Long Luxurious Locks

I have really been missing my LONG LONG hair today and this last week,, 

Why oh Why did I ever get this idea to cut it all off?? 

Ugh, seeing pictures like this all over my Pinterest makes me wish 

I could wake up with long hair... Like tomorrow.

I am so envious of these girls and their long locks.. They are gorgeous!

Vegas Babyyy..

Vegas ... Its amazing growing up how I could care less that you were just a short trip away. Now that I live so far away from you, I love the opportunity to spend a few days here in Sin City. Sunshine and Shopping are weakness' of mine and you of course have to have great sources to both. I truly enjoyed my visit and glad that I had a few great pictures out of it. I had the chance to eat P.F. Changs for the first time in my life, and I must say that it is quite delicious. I will probably be craving it for sometime, I don't think I can recall the last time that I have had that good of Beef & Broccoli before; and not to mention their sauce that comes with the spring rolls; oh and last but not least the egg drop soup. Lets just say that i enjoyed it a lot.

Night Time Rooftop View

Sugar Factory Caramel Apples

Personal Bellhop

Memories

Sunshine and Sunbathing

My love for food is apparent..

While I was home we went out to Sakura and celebrated all of our birthdays since we weren't able to be together for any of them. Torie tried sushi for the first time, and she liked it. Proud sister right there! I was so excited to finally eat good for. Here in Minot, we don't have the best restaurants; I always look forward to going home so that I can eat all the yummy food there. 

I was also excited that I had the opportunity to eat Durangos and have a wonderful cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy. My love for food is obviously apparent, I cant turn down something tasty.

How Lucky Am I?

I just have to tell you how lucky I am to have this boy as a brother. He seriously is my best friend and I love the little shit to death. He spoils me way too much, and I am not going to lie, I love it.! Now that we are older, we have both gotten over the whole teenage years of when we always were fighting. Of course we always will have our spats and he will never stop teasing me, he thinks it is alright to do it 24/7. Which is NOT cool! But anyways, He spoiled me so much this last birthday. He listened to me when I would talk about how much I needed a new computer and I have been trying to save for one, but things always come up and I have to use that money for other stuff. He surprised me with my new laptop, which was honestly one of the sweetest thing in this world. I am so thankful for Levi and I wouldn't trade him for anything.

St. George Sunshine for a couple of days..

Wow it has been forever since I have last been on here, due to my love computer decided that it was time to retire and die. But thank you to my wonderful brother, he bought me a new laptop for my birthday his year so that I am no longer with out a laptop. I can’t believe that he did that for me! I am so loved! Well now that I have a laptop that is in full working mood I can now get on here and keep everyone update with life. Right now I am currently sitting in my Momma and Papa’s house in St. George, cant believe how long it has been since I have last been here. Feels good to be back, not going to lie. It is so beautiful here, you forget just how beautiful when your not here everyday. Since I have last been here St. George has changed so much, new things are popping up everywhere and the road construction has been finished in some places and of course started in other, what else is new. I do give props to The City of St. George though, cause these roads are so nice now!

While I am here for this short but sweet visit, Torie came down to visit. I was so nice to be able to see her, since the last time I did was at Grandpa’s funeral back in January. She flew into Vegas just an hour before Brecken and I got there. Brecken and Torie had never had the chance to meet, since he couldn’t get off the time to join me for Grandpa’s funeral. It was so nice to have them finally meet. I have been so excited to get to spend some time with her, and really build the relationship that we really haven’t been able to have for so many years.

On Friday I got to spend some time with Brecken’s family. The girls all meet up for breakfast at Kneaders. This was going to be the first time that I have ever been able to eat there, and Camille just knew I was going to love it. Amy just about died when I said that I had never been there before. It was so good to see everyone, I wish Jess Reber could have been there too, it would have been so nice to be able to see her; but I sure enjoyed everyone else’s company. Torie and Levi also joined us; they got to meet the other side of the family as I call them. P.S. if you haven’t eaten at Kneaders before, get in your car right now (if it is during there business hours of course) and head to the Kneaders that are closest to your, Oh My Goodness I was in heaven with their french toast. Y’all know how much I love my french toast, and it was so delicious!

Today, we are going to get to go down to Vegas for the rest of the week. I am so excited to be able to get some shopping done. I need some new clothes for the fall and winter, since I didn’t really have the wardrobe that was appropriate for real fall and winter season while I lived in St. George. I am excited to see what I find. Mom got a killer deal at a Marriott Resort down there, and I am super excited to spend a couple weeks in the sunshine of Vegas. Shopping, Swimming, Sunbathing, and Spontaneous adventure is in store for the next couple days.

