Birthday Vegas Style

Garth Brooks in Vegas 2011 what could be better? My Friend Heidi and I have birthday's just a week apart so our cute husbands surprised us with Garth Brooks tickets. It was an amazing concert. We had a great time. Thanks guys what an awesome surprise!
Dinner at the Grand Lux was extra delicious.

I had to take picture of the Asian Nachos because they were so awesome.
Check out our sweet gas station cowboy hats. We had to dress the part.
We love you Garth!

Brody + Lego Land = Crazy

Don't let those smiling faces deceive you. I will tell you the real Lego Land story. Two year olds and theme parks are really not a great idea. Well maybe not all two year olds. Brody and theme parks not a great idea. Brody has Jason's ability to never sit still and my stubbornness and when you put those two together you have one strong willed child. When we arrived at the Park Brody saw a lego elephant squirting water from his nose he wanted to watch the elephant and he would not leave, so I waited with Brody by the elephant while Jason, Ethan and Addy took a few rides. Finally Brody decided that he had enough of the elephant so we got in line for the boat ride. Brody has a hard time waiting in line so at this point he is definitely getting on edge. I finally get in the boat with him and of course he wanted to steer the boat. This was a problem because he steered us right into the corner so that we got stuck. I did what any good mom would do I grabbed the steering wheel and tried to steer us out of the corner. This was not the right move because Brody did not want me to drive the boat he wanted to drive the boat. He started screaming and trying to throw himself out of the boat. So I was left trying to steer the boat and keep Brody from throwing himself overboard. The guy from the ride had to put on his wadders and gets in the water to help push our boat to the exit. Meanwhile everyone was looking at the crazy Lady who's kid is screaming and throwing him self around while the worker is trying to rescue them. Yep that crazy lady would be me. So we finally make it off the ride, Jason buckles him in the stroller and leaves the park with Brody screaming all the way to the car. Ethan Addy and I are left behind to enjoy the rest of our day. The next day we get to the park and Brody makes it about an hour before I buckle him into the stroller screaming and head for the car. Ethan Addy and Jason are left behind to enjoy the rest of the day. Third day is a charm, we head to the Lego Land water park where Brody actually enjoys himself. Another bright moment was taking the kiddos to the beach. Brody ran up and down the beach chasing the waves in and out. I guess all he needed was a little freedom and a place to run free. The trip was not a total bust Addy and Ethan loved Lego Land. Ethan even said that he liked Lego Land better than Disneyland. Maybe next time we will leave Brody home :)

Brody enjoying himself at the water park.

Here we are at the beach in Carlsbad it was so beautiful! I wish we could live here.




We also made it to the Sea life Aquarium. Brody was a little grumpy but he really like touching the starfish and pencil urchins.


Addy and Ethan got their faces painted. Addy got to meet princess Lilly and of course wanted her face painted just like hers. Addy loves princess anything.

Miniland was awesome, tons and tons of Lego creations.





Okay so Brody liked jumping and running through the splash pad.

What Addy's Been Up To

The High School had a cheer camp last month and Addy loved it!! She got to learn two cheers and two dance routines. They had a performance at the end of the week and Addy got to lead one of the cheers, she was so excited.

Here she is with her cute cheer coaches.

Here she is striking a pose, Addy has got some sweet moves!
Addy also got to go on an awesome filed trip last month. The field trip started off at the post office. She got to send a letter to herself and we got to take a tour in the back to see where all the mail gets sorted.
Next it was on to Cold Stone Creamery. We got to check out how they make ice cream and they even gave all of us a sample. This was definitely the best part for me.

Our last stop was at a karate class. All of the kids got to participate in a class. It was so fun to watch all of the kids. They really got into it. I think I need to sign Addy up for Karate she has a fantastic hi-yah.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Look at this cute shamrock face.