School is now in Session

School is back in session for our kiddos.  We have a big 3rd grader, 2nd grader and a 1st year preschooler.  That's right folks all 3 of our kids are in school and it's a little weird.

Trey and Elle have been in school a week and today had picture day.  Brex started this past Tuesday and only goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays but he loves it and told us he had so much fun. It's been a little hard for Brex to not have the kids around during the day.  One day he didn't want them to go and held the kids backpacks hostage. He tried to block us from going out the door and asks all the time if it's time to go get them. One day it was only 11am and he was ready to go get the kids.  It's better now that he is in school but he still misses them.  All 3 are doing great and we are off to a fantastic start. 

 

Before school and dropping the kids off

 

Brex got a special breakfast

 Trey's been out golfing with daddy

 Brex's 1st day. we had to capture it with all the kids

The sun was so bright he couldn't see.

 Checking in and starting class

After a rough morning Brex got to go to the park and ride his bike.

Morning of picture day.

Vegas

It was my birthday on Monday so to celebrate we took the kids and headed to Vegas for the day.  We started it out by going to Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.  It was awesome and we had a blast.  We saw a yellow alligator, python snake, sharks, sword fish, jelly fish, sting rays and about a hundred other water creatures.  We even got to pet the sting rays that was a cool experience.  Miss Elle wouldn't do it though they kind of freaked her out.  

After Shark Reef, we headed to M&M world and saw the little movie that they do there in 3d.  That was a lot of fun. We also stopped by the Coke Store and tasted their sampler tray of sodas from around the world.  I'm not gonna lie most were pretty disgusting, that's why we paired it with soda floats and those were yummy. 

 From there we went to New York New York and played arcade games.  The kids tried to talk us into going on the roller coaster but I'm not much a roller coaster kind of gal so we entertained them with the arcade games. Next we saw the fountain show at the Bellagio and from there made our next stop at the Venetian.  There we ate my delicious dinner at the Grand Lux and I got to have my cheesecake for dessert.  We took the kids and walked through the Venetian and showed them the Gondola rides and were entertained by a play put on in St. Marks Square by the Carnival dressed people.  They had a guy on stilts that did amazing.  At the end of that show they all popped off streamers and the guy on the stilts came right up to Elle and handed her his streamers.  She thought that was so cool!!

We made a stop at the It's Sugar store and let the kids roam through all the old fashion candy icons and they each got to pick out an item.  Our last stop was to catch the Pirate show at Treasure Island. We were so close to the front that when they cannons hit the ship and exploded our faces were burning from the heat of the fires.  By that time we were all worn out so we decided it was time to head on home.  Brex fell asleep within minutes of getting into the car and poor Trey puked within 5 mins.  Luckily we had a bag and pulled off at a gas station to get rid of it. I guess that is how you know you've had a super fun day is when at the end of it a kid gets sick.

 I love Treys face, Brex loved the floats

M&M World and 3d movie

 Sharks Reef.  They were huge!!!

 Brex petting the sting rays.

 More sea creatures and Elle next to the yellow alligator

 More pics from Sharks Reef

 Look at those jelly fish and cat fish

The guy on the stilts and the kids by the canals in the Venetian.

We had so much fun and jammed a ton into about 8 hours. The kids are already planning our next trip.

Happy Birthday Elle!

Happy Birthday Elle!

Our little girl is not so little anymore and it's hard to believe that she's getting so big. Elle Belle you are the most precious little girl to daddy and me.  We love your smile, your laugh is contagious and we love that we can pick it out of a crowd.  You are the best big and little sister that any brother could have.  I love that you are so girly and keep us on our toes. You are so smart and it's amazing how one so small can be so giving and kind.  You put others first, include everyone and you wouldn't have it any other way.  You're a bright light that everyone wants to keep close especially me. Remember that you will always be our baby girl(even if you aren't a baby anymore.) We love you Elle Belle.

You hated the feel of grass

You love peanut butter

 Our little golfer

 You are so beautiful!

 You got style girl!

1st Grade picture. You look so big and pretty!