As many of you already know; My families business was struck my lightening September 11, 2011. Around 9:30pm Sunday night, there was a lightening storm that came across Southern Utah. Lightening struck the roof of the cleaners and started a fire. After the St. George Fire Department shut down Hilton Dr, It ended up taking 6 fire trucks, 2 fire trucks were the ones that had ladders and fought it from the top and it was 3 1/2 hours until the fire was contained enough to leave it for the night. Malibu would of been celebrating 19 years of service soon, it so awful to see all my parents hard work just go up into flames. They will have a lot of work to do infront of them, along with the wonderful employees that they have staffed. I wish I could be there, but I can only do so much from this far away. I know that my family will have amazing support behind them in the road to recovery, but I just hope that the wonderful customers will still use the cleaners and come to the other location over in Washington.

Here is a link to KSL about the story of the cleaners, and a little video clip.

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Here is a link to THE SPECTRUM, they have a pictures that are good but you have to be a subscriber to see more than just the single one that you can see when you click the link.

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Malibu Cleaners
324 W Hilton Dr.

Front View

Right Side of Building

Right Side of Building Up Close

Front Lobby

Front Lobby from Outside

Counter Area

Airplane Tetertotter

Kids Play Station/Alteration Area

Counter Area Again

My dad talking to the Insurance Company

As many of you know, I love to write poetry. I also love to read poetry online, and see what people write. It is just such an easy way for me to write down my feelings, and just feel creative. Today before I left for work I had sometime to just sit on the couch and read some poems online. I found this letter about a woman who tells her kids her success in a good happy marriage. As I was reading this I really liked what she had to say, about how marriage is not all serious business and how it is really is the small things that you do every single day to make each other happy and remind each other how much you love them. One of the lines in her letter really spoke to me; she told her kids the thing that is the most important each and everyday to your father and I, is our goodbye kiss. this is what she wrote in her letter; word for word. “ The way to remind each other every day that you love them, is a goodbye kiss Sounds strange I know, but it's the time we connect and commit every day and make a silent promise to be there for each other.” I love this, and I do believe it to be true. I believe no matter how the night ended, each day is a new day. Each day deserves a fresh start, and each and every single day you need to feel loved; whether it is with words or not. Also, here is a poem that she wrote to go along with this goodbye kiss.

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Breakfast Over
Tie on straight
We meet by the door
Can't be late

Thinking about
What lies ahead
A grouchy boss
Unmade beds

Fires to put out
Bills to pay
We need strength
To face the day

The Goodbye kiss
Don't rush this time
Smiling eyes
I'm yours, you're mine

Tousled hair
Fresh shaven face
My love, my partner
A warm embrace

Infusing strength
A daily pact
I'm here for you
You've got my back

We are one
A braided cord
A lingering kiss
Courage shored

I love you

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I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.

love, kenzie

While I was in town, I stopped by the cleaners to say Hi to everyone. Rochelle had Mia at the store that day, I couldn't believe how big she was getting. She now sits up all by herself, and eats big her baby food. She has the funniest little laugh ever. Oh how I missed seeing her. Then there is my little Ashy, ooh how I love this little girl. I cant believe she is going to be 2 here in a short month..! She is so funny, and always has be laughing. She is like a little mama to Mia, always wanting to help and there whenever Mia makes a fuss. Aren't they just adorable? I sure think so!

MY MOM PUT TOGETHER A BIG "SUPRISE" DINNER FOR MY BIRTHDAY WHILE I WAS IN TOWN. IT WAS FUN TO HAVE EVERYONE THERE AND GET TO SEE EVERY ONE. THANKS ALL FOR COMING!

ASHLYNNE

ASHLYNNE

RYDER

CUTTER AND AMY

IZZY

ABBY

MADI, LAUREN, IZZY

RYDER AND KATIE

JOHN AND BRIDGER

ABBY AND JESSICA

CAMILLE AND RANDY

TAYSON, MATT, AND HALLIE

MOM AND DAD

LEVI, KATI, MOM, ME, AND DAD

ME AND KATI

ME AND ASHLYNNE

SEAN AND GRETCHEN

SEAN AND GRETCHEN

ASHLYNNE AND GRETCHEN

RANDY, ME, AND CAMILLE

FLOWERS BRECKEN GAVE ME

FLOWERS FROM KATI

I dont remember if I ever got the chance to put this picture on my blog. This was from Perla's Birthday. Us girls from the cleaners (that were of age) went down to Mesquite for the night. We had so much fun!

Happy Birthday Perla.!