Vegas!

Our 2nd mini vacation while Taylor was off track was to Vegas to meet up with my sisters, Aunt, and my mom.
The kids were IN LOVE with Trisha's little guy Cannon. The poor kid learned a new grunting noise because he had 3 kids suffocating him all weekend. It gave me a little taste of what I am in for when our little guy arrives.

We introduced the kids to hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts on this trip. I couldn't resist when I saw the Hot Doughnut light on. Andy was extremely fascinated with the making of these melt in your mouth treats. All weekend he kept asking for a hot doughnut. Taylor had 2 and before she was done was asking for a 3rd. I think I have started a little addiction here.

Tyler was such a good sport to swim with the kids when it was only 60 degrees outside. I thought Vegas was always supposed to be hot??? Trisha and I enjoyed the view from the sidelines during this adventure.Ashlyn amazes me everyday with her coordination.
Lately, Taylor tells everyone that she is a monkey.

We are a park loving family and I have decided that Vegas/Henderson have the best parks. We found one and enjoyed an hour there before heading to the strip.Bellagio at 35 weeks pregnant. So not flattering but the flowers were amazing!

The whole gang at Cheesecake Factory.

Classic Ashlyn moment: Taylor: "I want to go to the M&M store." Ashlyn: "I want to go to the skittle store." The girl loves her sugar and don't be messing it up with any chocolate.

We went to the Coke a Cola store so Tyler could reminiscence and remember the good ole days in South Africa. They have sodas from all over the world, 2 of which Tyler drank while on his mission.

We ended the weekend with a girls trip to the nail salon. What could be better?!

This was one of the easiest trips we have taken since Andy and Ashlyn were born. The drive was good. They went to bed easy. They slept well and slept in. No crazy meltdowns. I realized my kids are actually growing up and "vacationing" is more enjoyable. Now let's add an infant to the mix. Only one this time though, that has to be a little easier.