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One of my friends got married in Vegas a on the 12th, so we went up for the weekend. I wish I could tell you I got awesome pictures, but I left my camera battery at the hotel. So I will tell you what we did and show you a picture someone else took of one of the most fun things we did. We started at the MGM Grand and saw the lions. The kids loved the cubs. Then we went to M&M world and saw a 3D movie, which Matthew slept through.
The most fun thing we did was the Coke Store. It's right next to M&M World. They have this awesome thing called, "Taste of the World." You get two trays of 8 sodas (16 total) from all around the world. My parents ordered one of those and a tray of floats made with all different sodas. We then got to try them all. Some were awesome, some were so gross. It mostly made me realize why Italians add ice cream and flavored syrup to their soda. The one from Italy was called Beverly and it tasted like death. My dad is a real man though, after we all tasted it, he chugged the rest of it down. Then he died.

Matthew's favorite part was the fountains at the Bellagio. He clapped his hands, danced, and shouted in excitement the whole time. I think I enjoyed watching him, more than I enjoyed the fountains. We also went at saw the light show at Freemont Street, I would NOT recommend it. Freemont Street is trashier than the strip and the light show is like an acid trip. Or at least what I imagine an acid trip is like.
We also walk around the Venetian. I am in love. I love architecture and the Venetian is breath taking. I want to go to Europe SO bad!
My friends wedding was at a gorgeous venue. She looked so happy and her husband seems like an awesome guy. I'm really happy for her.
We also had a leprechaun visiting us all month. He would leave treats and do mischievous things. On Saint Patrick's Day he left us a yarn maze all through the house, with rainbow yarn leading to some goodies. Needless to say, Hailey loves him. So was quite sad to find the note he left us saying he's returned to Ireland (or as she calls it, "island,") until next year.
My kids are awesome. We've been having lots of fun and they are growing leaps and bounds, but I'll save that for another post.
The rainbow cake we made to try and catch the leprechaun. This is before baking. I forgot to take an after shot.

The moth we recently, "grew," from a caterpillar. Hailey says his name is the very hungry caterpillar.

The kids crashed after our first day of Vegas. They were both SO tired!

Us at the wedding.

This is the face Matthew gives all the ladies. I think Alex and I are in trouble! ;)

Hailey has some mad sorting skills.

My little perfectionist did this by herself. I only applied the glue.

ONE!

As soon as I can figure out what to bribe Hailey with, I'll get some 3 year old pictures up. For now enjoy our cutie one year old.





Also, it's hard to get a non blurry picture of a one year old who thinks he should be running.

Happy Saint Patricks Day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY!

Hailey and Matthew's Birthday Extravaganza!

AKA More pictures than you've ever wanted to see of the kids.
My kids birthdays are 4 days apart. So for now combined parties are their lot in life. That may change someday, but for now (while they still won't complain) it's what they get. This year Grandma Y, Grandpa Y, and Alex's brother's family all came down to celebrate with us. They arrived on Wednesday, we went to Disneyland on Thursday, the LA zoo on Friday, had the kids party on Saturday, and then died from exhaustion on Sunday. ;)
So without out further ado, here are some pictures of our adventures.
Hailey LOVES carousels!

I think they kind of freak Matthew out though.

Hailey and her cousin Kenna were SO cute together!

Do you know how hard it is to get two 2 year olds to look at the camera and smile? I do.

I was quite surprised to find that Hailey loved the tea cups!

I love this picture! These kids make me so happy!

Hailey and Kenna in the cute matchy shirts Grandma bought for them.

I love this kid!

ALMOST got two smiles! At least they are both looking.

Matthew using his mad pointing skills to show me the elephants. He was quite impressed by them.

Hailey like to make funny faces with daddy. I took about a dozen of these. I'll only post two. :)

Hailey spent the whole day doing, "like Damara does." 

This is my cute nephew, Tyson. Look at his beautiful eyes! Such a cutie!

Have I ever told you how much I love this kid!?!

There's more, but I'll save them for another post.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!

Fancy Nancy!

The library had a Fancy Nancy Tea Party today. Hailey had SO much fun! They read stories, played games, did a craft, had a parade, learned some french, and had some goodies. I took the camera but the battery was dead. (I've had a bad habit of that lately) When we got home I tried to take some pictures because she looked so cute in the dress she wore to be "fancy," but she wouldn't hold still. So this is what you get.
My tiny girl is SO pretty!
And GOOFY!