Yes, It's Official!!! Another person has joined the "Blog" family. Katie has set up her own blog that will be about the books that she has been reading or will be reading in the near future. Her bookmark is in the Link section under Katie's Book Spot. I'm sure she will leave posts about our family (Basically all the stuff I leave out!!!)
We also went to Red Rock Canyon on Memorial Day. It was fun. I felt like we were in Moab with all the red rocks around us. We were there for about 4 hours and only stopped at 3 places (which mean we will be able to take visitors there to see it).
I also want to ask you, the blog reading world, what kind of Digital Cameras you have. Ours has been acting up and we are considering an upgrade. We have an old Fuji FinePix and have been fine with it over the last 4-5 years. Things that have been happening are 1) Card Error so that our pictures won't save to the card 2) Video with no sound which is disappointing (just found that out about 2 weeks ago) 3) Can't take pictures fast enough when its a moving target (Kids on bikes, NASCAR, etc...)
If you have any recommendations, I will listen. We did add a Red Rock Canyon album to our photo album (of all the pictures that did work mind you!!!) so check them out.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
More Bike Videos!!!
Braydon LOVES to be a show off so he wanted to show everyone how he rides his "little" bike (considering our camera died yesterday).
Hope you enjoy!!!!
Hope you enjoy!!!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Week With Family!!
Katie's parents and little sister came out to visit us last week. They flew in on Saturday and flew out the following Saturday. I have to admit, the Las Vegas Airport has easy access to pick up and drop off passengers. (Now I just have to have Katie learn how to do it!!!)
Here is a quick run down:
Saturday: Resting from the flights, Shopping for food for the week, Buying ceiling fans, kitchen light for the house, Playing games.
Sunday (Mother's Day): We all got up early so the men could cook breakfast for the ladies. Packed our cars up for a day at Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. It was nice to go out and visit the dam. There is a lot of history in that dam. I did learn that it is about has thick as it is tall (I would never have guested). After walking all morning, we at a picnic lunch at Lake Mead along with playing in the water. It was windy and we all got our feet wet but Braydon was adventurous and actually got all the way in the water. The water was colder than I expected.
We came home and got ready to go to dinner at the Silverton Casino Buffet. It is a pretty good little buffet. We DVR the Jazz game 4 and was able to watch a good overtime game in which the Jazz pulled off a win in SLC.
Monday: WORK!!! We (Father-in-law mostly and I) installed ceiling fans in to help circulate air so it's not AS hot in our house. Culligan came to install a soft water system and water purifier for our drinking water. We have been disgusted with little white/brown flakes in our water and have had enough. Our fridge is hooked up to the system so even our ice maker will make purified ice for us. We then took Braydon to his golf lesson in which he was able to show his grandpa how good he is. For dinner we finally ended up at Coyote's for Mexican food. We were going to see the Tournament of the Kings but our tickets got mixed up or something like that.
Tuesday: Mostly a lazy day. Went to the Pancake House for breakfast, which is always a must with visitors!!! We ended up going to the Orleans Hotel and Casino for some bowling. Here is how we finished: Jim, Shane (only by 3 pins I have you know!!!), Nettie, Braydon, Katie, Emily. After bowling I took Braydon to school while everyone else went to the Mall to shop.
Wednesday: I had to work that day so everybody else got to play. Braydon learned how to ride his little bike without training wheels. He was so excited and loves to ride his bike. He is so good and starting and stopping on his little bike. As you can see in the video the big bike is hard to stop and start. Katie got some free show tickets that she gave to her mom and dad so we went to the Hooters Hotel and Casino to get the tickets to the Mentalist: Gerry McCambridge. It is a very small casino and was not to impressed with it. All (I should say most) of the female workers were dressed in the "Official Hooters" outfits. My In-Laws said the show was alright and were glad they didn't have to pay full price. We again watched the Jazz game 5 in which the Lakers won in LA.
Thursday: Jim and Nettie decide to get a night at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino so they could have some pool time. It was also good because that night we were able to finally get our Tournament of the Kings dinner show tickets. I got off of work and meet them there when they were getting out of the pool. Everybody got ready for dinner. We all had a good time. We had to eat all of our food with our fingers since they didn't have eating utensils back then. The only problem about the evening was that we came out of there not able to hear because the microphones were so loud.
