Boating at Cresent Bar

So this summer my family went boating at Cresent Bar for a day.  It was my third time down there this summer because I've gone two other times with my boyfriend's family.  It my family's first time down on the Columbia River, though.  In the past, we have boated at Mardon/Pot Holes, Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt. 

 Erin tubing

 The family

 Me tubing

 The Gorge

The bridge at Vantage

We just spent the day cruising the river, looking at the scenery, and tubing.  It was really quite fun and we had great weather!



A Party Hit!

It's called Caramel Crunch Cake, and is absolutely delicious! 

I tried it out as a new recipe on my friends last night at a BBQ.  Most everyone had a second piece!  I think it's safe to say my friends found it tasty and weren't just being nice.  Someone even asked me if I would share the recipe with them!

Since it was such a hit, I thought I'd post it here on my blog for others to enjoy.  The cake is really quite simple and fun to make...after all I was capable of following the recipe and people ate it.  I mean who doesn't love devils food chocolate cake, caramel, whipped topping, and butterfingers...each on there own?  Now imagine all those yummy things in one mouth watering cake...you've got yourself a Caramel Crunch Cake!

I got the recipe out of one of my cookbooks, but I found it online at  http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Caramel-Crunch-Cake  Bet you'll have a second piece!

Nordstrom Sale

I have filled a cart at Nordstroms and the sale only started a few hours ago!  I have four pairs of Vigoss jeans selected, a plaid shirt, a sweater, and some very cute grey colored Simple brand tennis shoes.  The Nordstrom sale is awesome and is something my mom, sister, and I look forward to every summer!  Normally, we plan a day to Bellevue to do our shopping.  However, our summer schedule isn't looking like it is going to allow us to go to Bellevue this summer.  Therefore, we are filling our online carts!  I can't wait to finalize my order and have it arrive so I can try it all on!

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