinary director at the Salt Lake Location. I'd be teaching cooking classes a few times each week and hosting private parties. Oh...I really want that one!

So pretty much, my life is at an interesting point...it's called TRANSITION. Bless my parents hearts for supporting me through the thick and thin. The term "reality bites" has brought on a whole new meaning lately. Rent, car payments, tuition, food, bills, etc. I think I'm just experiencing a form of "growing pains."

I'm thrilled that I'll be back in Utah for the holidays. I can't wait to throw fantastic holiday parties and spend quality time with those that I love most. I send you all my best and hope to see everyone soon! (p.s. I return in 42 days!)

and so it begins....

Here we are, joining the blogging community! We love looking at our cousin's blogs so enjoy! Here's the family update on each of us.

Dad: Still Locking It Up and working harder than ever... and is also grayer than ever (sorry dad).
Mom: Feeling better, working, and cooking us her delicious meals when we all come home on Sunday!
Kelsey: In L.A finishing up culinary school at the Kitchen Academy begging Mom & Dad for ticket vouchers to come home to see us on weekends!
Kylie: Back from summer in Hawaii... waiting to hear if she is accepted in the advertising program and STILL looking for a job to prove to her parents that she is responsible.
Cole: Go Knight's! Playing football for NOJH and being the sweetest little brother alive- even at age 14.



The girls in California





Mom & Dad dropping of Kylie in Hawaii.




Cole rocking out to guitar hero.