March 27, 2012

Daily Dabble 3/26 and 3/27

A little glimpse into yesterday......

Carter his in his room and ATE about a half a tube of children's toothpaste. Ugh - that child.



Maylee is a HUGE fan of grapes.



Today has been busy. Maylee woke up bright and early and ready for her doc appointment. Everything went well and looks good. She laid on the table for about 45 minutes for her ultrasound. Little peanut. We did a lot of talking about people and things she loves to keep her distracted, entertained, and holding still. I was so proud of her. She even peed in a cup! The staff was VERY impressed. Carter had a blast at Shelley's, but has been in a somewhat foul mood since then. I think he is tired...and so am I. Drewbie is home and had a pretty good day. Hopefully some sunshine and outside playing this afternoon will help us all survive.

What Happens in Vegas....

was a whole lot of child-less fun and relaxation!

Bryan earned a fabulous trip to Vegas through work. We got a sitter for the kiddos and headed out on Thursday morning. I love having a baby sitter I can trust and sisters who are there for everything else. We stayed at the Vdara which was the only hotel in Vegas that doesn't have a casino in the bottom and has no smell of smoke. It was SO nice.

We checked in and took a much needed nap! Night one we ate at the Bellagio buffet and then went to see Frank Canerino (comedian). The food was delicious and the show was so fun.


Day two we slept in a little and then headed out for some walking around. We walked and walked and walked. We ate at the Mi Ami Gabi which was DELICIOUS. I am still dreaming of the "baked cheese" with garlic toast. It was amazing, seriously at the top of my list of three favorite foods. We walked around the Forum Shops at the Cesar'sand of course went to the M&M factory to get gifts for the kids. We actually ate a late breakfast and early dinner so we skipped lunch all together.


For dessert we met up with my wonderful childhood friend Ashley and her husband. We had cupcakes and eclairs and ran into ANOTHER childhood friend who was there visiting too. So fun! We watched the Bellagio water show and then got some gelato just the two of us.





The next morning we ordered room service and enjoyed every bite and then it was out the door and on the road. We had so much fun together and enjoyed relaxing and just being him and me. Minus the lovely billboards and crazy people who flap the cards at night and try to hand them to my husband - I really enjoyed my hubby time.


I sure was glad to get back to these little people though.


March 26, 2012

Happy Adoption Day


Happy Adoption Day to our little man. Four years down and forever to go!

We love you Drew!!

March 25, 2012

March 17, 2012

Puzzles


We have reached puzzle aged children....well, more than 25-piece puzzles. Bry bought a 550 piece which was a little much for the kids, but we all enjoyed the 100-piece we did last week!

Comic, I mean Carter Relief

Carter still never fails to make he chuckle a time or two throughout the day. Yesterday was especially spectacular. The boys were playing in the pool on the steps while I pained the table....yes, the pool is freezing, but they love it. Carter got water in his mouth and proceeded to ask me if there was poop in it? I chuckled and said, no there is no poop in the pool. "But I see the poop cleaner!"  .....no Carter, that is the pool cleaner.  *laugh* silly kid.

After we came inside Carter was in the buff and said hey mom, watch my bum....he gripped his little cheek with his hand and let it go and told me "look it wiggles!" Oh he makes me laugh. Funny that he could feel his tiny, fat-less bottom wiggle when he jiggled it. once again, silly kid.


And if you're lucky.....he may whisper a "see-crick" in your ear!

March 8, 2012

Butterfly Birthday


For my birthday week my wonderful mother came to visit! For my birth-day we headed to the botanical gardens (yes, we even have one in Arizona) and visited the butterfly exhibit. I am sure it would have been amazing if it would have broke 60° there which is the magic temp for the butterflies to be active! My kids still had a blast. Carter loved the map and Maylee loved the ones she say. She loves bugs more than my boys do! She was pretty stoked!





Maylee's had a pretty perfect pouty face in request for more of Lulu's beans (jelly bellies)!




Birthday Sugar

Julia made my cake (AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS) ad I was spoiled with wonderful gifts!!!  Please note Bryan's very proud face when I opened by perfume set. I love the slightly upturned lip - he knew he did good!