What the kids are saying:

I recently started an exercise regimen and while I was working out Evie asked...

Evie: Mom, have you made a muscle yet?
Mom: What do you think (as I flexed my arm for her)?
Evie: I'm impressed!
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Mom: Evie we are going to the fun center for your birthday.
Evie: "Ohhhh My" (in a hushed and almost reverent tone)!
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While mom was working on the computer...

Addy: Mom, Evie needs a magazine.
Mom: What do you mean she needs a magazine?
Addy: She is on the potty and she needs a magazine.
Mom: Oh, ok (as I hand her a catalog)

She comes back a few seconds later...

Addy: She does't like that one, can she have a different one?

Vegas Baby!

Back in Oct. (2008) I took my first girls trip since my kids were born (almost 4 1/2 yrs.). Mark gets to go backpacking every summer with the guys so I figured it was my turn. Anyhooo it was just what this mommy needed. I got to go with my mom, sister, cousins, aunts and my old college roommate Mandy. We stayed in a condo just south of the strip complete with three large pools and a lazy river. Our days were spent shopping, exploring casinos, visiting baby dolphins and baby tigers, lounging around the pool, eating yummy food and all around enjoying our freedom. I'd have to say the highlight of the trip was the Cirque du Soleil show "O". It was a mix between acrobatics, synchronized swimming, high diving and dance. One of the most amazing and entertaining shows Ive ever seen. I highly recommend it! Fun times.....just not long enough!




















Dolphin family. The baby was only 6 wks. old.











Fall decor at the Bellagio





Seigfred & Roy...


...and their vicious lions.

Baby tigers at play