Bass Pro Still

This was the best part of the Bass Pro outing. Madison posing out front with boats and lights. It made me laugh so much!

Bass Pro

Last week I was excited to go to Bass Pro and get a free picture of Santa and Madison. We went a 6:30 and there was a sign saying Santa will return at 5:00. And NO SANTA!! What the heck!! I took pictures of Madison with other things. Big dissapointment Bass Pro, we bought our Moon Pies for dessert and left.

Bellagio Gardens

The Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas has an atrium that they change for every season. It is beautiful and free. We stopped by after we had dinner at Prime.

Dinner at Prime

I think by now most everyone knows that Sean is the Executive Chef at Prime in the Bellagio here in Las Vegas. If not you have now been informed. Anyway tonight we finally got to go in to eat there. I thought it was about time since he would be there a year on Thanksgiving. Dinner was amazing. I am so lucky to be married to a great chef and fantastic father and husband.

Rides

 

I have a strange hobby at the moment...when I ride on rides I like to take photos. They really don't always turn out great but they are fun to see. These rides include: Matterhorn, Thunder Mountain, Toy Story, Grizzly River Run (not on the ride there, Bumper Bugs, Teacups and Horse Drawn Carriage. They make me laugh. Some I didn't publish caught the top of my head.

More Disneyland!

 

These are pictures from other days!

Disneyland

 

Yes, we went to Disneyland this year for Halloween. If you look into the archives of this blog about 2 years ago we went for Halloween. Pulled out the old checkbook and hit the road for some fun. This time Sean actually got to come along!
We had so much fun. Also our trip included our family, especially Troy and Julie. Really our Disneyland trip wouldn't be as much fun without those two!

Halloween Party

Every year since we have moved here my cousin Kristin and family have thrown a Halloween party. The last two years we were in Arizona and unable to come to the party so we were excited this year to go. I planned since April to be Giselle from Enchanted. I found the costume and the crown then got the wig and presto, a Disney princess. Woo hoo. Usually I'm a dead something or other. Madison was a witch. Her costume took less planning. We had a blast at the party!!

Las Vegas Renaissance Fair

 

Today we went to the Renaissance Fair held every year at Sunset park. Yes, we finally went. At first Madison was a party pooper not even making fun of the odd clothing or the painted black people with slaves. Then she got to meet the monkey and life became more fun. It was worth the $5 for her to hold the monkey. Then after the monkey meet she was called up to stage to help with a magic trick. Yes, she was smiling after that!

The start of something.

I got a Silhouette a month or so ago and only had used it once for a test. I finally did a project with the vinyl lettering today and thought I would post a picture.

Someday I plan to make other fun things but I'm focusing on other things at the moment. Oh and don't soilicit our house poeple!

San Gennaro Festival

We got to go to the San Gennaro festival this year at the Silverton. Walked around and looked at the booths then went to the fair area. We didn't ride on anything because I am kind of freaked out by the rides that can be moved from place to place. But the trash cans were amusing!

Dog got clean.

Madison gave the dog a bath and called me in to come see. This is what I saw:

Disneyland

Madison and Mickey!

 

On our vacation Madison and I made a trip to Disneyland. It was busy but we didn't care at all. Went on a few rides, took pictures and go to see World of Color. That was one cool show!!

Sprinkles

Sprinkles cupcakes are the best I have ever had. We love them. When we went on vacation to Newport Beach we hit Sprinkles after we checked in to the Fairmont hotel. Sean had to work so Madison and I split 6 cupcakes between us. The flavors were key lime, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon sugar and 2 red velvet. We both love the red velvet.

Apron

I wanted to let everyone know that I have donated this apron I made to the:
Keeping Kolby Auction.
Check out the web page by clicking the blinkie on the top of my page.

Kolby is a young woman in our ward and to help cover costs of her medical expenses an auction is being held starting August 11th. They are still looking for items to donate and if you would like to help click on the "Want to Donate" tab on the link.

Also there is a web site www.keepingkolby.com where just cash/credit donations are also being accepted. Please check it out.

So those of you who want the apron you get to bid on it!

At the age of 15 Kolby was diagnosed with Stage 4 Anaplastic Large Cell Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Kolby's life has drastically changed. Each day she is fighting for her life.
Please check it out!
Thanks.

My little Penguin

At the Ends of the Earth exibit they had a slide and penguin costumes to wear. As you can see Madison dressed up and slid. Yes, she will soon see I posted the funny pictures. I loved it!

Ends of the Earth: From polar Bears to Penguins

At the Galleria mall they have an exibit of the Ends of the Earth. We were lucky to go July 5th when there was hardly anyone there. It's a fun exibit. We got to weigh ourselves and see how big a polar bear we are. I was 9 months as was Sean and Madison was a newborn polar bear. Too funny. We had a good time and the exibit runs untill September 12. Check it out if you can!

Aprons

I was thinking last week how my creativity was sucked out by the heat. I was wrong I made these aprons with scraps of fabric I had and no pattern to go with. I love the bow on the waist. For me it is so fun to wrap around and tie in front or leave in the back. I surprised myself. Yes, Madison was less then thrilled to pose. Actually her lips hurt real bad so she couldn't smile. She does love the apron.

4th of July

 

Well it was really the 3rd. We usually have tons of crazy fireworks but this year was safe and sane. We got glowing electronic items instead and it was great.

Family Fun

 

During the 4th of July weekend my brother Matt brought his Rock Band. Yes, we are behind the times. Do not own a WII or any other gaming item. Madison has a gameboy and that is good enough at the moment. Anyway Matt brought his and we had a fantastic time playing and singing horribly!