While mommy's away, the kids will play :o)

I went to Vegas last Friday through Sunday with my mom and sister and I think every time I called, the kids had gotten a new toy or were eating out. Needless to say, they didn't miss me a bit. They had a very busy weekend. It was Reggie's opening day for t-ball and they had pictures and a game. Of course, the times didn't work with Ainsley's nap. Thankfully, Sarah came over and stayed at the house while she took a little snoozer. She was very happy to see Cooper when she woke up.

Ryan was driving back and forth and trying to keep everyone on schedule. I called close to the kids bedtime to say good night and woke him up (he'd fallen asleep while they were watching there show). After all that fun on Saturday, he decided to take them to Six Flags on Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure I'd even do that by myself! They had a great time and found a kid friendly play area and of course, watched the dolphin show. The time change helped a lot because they had to pick me up from the airport at 8 o'clock and their bedtime is usually 7:30. Ryan was very glad to see me and I was very glad to see them.

Reggie is getting more confident with baseball and more confident at school. His teacher pulled me aside yesterday and said he was really raising his hand more and participating a lot in class :o). I'm sure we'll start all over next year :o(. He was Star Student of the week last week and got to do all kinds of extra stuff and bring a big bag for show and tell. He loved it!

We had to get Kindergarten shots yesterday and what an ordeal that was. Sometimes, I think it might be worse to tell kids in advance. He was nervous all day and started crying before we even got out of the car. I had to pry his hands off the chair in the waiting room and drag him, kicking into the exam room. When it finally came time for the shots, he was flailing and screaming, so the nurse and I had to hold him very tight. Once he got the first one, he calmed down a bit and was surprised it didn't hurt more. He got 2 lollipops and was happy as a clam. Ainsley will be traumatized forever....glad we don't have anymore for her until Kindergarten.

Vegas was a lot of fun. It was so nice to get up in the morning and do absolutely nothing. I only had to worry about myself! We ate at a couple buffet's, layed by the pool and floated in the lazy river (I even got a little pink), shopped, toured the hotels and gambled a bit :o). I finally was able to go on the Big Shot ride at the top of the stratosphere. I've been wanting to go for about 5 years and everytime we're there, it is too windy. Not so this time!!! It is similar to the ride at the Puyallup Fair that shoots you straight up and then you fall down. I have to say, this was way scarier!!! We flew up and couldn't see anything below...kinda felt like I was flying. On the way back down, my butt was off the seat because we were falling so fast. After a couple ups and downs, I was ready to get off. They guy sitting next to me was trying to conquer his fear of heights and it didn't work so well. I saw him gripping the side of the building, so he didn't have to look down to get to the elevator. He had bought a ticket for the roller coaster, X-scream, that hangs off the edge and decided he didn't want to go, so he gave it to me. I had seen that ride and really didn't have any desire to go, but it was a free ticket and his friend needed someone to go with. We sat in the front and that is a ride I won't be going on again. My mom took all the pictures and will have to send them to me, so no pics for awhile.

Oh, I almost forgot....I got carded :o). Made my day!!!