Vegas Vacation

About a month ago, I was able to go visit my parents and most of my sibs in Vegas. As many of you know, my mom has had some serious health problems so I wanted to go and make a surprise visit. Only one of my sisters knew about it so she could come and pick me up from the airport. It was so much fun to surprise everyone with the visit. Of course, whenever I visit famliy fun times are had so here's a few pics.

Here's my brother Brett. He is a sushi addict. The boy knows more about good and bad sushi than anyone I know. He literally craves sushi. So of course, we had to go out for sushi. I have to admit, he picked out some good stuff. I don't even like cooked fish, but I thought the sushi was pretty good.

Kira loved being the center of attention and being spoiled by all her aunts, uncles, cousins, and abuelos.

Here we are at the sushi place.

Kira also loved playing with Giada's hamster. Kira is an animal lover. What am I going to do? I know she is going to be that kid that wants to bring home every animal possible. Is it bad if I say no to ALL animals?

The trip wouldn't be complete without having fun as a trio of sisters.

So while I was growing up in Vegas, we would always sit out on the lawn on Sunday afternoons and talk, play, relax, whatever. It was so much fun to do it again with all the fam. My mom was even able to come out and enjoy the outdoors with us.

And of course, Kira loved playing with new and improved toys!

Grandpa and Kira hanging out on the lawn. Oh the Vegas sun rays!

Better Late, Than Never...

Yeah, I'm about a week late posting Easter. Kira went on her first Easter egg hunt at this Baptist church by our house. I was curious as to whether she would know what to do. She picked right up on it though and had a little collection of eggs in her Kroger bag when it was all done.

Her findings. So many eggs, only two hands.

She knew just what to do.


Is she stinkin' cute or what?

This is Kira and one of her best buds Parker.

The glory is in the hunt!

Happy Birthday Mikey!!!

Look at my hot hubbie!

Mike's birthday cake this year. Ghetto fabulous!

Mikey is officially 28!!! Happy Birthday! Okay, so these are the reasons I know Mike is getting older in random order.

1. He likes to listen to Talk Radio.
2. He is addicted to looking at websites that show him how to invest money. (Maybe I should tell him we don't have any.)
3. He knows every single song on the soft rock station at the dental school.
4. I have to repeat things to him about 3 or more times before he hears/understands me.
5. Less hair is on the head, more hair is on the body. Those scouts brought in the troops!
6. He watches Fox News now. (Well, maybe that's cause this is the first year we actually have cable. I'll give him that one. Plus, I watch it too, but heck, I'm almost 30!)
7. He is extra sassy. (Okay, I admit, I like a little sassiness in life.)
8. He is graduating from dental school. So he is really mature now!

9. People can officially call him "Doctor Courtright." ( in 4 weeks)

I love the boy more each day!!! He is a great husband and daddy. Mikey is really loving and super spunky. I always love to be with him and am so grateful to have him in my life.

We met Mike at the dental school to have lunch for his birthday!

I took him to the Louisville Slugger Museum so we could check it out before we leave Kentucky.

Then I threw Mike a surprise birthday party. Here's a pic from it. I have never thrown a surprise party, and I was super nervous about getting Mike there on time. Plus, I was hoping he hadn't figured it out. But it all worked out according to plan...

Here's the game we played asking questions about Mike. Everyone was particularly interested in the body category. Hey, I can't help if Mike knows how to work it.

Happy 28th Birthday Mikey!