We have a new hobby. Playing each other in horseshoes. I got pretty cocky when I beat Ryan solidly in a 11-8 final score. However, our next match up-- Ryan had 3, yes, count them, 3 ringers!! Needless to say he killed me in this match.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Proud.
I made this cake for a birthday party we had a few weeks ago. It was so beautiful and delicious I am too proud of myself to not post it on my blog!! Its nothing compared to the amazing cakes my sister can make -- but I think its a good start toward my future in cake-making. And I can definitely say it was delicious.
Oh, and for those of you who can't tell-- it's Oatmeal Cake.
I considered posting the recipe, but didn't want to type it out. So here is the original recipe from my mother's cook book. This is a Hunt Family Favorite!! (click on photo to see bigger).
*Disclaimer: I doubled the recipe for both the cake & the topping to make the 4-tier cake.
I made this cake for a birthday party we had a few weeks ago. It was so beautiful and delicious I am too proud of myself to not post it on my blog!! Its nothing compared to the amazing cakes my sister can make -- but I think its a good start toward my future in cake-making. And I can definitely say it was delicious.
Oh, and for those of you who can't tell-- it's Oatmeal Cake.
I considered posting the recipe, but didn't want to type it out. So here is the original recipe from my mother's cook book. This is a Hunt Family Favorite!! (click on photo to see bigger).
*Disclaimer: I doubled the recipe for both the cake & the topping to make the 4-tier cake.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Patio Seating, please
Our #1 most recommended restaurant since moving to the Twin Cities is WA Frost. We decided to try it out one night after going to the temple back in January. The restaurant has been around forever and ever so the indoor ambiance is cozy yet grandeur with the decor and the furniture. I loved it, and remember the food being amazing. We had heard, however, that the best part about WA Frost is the Patio seating in the summer (ranked best patio seating in the Twin Cities) so we put it on our bucket list to make it back to WA Frost this summer before we move. When we found a groupon deal that gave us $50 worth of food for $25 we jumped at the chance to go again! We were not disappointed.
We invited our friends Samuel and Eliza to go to the temple with us beforehand, and then head over to the restaurant. What a perfect date night.
The weather could not have been better, and the Patio was more beautiful than I could have imagined. We got there a little early so we enjoyed a virgin Pineapple Collins cocktail while sitting on the outdoor couches. Dinner was divine and dessert was amazing as well.
Love love love WA Frost.
Our #1 most recommended restaurant since moving to the Twin Cities is WA Frost. We decided to try it out one night after going to the temple back in January. The restaurant has been around forever and ever so the indoor ambiance is cozy yet grandeur with the decor and the furniture. I loved it, and remember the food being amazing. We had heard, however, that the best part about WA Frost is the Patio seating in the summer (ranked best patio seating in the Twin Cities) so we put it on our bucket list to make it back to WA Frost this summer before we move. When we found a groupon deal that gave us $50 worth of food for $25 we jumped at the chance to go again! We were not disappointed.
We invited our friends Samuel and Eliza to go to the temple with us beforehand, and then head over to the restaurant. What a perfect date night.
The weather could not have been better, and the Patio was more beautiful than I could have imagined. We got there a little early so we enjoyed a virgin Pineapple Collins cocktail while sitting on the outdoor couches. Dinner was divine and dessert was amazing as well.
Love love love WA Frost.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
DANGER ZONE
I always knew my husband was a mountain biking lover. I always thought I was hard core enough to handle a trail or two with him. I may have been wrong.
We went to Lebanon Hills in Eagan, MN. A favorite trail of his out here.
Stats: AKA what I should have read prior to going...
Difficulty: Intermediate*
Length: 8 miles
Tread: Singletrack
Avg. Speed: 9.11 mph
Avg. Time: 1hr 2min
From the website: "This singletrack is really fun. It's fast, it's smooth, and it's winding. There's a good mix of everything... trees, rocks, roots."
*Ryan definitely told me it was a Beginners trail.
This is me 1/4 the way through the trail.
Caption: "You didn't tell me about all the boulders and trees in the middle of the trail!"
This is Ryan 1/4 way through the trail.
Caption: "Gavin, please move back to Minnesota so I can have a decent Mtn Biking buddy to ride with".
Luckily after a few Mtn Biking tips I was able to handle myself a little better- and those rocks and trees didn't scare me (as much) anymore! At one point Ryan had stopped ahead of me to tell me I could walk my bike down the boulders in the trail, but I just went for it. I had to yell at him to get out of the way or I would be running him over!
Another favorite moment was when I realized I had to go over this tree stump -- with a 2 foot drop off. I screamed as I flew over the tree stump- and Ryan thought I had crashed (I thought I was going to) but I hung on and was flying down the trail. I have to admit, it was pretty fun.
