Monday, March 24, 2008

VEGAS with BABY!

We left last Wednesday for a trip to Vegas with the fam for Caitlin's 21st birthday. It was a really fun trip and I think the best part was the great weather. I have been craving some warm sun and bright blue skies and the JW Marriott at Summerlin delivered. The hotel is a resort with beautiful grounds and a great pool. We lounged, ate, napped, gambled, swam and lounged some more. Lucy was great and only had freak-outs when she wasn't sitting up at the table with us at restaurants. She's learned a great screeching talent to get every one's attention and has a great arm when it comes to throwing utensils and side-swiping full glasses of water (sorry for the soak mom & dad). Her favorite part of the trip was the pool. We slathered her in sunscreen and put on her shades and a hat and then she went nuts! She splashed and kicked and had no fear. She would have stayed in all day if we let her and I think we're going to have to sign up for a mommy & me swim class this summer.

Caitlin did a really great trip report so click on her blog http://brintonandcaitlin.blogspot.com/ if you are interested in more. We had a really fun time and I'm glad they invited us to tag along. Sometimes trips with families can be - yama hama - but this one was really fun and the only one at fault for causing problems was....you guessed it ME! But everyone deserves a melt down now and then - even if it lasts for multiple hours in a crowded casino!

The night before we came home I decided to put in $30. into a dollar slot machine (wheel of fortune) and within a few minutes I won $500.! I was so excited and Caitlin was mad so I called it a night and went up to celebrate with Blake and Lucy with chocolate and Sprite! We thought we were ending things on a high note but the next morning as we were waiting for the valet to bring us our car they walked in and said our car had been broken into over night. They broke the window and Blake's golf clubs, checkbook, ipod accessories and various other things had been stolen. So we waited about an hour and filled out a report while the hotel staff made us a makeshift plastic window. Poor Lucy had to listen to loud wind for the 6 hour drive home and we had to no ipod. But, things happen and luckily they didn't take our car seat. All in all it was a fun time and best of all we have a little swim fish girl!





we love lounging




outside breakfast - notice my mom's purse behind Lucy to hold her in and Lucy's prelaunch of spoon!



fish girl



exhausted after her swim session



Sabrina, Caitlin & me. Caitlin's friends Nick and Sabrina went too and I love them. They are so much fun and I love that Sabrina and I can hang out and talk. The fun thing about hanging out with 21 year olds is that I got id'd too - which made me feel pretty good after turning depresso 30.






birthday girl!





Lucy splashed so hard! And her baths have turned into splash fests which is funny at first but when you're dressed for the day, not so much.





Us. Blake may or may not have been intoxicated at this point but I'm guessing yes.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I found something on the ToysRUs website that you need to get your little fish. It is called Baby Spring Float - Water Lily you will love this. Ok she will love it.
I am so sorry about your car. but it does sound like you guys had a great time!!!

Alisa said...

Glad you all are home safely from the trip and whoever the idiot was that broke into your car will get their reward, don't worry...

Looks like you had the best time! I'm jealous! Loved seeing the pics and how cute that Lucy loves to swim... loved her Easter garb too.

Love you (;

Lis

caitlin and brinton said...

Thanks for the fun time guys! Lucy was the cutest swimmer any of us has ever seen. That's a really cute picture of you and Blake too- and my guess is "yes" to intoxication.