I know that's kind of a silly title but OH SO TRUE!!
Brian and my Uncle Matt had been planning a "guys" trip for about a month and a half to go down to Vegas and watch the U.S. Open Motocross Race. So my Aunt and I decided that we'd see if my Grandma could keep an eye on the kids and we'd head down there and do some shopping! While talking to my Mom we figured out that her kids wouldn't have school the Monday and Tuesday of that same weekend! So planning began... My Dad couldn't get coverage for work to be able to come up here :( so instead they just met us in Vegas!!
Here comes the Surprise part... Neither Maci or Jaxin and Stockton had a CLUE!! It was so fun! We told Maci that we were going down there to pick up my new car... another story hopefully we'll be going there sometime this week to get my new VW Golf, we sold my suburban... Back on Track... Jaxin and Stockton, I'm told, got every story in the book from my Dad and Kolby the whole way there!!
So we got to the hotel first, we were hanging out in the room waiting. We have the funniest video of Maci... I wanted to catch them on camera so I was asking Maci why we were in Vegas... She answered, "To get your new car.." or so she thought!! Kolby called when they were down the hall and Brian pushed record on the video camera... I should have grabbed my camera but I didn't!
Maci opened the door and Kolby was there, she looked at him and said "Hello" and then when she saw Jaxin and Stockton behind him she was shocked! And so were they!! It was so fun! And we couldn't believe that we actually pulled it off! I gave it away at least 10 times, Brian about blew it on the drive down there!! But we did it!! It was so fun and we were all so glad to see eachother!!
Kernan fell asleep like 15 mins before they got to the room! So when he woke up the next morning, he was in bed with Kolby, cute story about that down a bit in this post. But when we took him into my parents room he just looked around for a minute like, "how did you all get here" and then he got down and was excited they were all there! Showed Grandpa how he can "shish", we brought down his play pole... It was cute!
Saturday we woke up and got breakfast then went and did some shopping...
Twinkies...
These are the alligators in our hotel.. We stayed at "The Orleans" it's a nice hotel! But not kid friendly.. Then again, Las Vegas isn't kid friendly!!
I **LOVE** this picture! :)
Saturday night we made Brian and Matt's "guys night" a FAMILY night!! We all went to the Motocross race! It ended up being my ENTIRE family! Us, my parents, Matt's family, my Grandparents and my Uncle Jeff's family! 24 of us in all!!
**These next few pictures were taken with my cell phone! They wouldn't let my professional camera in the arena!**
Kernan loved every minute!! He would stand up on our lap for the beginning of every race, it went until 11 (Nevada time, that's 12 Utah time!) So by the time the main event race started he was out! Which was his nap, because he stayed up until 1:15 (that's 2:15 UT time) playing with his Dad and Uncle Kolby and their new toy helicopter! Boys!! :)
The next morning we went down to the strip. I really wanted the girls to see the water show out in front of the Bellagio. I think that's my favorite hotel, I've never stayed there... Hopefully one day!
On the way there we parked at the MGM Grand and got to see the Lions come out... They are so cool!!
Jaxin and Kernan watching closely!
Isn't this a cool picture!?! He almost looks fake!
We stopped by the M&M factory and my favorite one just happened to be outside!!
This car is on the top floor of the M&M factory...
My question is, how did they get it all the way up to the fourth floor?!
**Disclaimer: I DID NOT TAKE THIS PICTURE!! :)
Onto the water show!!
Kernan is looking for "shish" in the water here...
Mr. GQ...
My favorite stop on our trip...
Lunch Sunday afternoon..
We found a Rubio's!! I really miss this restaurant! It's right inside the Monte Carlo. I was in Heaven!!
These next few pictures are so cute!! Kolby and Kernan just love each other!!
When Kernan woke up Saturday morning I thought he would freak out with Kolby being in bed with him... He wasn't there when he went to sleep...
Nope, Kolby was woken up by Kernan rubbing his face and then he gave him the biggest hug! I was awoken to Kernan laughing because the two of them were playing!
Here Kernan is growling at him...
And here he is bitting his hat...
But this one is my favorite!!
We had such a good time with my family! Only a little over a month and we'll see them again for Thanksgiving!! And everyone else in Arizona we're missing!!
Brian and my Uncle Matt had been planning a "guys" trip for about a month and a half to go down to Vegas and watch the U.S. Open Motocross Race. So my Aunt and I decided that we'd see if my Grandma could keep an eye on the kids and we'd head down there and do some shopping! While talking to my Mom we figured out that her kids wouldn't have school the Monday and Tuesday of that same weekend! So planning began... My Dad couldn't get coverage for work to be able to come up here :( so instead they just met us in Vegas!!