Friday: PACKING day. It's always a sad day when visitors leave or we have to leave. It was basically a lazy day with nothing much going on. In-laws packed, ordered pizza for the Jazz game 6. It was sad to see the Jazz lose and get kicked out of the playoffs. We also played some board games and just enjoyed the evening.
Saturday: I took the family to the airport in the morning and rested the rest of the day with not much excitement.
Today: I had my first day off since then and have been running around doing errands, going to the dentist (not by choice). Braydon has been faithfully practicing riding his new BIG bike and have this video to prove it.
Check out our Photo Album for our new albums: Silly faces, Hoover Dam, Around the House, Small Bike Riding, Big Bike Riding.
With the Jazz out of the playoffs, it's officially time to start counting down to FOOTBALL season!!!
Here is a quick run down:
Saturday: Resting from the flights, Shopping for food for the week, Buying ceiling fans, kitchen light for the house, Playing games.
Sunday (Mother's Day): We all got up early so the men could cook breakfast for the ladies. Packed our cars up for a day at Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. It was nice to go out and visit the dam. There is a lot of history in that dam. I did learn that it is about has thick as it is tall (I would never have guested). After walking all morning, we at a picnic lunch at Lake Mead along with playing in the water. It was windy and we all got our feet wet but Braydon was adventurous and actually got all the way in the water. The water was colder than I expected.
We came home and got ready to go to dinner at the Silverton Casino Buffet. It is a pretty good little buffet. We DVR the Jazz game 4 and was able to watch a good overtime game in which the Jazz pulled off a win in SLC.
Monday: WORK!!! We (Father-in-law mostly and I) installed ceiling fans in to help circulate air so it's not AS hot in our house. Culligan came to install a soft water system and water purifier for our drinking water. We have been disgusted with little white/brown flakes in our water and have had enough. Our fridge is hooked up to the system so even our ice maker will make purified ice for us. We then took Braydon to his golf lesson in which he was able to show his grandpa how good he is. For dinner we finally ended up at Coyote's for Mexican food. We were going to see the Tournament of the Kings but our tickets got mixed up or something like that.
Tuesday: Mostly a lazy day. Went to the Pancake House for breakfast, which is always a must with visitors!!! We ended up going to the Orleans Hotel and Casino for some bowling. Here is how we finished: Jim, Shane (only by 3 pins I have you know!!!), Nettie, Braydon, Katie, Emily. After bowling I took Braydon to school while everyone else went to the Mall to shop.
Wednesday: I had to work that day so everybody else got to play. Braydon learned how to ride his little bike without training wheels. He was so excited and loves to ride his bike. He is so good and starting and stopping on his little bike. As you can see in the video the big bike is hard to stop and start. Katie got some free show tickets that she gave to her mom and dad so we went to the Hooters Hotel and Casino to get the tickets to the Mentalist: Gerry McCambridge. It is a very small casino and was not to impressed with it. All (I should say most) of the female workers were dressed in the "Official Hooters" outfits. My In-Laws said the show was alright and were glad they didn't have to pay full price. We again watched the Jazz game 5 in which the Lakers won in LA.
Thursday: Jim and Nettie decide to get a night at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino so they could have some pool time. It was also good because that night we were able to finally get our Tournament of the Kings dinner show tickets. I got off of work and meet them there when they were getting out of the pool. Everybody got ready for dinner. We all had a good time. We had to eat all of our food with our fingers since they didn't have eating utensils back then. The only problem about the evening was that we came out of there not able to hear because the microphones were so loud.
Friday: PACKING day. It's always a sad day when visitors leave or we have to leave. It was basically a lazy day with nothing much going on. In-laws packed, ordered pizza for the Jazz game 6. It was sad to see the Jazz lose and get kicked out of the playoffs. We also played some board games and just enjoyed the evening.
Saturday: I took the family to the airport in the morning and rested the rest of the day with not much excitement.
Today: I had my first day off since then and have been running around doing errands, going to the dentist (not by choice). Braydon has been faithfully practicing riding his new BIG bike and have this video to prove it.
Check out our Photo Album for our new albums: Silly faces, Hoover Dam, Around the House, Small Bike Riding, Big Bike Riding.
With the Jazz out of the playoffs, it's officially time to start counting down to FOOTBALL season!!!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Welcome Back!!!
