A Little Vacation At The Casa

My entire famillia decided to come out at the beginning of July, for a mini vacation. They hadn't all been out here at the same time since Chiki & I got married in 2004, so we were excited to have them out here at the same time!

Since they chose the middle of summer to come out, we had an endless list of activities to choose from. Of course we had to hit up Waterworld. If you have never been, I highly recommend going. It is a water park for all ages, and you never run out of things to do while there. This was cousin Austin's first visit to a water park, and I think he thoroughly enjoyed it along with the rest of everyone else. It definitely gave us all the chance to relax and enjoy the sun (for the little while it was out).

Swimming & eating ... could life be any better

Hanging out eating some more "nummies"

Next on the agenda, was the Rockies baseball game. Chiki & I have made it a tradition to attend the July 3rd game when we are in town, because they have a magnificent fireworks show afterwards. This particular game always sales out which makes it that much more fun, and I can't think of a better way to start off the 4Th of July holiday then going to a professional baseball game! There was a down pour right before the game but during, the weather couldn't have been more perfect. And to make the night even better ... the Rockies won!!

All of the kiddos congregated to grandma & grandma. That was GREAT for the parents haha

Here is Uncle Jer catching his "air ball." Maybe one day Uncle Jer, you can catch a real one!

Olivia being her patriotic self

The entire crew

To my famillia ... thanks for coming out. We had so much fun with you all out here, and hope you ALL come back soon!

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

Poor Nanner's

Poor Nanner's  

We decided to spend Memorial weekend in Montrose.  For those of you who don't know where that is located ... it is about one hour south of Grand Junction, Colorado.  We had a nice, relaxing time there hanging out with Chiki's family, friends, and fly fishing (future post).  

Anyhow, Sunday rolled around and since Chiki & I were going to be running the Bolder Boulder Monday, we had to leave.  We decided to take a more scenic route on the way home that passed just west of Aspen.  We were all enjoying the ride and the breath taking views, when I came up with the "brilliant" idea to get out of the car and check out a waterfall.   Chiki & I spent minutes getting the little ladies shoes and socks back on, along with their jackets.  We crossed the street and took in the waterfall, walked back thru all of the mud to get back to the car, where the scene of the crime occurred.  As I opened the car door for Nanner's to get back into the car, she happened to turn her head just right and bashed right into edge of the door.  At first sight, I thought she had just got a little scratch.  At second glance ... I realized that she had some white stuff showing and had punched a hole through all layers of her skin in the middle of her forehead.  

Since we were in the middle of the mountains, I threw myself into panic mode.  All the while Chiki was trying to keep Hannah calm.  We whipped out out little handy, dandy GPS to search for the nearest emergency room.  

The drive to the hospital in Glenwood Springs was about 20 minutes away, so we put a band aid over the hole.  It wasn't bleeding but she thinks band aids make everything better, so we put one on to comfort her.

Hannah was such a trooper.  She hardly cried, never complained of her head hurting, and continued to play while in the waiting room at the hospital.  To make a long story short ... after waiting over 4 hours of no one being called back, Livi having a break down because there was no food in the vending machine/ cafeteria closed at 1pm,and the life flight bringing in a new patient ... we consulted with a nurse who said that we would be OK if we were to take her back up to the Children's Hospital in Denver.  

Hannah ended up not having to get stitches and was able to have her forehead glued.  Sorry no pics, but she is doing great and has more energy then ever.   Who ever said that we wouldn't have to worry about all the broken bones and many trips to the hospital because we don't have boys?