Here comes the Surprise part... Neither Maci or Jaxin and Stockton had a CLUE!! It was so fun! We told Maci that we were going down there to pick up my new car... another story hopefully we'll be going there sometime this week to get my new VW Golf, we sold my suburban... Back on Track... Jaxin and Stockton, I'm told, got every story in the book from my Dad and Kolby the whole way there!!
So we got to the hotel first, we were hanging out in the room waiting. We have the funniest video of Maci... I wanted to catch them on camera so I was asking Maci why we were in Vegas... She answered, "To get your new car.." or so she thought!! Kolby called when they were down the hall and Brian pushed record on the video camera... I should have grabbed my camera but I didn't!
Maci opened the door and Kolby was there, she looked at him and said "Hello" and then when she saw Jaxin and Stockton behind him she was shocked! And so were they!! It was so fun! And we couldn't believe that we actually pulled it off! I gave it away at least 10 times, Brian about blew it on the drive down there!! But we did it!! It was so fun and we were all so glad to see eachother!!
Kernan fell asleep like 15 mins before they got to the room! So when he woke up the next morning, he was in bed with Kolby, cute story about that down a bit in this post. But when we took him into my parents room he just looked around for a minute like, "how did you all get here" and then he got down and was excited they were all there! Showed Grandpa how he can "shish", we brought down his play pole... It was cute!
Saturday we woke up and got breakfast then went and did some shopping...
Twinkies...
These are the alligators in our hotel.. We stayed at "The Orleans" it's a nice hotel! But not kid friendly.. Then again, Las Vegas isn't kid friendly!!
I **LOVE** this picture! :)
Saturday night we made Brian and Matt's "guys night" a FAMILY night!! We all went to the Motocross race! It ended up being my ENTIRE family! Us, my parents, Matt's family, my Grandparents and my Uncle Jeff's family! 24 of us in all!!
**These next few pictures were taken with my cell phone! They wouldn't let my professional camera in the arena!**
Kernan loved every minute!! He would stand up on our lap for the beginning of every race, it went until 11 (Nevada time, that's 12 Utah time!) So by the time the main event race started he was out! Which was his nap, because he stayed up until 1:15 (that's 2:15 UT time) playing with his Dad and Uncle Kolby and their new toy helicopter! Boys!! :)
The next morning we went down to the strip. I really wanted the girls to see the water show out in front of the Bellagio. I think that's my favorite hotel, I've never stayed there... Hopefully one day!
On the way there we parked at the MGM Grand and got to see the Lions come out... They are so cool!!
Jaxin and Kernan watching closely!
Isn't this a cool picture!?! He almost looks fake!
We stopped by the M&M factory and my favorite one just happened to be outside!!
This car is on the top floor of the M&M factory...
My question is, how did they get it all the way up to the fourth floor?!
**Disclaimer: I DID NOT TAKE THIS PICTURE!! :)
Onto the water show!!
Kernan is looking for "shish" in the water here...
Mr. GQ...
My favorite stop on our trip...
Lunch Sunday afternoon..
We found a Rubio's!! I really miss this restaurant! It's right inside the Monte Carlo. I was in Heaven!!
These next few pictures are so cute!! Kolby and Kernan just love each other!!
When Kernan woke up Saturday morning I thought he would freak out with Kolby being in bed with him... He wasn't there when he went to sleep...
Nope, Kolby was woken up by Kernan rubbing his face and then he gave him the biggest hug! I was awoken to Kernan laughing because the two of them were playing!
Here Kernan is growling at him...
And here he is bitting his hat...
But this one is my favorite!!
We had such a good time with my family! Only a little over a month and we'll see them again for Thanksgiving!! And everyone else in Arizona we're missing!!
7 comments:
Yep it was fun! Don't know if we will be able to pull that off again though.... Where the heck is Yuma anyway?!
I asked each of the kids what was their favorite part,
Stockton: the Motocross Race!
Jaxin: Seeing Maci!
Kolby: My BIG hug!
Love you guys, see you in a month! And then a month, and then a month and then a month . . .
I loved seeing your pictures and you guys just look like you had the best time ever!! I'm glad you're enjoying your new life although I'm sure it's hard being away from your parents.
How fun! I bet all the kiddos had such a fun time! It is always great to be around family.
Thats Great! Im glad you got to see your family!
That looked like a lot of fun. I love that lion picture, it looks like your sooo close.
Hey,
I saw your mom today. She told me all about your trip, so I had to check out your pictures. Looks like you had a blast!! Your kids are so adorable. I just love the story of Kernan and Kolby. Very sweet. :)
We miss you!
Connie
What fun! Glad you got your Rubios
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