The trail was beautiful, and I even caught a picture of this sweet dragonfly.
I was relieved when it was all over but kind of excited for our next Mountain Biking adventure- that is, if Ryan will ever choose to take me mountain biking again! Poor guy, we really did go slow. Thanks, babe for taking me on a great adventure!!
I always knew my husband was a mountain biking lover. I always thought I was hard core enough to handle a trail or two with him. I may have been wrong.
We went to Lebanon Hills in Eagan, MN. A favorite trail of his out here.
Stats: AKA what I should have read prior to going...
Difficulty: Intermediate*
Length: 8 miles
Tread: Singletrack
Avg. Speed: 9.11 mph
Avg. Time: 1hr 2min
From the website: "This singletrack is really fun. It's fast, it's smooth, and it's winding. There's a good mix of everything... trees, rocks, roots."
*Ryan definitely told me it was a Beginners trail.
This is me 1/4 the way through the trail.
Caption: "You didn't tell me about all the boulders and trees in the middle of the trail!"
This is Ryan 1/4 way through the trail.
Caption: "Gavin, please move back to Minnesota so I can have a decent Mtn Biking buddy to ride with".
Luckily after a few Mtn Biking tips I was able to handle myself a little better- and those rocks and trees didn't scare me (as much) anymore! At one point Ryan had stopped ahead of me to tell me I could walk my bike down the boulders in the trail, but I just went for it. I had to yell at him to get out of the way or I would be running him over!
Another favorite moment was when I realized I had to go over this tree stump -- with a 2 foot drop off. I screamed as I flew over the tree stump- and Ryan thought I had crashed (I thought I was going to) but I hung on and was flying down the trail. I have to admit, it was pretty fun.
The trail was beautiful, and I even caught a picture of this sweet dragonfly.
I was relieved when it was all over but kind of excited for our next Mountain Biking adventure- that is, if Ryan will ever choose to take me mountain biking again! Poor guy, we really did go slow. Thanks, babe for taking me on a great adventure!!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Pool Days
Not too long ago I had a friend who lived a mile or so up the road, and had a sweet little pool at her apt complex. There were a few days where I would spend my lunch break out at the pool with her. Seriously, does life get any better than a day where you can spend just a few minutes laying out at the pool with your girlfriends? I LOVE summer!!
Driving up to her house reminded me of the oh so many good times I had in high school and college going to meet my girlfriends to lay out at the pool, or lay out at the beach, or just walk out to my backyard and lay out on the rafts in my parents pool with my mom. I love love it.
Not too long ago I had a friend who lived a mile or so up the road, and had a sweet little pool at her apt complex. There were a few days where I would spend my lunch break out at the pool with her. Seriously, does life get any better than a day where you can spend just a few minutes laying out at the pool with your girlfriends? I LOVE summer!!
Driving up to her house reminded me of the oh so many good times I had in high school and college going to meet my girlfriends to lay out at the pool, or lay out at the beach, or just walk out to my backyard and lay out on the rafts in my parents pool with my mom. I love love it.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wedding Part II
I know you are all dying with anticipation for this post. Here is a recap of what happened once we got back from LA.
We all wanted to do this:
But we knew the show must go on! So instead we hurried and took some photos and got everything ready for the big party.
One of the centerpieces
Close up of the Flowers
The kids tried to be patient.
This is my favorite one of charlotte-- it was the first time she smiled since her nap!
But pretty soon they crashed:
Even the bride needed a break!
We had a ring ceremony just before the reception, since I was standing at the front of the room (and Ryan was racing off to Costco to grab a 16x20 photo of Ash and Brandon from earlier that day) there are no photos of the ring ceremony. Sorry, folks.
Cutting the cake.
So, at this point in the night, I lost my camera. I searched high and low and pretty soon gave up. Another hour and a half into the reception I started looking for it again. I couldn't believe I had lost it. Then, to my surprise, Tarin said "Kiley, have you seen what Nicolas is doing? He's pointing to places and having Caidence pose for a picture." Sure enough, I looked a little closer and saw my 5 year old nephew with my camera! It was the cutest thing ever. And when I reviewed my pictures, I realized he had to have taken at least 100 photos that night.
Wedding from a 5 year old's point of view
So, then I got my camera back and was able to take a few photos for myself. Here's one of me & my best friend of 20+ years-- Miss Corky Blain
Me & My husband.
I was glad I got this picture of me & ryan. He was MIA most of the reception. Want to know why? Here's why:
Ryan and Marc, my brother in law, and his brothers were working on the getaway car. I have to say this was the best I have ever seen! They even pulled out the seats... and yes, that is 10 lbs of flour on the car.
