Vegas baby!

Rich and I were lucky enough to be able to take a trip to Las Vegas recently, kid free and all! Although I missed my girls, we had a great time. We got a really great deal and we were able to stay at a really nice hotel on the strip, The Venetian. Last time we went our hotel wasn't that great so this was a big improvement. We got to the hotel around 12 and there was a big check in line, so we went to eat instead. When we were done we went back to check in and the line was just as long, so we figured oh well, we'll just wait in line. Well right when we got in line, an employee came over and let us and a few people in front of us go to another part of the hotel, where there was no line, to check in. We had a really nice desk clerk, and I was feeling brave so I slipped him $20 and asked for an upgrade. And an upgrade we got LOL. He put us in a 1500 sq ft suite, on the 30th floor, with a view of the pools and mountains. Best $20 we spent there I'd say. Some other things we did on our trip included going downtown to Fremont St. to see the light show, riding the Gondolas at our hotel, going to Madame Tussauds wax museum, went on the Nascar ride (not my thing lol), Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, saw Sirens of TI at Treasure Island hotel, saw a comedy-magic show, lounged at the pool, and of course ate a lot! We had a couple meals in some nicer restaurants, and it really reminded us that we are just not fancy people LOL. Next time we will remember that! Here are some pics from our trip...

Our Gondola ride

The view from our room

The King and I

Some of the pools at our hotel (there were 5)

A shark at the Shark Reef

Rich and I were lucky enough to be able to take a trip to Las Vegas recently, kid free and all! Although I missed my girls, we had a great time. We got a really great deal and we were able to stay at a really nice hotel on the strip, The Venetian. Last time we went our hotel wasn't that great so this was a big improvement. We got to the hotel around 12 and there was a big check in line, so we went to eat instead. When we were done we went back to check in and the line was just as long, so we figured oh well, we'll just wait in line. Well right when we got in line, an employee came over and let us and a few people in front of us go to another part of the hotel, where there was no line, to check in. We had a really nice desk clerk, and I was feeling brave so I slipped him $20 and asked for an upgrade. And an upgrade we got LOL. He put us in a 1500 sq ft suite, on the 30th floor, with a view of the pools and mountains. Best $20 we spent there I'd say. Some other things we did on our trip included going downtown to Fremont St. to see the light show, riding the Gondolas at our hotel, going to Madame Tussauds wax museum, went on the Nascar ride (not my thing lol), Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, saw Sirens of TI at Treasure Island hotel, saw a comedy-magic show, lounged at the pool, and of course ate a lot! We had a couple meals in some nicer restaurants, and it really reminded us that we are just not fancy people LOL. Next time we will remember that! Here are some pics from our trip...

On to the big girl bed!

This story starts out random but it all links together I promise! Earlier this evening I went into Madison's room and my sense of smell was immediately assaulted by the smell of sunscreen, which she had decided to spray all over her little table. I opened the windows, and turned the fan on but I knew there was no way she'd sleep in there tonight. So we figured okay, she'll sleep in Juliana's room, we'll just put her to bed after J is asleep. So we put Juliana to bed and then the 3 of us went outside to do some watering. The windows and doors were all open so I could hear Juliana if she cried. We were out there awhile, and soon I heard Juliana saying "Hi mommy" over and over, and she sounded a little closer than she should have. But I thought I was just going crazy so I ignored it. Pretty soon she sounded even closer, so I got up to investigate. Then I saw her cute little face peering out the kitchen window. I thought Rich was inside playing a joke on me until at that moment he came around the side of the house. Turns out she had climbed out of her crib and was looking for us! I took her to her room and made her show me how she did it, and she climbed right out again. I'm so glad she didn't hurt herself. We never ran into this issue with Madison so it's all new to me. I was really hoping to hold off on the big girl bed until after we move, but I guess I don't get my way this time. Oh well!

My big girl....

Madison has finished her first year of preschool! I'm so proud of her, she really came a long way this year. While we have a lot of work to do academically (her preschool was not good for that) she is a different girl socially. That was my main reason for putting her in preschool, so I'm happy. Not too sure what we'll be doing with her next year but we'll figure that out later.
I took a picture of her on the first day of school and another on her last day so here they are! She's grown so much!

A few Pics...

Prayers for Sofi needed again...

Just checked in on Sofi again. Unfortunately she is not doing as well as they had hoped. She is still intubated due to a problem with her diaphragm. She is alert and doing things but cannot breathe on her own. Her parents have been given 2 options - keep her comfortable and let her go, or do a tracheotomy, after which she will still be on a vent, just wont have the tube in her throat. Unfortunately this is only a short term solution 6-12 months. Sofi is a fighter and needs serious prayers!

Welcome to the world little ones!

No not us...

On Monday night Rich's aunt and uncle had twin boys. (The twin part was a surprise to everyone except Mom and Dad). They were born 7 weeks early so they're in the NICU but are doing well.

I don't have exact weights, I just know they're both in the 3 lb range.

So welcome to the world Sean and Joshua!

For those who don't know, we are also expecting another set of twins in the family, to Rich's other aunt and uncle. They are due in 6 weeks and are delivery surprises.

Should be interesting this Christmas lol!

Goodbye to a good friend...

Rest well Sam! You were a great dog!

Aug 1997 - May 2009