The B I G 3-0!

Ah, Vegas- you never disappoint! First of all, someone told them it was Chris' 30th birthday so this was the reception at our hotel...luckily Chris only has eyes for me. I don't think he even noticed them!

Then, the Palms Hotel was nice enough to announce that I would be making a special appearance at their hotel. We spent Saturday there hanging with friends Jeremy and Nancy. Apparently Pauly D was there?? I was in VIP so I didn't see him...

"Get my good side, Chris!"

Thumbs up for beverages with friends in our beautiful hotel suite. This was shortly before Mark crushed a glass with his bare hands...
On Sunday we got a daybed at the Wet Republic pool party where we fistpumped the day away!
Speaking of fistpump...

Pauly D, quit following me around!

This photo was taken shortly before Chris and I chicken-fought (and lost) to Nicole and a "friend". Why we were the only ones chicken fighting I may never know- that was some good times!

When a party ends with a giant ice cream sandwich you just know it was good! Happy 30th Birthday to my wonderful, cute, tall, amazing husband!

And thanks to the awesome friends who made it out to party with us...tough job but someone's got to do it, right guys? Love ya!

Thanks for my birthday present, Honey!

Chris being away in China until Sunday, I wasn't really expecting anything for my birthday...but he really surprised me tonight when he told me he had hidden my gift in our dresser so I could open it on my birthday! How sweet! He picked out a gorgeous necklace and I can't wait to wear it all over the place (Vegas.) Chris never ceases to surprise me! Thanks, Honey- you really made me feel special. *Kisses to China!!**
I mean, if it looks this good with a plain black t-shirt, imagine the possiblities!!!

We cute...

...it's in the genes (have you seen our grandmas??)!

Jason & Kendall

This cute little blonde came over to hang with us the other day...and she brought her adorable son! (Did you see what I did there?? lol *snort*) My friend Amy is an amazing photographer and I have known her for more years than I care to share. She is one of the sweetest and funniest gals I know! Her boy is equally as charming. The kids had a lot of fun playing outside while we caught up.

Someone got her driver's license!!!

Friends!

Carla and Perry came to visit us the other day. It was so good to see how much Carla has grown and meet Perry for the first time. Nicole = John = some pretty darn cute kids!

I sure wish we lived closer. It was great to see you all!

9 Months (A week late...oops!)

This pretty lady is such a sweet thing...she is eating puffs, bananas, spaghetti with her hands! She is pretty good at it, too. (Wonder who she gets that from ;0)

She is crawling everywhere quite fast now and is really keeping us on our toes to make sure she doesn't get into things she shouldn't. Time for the baby gates to go back up! Baby swings and bouncers are done...I have given our beloved mobile to my good friend who is expecting, along with some clothes. Life is change...it is beautiful, sad, joyful...

Every day I feel so blessed to have 3 amazing children who teach me patience, love, caring, fun, spontaneity, and so much more. While it is not "easy" to stay at home each day and take care of 3 people's needs all day and night (not to mention my own and hey, am I married, too? That guy needs some attention once in a while!), there is no other place on earth I would rather be than with my family.