Jellys Are Back!Zion's Style: Summer Edition

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We are halfway through Summer time and anxiously looking forward to our upcoming vacation to Oahu, Hawaii.  Summer is such a glorious time of the year.  I don't know about you, but for me on days where the sun is shining and the sky is blue I simply feel lighter on my feet.  Maybe its not having to pack extra layers to shield from the weather, or maybe its just the warmth of the sun on my body, either way, I have always been a Summer loving girl.

Zion seems to be following in my sun-loving footsteps as well and every day she tells us how excited she is for Hawaii and playing at the beach.  If she only knew how mutually excited Jerry and I are --- we've always wanted to take a trip to the islands!  We've been doing a bit of shopping lately to get ready for our trip, and can I take a minute here to just brag on my gorgeous little girl?  I love shopping but Zion takes it to a whole 'nutha level!  It all began with her very first trip to the shoe store, since then she has shown no sign of curbing her love of shoes and all things girly and pink.

I think that is why I am most excited to inform you today, in case you didn't catch my vibrant headline above, that Jellys are BACK!!!  For me, Jellys are like a rite of passage into all things girly and all things fashion.  I remember every Summer getting a fresh pair of Jellys to rock to the beach, the park, family BBQs, and pretty much any place we went.  Now I get to share this timeless Summer fashion accessory with my little girl.  And no surprise there, she has fallen head over heels in love with her new pink Jellys.

I love Zion's growing sense of style.  Forget the fact that if she could only wear pink everything for the rest of her days she'd be content.  She actually does a great job of picking out her own outfits, often coming up with some very trendy combinations.  The outfit she picked on this day is one of my favorites and it was her choice!  The Jellys just bring this whole look together.  You couldn't find a better shoe to match her personality.

Its been difficult to get her to wear any other shoes now that she has found her perfect pair of Jellys.  Honestly, I have no complaints with that.  I love how versatile these shoes are - you can wear them to the beach or playground, wear them casual or with a dress for a family function - they are the perfect shoe for any occasion.  And they are comfortable and functional too!

Zion got her gorgeous pink Jellys from Jelly Beans, an Australian company that just launched their U.S. store! Seeing Zion in her Jellys makes me miss wearing them myself!  Now it is my turn to get a pair!  The only struggle I'm having is deciding which color to get!  Or maybe I should just get a couple different colors?  With free shipping on all U.S. orders and a 30-day money-back guarantee, why not!?  

Did you have Jellys when you were younger?  Ready to rock these fabulous Summer shoes again?  Which color would you pick!?

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West Rib Pub & Denali View SouthTalkeetna - Alaska

 Meet "Seward's Folly" an epic Man vs. Food-worthy burger served up to willing tummies at the West Rib Pub in Talkeetna, Alaska.  This was our second trip to Talkeetna, the first being earlier in the year when my mom and step-dad were up for a visit.  It was on the first trip that we learned about this epic 5 pound burger and made the commitment to come back at some point to attempt it.

 My father-in-law and husband willingly subjected their poor tummies to this monstrous cow-and-pork tanker, sadly eating only about one-third to one-half of the beast.  It made for great entertainment for the three of us who wouldn't dare, as well as most everyone else sitting outside that afternoon.

 Meanwhile, back on the more realistic portion side of things, I enjoyed my crispy halibut nuggets with delicious parmesan garlic fries and a slaw that I actually enjoyed eating (not a cole slaw fan here folks but I always try it).  Zion attempted the vegetable spring rolls with thai peanut dipping sauce but lets be real, at three she may have tried a multitude of foods, but if its not the typical kid-finger-food its probably going to be a struggle.

 After lunch we were desperate to to find Mt. McKinley which was hidden in a cloud cover from the usually great vantage point in Talkeetna.  We drove about 30 minutes north to Denali View South, which ended up being a brilliant idea.  The mountains were simply too epic to capture with a camera.  They just tower over the horizon like giants.  Its amazing to be standing their looking at the highest point in North America.  Beautiful.

I think I've finally caught you up on the adventures of the last month in Alaska!  We've been enjoying endless sunshine here, midnight sunsets which are just starting to fade and just being together as a family.  Its crazy to think that August will mark six months on this crazy adventure, and that it will also be our last month here. 

       

Girdwood Area & Bird Point - Alaska

 On our way back from Alyeska Resort & Tramway, we made a brief stop at the Alaska Candle Factory.  We had a fun little conversation with the owner who has decided to sell the shop and retire.  We left with a couple of really unique handmade candles and this great picture of my mother-in-law in front of the shop with the totem.  A little while later we made a last stop at Bird Point, to catch the incoming Tidal Bore, which was insanely overhyped.

 When we first arrived there were quite a few people, but over the hour or so that we awaited to see this "historic" event, the place was pretty packed.  We honestly expected a lot more due to all the hype but had a good laugh at this "epic" wave that rushed in to bring in the tide.  Behold the magical Tidal Bore:

 At least Zion seemed to find plenty of entertainment in picking dandelions and blowing their seeds all over the place.  :)