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VEGAS !

Luke and I flew out to VEGAS for 3 days!  This made our 3rd trip in a year.  Yes...we like it!  Our first trip was last Oct for Ramsey and Heather's wedding.  We went in Feb for a GM convention, then back last week for a Chevy convention.  The trip was very fast but we totally enjoyed every moment.  Our flight was upgraded to first class and we enjoyed a few bloody marys, snacks, and warm cookies.  Then we met Carol and Rick at the Encore hotel, which is the 'sister hotel' of the Wynn, where we stayed.  We stayed at Encore in Februrary, as well, and it is fabulous!   I always think of the song "Glamourous" by Fergie!   Vegas is very much an adult 'disney world.'  The first night we ate at Lakeside in the Wynn hotel where we watched the shows overlooking the waterfall. The second night we ate at a Mediterranean Seafood restaurant called Bartolotta, owned by Steve Wynn.  The chef won "top chef."  Needless to say it was a dining EXTRAVAGANZA!  We enjoyed 7 courses of seafood flown in from Italy.  Steve Wynn also dined there the same night....a few tables over.  One of the BEST restaurants EVER!  During the day, I shopped, enjoyed the spa and played a little Roulette, and Pai Gow poker.  We also learned A LOT about the sports book at the Wynn with Joe, Jr. It was super COOL as we watched football and horseraces.  The last night Luke and I ate sushi at Mikumi in the Wynn.  It was DELISH and we sat at a prime table overlooking the coy pond!   After 3 BUSY days AND late nights...we were ready to hop on the plane to see our 3 munchkins!  They stayed at our house with my mom, Lupe, Aunt Katie, and Lucy Burrows (at different times, and followed a '
highly' organized and well planned agenda).  They all kept up with the 'strict' schedule and they weren't TOO spoiled when we got home! 

Hannah's Bday

Rockstar Bday party! 7th BIRTHDAY!  We had a family party at Pete's pizza!  Ava and Hannah dressed up as Rockstars...and LOOKED SO CUTE!  Everyone had a great time!  Hannah acts like a rockstar most of the time so the party was very "fitting."   We also SURPRISED Hannah on her actual Bday and took her to Six Flags with the Penningtons.  It was 107 degrees in Arlington but it was still a BLAST! 

My little swimmer

Luke and I couldn't be more proud of our little swimmer.  We had our first swim meet in Lufkin this past weekend and we didn't really know what to expect.  However,  Hannah got up on the starting block and won FIRST in her heat in backstroke and butterfly; and second in her heat in breast stroke and freestyle.  She WON 4th place in ALL four races out of the 16 girls in age group.  We were amazed!   I think we may have found something that she LOVES! 

Hannah is in the first lane-Black suit and green cap
Hannah's first swim meet-click to view video http://youtu.be/N6xaIm0sd-c

Hannah lost her second front tooth...so now we are officially ready to start 1st grade!  She has become such a big girl this summer!  I am enjoying her company, and the extra help and hands!  :)  I love her so much!

End of School, Rockport and Dance Recital

Hannah is officially out of school for almost 3 months. I have really been dreading having all 4 of us at home ALL summer (me, Hannah, Jake, and Ella). However, over the last two days, (hehe) Hannah has been extremely helpful and entertaining for the babies. She has chores that she must complete before we do something fun (Norma lly swimming at Citas). ALso, she is on swim team which means practice 4 days per week. I hope she likes it. I have called in some extra help too. Lupe will continue to come 15 hours per week to help around the house and keep babies to give mommy a break. Plus Taylor Brown will help me about 10 hours per week to keep Hannah somewhat entertained. Rockport We just got home from the coast for 6 days with the Pennington Family. We all had such a great week! The weather was perfect and we got lots of sun. We caught and few fish. Hannah caught her first black drum in the casating net. Daddy caught a 31in redfish. The babies absolutely loved everything about it this year...the beach, sand, water, pool, boat, condo. Dance Recital Hannah loved dancing in the recital. However, she didnt love dance class. Im not sure if we will continue with dance classes next year.

Jakie is walking

Jake started walking almost exactly 2 months after Ella. Now they are literally running EVERYWHERE! It takes all hands on deck....ALL the time! We are enjoying them so much. Hannah loves that they can walk now...they are a lot more fun!

Ella girl is walking

I need to blog so bad! Within two weeks, Jake and Ella are taking steps, mimicking everything, and loving to play together....well most of the time! Hannah has lost her first front tooth and she has become MY BIGGEsT helper...most of the time! ;>). Both babies have eight teeth and are beginning to drink lots of whole milk. We are down to three bottles per day! Hannah started swim team and absolutely loves it! We are looking forward to spring time and, of course, summertime!

Fab Feb

Father Daughter Dance

First Birthday-Jake and Ella