Las Vegas La Dee Da

We spent Easter 2012 in fabulous Las Vegas. The weather was great and the hotel was phenominal. Too bad Dylan decided he was terrified of the water but I'm sure he will get over it once he sees the diving board at DCC this summer. The kids loved the shark reef aquarium, the fountains, the volcano and the Freemont Street experience. Lots of lights and excitement for little ones! However, next vacation will definitely be without kids! Too many meltdowns and naps to really relax and enjoy the week. Oh well lesson learned :) We had an amazing playdate with the Smith kids. Thanks Courtney!!!  Some fun photos below.

Dylan and Cami's Easter Egg Hunt with the Everitts before we left...

BJ and Dylan sporting matching swimsuits...

 Floating down the lazy river...

Daddy and the kids at the fake beach in the pool :)

Cami lovin the bud light already...

Dylan admiring the mechanical bull at Gilleys...

Easter Egg hunt in the hotel room in pajamas...

Chad helping Dylan at the hotel's egg hunt by the pool...



Playdate with Carson and Sam, yummy fudgesicles...

 Group bath!  Poor Cami had to observe from the outside.  Next year girl!

Playing in the fountains at Town Center...

 Cami and mommy on Freemont Street...

First Casino experience!

Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter!!!

Cami's Latest Trick

Welcome Spring

... or summer is it?  So hard to tell with the beautiful weather we have had.  But spring is officially here and we have no complaints.  Cami is 7 months and BUSY BUSY BUSY.  Her newest trick is pulling herself to a stand and letting go.  She is a daredevil and does her best to keep up with her big brother.  She loves Dylan but unfortunately the feeling is not quite mutual.  Maybe in a few years.  I haven't been good about taking pictures but here are a couple from the past few weeks:

Cami showing us what a big girl she is (in a summer dress on March 15th!)

Saturday celebrating her first St Patricks Day! 

And Dylan loving on his cuz Madeline :)

Dylan is off to San Antonio for a trip with Mimi next week so let's all wish her luck.  Then we are Vegas bound the first week of April.  Hope to have better photos next month!

Happy 1/2 Birthday Cami!

Cami is 6 months old today.  And unfortunately for Dylan and me, she is mobile!  I thought having a newborn was hard?  Now I really have to watch these two every second.  Poor Dylan and his parking lots...

Camilla Jeanne Jumping Bean!

Cami loves to jump.  In her Jenny Jump Up, in my mom's jumperoo, and now in her exersaucer.  You would think all this exercise would exhaust her so she would sleep better.  Well, not so much but oh well.  She is also sitting by herself and scooting backwards on her belly so hopefully she doesn't figure out how to crawl too soon!

Dylan turned 2 1/2 last week so of course we had to celebrate with a cake and a couple of new cars.  Today he enjoyed his first time sledding in our new yard.  Hey, we have to make the most of these cold winter days....



Florida Vacation

Happy Belated 2012!  We rang in the New Year in Tampa Bay.  The panoramic view of fireworks around the bay at midnight was amazing.  Definitely worth staying awake for!  We had a great time.  3 nice days and 3 chilly ones so we got to enjoy the pool and beach as well as the Tampa Zoo, Aquarium, and Children's Museum.  A fun escape from the cold Iowa winter!!!

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Is it really December already?  Dylan is ready for Christmas this year.  We spent last weekend getting in the holiday spirit.  Our tree is up and stockings are hung.  Saturday night we attended the Christmas Walk in the Village (in the pouring rain) so Dylan could sit on Santa's lap.  He is asking for Chick Hicks and Sarge if anyone out there is a 'Cars' fan.  Good thing Mimi is an excellent ebay shopper and already has us covered :) 

 Sunday we went to DCC for Lunch with Santa and all kinds of fun for the kiddos.  Here is Dylan and Cami with Santa & Mrs. Claus...

And last but not least an action shot of the cookie decorating.  We have a Christmas fan already!!!