Why do I live in Utah?

Shout for joy, we got to escape the coming winter of Provo! Five of us crammed into a five person car (me, Chris, Mom, Dad and Matt) and hiked it to the big S-D. Good times were had, and seals were found!

Coronado Beach

Capturing Dad capturing Kate & Neil.

The boys exploring 'anemones of the state'.

We got to go to the famous San Diego Zoo on Saturday, and man was it awesome! I definitely want to go back. Here is Kate the giraffe.

On our little zoo tour.

La Jolla, Braving the water

Chris and Dad shortly before Dad followed a seal all the way around the bay..quite the adventure. Matt emerging from the bitterness

Celebrating Kate's coming b-day by going to her fave: seafood (ha, ha) and gifting them with twinner fleece vests, oh the greatness of Jim Kelly bday gifts.

One of my favorite picts from the trip. The bird hangout at La Jolla.

This last picture makes me want to stay in San Diego forever. Thanks Kate and Neil for a great time! Bitter cold Utah winter, here we come.

Red Hot Lily Pepper

The highlight of my recent 3 day weekend in Boston was not the Freedom Trail, walking the site of our founding fathers, the beautiful 70 degree Indian Summer weather, the women blogger's conference - - - it was hanging out with Lily!!

Here she is in her chili pepper - or should I say - LILY PEPPER costume for Haloween. She agreed to put it on for me as a preview. The custest little pepper anywhere - wouldn't you agree???

Matt "Donald Trump" Kelly

Yes, that's right folks. Matthew James Kelly is going toe-to-toe with the Trumpmeister, minus the haircut.
Are you sitting down? If so, read on, if you dare.
*** MATT BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! *** (SEE PHOTO ABOVE)
Ever since Matt was a little guy, he has loved to save his money. Any of you who have ever sent Matt a birthday check, please know that your money was preciously saved and guarded by Matt, and is now part of Matt's house. He has always loved to save. (BTW, he even has a 401(k) started!!!) Amazing that he is related to his mother!
Matt and his friend Ty both saved up enough to make the downpayment on a house, which they intend to rent out and manage together. They will be renting to a guaranteed renter: Matt's employer, the Chrysallis program. So, hopefully they will have a few less hassles than the average landlord, what with a reliable entity paying rent every month and all.
We are very proud of Matt overcoming the odds of buying a house even though he is a single male, and in the toughest economy in a very long time.
Matt's friend Ty and Ty's father have a landscaping business, so they should be getting the yard and vegetation in good shape come spring.
GOOD GOING MATT!!!