NATIONAL PRO BBQ TOUR 2017

I had the opportunity to participate in part of the National Pro BBQ Tour presented Sam's Club and The Kansas City Barbeque Society.

The tour made a stop in Salt Lake City, UT this weekend.

 Great smells, tastes, and fun were shared by everyone who stopped in.

 The winners of this competition will move on to the next round in Las Vegas.

Find out more about the BBQ Tour here.

TODD & MICHELLE'S NH WEDDING

My cousin Todd married his cute, little lady friend last weekend at Flag Hill Winery. I love my family and couldn't pass up an opportunity to celebrate with them in New Hampshire.

The views at the winery were fabulous

 and the weather was perfect.

The venue did a great job setting things up and having them run smoothly.

 Cake pops were on point.

 Some of my cousins from California were there too.

The ceremony was short and sweet  

 and even had their dog included in the walk down the aisle.

 Congratulations, Todd and Michelle!

STRAWBERRY DAYS - UT

Pleasant Grove city's Strawberry Days is the longest continually running event in Utah. 

It is full of rodeos, carnival rides, fireworks, parades, and, of course...

strawberries! 

I grabbed a few friends and joined other Summer festival lovers for a night of fun!

 Giddy up, Utah!

MORE THAN POTATOES

What is the first thing you think of when I mention Idaho? Well, I'm here to tell you this state has more than just good potatoes.

Well, at least in Boise. It is a super charming city for me.

It might be because it is so artsy.

 I'm a sucker for cool street art.

Even the electrical boxes around town are decorated.

Apparently, it is the birthplace of Albertson's Supermarkets.

It is also the home of some super yummy food (featured on the television show Man vs Food). 

The Flying Pie Pizzeria might be THE best pizza I have ever had.

The city also hosts a fun farmer's market every Saturday starting in April

where you can buy awesome local food and goods.

Plan a trip to Boise if you haven't already been and walk around the super fun city.

BFFriends

Sometimes you learn your BFF from high school has moved closer to you and you get to go visit her and her cute little family.

Sometimes that meeting includes the world's largest hamburger (don't actually check the record books and quote me on this one) at Famous Jud's in Boise.

Then you go to the local nature center and let her children take about 179 photos of flowers 

 and bugs with your cell phone camera.

 and then you end the whole trip with a photo with giant antlers. 

Now that is true friendship. Love you, Danae.

PASTRY BANDITS

I donut need a reason to stop at Provo Bakery,

but #nationdonutday was a great excuse for sweets.

Thank you donut gods for creating these circular delights straight from heaven.

ELLIE GOUDLING Concert

Have you had the chance to see Ellie Goulding on tour?
This girl did.

Even if we didn't know the lyrics to all of her songs,

 if you add some ice cream,

good friends, and sweet dance moves and...

you will love her like we do.

Thanks for the great concert.

EASTERS

When the grandchildren are too old for Easter egg hunts,

 there is still a grand-dogter that wants to play.

We filled some plastic eggs with dog treats

and Day-Z found them and popped them open.

Hope you peeps had a Happy Easter.

PI DAY

It's as easy as 3.14....I mean, pie.

I attended my friend's annual Pi Day party. I decided to make a cinnamon roll apple pie.

The competition was tough and there were some really yummy looking pies, but somehow my pie took first place. (It might have been the love I sprinkled on top.)

I will respect my year reign as Pi champion.

Here is the recipe I followed:

Learn To Make The Perfect Apple Pie — With A... by LittleThings