My gorgeous sister and I:
And, finally-- how we felt at the end of the night!
And there you have it! My little sister's wedding-- all recapped for you, as if you had all been there with me. It was a beautiful night and full of lots of fun memories with our family!
I know you are all dying with anticipation for this post. Here is a recap of what happened once we got back from LA.
We all wanted to do this:
But we knew the show must go on! So instead we hurried and took some photos and got everything ready for the big party.
One of the centerpieces
Close up of the Flowers
The kids tried to be patient.
This is my favorite one of charlotte-- it was the first time she smiled since her nap!
But pretty soon they crashed:
Even the bride needed a break!
We had a ring ceremony just before the reception, since I was standing at the front of the room (and Ryan was racing off to Costco to grab a 16x20 photo of Ash and Brandon from earlier that day) there are no photos of the ring ceremony. Sorry, folks.
Cutting the cake.
So, at this point in the night, I lost my camera. I searched high and low and pretty soon gave up. Another hour and a half into the reception I started looking for it again. I couldn't believe I had lost it. Then, to my surprise, Tarin said "Kiley, have you seen what Nicolas is doing? He's pointing to places and having Caidence pose for a picture." Sure enough, I looked a little closer and saw my 5 year old nephew with my camera! It was the cutest thing ever. And when I reviewed my pictures, I realized he had to have taken at least 100 photos that night.
Wedding from a 5 year old's point of view
So, then I got my camera back and was able to take a few photos for myself. Here's one of me & my best friend of 20+ years-- Miss Corky Blain
Me & My husband.
I was glad I got this picture of me & ryan. He was MIA most of the reception. Want to know why? Here's why:
Ryan and Marc, my brother in law, and his brothers were working on the getaway car. I have to say this was the best I have ever seen! They even pulled out the seats... and yes, that is 10 lbs of flour on the car.
My gorgeous sister and I:
And, finally-- how we felt at the end of the night!
And there you have it! My little sister's wedding-- all recapped for you, as if you had all been there with me. It was a beautiful night and full of lots of fun memories with our family!
Wedding Video
Ashley's dear friend was with us all day for the wedding and without us knowing it, took video clips of the day and then put then together for a little wedding video for Ashley. Its so short and sweet and you won't regret spending a few minutes to watch it!! :) Be sure to watch the very end....
Ashley's dear friend was with us all day for the wedding and without us knowing it, took video clips of the day and then put then together for a little wedding video for Ashley. Its so short and sweet and you won't regret spending a few minutes to watch it!! :) Be sure to watch the very end....
Ashley Hunt and Brandon Fontes Wedding from Ashley Graf on Vimeo.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Sissie's Wedding Part I
I spent a week at home helping my mom and sister prepare for her wedding. My mother & her friend suzanne totally out-did themselves this time! The wedding was gorgeous gorgeous and it was so fun to be at home and help with some of the beautiful details that make weddings so amazing.
I'll let the photos tell the story:
Pre- Wedding
Hello, gorgeous chandelier
Even the little kiddos were helping!
Friends for 20+ years
Our Little Mermaid
Wedding Day
We started early with Hair and Make Up
Of course Caidence wanted make up and her hair done by the "special hair ladies"
We drove from Bakersfield to the LA Temple for the ceremony ... and since I was on flower duty, we were running a little behind!! Luckily we made it there in time for the ceremony (as if they would start without us!) and it was beautiful, as my Uncle Harold sealed them. Very special moments.
Outside the temple:
Daddy & Caidence
Grandma and her younger sister, Lorraine, and my Aunt Jani
The Happy Couple!
Mother Daughter
The cute kiddos.
After all of this we raced back to Bakersfield for the rest of the festivities...
I spent a week at home helping my mom and sister prepare for her wedding. My mother & her friend suzanne totally out-did themselves this time! The wedding was gorgeous gorgeous and it was so fun to be at home and help with some of the beautiful details that make weddings so amazing.
I'll let the photos tell the story:
Pre- Wedding
Hello, gorgeous chandelier
Even the little kiddos were helping!
Friends for 20+ years
Our Little Mermaid
Wedding Day
We started early with Hair and Make Up
Of course Caidence wanted make up and her hair done by the "special hair ladies"
We drove from Bakersfield to the LA Temple for the ceremony ... and since I was on flower duty, we were running a little behind!! Luckily we made it there in time for the ceremony (as if they would start without us!) and it was beautiful, as my Uncle Harold sealed them. Very special moments.
Outside the temple:
Daddy & Caidence
Grandma and her younger sister, Lorraine, and my Aunt Jani
The Happy Couple!
Mother Daughter
The cute kiddos.
After all of this we raced back to Bakersfield for the rest of the festivities...
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