Viva Las Vegas... and St. George

Last weekend... well Thursday - Sunday we took off for a last minute get away to Drew's folks place in St. George and since my sister Inna had never been to Vegas we decided to take her down and spend all day Friday there. ... Just enough time to hit up my favorite outlet mall, visit the Belagio fountain and MGM lions, walk the strip a bit and take a ride on the NY NY roller coaster.

In George we swam... a lot and squeezed through the narrows... well Ty and Inna could just walk through! So much fun. I love last minute get aways!

Happy Third Birthday Ty!!

Ty's third birthday was yesterday and I can't believe how old he is getting! We had a little celebration with a "Cars" theme at Ty's request and it turned out so fun. Food, family, friends, presents, car races and Lightening McQueen and Mator cake. The day was great and Ty was in heaven. He is still excited about all his new toys and keeps asking if he can have his birthday again tomorrow.

Uhhh yeah... Danny couldn't take his eyes off the balloons and Ty couldn't take his

eyes off the cake! :)

and yes I made these cakes...

I am no cake decorator but this was so fun...

yes it took a long time...

and I am already thinking about what to make for Drew and Danny's birthdays!

A big surprise was that my parents showed up for the party and I had no idea they were coming! They made the drive out from California and surprised us all. They are still here visiting us and we are having a blast.

So Ty I love you. I can't believe you are three... growing up so fast. So sad!!

Danny Boy is about the house

Danny boy turned 9 months old last week and also started crawling! He is a slow motion crawler... it's cute. He pulls himself up on everything and gets so excited when he does. He is still the biggest sweetheart and I hope that doesn't change. Ty and him have started to wrestle a bit and love to play together which had been really fun to see. Ty always laughs and tells me something funny "Danny Boy" did. Brother bonding is awesome.

My 19 year old sister Inna moved in with us a few weeks ago while she finishes high school at the Adult Ed high school in Sandy. It has been great having her around. She is very helpful around the house and with the kids... love having a live in nanny :) ... She is looking for a job if anyone knows of anything let me know! In the meantime she is always up for babysitting and cleaning houses.

So... life is sweet.

Bathroom talk

Drew's peeing in the toilet and Ty is in there talking to him

Ty: Dad... do you like going big ones or just pee?

Dad: Ummmm.... just pee. What about you?

Ty: Ummm... I like going big ones cause I can make dolphins and whales.

ha ha ha :) wow

Yes Sir Captain

While making cookies together

Mom: Ty will you fill that cup with chocolate chips?

Ty: Yes Sir Captain!

:)

Trip to Oregon and Grandpa's 80th Birthday

This last weekend Danny and I flew to Portland for a couple of days to meet my family and celebrate my grandpa's 80th birthday with friends and family. Danny was awesome on both the flight their and the flight home. Both times he fell asleep as we were taking off and woke up as we were landing... I got very lucky! ... and every time I would call and talk to Ty he would ask me if I was still at the airport and what was I doing there... cute.

Danny got to ride the tractor with my dad and play with my brothers kids Emma and Jake who are great entertainment for him. The birthday party was a great turn out and my grandpa cried a lot. He as a ranchers at heart and by profession we found a cute John Deer tractor candle for his cake. They are selling their home and land and moving to Medford this fall... it will be sad not to go up there anymore and ride the tractor!

Bear Lake

We had to start the trip off right with Drew finding his grandpa's old swimming suit and wearing it :) Owe Owe!!

It doesn't get any better then this!

Danny just got his 3rd tooth in and always has his tongue out feeling his teeth... it's super cute.

Bear Lake this year over the 24th was short but awesome. I wish we had more time up there... and I think I say that every time we go. We had fun in the boat, swimming in the water with our little fish boy Ty and playing in the sand. La Beaus shakes are always a treat and playing on the lot with cousins is great... although we did get the condo this time and we didn't see people as much as usual! Our bad. Danny was awesome as usual and Ty was in heaven. LOVE Bear Lake.