Dylan's 3rd Birthday

It's been a while but I finally have a reason to post some pics! Dylan celebrated his 3rd birthday Thursday (and Friday and next weekend....).  Too much cake and too many gifts, but still big fun for a 3 year old. 

Dylan's new 'big boy' bed from Mimi and BJ.  It is a hand me down trundle from the early 80s but still looks perfect.  Of course Dylan still can't sleep without a tent over it (which Mimi found on ebay) 

 And a new gator from mom and dad.  Here he is ready to take his sis for a ride.

 No birthday is complete without a bounce house!

Although he and his friends were just as happy with the baseball bat

And the baby pool!

A yummy cars cake



Guess who gets to celebrate next?  Less than 3 weeks til Cami turns 1.  I don't have a baby anymore!

My walker

Edit to Post Below :)

I keep getting an error message and cannot edit the commentary or pictures below... anyway, I meant to add that the kids have been busy bonding with their uncles.  Ben was in town a few days to celebrate his birthday before heading off to Central America.  Henry is here for a month or two studying for his medical boards.  The picture below was taken at Red Lobster where we took Mimi out for dinner for her birthday.  Dylan LOVES his uncles... Anyway, more celebrating this weekend!  Chad and I are going out to dinner tomorrow for our 5 year anniversary and last but not least HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all on Sunday.  Its a tough job but somebody has to do it....

9 Months

Cami turned 9 months today.  Not surprising, she is already taking steps!  Good timing too because crawling around outside all summer won't be fun for anyone.  She slept through the night for the FIRST time last week but hasn't repeated since so I decided a baby that can walk but not sleep through the night must be weaned to the bottle!  We had a rough couple of days but now she is taking formula like a champ.  I'm giving her until the end of the month then we may need to try cry it out in the middle of the night!  Easier said then done though.  Especially when her big brother is in the room across the hall.  Oh well.  Speaking of big brothers.  He is not getting Brother of the Year.  In fact, each day is getting worse with his new shenanigans for attention.  Yesterday was taking his pants off and wetting his bed on purpose so I would come change it.  He is a smart little s*@%!

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!