We are back by popular demand. Not only are we back but back and better then ever!!! (OK, maybe not). We have been busy for the last few weeks (at least that is my excuse!!!) with traveling, work, playing, and much more. Here is our April in a re-cap:
April 4-14: In Utah for Braydon's Pre-birthday parties with family. He got spoiled of course with just about everything he wanted. I was able to go golfing for first time of the year. We played a family poker party that I won (after a re-buy). Also got to have some relaxing time with of course, good food.
April 15-23: Getting caught up with house cleaning (Yes, this was mostly Katie's doing) and working trying to be back to the "REAL WORLD" after a trip. Celebrating Braydon's "REAL" birthday with Lunch at Burger King.
April 24- 28: Katie's sister and family in town to celebrate Braydon's birthday at the park. We got to be the hosts by playing lots of games, eating good food, doing lots of shopping, and of course, lots of gambling. It was also my brother-in-laws birthday so we had a night out without kids to a local buffet. We also got to go bowling with all the kids and had a good time.
April 30: Got a chance for 2-for-1 tickets to see Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian Casino. We were able to sit Row N right in the middle. It was a really good show. We were able to go with some friends and enjoy another night out without children. I am glad that we didn't pay full price got pretty much the best seats in the house. I would recommend it at least once in your life so you can stay you got to see it. (That's why I added Phantom music to my playlist)
Check out our 3new photo albums of Braydon's parties and his school projects.
Also, we took Braydon's music off our list and put it on to his own. It will not start on it's own and you will have to turn ours off and pick his song you want to listen to (if your kids are interested!!!)
April 4-14: In Utah for Braydon's Pre-birthday parties with family. He got spoiled of course with just about everything he wanted. I was able to go golfing for first time of the year. We played a family poker party that I won (after a re-buy). Also got to have some relaxing time with of course, good food.
April 15-23: Getting caught up with house cleaning (Yes, this was mostly Katie's doing) and working trying to be back to the "REAL WORLD" after a trip. Celebrating Braydon's "REAL" birthday with Lunch at Burger King.
April 24- 28: Katie's sister and family in town to celebrate Braydon's birthday at the park. We got to be the hosts by playing lots of games, eating good food, doing lots of shopping, and of course, lots of gambling. It was also my brother-in-laws birthday so we had a night out without kids to a local buffet. We also got to go bowling with all the kids and had a good time.
April 30: Got a chance for 2-for-1 tickets to see Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian Casino. We were able to sit Row N right in the middle. It was a really good show. We were able to go with some friends and enjoy another night out without children. I am glad that we didn't pay full price got pretty much the best seats in the house. I would recommend it at least once in your life so you can stay you got to see it. (That's why I added Phantom music to my playlist)
Check out our 3new photo albums of Braydon's parties and his school projects.
Also, we took Braydon's music off our list and put it on to his own. It will not start on it's own and you will have to turn ours off and pick his song you want to listen to (if your kids are interested!!!)
Monday, April 07, 2008
Here in Utah!!!
We are now here in Utah so I wanted to make a quick note. We have put music on our website at the bottom of the page. You can play any song you want from our list by clicking on that particular song. If you don't like to listen to music on websites (You know who you are), click on the pause or stop buttons. Please Enjoy.
We just celebrated Braydon's 6th Birthday with my family (pictures to come when we are back in Vegas). He got a Transformer, Legos, Bumblebee PJ's, and an Spider-man outfit. We will be doing another party with Katie's family and another one in Vegas with his friends (Three parties, this kid is spoiled!!!)
SPORTS UPDATE:
My bracket is completely done. I had 6 of the Elite 8, 2 out of the Final Four, but 0 in the Championship game. I had UNC playing UCLA but both decided not to show up to the Final Four and lose. Now I will be focusing on the NBA playoffs with the Utah Jazz.
We just celebrated Braydon's 6th Birthday with my family (pictures to come when we are back in Vegas). He got a Transformer, Legos, Bumblebee PJ's, and an Spider-man outfit. We will be doing another party with Katie's family and another one in Vegas with his friends (Three parties, this kid is spoiled!!!)
SPORTS UPDATE:
My bracket is completely done. I had 6 of the Elite 8, 2 out of the Final Four, but 0 in the Championship game. I had UNC playing UCLA but both decided not to show up to the Final Four and lose. Now I will be focusing on the NBA playoffs with the Utah Jazz.
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