Vegas

Chris took me to Vegas for my birthday! It was a convenient trip because he was out there for work already.
My flight was supposed to leave at 8pm Thursday, but I kept getting notified that my 45 minute flight was delayed. It ended up being delayed until 2am. Can you believe that. Well when all the madness of my delayed flight was going on, and after 2 failed stand by attempts, Chris got refunded my old ticket and bought a new one on a different airline. I left at 8:15 and landed at 9:30. My plane taxied for forever.
I had never flew alone before, and this disaster was so overwhelming. I was in tears most of the airport. I had left Everett a couple hours prior and was feeling guilty for leaving him and wanted to just cancel the whole trip. Sometimes I LEGIT feel like God doesnt want me to go anywhere. Like the Idaho trip where my flight was booked wrong, or when I left my house to meet some mom friends at a farm an hour away and got pulled over and received a ticket, now this trip. I don't feel like He is punishing me, more of a priorities thing (even though all my time is with Everett). I am probably just nuts.

Anyway, I arrived at the Hard Rock where we stayed late Thursday. Chris showed me around, we got a late dinner. We "slept in" that next morning (like 7:30, why does that happen), I took  as long as I wanted getting ready. Chris had work to do so we were just hanging out in the hotel. Around 11 we went to the strip. My favorite part of Vegas is walking around, looking at all the casinos and stores. We walked so much the two days we were there.
Friday night we went to Fremont Street. I had never been. It was actually a lot of fun. Lots of concerts and street performers going on. We even went to a Haunted House. I loved and hated every second of it.
Saturday we had hotel breakfast, went to the other side of the strip, played some blackjack, and got Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate that I am determined to remake.

Here are photos in no order.

I am so  grateful to my sister in law and brother in law for taking care of my sweet boy Everett. I had zero worries or concerns with him being there. Sometimes when my mom watches him, I feel bad, like its an inconvenience for her to tote around and entertain a toddler (she never feels like this, only I do). But with the Treslers I know its just adding one more to the mix, and that his cousins keep him happy and entertained. I was sent many photos (see below) and even though I enjoyed my time with my husband, I missed my boy like mad!

Camping

This past weekend we went camping with my sister/brother in law and nephews and niece. I am not going to lie, I was terrified of camping with a one year old. I knew dirt was inevitable, and that didn't bother me, but what did worry me was sleep and weather. I imagined it being super hot and in the direct sun. I also had visions of my son not sleeping at all. One of those things happened :)
We originally wanted to go camping in Sedona, at a place with a trout filled creek and close to a swimming hole. Well, we drove through there and every single camp site was full. So we kept driving and ended up by Flagstaff, camping at Lake Mary. It ended up being WAY better in my opinion. It was  much cooler, not crowded, and close to town so us girls could go shopping! It did rain, but it wasn't too bad.
The first night Everett went to sleep fine, but once we joined him in bed he was up for a good 4 hours straight. Crying, yelling, kicking us, hitting the tent, basically a nightmare. That kid just does NOT sleep well with us. He must have his space. The next night we made a bed for him next to us and he slept perfectly, until he woke for good at 4:30. He was such a trooper though. You can't be frustrated at kids for being out of there element. I took him camping after all! As long as he had snacks and was allowed to play in the dirt/gravel (we bought sand toys which were a hit) he was happy! When us girls went shopping he slept in the ergo, and Sunday before we left we all went shopping again and he also napped in the ergo then as well. That thing is so awesome!
We ended our trip in Jerome because I had an engagement session there. It seemed like a fun little town!

Ok, now heres some photos!

Valentines Day!

Well its March 1st, so lets talk about Valentines! Sheesh I am so behind on everything it feels like- especially blogging. Here and over at my photo site. I have been blessed to be so busy with that but haven't been able to share my new work lately.

Anyway- Valentines day was more or less a regular day (we do always ALWAYS get take out and watch a movie- our little tradition) but the weekend before we went up to Show Low. Chris skied for a half day and Everett and I hung out in the hotel room, eating snacks and watching CABLE. It was glorious (minus the fact that 5 minutes into our room Ev fell off the bed. Horrible).

(rocking his rig burn from the fall)

(nap time)
When Chris got back we went to a very classy dinner at JB's diner, had dessert at Sonic and watched the intriguing show on NatGeo, Doomsday Preppers. That was a fun marathon to watch.

We tried to sleep- we thought having a king bed Everett would sleep well with us. Ha. He is a crazy sleeper. He likes to flip flop all night long- and even sits up and just looks around. None of us got rest. That boy is not a cuddlier and definitely likes his own space. A part of me so wishes he would cuddle and sleep with us (Chris would like that too), but he HATES it!

In the morning after the complimentary hotel breakfast we walked outside to SNOW! It was so fun to show Everett the snow.

I know he looks thrilled! Ha!

Then we drove up to Greer. Looked around some antique shops and explored the snow some more before driving the 3.5 hours back home!

California Trip

We had a great 4 days in Northern California with my family. Leaving was so stressful- our flight left at 8am, and we were running so late. I even sent my mom a text saying we weren't going to make it, we were THAT late. I couldn't find my car keys, we were all super stressed, but decided at 6:30ish to try and make our flight. Well, surprise we rush and rush to our gate and our flight is delayed an hour. We had a good laugh.

Everett was so good on the plane. He is so squirmy right now, but thankfully he was interested in looking out the window and eating puffs. He nursed and then slept the rest of the time. Once he fussed and some lady across the aisle told me i needed to give him a pacifier because his ears probably hurt. Uh, thanks lady. I had no idea. When we landed she proceeded to tell me, "I am so proud of you for breastfeeding". Why do people have to make things so weird!?!

We landed, rented a car (best decision ever!) and went to my grandpas. The main reason for us wanting to go visit was for Everett to meet his great grandpa Bill. Here he is with my grandpa and grandma!

Later that day we went to my Aunt Tricia and Uncle Jacks "ranch". They have cows, horses, baby horses, donkeys, and kittens. I love their house and property, I have a lot of memories there. It was fun to see my niece and nephew and Everett enjoy their place as well!

My Uncle Jack showed Everett and Aidan the train around the tree. I love the sound of a train going around the Christmas tree! It is so magical.

Sunday was spent helping my grandma get the Christmas party ready. All my aunts, uncles, cousins, and cousins' kids try to come out for this Christmas party. I hadn't been since I was 17. It had been a while! It was so good seeing everyone!

My Grandpa Bill and Grandma Wy with all the stockings for the great-grandkids. There are 32 now! My cousin had her baby girl the morning after this picture was taken. I was so glad I got to meet her!



Chris playing with the little kids

Monday was spent with my grandparents again, and Tuesday we went to visit my cousin and her family. It was a great trip!