Back in the Bloggle . . .uh . . .Saddle?

Holy Guacamole! The best surprise ever for my sweet husband: He turned 40 a few days after Christmas and I somehow managed to blow his socks off (with a little help, of course). So, last Sunday, the 28th, I told him to pack a change of clothes and we were going to go spend the night out. He thought we were going to the Gaylord, but NOPE! We went to the airport, and headed for Vegas! What a great way to spend your 40th birthday! Even the people in the airport helped keep the surprise--right up until we boarded the plane. He was shocked! Here's his picture trying to figure out why we're turning into the airport: And of course, we spent lots of time on the strip! We even managed to come back with a little extra money.

Our picture at the hotel.

Another big highlight of the trip was getting to spend a little time with my Grandma Mickey. She's 92 and such an amazing, amazing person. She has had quite a life, and always makes the choice to be happy--truly happy. She's a role model, for sure.

Mike's parents sent a bottle of champagne, which was so nice and completely enjoyed by us both! We had a trip to the hot tub (and--it was actually cold in Vegas), so the hot tub was so much fun!

Cheers to you, my love! What a happy, happy birthday--I hope the next 40 are as wonderful as the last 40!

We came home on New Year's and headed for our first play date of 2009. So much fun!

Then last night, we headed over to David and Jessica's for a little fun. Oh yes Wii did! And if it were not for the fact that we are trying to put off video games for Matthew and Molly as long as possible, I would be at the store buying Wii/Guitar Hero right this very minute! It was so much fun! And Matthew managed, somehow, to beat his mommy at Wii baseball. Hmmmm. I don't know how he did it. I was really trying, too!

Mike and Jessica, aka, David's girlfriend. I really, really like her! She and her step-mom are going with me on the famous scrapbooking retreat in just a few short weeks.

Mii, totally rocking out on guitar hero. Well, so I was at the "Easy" level, but still, I was rockin'!

Happy New Year! Any resolutions? Hmmmm. I'll have to get back to you on that. Love you!

San Diego, Part Dos

Wow! In the last 30 minutes, I've blogged more than in the last 30 days! Here are a few more pictures from our trip. Yes, that is Mike and Matthew at the tippie top of that water roller-coaster. I don't know who was more nervous/excited: Matthew, who was actually ON the ride, or Me, who was taking pictures of the roller coaster of death (not really, but I was a little freaked out that my child was doing THAT).

Matthew was worn. out. He fell asleep at the restaurant. For those of you who know Matthew, let me just say: Holy Moly. He was tired. That was a first for him. And then we ran across this weird sight on the way to the zoo.
Me and Molly on a ride that was much more comforting that the coaster of death. This was Elmo in Kiddie Land.



The view from our little bungalo. Matthew was in heaven that he could just walk right out to the beach. Molly--not so much. She didn't like getting her hands dirty. For that matter, she wouldn't even SIT in the sand unless I put a mat down first.

I know these pictures are out of order, but at this point, just be happy I'm blogging. Here's Matthew and Molly in the brig on the Aircraft carrier.
Matthew saluting the troops.
Molly playing in the ocean. Notice that Mike had to HOLD her while she dipped her fingers in the water so she wouldn't get sandy.
Matthew doing his dance of I'm-in-heaven-on-the-beach.

We had a great trip--it was so nice for us to get away and spend some family time together. This weekend, all the Teed's are coming for some more family time. I'm sure I'll have lots more to blog about that!

What's Up People???

Well, to be honest, I don't know why I haven't been blogging. I've been busy, of course, but I don't think it's anything new. Maybe I just needed a break. Don't know. Anywho, we took a faboo family trip to San Diego a couple of weeks ago, courtesy of my equally faboo husband who worked ever so hard and won a trip for his fam. Would you like to see some pics from the trip? Oh ho! But of course you would! We started out with a trip to the zoo on Day 1--we had so much fun looking at all the animals.






I was going to post more pictures, but when I click on the add photo button, it freezes the computer. I'll try another post. Grrr.