Las Vegas Day 1

We had such an amazing time on our vacation to Las Vegas last weekend. It was both of our first trip to Vegas, and the first time we have flown anywhere together. We were so busy the entire time, and it feels like we barely scratched the surface of what Las Vegas has to offer. We ended up seeing the Paris, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Harrah’s, Bally’s, Luxor, Cosmopolitan, Mandalay Bay, the Venetian, Pallazzo, Caesar’s Palace, Stratosphere, and the Hoover Dam. Because we did so much, I’m just going to break our trip down by days. Hope you enjoy the pics!

View from the air

View in the cockpit!

View of the Paris Eiffel tower

Another shot of the Paris and a street performer

The beautiful Bellagio hotel and casino. It was stunning!

The garden at the Bellagio. The smell of flowers was intoxicating, and the gardens were amazing!

A “painting” made of flowers.

Our amazing room at the hotel, with our view of the Bellagio fountains.

 

Jeremy and I split dinner and it was huge!

That’s it for today. More pics tomorrow!!!

What Happens In Vegas…

Today’s the day!!!

We’re heading out bright and early…

to wild and crazy Las Vegas…

where we are staying in Paris…

and taking the dam tour…

and watching the fountains…

and enjoying gondola rides…

and ending our weekend driving these roads with the top down in a convertible.

I.Can’t.Wait!!!!

Extraordinary Woman Was Extraordinary!

Extraordinary Women was amazing! This was my first “ladies” conference, and I had such a good time with my Mom, sister and lots of ladies from church. It was a super busy weekend, but we had a blast. Kellyn and I didn’t hit the road until after work on Friday and we made it to B’ham shortly before the conference started. We got lost on our way into the arena, and walked it felt like miles out of the way, but it’s all good! Kellyn and I met Candace Cameron Bure Friday night and got our our picture with her. She was super cute! I LOVED Full House and it was really cool to meet someone that you have watched on TV so many times. Kellyn had spotted her at her table and came back to tell me and I made a bee-line for her and we got there right before she left. We talked with her a minute (we were the only people there so she was in no hurry) and then we headed back into the arena to to see Mercy Me. The concert was really good, but it ran long and we got into our hotel room right before midnight. We were whooped!

Because the big names were speaking on Saturday we got up extra early so we could get good seats,  which meant that I got 3 1/2 hours of sleep. I was majorly dragging on Saturday morning, but our seats were wonderful. The line up for Saturday was Lysa TerKeurst, Angela Thomas, Kim and Krickett Carpenter, Candace Cameron Bure and then Sarah Palin. I was in heaven. I was super excited that I got to see Sarah Palin, but her speech ended up feeling like just that; a speech. Candace Cameron was by far my favorite and she truly spoke from the heart. Her testimony about her husband’s journey to salvation was amazing.

The weekend was so wonderful and I am super thankful to my Mom for treating me to a great experience. Each of the speakers shared something that can definitely help me with my walk with Christ, and I can’t wait to go back next year. Pam Tebow will be there next year! Enjoy the pics!

Kellyn and I with Candace Cameron Bure

Candace was gorgeous! Check out those heels!!!

I wasn’t exactly digging Sarah’s EW hoodie, but she is so pretty. I think she would look great in a burlap sack.

Y’all have a great day!

My Weekend…In 50 Words

• Extraordinary Women was amazing. A-Maz-Ing. Pictures and post to come soon.
• I met Candace Cameron Bure. She was a doll. And gorgeous.
• I saw Sarah Palin. She is gorgeous.
• I walked about 50 miles.
• I’m super tired.
• Vegas is 3 days away! Nothing is packed.

That is all for today!

Weekly Confessions

• I’m spending my Friday and Saturday at a ladies conference with Sarah Palin and Candace Cameron. I’m convinced that, if given the chance, Sarah and I could be BFF. All that is holding our friendship back is the fact that we haven’t met. We’re destined to be buddies.
• Please don’t judge me for this, but when I see people of Hispanic descent eating in Taco Bell I can’t help but wonder to myself if they realize that Taco Bell isn’t exactly Mexican cuisine at its finest. It would be like me eating at Golden Corral and expecting fine Southern food.
• Jackson is convinced that he knows how to hypnotize me. Really I’m just good at pretending to be asleep. It’s the only quiet time I get lately.
• We are 6 days away from our trip to Las Vegas! Our flight is going all over the country to get there, starting in B’ham, heading to Phoenix, dropping by San Diego and then shooting over to Vegas. Our return flight is direct. Gotta love the joys of corporate travel!
• In preparation for our trip I have gone to the tanning bed a few times. I don’t like tanning, but I have reached a new level of pasty and I had to do something before I burned to a crisp in the desert. I doubt my efforts will do any good.
• I can’t ever spell “desert” correctly on the first try. I always spell “dessert” instead. Clearly I have food on my brain all the time.
• I got a wild hair and rented a convertible for our last day in Vegas. We’re going to the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon. I’ve never ridden in a convertible before and we decided to splurge. I can’t wait!

That’s all for today! Anything you need to confess?

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Golfing fun with Daddy!!

It Doesn't Take Much Around Here...

We've seen this commercial about a million times, and I have to say that is is owning us. It cracks Jackson up every time he sees the banana take his peel off, and I love the Dad coming into the room and showing off his own dance moves to embarass the son. Too funny!!!

Maybe it's just us, but I doubt we're the only ones that find this hilarious!

Happy Birthday, Kellyn!!!

I want to wish my favorite sister Kellyn a very Happy 28th Birthday today!!! She’s such an amazing person, and I’m so very blessed to call her my sister. Love you so much Kellyn, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday!!!

Obviously We’re Not Dealing With Childhood Obesity Around Here…

Jeremy gave the boys a bath on Saturday night when I was thisclose to dying from a headache. Jeremy got the boys outfits and then handled the entire bath, and got them dressed. I was laying on the couch when they got done and Jeremy and Jackson started wrestling in the living room. I kept thinking that something looked funny about what Jackson was wearing but I couldn’t quite figure it out.

I blame that on migraine medicine.

Anyways, I kept watching Jackson when it hit me. See the boys outfits here from a few days ago…

Exact same shirts and shorts, but different sizes, Anderson’s is size 12 month and Jackson’s is 5T.

Except for last night. My 5 1/2 year old, soon to be 6 in August, was wearing his 10 month old brother’s shorts, size 12 months. Other than the Daisy Duke quality of the length, they fit him just fine. Jackson couldn’t believe that he was wearing Anderson’s shorts, and I couldn’t believe that they fit. I know he’s slim, but sheesh!!! Apparently when Jeremy put the laundry up the other day he mistakenly put A’s shorts into J’s room, and because they fit, neither father nor son even noticed!

Tell Michelle Obama to back off with her food restrictions and give my kid a Happy Meal if he wants it!!

In The Last 24 Hours…

• Jackson pinched the fire out of his finger and palm in the laundry room doors.
• I walked into a door frame.
• Anderson crawled into Jackson’s bed frame and our kitchen table.
• I tripped over a piece of concrete in a parking lot and scuffed up my brand new shoes.
• Jackson got a paper cut on both hands.
• I hit myself in the face with the freezer door. Go figure.

Clearly I should have purchased accident insurance from Aflac when we had open enrollment at work. What was I thinking?!?

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Nothing is cuter than brothers wearing the same outfits. Well, nothing except for a cute little baby belly!