Sleeping Texting

Everyone knows Scott is a sleep talker, but did you know is also a sleep texter?

My naughty LV friends have trapped me in the sticky Bachelor web. So every Monday night, we head over to C-Manns house and enjoy a little reality TV drama and girl talk. I text Scott letting him know I was on my way home. It was a little later than normal and he had already gone to bed. Bless his heart, he tried to text me back...(check out the arrow).

Bahahaha. 

He never fails to entertain me.

Christmas Festivities

This week has been full of Christmas-y stuff! It's really getting me in the Christmas spirit and I'm starting to think Las Vegas isn't that horrible of a holiday place after all.

On Saturday Scott had his work party for the kids. The company provided TWO Santa's for the kiddies, along with lunch, cupcakes, a movie and a little game. Tayden was pumped to see Santa and sit on his lap. However, when it was showtime, he was a little hesitant. Beckett on the other hand went right to him and sat with him for a few minutes. The company usually takes pictures, so we didn't worry about taking our camera. But wouldn't you know it, this year they didn't take pictures. We snuck in a quick picture from Scotts phone and called it good. 

After the work party, we headed off to our ward party. Tayden was so excited to see all his friends, as were his mom and dad. The evening was filled with great conversation, delicious food and zero pictures. But, one cute story. As the primary kids were getting on stage to sing their songs, I noticed a particular little blonde boy in a striped blue shirt sneaking his way up on stage too. I tried to grab him in time, but the Primary leaders assured me he was fine. So I let him go. Seeing him up there with all the big kids stung my heart a bit. He'll be 3 next month and up on that stage, legitimately, very soon. It was fun seeing him up there smiling and waving and trying to sing the songs with the big kids. Childhood just goes too quickly.

We left the Christmas party and headed down the road to a live nativity the Church puts on every year. It was fantastic. The weather was a little chilly and Beckett got a little restless, but it was worth it. It was an amazing way to remember the true meaning of Christmas. It filled my soul with love and appreciation for the Savior. We weren't allowed to take any flash photography, so I stole a few pictures from the local newspaper.

This evening we headed out with some good friends, Adam and Melissa Turney, for more Christmas fun. We stopped at the Bellagio first to see the Christmas Gardens. They were AMAZING! Everything is made from organic things such as flowers or twigs. It is inspiring what people can do with nature. The pictures without people are pictures I took from the internet. My pictures simply did not do it justice.

 This is Taydens friend Hannah. He loves her!

After a quick stop at McDonalds we finished the night up at Ethels Chocolate Factory. They have a cactus patch that they decorate with Christmas lights. It was spectacular. And sticking with the theme, here are more pictures stolen from the internet.

It was a great weekend/evening. It reminded me Christmas really is just around the corner...sometimes you just have look a little! 

Packard Family Photos

While we were in Idaho over Thanksgiving, the Packard's had family pictures. It was a pretty chilly day (especially for us that are used to Vegas weather) and Tayden kept asking to put his coat on. Despite the wind, and my dumb dog rolling in horse poo, I think they turned out fabulous.

Love this family!

BSU v. UNLV

 We had visitors this weekend. Scotts mom, two sisters and brother in law made a flying trip down to go to the BSU v. UNLV football game. They got here Friday afternoon and left early Sunday morning. Even though the trip was short, I loved every minute of having them here. It is so wonderful having family in our home. 

We just hung out at the house Friday afternoon and went out for some delicious frozen custard in the evening. Jeff, Sharlee and Ashley headed down to the strip Saturday morning, while I took Cheryl and the boys to the store and library. Scott was lucky enough to spend the morning in class on campus. 

Before the game, we went to Jasons Deli for a quick bite to eat. It was there I discovered my newest gift..ice cream cone making. Ha. 

We dressed in our broncos best and braved the chilly Nevada night. It was the coldest night since we've been here, but with doubled sweatshirts and blankets we survived. Boise had a rough first half, but the second half was full of touchdowns. I love outdoor football. It just screams fall. It was the most 'fallish' I have felt all year. I loved it.

Every time family leaves, I find my camera in the closet unused. I make a goal to take more pictures next time, but never ever do. Luckily, Scott snapped a few pictures with his phone. 

So my new goal: TONS of pictures during Thanksgiving break. (which just so happens to be in less than 2 weeks!)

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 Beckett slept through the second half. The game didn't start until 7:30, which is his beditme, so we were pleased he stayed up so long.

We had a blast. Our visitors came and went way too fast, but we loved it. I am so grateful to have such wonderful families that are willing to come and stay with us. It helps me keep my sanity and feel in touch with everyone. 

Thanks again guys. We love you!

Now, just 2 short weeks until its our turn to go home! Yipee!

Pumpkin Patch

We experienced our first Las Vegas pumpkin patch trip tonight. Its loads different than back home. First off, its just wrong picking out pumpkins in shorts and tee shirts. Secondly, the pumpkins patches are actually little carnival attractions. Petting zoo, blow up slides, rides and games included. They are set up on the corner of busy streets, just like Christmas trees in Idaho. It was a new experience, but we enjoyed ourselves.

Tayden couldn't wait to go down the big slide. He wouldn't even look at the camera for a second. He was just staring at it in excitement. 

The petting zoo was pretty much goats and rabbits with a few chicks and ducks. I was so proud of T, he pet all the animals. He used to be pretty cautious around animals, but tonight he was so brave and touched all the animals. He actually LOVED them. 

Poor baby Beckett slept through the whole thing.

Our strong little man loves bouncy house toys!

B woke up about 3 seconds before we left. He REALLY hates his car seat, so I was not about to take him out for a picture. So he stayed in a gave us a few smiles.

It was practically impossible to get Tayden to look at the camera with all the commotion going around him. This was the best I could get with the boys before Beckett started throwing a fit. Notice the sweet dolphin Tayden won at a carnival game? Yep, he loves it.

And one last picture. Becketts top teeth. I told you the gap was nice and wide. I hate car seat pictures because it pushes Becketts head forward and makes him look so fat. Okay, maybe its not the car seat. Maybe its just the 22 lbs of big baby?!

Happy (not so much in Vegas) Fall.

Nineteen Eighty

Tonight, we had a surprise birthday party for a friend in the ward. The theme: 1980's. We had a totally rad time dressing up and hanging out with our friends.

Scotts picture really doesn't do him justice. The shirt was awesome and  believe me you...the pants had some pretty sweet pleats. Also, the fanny pack-priceless. 

My sweet '80's get up. Short of my all my jewelry. Its hard to wear necklaces and bracelets and things of that sort with an 8 month old. 

This was the best we could do for our boys. Pathetic, I know. But they are so cute anyway.

See those two teeth? He has two on top too! 

Tayden was really into posing tonight. I dunno!

I doubt he could get any sweeter.

 Not going to lie, I really enjoyed dressing up. Didn't so much enjoy the funny looks as I was picking up the pizza for the party. I guess that's what happens when you lose at Rock. Paper. Scissors.

Ah, such is life.

It was pretty fabulous time!