Basketball Season

Lauren is #6 . . .

on

her

team

 and Grandpa . . . 

is one of her coaches!  She's has learned a lot already.  Have I mentioned that he's an excellent coach?  He is.  Thanks Grandpa!

Carter is #2 . . . 

on

his

team

and

 . . . couldn't be more thrilled to be "back in the throes" of basketball!

Vegas Baby!

Last week, Dave & I headed to Las Vegas . . .

We left Monday and got home late Friday night.  My parents stayed at our house and watched the kids.  Thank you!  You're awesome. 

We went  for . . . 

. . . so Dave could check out all the new silencers and get special dealer pricing.  Ya know, for his business, www.SilencerShop.com.

(AAC banner)

Tuesday, we spent all day at the show.  Wednesday, Dave went back to shot show.  I spent the morning catching up on sleep, working out, and then spent the afternoon with Cindy Welch.

She used to live in Cody, Wyoming (where I grew up) and I babysat for her.  She and her hubby, Brad sang at our reception . . .

~ August 1994 ~

  Shortly after Dave & I got married, they moved to Las Vegas.  I haven't seen her since they moved.  It was so fun to catch up.  She came and picked me up and we went to lunch, then headed to her home where I got to see 3 of her 7 kiddos (they are mostly all grown up now).  We then went shopping with 2 of her girls.  I loved every minute.  Thanks Cindy!  That evening, Dave & I . . . 

went to see . . .

 He was hilarious and boy could he sing.  Wow.  It's no wonder he won America's got Talent!

Thursday, we slept in, worked out, and then headed back to shot show.  We only spent a couple hours there; most of the day was spent walking up & down the strip taking pictures of all the cool hotels. . .

 That evening, we went to see David Copperfield . . . 

It was amazing.  We loved it.  But, I think Terry Fator was our favorite. Afterwards, we headed downtown for the Freemont Street Experience . . .

Very cool.  It was nice to get away for a few days and the kids did great.  They may have had more fun than we did!  :)  I have awesome parents --  have I mentioned that before? 

Postcards from Mom

Dear Taylor,

Please stop growing up so fast.  I'm not ready for you to want to date, drive, and "hang out" with boys.  I want you safe and sound in my arms.  

Love,

Mom

Can you believe she will be old enough to date and drive a car in eight short months?  I'm freaking out over here.  

I'm not ready, but she's counting down the days.

Lunch Date

Dave & I . . .

were at Pluckers  for lunch, where we saw this sign . . .

So true my friends, so true.

Sad. Inspirational. Motivating. True.

You really should read this article . . . Why Complain.  I've been reading her blog since her baby's accident.  She's taught me a lot.  

Dave's 40th Birthday Bash

Friday night, I reserved this room . . . 

 . . . at our favorite BBQ spot, County Line to celebrate Dave's big day with some of our favorite people!  It was perfect.

~ Mikal, Dave, James, John, Trevor, & Dave ~

 ~ Kirsten, Julie, Laurie, Denise, & Halli ~

~ Halli, Denise, Erin, & Audra ~

 ~ Kirsten & Craig ~

 ~ Dave, Mikal, & Tina ~

~ Laurie ~

~ Mo & John ~

~ Tina & Mikal ~ 

 ~ Katrina ~

~ Gary & Laurie ~

~ Jeff & Lynn ~

~ Celia & Troy ~

As always, the food . . .  

was terrific but the company. . .

 . . .was the best part!  Dave even got a few gag gifts to help him out now that he's officially "old"! :)

~ Kirsten & Dave ~

Our friend Denise made him this super creative card...

(click on picture for a larger peek)

We are so thankful to have such awesome friends!  Thanks again guys for joining us, we had a blast!  A big shout out to Gary for helping me take pictures . . .Thank you!