Go BIG or Go HOME!!!

Over the 4th this year, Chad and I headed to Vegas to attend our great friends, Amy and Dave Barrette getting married!  We had a wonderful time!  There were a group of 9 of us that went to Vegas to celebrate their special day!

It was tough leaving Kali and Hoyt behind, but we knew they were in good hands as Grandma/pa Washburn and Savannah were watching them!  Thank you soooo much!  It was a nice get away and it was much needed!!!

Amy, Dave, and Amy's 2 daughers, Kelsey (left) and Sarah (right)

Chad, Al, and Dave in between our hotel, Bally's and Paris.

Taking the limo to Fremont Street to see Downtown Vegas!

Kelsey, Sarah, Amy, Claire, and Me at Golden Nugget!

Claire (Bridesmaid), Janet (#1 Witness) and me (Bridesmaid)

Dave and Amy after they got married at Bells Chapel!  What a beautiful couple!

All four of us after the ceremony taking a pictue in front of Paris!

Kelsey and Sarah (Maid of Honors)

After the ceremony, we got dressed in our going out clothes and went to Hooters!!!

Our last day there, all the adults went to O'Sheas Pub and Casino, it is more of a casual casino by the Flamingo where they have cheap beer!  We left around 6:30 pm that night and the next morning on the news we heard that around midnight at O'Sheas there was a fight that broke out between two guys and only one punch was thrown, however one guy was killed.  It was probably a good thing we weren't there.  Here are a couple pictures at O'Sheas.

We had a great trip!  Congratulations to Dave and Amy!!!

Splash Pad at Palo

On Sunday, Brianna, Savannah, Kali, Jackson, Hoyt and I went to the Palo Splash Pad for the first time.  We called Jill and she was able to bring Kathryn and Tayten down too!!  (Sorry didn't get any pictures of Kathryn and Tayten).  Hopefully we will have many more opportunities this summer!

The kids had a great time, however Hoyt wasn't too fond of the cold water.  Brianna took him the first time and he bawled and then I asked her to take him the second time as I thought he would be a little more prepared for the cold water.....nahhhhh that didn't work out so well.  Hoyt kind of gave Sissy a cold shoulder after that.  Sorry Brianna!!!! 

We will definitely be heading back to the splash pad for the bigger kids. They had fun playing in the water and on all of the playground equipment.  Hoyt loves to SWING!!!!  He could do that all day!!!

Helping out....I think?????

On Thursday, Kali, Hoyt, and I stopped over to help out Laura with the triplets and visit Jackson, while Cory was out of town.  I'm not really sure how much I helped since Hoyt was with me.  But it was nice to see the boys and Laura!

We also stopped over on Friday night.  For some reason, Hoyt likes to hit CJ on his head....I think it may be a jealousy thing because I'm giving my attention to the babies, but I'm not sure.  And I don't know why CJ always gets the brunt of it.  Poor little guy. :(

Here a few pictures from our visit!  I only had time to take a few and I didn't get a picture of Austin....sorry little guy.  I'll make sure to get some the next time!!

Kali and Ben

Hoyt and CJ

Kali and CJ

Father's Day

I'm not sure why, but I didn't get a picture of Chad with the kiddos for Father's day.  Ooooopppppssss!  I did however take a few pictures.  

This Father's day was pretty low key.  We didn't end up doing anything on my side of the family because most of the family was in Burlington to watch Taylor's softball tournament.  Chad went fishing for a little while as part of his father's day gift! :)  Then we ended up going to Washburn's for a cook out!!!  It was a nice night, so we hung outside for the majority of the evening!!

Also, wanted to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Mom and Dad!  It was on Sunday as well.  They celebrated their 41st Anniversary!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!

 

Amy's Bachelorette Party

On Saturday we had a bachelorette/bachelor party for Amy and Dave for their upcoming 4th of July Vegas wedding.  Here are only a few of the pictures I took from the day.   :)

Amy's Family, Mom, Daughter's Sarah and Kelsey, and sister-in-law

Marg from Estonia suprised Amy.  Marg used to work with us at Verizon and now she is back in her native country Estonia!  Amy was MORE than suprised!!!!

Steph used to work with Amy and I at Verizon.



Amy and Dave, The happy couple!!! 

Hanging Out

Friday June 17th, I was able to meet Erica's precious baby boy Eli for the first time.  Angie, Erica, Eli and I had lunch at Panera.  It was a lot of fun and Eli was so well behaved!!!  He is a little peanut!!! I know he won't stay like that for very long!!!  Eli was born May 23, 2011 and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz.
Congratulations Erica, enjoy your time off!!!

Friday evening I took the kids to watch their cousin, Alexi play softball at Central City.  Alexi played very well and ended up winning the game!!!

Kali was so excited that she met a new friend, Graylin at the ball game.  Kali loves making new friends, however she had a hard time remembering her name!

Wedding Time

Chad and I celebrated our 11th Anniversary last Thursday, June 10, 2011.  I can't believe how fast the time goes!!!


Our friends Chad and Tiffany McBurney had a destination wedding in May and had their reception at the Central City Fairgrounds on Saturday June 11.  Chad smoked the hams for the reception!  YUMMMMYYY!!!  Brianna, Hoyt, Chad and I went to the reception.  Unfortunately, the life of the party, Kali, was unable to attend because she went with Grandma and Grandpa Washburn to her cousins Reece's birthday party at a hotel and went swimming. It was pretty cute, when G & G Washburn came to pick her up she was like, "There's my ride, gotta go Mom."  I was like how old is she 4 or 14!!! LOL 


We had a lot of fun at the reception!  Hoyt loved chasing the DJ lights.  He thought that was pretty cool.  Here is Hoyt and Brianna dancing!!!!

Here are some pictures I haven't blogged about. 


Kali was able to get a ride in Dan McBurney's semi truck last weekend.  After getting a ride in the semi, Kali said, "This was the best day ever!!!"  Ever since Kali could talk she has been fascinated with semi trucks....don't ask me why!?!?!?  She has a love for the 18 wheelers! LOL

Kali in the bed of the semi

The week of June 13th Hoyt has really started walking.  He has been taking 7-10 steps.  They are more controlled steps!  He still seems to think he can crawl faster than walk, but I think that will be changing by next week!