Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Wonderful weekend

We enjoyed a lovely Memorial Day weekend here in Southern Nevada. The weather cooperated with temps staying below the 100-degree mark and plenty of sunshine. We used abundant sunscreen and all avoided sunburns though we spent many enjoyable hours outdoors. On Saturday, we took the kids first to our closest park and its refreshing spray park. Then we hit up our local pool/water park for a couple of hours on its opening day. Silly Nora in her swim skirt!
Here is Nora all dolled up on Sunday.
It takes a bit of effort, but Momma is finally able to attempt to style this little girl's hair!
After meeting, we headed directly out to Lake Las Vegas for our 24-hour "staycation." We rented a 1-bedroom "combo" (as Dane likes to say!), and they upgraded us to a lake view gratis. It certainly felt like being on vacation, although we were less than 20 minutes from home!
We spent lots of time swimming and exploring the resort. Dane was Sister's designated driver!
Just taking in the view.
A beautiful calm morning.

Our condo was in the building located in the center of this picture.
Monday morning stroll through the village.
Still pushing the stroller!
Checking out the water falls.
Looking for crawfish.
Pool time!
We got back home shortly after noon Monday, and the kids took nice long naps while we unpacked. Then we decided to take our boat out on its maiden voyage (of 2009). Last summer, Dane mysteriously developed a phobia of our boat, but with some coaxing and his new fishing pole, we seem to have overcome it with yesterday's trip. Nora did well as long as she had food in her little hands! Thank goodness her hat was tied on!
We boated over near Hoover Dam to check out the progress of the amazing new bridge that's going up.
Little fisherman.
Still eating!


Back to work today- we all survived!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Signs of summer

Kids in the pool. Nora decided she liked the pool this weekend, too. I was helping her walk around the back yard, and she headed straight to the pool. She stepped in and sat right down, never once hesitating in the cooooold water- straight from the hose. She sat for about 10 minutes before we decided we needed to warm up her little legs!

Smoothies.
Watermelon. Nora can't get enough!
Silly imaginative shirtless little boy running around the house. He came up to me like this and told me he was an astronaut!
Long naps after playing hard. On Saturday, Dane decided that he needed to sleep in Nora's room for nap time, so he set up this little bed next to her crib. So sweet!
The most certain sign that summer is here- the thermometer that keeps pushing over 100 degrees. Thank goodness for a good air conditioner!
Today we bought our tickets to fly home to visit all our Minnesota/North Dakota family this summer! Can't wait for July 24 through August 5!!!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Action-packed days!

"Pitch please!"

So fun to blow dandelions!

It won't be long, and she'll be off and running!

Just kickin' in the pool.

Mother's Day weekend fun!

It was a wonderful weekend. I got absolutely nothing done, but enjoyed myself immensely. Thank goodness Dane did a little yard work Saturday morning!
Saturday afternoon picnic at the park...
...with a view!
Crazy little crawler!
Nora thinks it is just hilarious when you stick her feet up next to her face!
Saturday evening, Jeff and Renee and boys came over for dinner. It was a lovely time, complete with live entertainment! The Shepherd blog has more details.
Mother's Day balloon and bouquet.
Dane and Nora take a spin in the fun shopping cart.
Nora loved hanging out in the pool.
Yummy treats after dinner.
One monkey (with a little mohawk) kisses another.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Busy days, cute kiddos!

Bryanna came over for a playdate last Thursday afternoon. They had a blast playing together. She designated herself the "Jeep" driver. Here they are heading in reverse, so they are both looking backward!
Peek-a-
Boo!
Las Vegas 51's baseball game with the Shepherds. They have more cute pictures here.
So happy! Look at those top teeth that arrived over the past two weeks!
She loves brother!
And Camden, too!
Our little baseball players.

Two silly kids in the playpen.
Dane had to wear his new goggles while swimming in his pool.

She looks rather proud of the mess she made!
Mmmm.... bananas!
Toothy grin!