30th B-Day

WOW! I hit a brand new numerical system. I turned 30 on Aug. 14. It was tougher than I thought it would be. I am not liking the idea of getting older. I had a wonderful birthday. Nick's mom planned a girl's night out on Friday. She got four rooms at the Bellagio. There was my mother in law, sister in-law, two aunts, three cousins, and two friends. We had dinner at Margarittaville. It was a blast . They have people walking on stilts making balloon figures hence the lovely hat. They also have a volcano that erupts in which a girl slides down the lava into a big glass. It is pretty funny. After dinner Nick, Nick's dad and Keoki met up with us.

We went to Toby Keith's where we danced the night away into the wee hours of the morning. From Left to right Tina, Lori, Me, Mother in-law Julie, and Katie. I guess my legs are not used to that much exercise. I can barely walk. Thank you Julie for a fun night. I celebrated with my mom and dad Saturday morning. I couldn't have asked for a better 30th birthday.

The kids had just eaten green cupcakes. We called them the green monsters.

Avery and Kasen 2 and 4 year pics

On Friday, Aug. 8 we went to Kiddie Kandids in Las Vegas. We had Kasen's 4 year and Avery's 2 year pictures done. Kasen was so excited to say cheese. Avery wasn't. I told Avery if she would do what the lady asked and say cheese I would let her have a lollipop. She did it and we got great pictures. We were in and out with pictures in hand within 1 hour.

Avery's Ear Piercing

I finally gave in. I pierced Avery's ears on Wednesday, Aug. 6. I was taking Kasen to gym class in Las Vegas when we made a detour to the mall. I got them done in Claire's. The FIRST time I had them pierced at the same time. Avery actually cried when they dotted her ear and was fine when they pierced them. She was very happy when the ladies gave her a sucker and a sticker. Of course Kasen had to have them to. Her left earring actually fell out twice on Thursday and we left town on Friday and she lost it again Friday night. By the time we got to Vegas on Sunday it had closed so we stopped to get it re -done. This time Avery was not so cooperative. She was screaming so bad that a couple of people left and stood outside until we were done. I felt like the worst mom in the world. Nevertheless we got them done and she looks very cute. She always says pretty ears mama.