Zombie Brains and Barf...DISGUSTING

Grandma Syrros bought Cole a new toy.  Yep, let him pick it out all by himself!  No ifs, ands or buts about it.  This is what he wanted so this is what she was getting him.  It is absolutely disgusting, but kind of cool to watch...

Zombie Brains...

Zombie Barf

Haven't kept a strong enough stomach to try the edible bugs or Zombie Skin!

Can't Beat a Lorax Breakfast!

We had a break on St. Patty's Day in between opening ceremonies for Cole's little league so we took the kids to IHOP so they could finally have their Lorax Breakfast.  We eat out often, but I truly think I enjoy breakfast out together the best...Just always seems like such a good way to start off the day!

Happy Halloween!!!!

We started our Halloween off like we always do with a Halloween breakfast with Halloween Pat-A-Cakes!

After work, we rushed home to get our Halloween night started.  We got the house all ready for the Trick or Treaters. 

The kids got in their costumes and we were off. 

My mom and dad came down to answer the door for the Trick or Treaters.  They don't get any Trick or Treaters in their neighborhood so they like coming down to the house to see all of the kids.

Our neighborhood was hopping like it always is.  Nobody disappointed, everybody had their decorations up and we even had a couple of haunted houses!  We had people pulling in and dropping kids off.  This is one of my favorite nights!  We get to see all of our neighbors and everyone just seems to be in such a great mood! 

Chance was hilarious to watch this year because he fully understood the fact that all he had to do was ring the doorbell and people just gave him handfuls of candy!  He couldn't get to the next house fast enough. 

Everybody loved Cole's costume.  They thought he was the real deal and some of the littler kids refused to go up to the door when he was there because they were scared of him.  He had to keep taking his mask off to show him he was really just a little boy underneath!  Kadee was great out of the gate but not much for stamina.  We made it around our block and she tired out and was ready to go home. 

All in all, everybody had a Fantastic time!

Pumpkin Patch 2011

Aunt Julie bought the family a pass to the McGee Ranch Annual Pumpkin Patch this year.  We have driven by it in the past but in the hustle and bustle, never made it in.  This is the cutest little ranch in Las Vegas.  The kids got to ride the horses, go on a hay ride, feed the animals and pick out their very own pumpkin.

 Thanks Auntie for such a good time.

Sock Hop 2011

I started volunteering on Cartwright Elementary's PTA when Kadee started Kindergarten.  Three years later I am now Vice President and have taken on the Sock Hop event the last two years.   I love this event.  All of the kids dress up in their 50's attire and the PTA provides free Rootbeer Floats and Ice Cream Sundaes.  The kids and parents all seem to have a great time!

Our Volunteers from Silvestri Middle School Honor Society

 

Volunteers Dishing Out Ice Cream Sundaes

This year's Sock Hop was crazy to say the least.  I honestly think we had two to three times more people in attendance than last year. 





I literally had to run to the store mid-way to pick up more supplies.  I was so busy from setting up to cleaning up that it was all kind of a blur to me but I am pretty sure everyone had a BLAST!  Charlie helped me out with the kids, well really only Chance, Kadee and Cole were out dancing and playing the entire time! 

Fun with Our Cousins

Cindy, Lucas, Kevin, Ari and baby Ian came to visit us for a few days. We were so excited to see them! It was our first time meeting baby Ian...and we were able to confirm our beliefs that he truly is SUCH a cutie!
We had a blast as we always do. A lot of relaxing by the pool and some ventures out to cool attractions that Vegas is famous for!

We hit the Silverton to see the Mermaids and take a tour through one of our favorite stores, Bass Pro Shop.
The kiddos took in the shooting range at Bass Pro. We also hit Fashion Show Mall and of course the girls had to give the "Fashion Runway" a go!We also visited Caesar's Palace Forum Shops so the kids could see the cool statue shows and water fountains.
It was a busy but great trip. We had such a good time and can't wait till they come back!

Event Date: 07/02/2010

Passed Down to Enjoy

The best part of having a second boy is the ability to pass down the toys that Cole loved so much when he was a baby to his little brother. Chance recently uncovered Cole's old four wheeler and fell in love with it!
Event Date: 06/14/2010

Some Fun in the Sun

We love summer! We better considering it is the longest season we enjoy down here in Vegas! On the weekends the kids wake up asking to go swimming and usually crawl out of the pool at night to put there PJs on exhausted from an entire day of splish splashing around.

One of my FAVORITE photos:
I called Cole "Scuba Steve" all summer long.And of course we had to have plenty of snacks on hand to replenish all of the energy that was spent swimming, some of our favorites included this GIGANTIC tub of cheeseballs. I seriously think it lasted us the entire summer!And who can make it through the hot day without a good old fashioned Otter Pop!






Event Date: 05/29/2010

Catchin a Fick at Town Square

We met Clarice and Dallas and their kiddos at Town Square for an outdoor movie. We ordered pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, headed to the park, ate and played while we waited for it to get dark. The boys had a blast attacking each other with their balloon swords. We watched the Princess Frog which is such a cute movie. Had a great and very much needed relaxing time with good friends.

Event Date: 05/20/2010

Chance is 1 Today!

I can't believe my baby boy is 1 today! It is really hard to believe how fast the year has flown by. I still remember him as a teeny-tiny little man. And now he is so rambunctious, he is definitely going to be the ornery one of the bunch! He has had his ups and downs this year, a couple bouts with pneumonia, but all in all he is such a GOOD baby! Even when he is miserable he still smiles!

I love this little one to death and am so thankful to be blessed with him. He truly is the BEST surprise I could have ever wished for :)

We started the morning off with the traditional Birthday Pat-a-cakes (that what the kids call pancakes).

That night we all went to Chuck-E-Cheese to celebrate Chance's birthday. The kids had a blast playing all of the fun games.Even Auntie Julie got in on the fun :) Then of course we tried to take the memento photo with Chuck-E himself and it didn't go so well...Chance was terrified of him!After traumatizing him trying to get him to smile while be next to a giant rodent, I mean mouse we headed back to the house for birthday cake. Of course Grandma Barb spoiled Chance with not one but two cakes. He naturally needed one all to himself!He didn't get as messy as I expected but sure did love every bit of his cake!

It was a great day! Wow, still hard to believe he is really 1!?!?

Event Date: 05/07/2010