Happy new year

Happy new year from our family to yours

Another 12 days of Christmas Tradition....

Last night we visited the Ethel M Chocolate Cactus Garden, I let Candace drive this time in her snow mobile, also known as her Focua, but it is snowy white in color.. lol Anyway we drove there and took some pictures and it was alot of fun, a little chilly too. Then we took the kids to Outback for dinner, we had alot of laughs and good times there as well. Lauren and Zack really are some funny kids. After dinner we drove through a neighborhood that Candace took us too and we all loved it very much.. we have a few more things planned this week and then the holiday season will officially be over..... more to come soon. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Oh Those Chipmunks

Well I think I have finally caught up on all the activities, last night we had planned to try and go to the Springs Preserve but we had a change in plans because it was very cold out last night. We spent the evening at Olive Garden for dinner, and then we went to see the new Chipmunk movie, it was very funny and nice to hang out in the warm cozy seats at Santa Fe. I loved the movie and so did the kids..

Christmas in Vegas....

 The Conservatory at Bellagio is always a nice place to visit. Even though I work at the Bellagio, it doesnt feel like I am work when we get to look at the flowers and decoartions that are always beautiful. Here is Lauren with one of the playful Polar Bears... there were so many people there that night. :)

Town Square Christmas Tree, Hot Cocoa and More....

Oh my have we been busy. We have been all around Las Vegas these past few days, just me, Lauren, Candace, and Zack. We have had alot of fun and the Rudolph chariot (my expedition) acted as our sleigh. We went to Town Square on Saturday night and it was chilly. But the kids and us got to have dinner at Claim Jumper, ride on the train, see Santa Claus ( the real one), have Hot cocoa and it even snowed while we were under the Chrsitmas Tree. It has been a very fun 12 days of Christmas and it is not over yet.... we still have many more things to do and have already done...

Cookies, Goodies, and more Cookies...

I apologize that it has taken me so long to blog and post pictures of all of the fun and exciting things we have been doing. Candace and I held our 2nd Annual Cookie Exchange last weel at Candace's house and we had alot of fun doing it. We even had a little mishap but worked through it, we ended up with 8 participants and some visitors too. It was a great time, Candace made grinch punch which was super yummy and we  got lots of yummy cookies that we all have been enjoying this week.. Larry has been eating all the ones Candace made. :)

Our Christmas tree 2011

Here is a picture of our Christmas tree this year !