Las Vegas!!

 

 

We have some pretty awesome friends.

Friends who were willing to take a vacation with us.

Friends who were willing to walk around Vegas with a hobbling 8 month prego woman.

Friends who were willing to eat at 3 buffets in 2 days with us.

 

Our flight got in super early (like 7:30) on Friday.

After we checked in our luggage we turned to the bell hop for direction on what's best to

do at such an early hour. Since we literally were the only people outside.

 He chuckled and said most people don't venture out until 10. Right, right.

Our first clue should have been the sole man sitting at the slot machines with puffy red eyes, nursing a drink of some sort and a box of Krispy Kremes.

 

So when in doubt, find a buffet!

It was fab-tastic.

See, we are happy as clams:)

 

 

Then the only smart thing to do after eating at a breakfast buffet is to head straight over to the 

Big Shot, of course!

 

They claimed to be cool, calm and not nervous.

 

 

We on the other hand were happy that we couldn't ride due to baby in the tummy! 

 Maybe getting a little nervous now.

Yep, that's a pee your pants kind of ride.

 



 

 

And then they got to ride another!

 



 



Jenni and Jake had to leave Saturday night so we bought last minute tickets to the 9:30pm Cirque de Mystere show. We usually are bumps on a log at that time but we both actually stayed awake and the show was amazing.

 

We also went to church the next day.

 I must say I really kind of like going to church in different places other than your own ward.

Casey showed me his hand out from Priesthood. I think that was his first ever legit handout from a man lesson. And the best is that instead of a ribbon, the tag is attached with a zip tie!

 



 

And my most anticipated part of the trip. Eating at Serendipitys!

 





We feel so lucky to have Jake and Jenni as friends!

Where shall we go next?!

 

The first part of the year

 

 

Lane kicked his new year off with 5 cavities. Nice.

We were ready to plan our trip to New Mexico for a day at the dentist with Uncle Travis.

I say that in a non joking matter. Needles don't suit Lane well.

Come with us to get his blood drawn and you can see for yourself. It really is quite a show.

Luckily Casey's good friend Leo is a dentist here in Mesa so we decided to take him in to see how he would do.

There was lot's of bribing of Bahama bucks.

 I know, I know.

Let's fill your cavities then coat your remaining 10 good teeth with blue sugar!

I don't know if it was that or Leo but it worked.

After he dozed off to happy land it only took 30 minutes and he was good to go.

Thanks Dr. C!

 

 

He also got to celebrate his first 100 days of school!

 

Rusty  loves hair cut time, NOT.

He was due beginning of December and I couldn't face it so it got pushed back to the end of January.

 I must have been feeling ambitious because I even attempted it without Casey home to hold him down.

It was quite the showdown.

There was hair, tears, boogers flying about.

 Half a bag of pretzels smashed on the floor. It was awesome!

Afterwards we took a picture to send to dad.

The best part was when he proclaimed, mom, I didn't cry!

Sure son, whatever you say.

 



We still don't know exactly how this happened but it was pretty cool looking.

Skateboards make great scars.

 



 

Dad had to work in Tuscon for a few days.

  We took full advantage of eating out and getting treats.

The weather was amazing so we pulled out the swim trunks!

Baby girl and I loved our chill-axin by the pool side.

 



 

 

And then it went ahead and SNOWED the very next day!

True story, snow on our windshield.

 

A little MISS is coming to join us!

 

 

We can hardly believe that we will be getting a sister in 7 weeks! When we found out in July that I was expecting we had pink on our minds right away. Casey most of all. He has been longing for a little daddies girl. Even these 2 little rascals were proclaiming they wanted a sister.

 

My due date was set for April 17th and the waiting game began. I was feeling (and looking)  big early on but chalked it up to it being my 3 pregnancy. My first ultra sound was scheduled when I was 21 weeks. When we got there the tech asked if we wanted to know the gender and we both replied YES! When she said it was definitely a girl we were so excited! Then she asked if I was positive on my due date. I said I was pretty sure. She said not so much. Baby girl was 5 weeks farther along than we had thought. Holy 2 awesome surprises in one day!! New due date, March 13th! We ran to Target on the way home and picked up an outfit for the boys to unwrap to reveal that they indeed will be getting a sister! 

 

We got some awesome shots of her.

 



 

Hello lips and cheeks. They will be getting kissed on, lots!

 

 

Now for the awesome belly shots.

 

21 weeks

 

25 weeks

 



 

31 weeks

 

 

 

34 weeks (taken yesterday)

So much to do, so little time.

I had nothing for her up until yesterday when I bought a pack of onsie's.

But she does have a super cute swim suit from aunt Marcie.

She could totally come home from the hospital in that, right?!

 

 



New Years

 

 

We spent New Years in one of the places we love most, the DUNES!

Most girls aren't fond of this place but the dunes stole my heart seeing this is where Casey and I would retreat to while we were dating. The dunes holds many fun and special memories for us.

 

Sadly it has been many years since we have been here together as a family. Casey goes a few times every winter but I usually would stay home with the kids. Not this year! It was Rusty's first trip and he acted as if it was second nature to him. Santa Clause even knew about our upcoming trip and brought Lane a helmet and Rusty some goggles!

 

Lane trying to make a funny face



 

 

Marice and I photo bombing Jefferson's picture. I think it brought bad juju. He ended up wrecking 20 minutes later. A dunes trip isn't complete without a trip to the Yuma ER.

 



 

We had fun spending time with Travis and Sunni and their girls.

 

Grandpa bought the boys ice cream.

 



 

 

Nothing like riding in the dunes at 7 months pregnant. Little miss loved it:) Good thing razors ride really smooth.

On New Years Eve we lit some sparklers and watched Christmas trees go up in flames!

 



 

It was good times!

 I promised Casey we will go again next year.

And we will be a family of 5, crazy!

 

Christmas {was} in the air!

I did not take very many pictures this Christmas. What was I thinking?! I kick myself every time.

There was so much that went on. As I type this in the middle of January,

 I hope I don't forget anything.

 

 Lane had his Christmas Sing at school with all of the Kindergartner's. They sure put on a show! They sang about 9 different songs and let me just say, they were long hard songs that I don't even know. With actions. I have a video clip but of course, I can't figure out how to download it.

 The boys watched these 2 movies over and over and over and over and over and over.......

 

 

We had fun with the Barton's making candy choo choo trains

 

 

Cinnamon rolls and IBC root beer were the neighborhood/friend gifts this year.



 

We had 4 different family parties. I only have pictures of 2. The first was the Goodman progressive dinner. At our house we had a dance party in the garage! Casey strung lights and we even had a disco ball!

 

 

 

The following night was the Goodman adult party where we played games.

 We had the Lindblom and Udall parties at my parents house this year. These pictures are from the married grand kid white elephant exchange.

 

 

 

Having cousins in town was the best part! We went to see Santa... on Christmas Eve! Yep, we be crazy! 

 

 

Christmas morning! The only picture I have:( Isn't that a rad wagon?

 



 

We went over to my parents first. The boy cousins exchanged gifts. And what do you know, they all got a gun!

We all wound up getting shot.

 



 

Eating Grandpa's biscuits and gravy on Grandma's new benches

 



We went to the Goodman's for more presents and the traditional mexican fiesta for lunch.

 

The week after Christmas was spent playing at the park, putting together new Lego's, and eating out with my fun sisters! We went to Moreno's which has Gecko Grill on the menu. I hear they are coming back and down the street from me in March. Hehehehe.