The Birthday Bash

After nearly two weeks, Chiki is finally back from New Jersey. Back from New Jersey with the camera, and the pictures from his birthday - YEAH!

As stated in an earlier post, Chiki turned the BIG 30 this year. Things have been so crazy and busy, that he requested just to have a little shin dig with me and the kiddos. We had a blast. Since we LOVE LOVE LOVE the zoo, and daddy usually cannot come with ... that is where we headed for the day. At first the weather was perfect, the girls were for the most part tantrum free, and we were completely enjoying ourselves. That is until the sky turned dark green, and the sirens started to sound. Yep, that's right ... our trip to the zoo was quickly ended after being advised to evacuate because of this:

A Funnel Could

Once we got into the car and started to head back to the house, we noticed that the worst of the storm was located north of the city which is where we were headed. No tornadoes ended up touching down in our area, but when we got back to the house the civic was covered in 3/4 inch hail and leaves (wish I would have gotten a picture)

So, back to Chiki's birthday....we still had a GREAT time at the zoo, came home and grilled out, and of course ate some cake. Now you all be nice. I made this cake. I am sure a professional baker would have been dying over what I was doing while making it, but all in all I don't think it turned too bad. One thing is for sure ... it tasted superb!

I thought I was being so funny, and bought Chiki the "Trick" candles. To my surprise, they were "Sparkler Trick" candles... scared the crap out of me. Thought my house was going to go down in flames, but no worries. Nothing happened and Chiki managed to blow out all of the candles!

Make Up Artist

I totally almost spaced posting about a little make up incident that happened with Olivia, while at my parent's house. Long story short, Olivia just happens to be the biggest snoop and into and onto everything. One morning, I took the girls into the playroom, turned on some cartoons, and headed for the shower. My shower couldn't have taken any longer then 10 minutes. When I got out, I ran into the playroom to check on the ladies. Neither were in there. I ran upstairs to find Olivia rounding the corner with some of my mom's semi permanent lip gloss, all over her face. Apparently, Olivia had at some point watched my mom put on her make up and had decided that she also wanted to "put" a little make up of her own on.

I know, I know ... totally looks like she got beat up. It was lovely. After much scrubbing, we were able to get a big portion of it off, but she did have to sport it in her eyelashes and eyebrows for a few days The best part, was seeing her face right after she had done it. Olivia was so proud and acted like she had done nothing wrong. Boy, is she lucky a that all I wanted to do was laugh and take pictures.

Did You Say 30?

That's right ... Chiki turned the BIG 30 on the 14th of June. Since our schedules have been so crazy, he didn't want a party. Per request ... an activity with just "him and his girls!" We forgot to download the pictures of the big day, and at the moment Chiki is on his way to New Jersey with the camera so we will have to tell you all about it when he gets back.

Anyhow, Chiki I just wanted to let you know how much I love you! You fill my days with laughter ... crying (from laughing)... and even more laughter. You know how to figure most anything out - especially if there are numbers involved. You are a great dad - your little girls worship the ground you walk on. Did I mention you make me laugh - haha?? No really, you are the best darn husband a girl could ask for, and I appreciate all you do for me and the little ladies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We love you!!

Wasn't he HANDSOME in his uniform!

Doing what he does best

??Chiki being a goof ... what??

Nifty Fifty

My mom turned the nifty fifty on June 8th. She is a GREAT mom and we were so excited to be able to celebrate the big birthday with her. Thanks mom for being an awesome mom and grandma, for lending an ear and a shoulder to cry on, and for being the great friend that you are to me. Hope you enjoyed your day!!

Instead of a cake, we went to Coldstone. It was yummy!

Did I mention how yummy Coldstone was!!

We made my mom ride the bull at Texas Roadhouse on her birthday.

Trippin Around

WOW - I have been needing to do some updating. Chiki & I have had so much going on this past month that instead of getting on the ball with some pics for you all ... I let myself get overwhelmed.

Chiki & I were invited to go with some friends to Vegas, the last weekend in May. We always hunger for travel, so we couldn't resist the offer. My great parents watched the little ladies while we were gone, and thank goodness. I don't have the desire to take them to Vegas anytime soon. I have always known that it wasn't the cleanest place, but come on ... we witnessed so many nasty things this time around. One girl continuously puked on the carpet after drinking too much and after each episode would turn back to her "fellow" and make out, we were offered many different types of drugs, me & another girl were exposed to, and while my friend was waiting near the front desk at Ceasar's was approached by some random dude and asked how much. The filth of Las Vegas really shined this trip.

We did enjoy the pool, the yummy dessert at the Patisserie in the Bellagio, and I got a great handbag in the forum shops.

Doesn't it look yummy - it was absolutely DELISH!

Don't get me wrong, it was nice to get away but next time ... if there is a next time for Vegas ... we definitely won't be staying for 5 days. 3 days max and that will include travel time haha.

After Vegas, Chiki flew back to Colorado and me back to Utah to celebrate my mom's BIG 50 birthday with the girls. We stayed there for about 1 week, and I must apologize. I always go to Utah with the intention of trying to go see everyone, but once I get to Utah ... slacker mode kicks in and all I want to do is relax.

Anyhow, it was nice to see the little ladies again. We "tried" to play outside with all of the crappy rain, we ate lots of shaved ices (tigers blood rules), did a little shopping, went to the airshow at Hill and fried the crap out of our skin while watching the Thunderbirds (Chiki you would have loved it), and did lots of hanging out with the famillia. Cousin Austin ... we had so much fun with you!

This is cousin Austin ... isn't he cute and not to mention a handsome little fellow