Tuesday, June 15th 2010

At The M Resort in Las Vegas

I only have a couple days left with the kiddos since they leave for Tennessee early Thursday morning so I have been making sure we get as much time in as possible. The beauty of living in Vegas is there can be lots to do if you are resourceful and creative (especially in the Summertime). Today we spent the entire day at one of the Casino Pools. When entering a building…the kids and I always seem to make heads turn anyway. How can one not look when they see me with three kiddos (one in a walker (Erin), one running ahead of me with an awkward gait and me yelling “Slow Down!” (Taylor), and one asking 50 questions (Jorden)….but today we added a little extra bang with our entrance.

We walked into the pool area and in order to get to the pool recliners and actual pool you have to walk down these steps (they are very hard to see, as they blend into the decorative pool deck) Taylor was so excited, and she ran ahead of me….as usual, and as I was yelling, “Stop! Slow Down”,

"The Steps"

she began to tumble down the steps onto her stomach. As this was happening, Security began to run over, Casino Executives began to dart to Taylor’s attention. Taylor began to yell. I believe that part of her yelling was out of fear and embarrassment. She seemed to be fine (no blood, maybe a scrape) but nothing she couldn’t bounce up from. The attention from everyone else was causing more of a scene…so I kindly said, “Thank-you” to the people that came to help us and explained that I believe her upset is partly due to the attention that she was receiving. They were very kind, and said that they would leave and if we needed their help to inform Security. Once they were gone…Tay was up and at it….and in the pool! We had a great time swimming, laughing, and enjoying the sun! It was a really nice day. Nothing else  was said about her tumble the rest of the day… That’s just like the Little Kids… They fall down, and they get back up again! I love it!!

Until Next Time,

E

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Today, even though it took every ounce of my being to get my butt out of bed…I got up at 6AM and on my own…put together and ran one of the biggest Garage Sales I have ever done…AND that says a lot for me, because I have been given the title of “Garage Sale Queen”. Not sure if that is a compliment…but in the past it is what I would do a lot. Over the past 17 years, I have searched out and put together my own Garage Sales to reconsolidate along with make an extra bit of cash to earn money for Vacations or other things that are needed when raising a family with 3 children. Since I have been a single Mom, I haven’t searched out as many or held as many as I used to…but I still find that it is a good way to clean out the old about two times a year.

This time, I didn’t have an adult to help me like I have in the past, therefore; this time I was able to get the kids involved. Erin was at my Mom’s house for some one on one time with her before she leaves for Tennessee on Thursday so she wasn’t there to help. Jorden is always a big help in whatever I ask him to do…I just have to ask. AND Taylor…well, Taylor…that is another story. I have to usually put her on some sort of assignment to keep her occupied (i.e….writing signs, organizing the water in the water cooler, pairing shoes). She usually likes to do anything but what I ask…because she wants to seem important to “our customers”. I had her selling water for a dollar and after she sat at her “little” water stand for an hour and no one bought a water…she took matters into her own hands. She started going up to cars, people that were looking at the clothes, and anyone else that would give her eye contact. It got to the point that people just started putting money in her bucket. A true salesman, I say! True indeed!!

Overall, the sale was a success. Not in the area of making money…but a success of providing peace of mind in this brain of mine that I now have a clean cool garage to park a car in! YAY I say!

Until Next Time,

E

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Wednesday, June 2nd 2010

The last day of school for the kiddos it is!! Tomorrow it will be for me! The excitement for the summer to begin is in the Little Casa. Check it out!!

Until Next Time,

E

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Friday, May 28th 2010

Until Next TIme,

E

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Feet didn’t hit the floor this morning in the Little House until 9AM. That’s a sign…a sign that we had all had an extremely busy weekend and we were exhausted! The craziness started immediately on Friday after school when the girls had a hair appointment at Diva Studios here in Henderson, NV. I made an appointment with Lisa Brooks (the Owner). She attends our church and knows the girls enough that she feels very comfortable with them. Plus, she is extremely stylish herself and I wanted them each to have a fun and spunky new doo that will help emphasize each of their individual personalities! She was just the woman to do it! They look awesome…and a new video will soon to follow!

Saturday morning the alarm clock went off early. I hit the gym as soon as I could get there and had a pretty intense workout with my trainer, Ian. I  have been going on 2 months of working out consistently and I am a little discouraged by the amount of weight I have lost. I’m going on 7-8 pounds of weight loss. I thought I would be at 20 pounds (which is what my goal is). The challenge for me that I am having is writing everything that I eat down, and also planning ahead for meals. I’m so used to being “in the moment” that planning is something I definitely need to work on! I am hoping that this will improve when I am off for the summer. Only a week and 2 days left! Yes!

After the workout, I headed home to get the kiddos ready for the day. They had a friend of ours coming to pick them up to take them to the monthly event that the Starlight Foundation puts on every month. Our friend Danielle came over at 1:30 to take them to Boulder City, where they got to go on a train ride and be entertained by a Magician in the process. They had a blast! Meanwhile, I headed across town to my good friend Robyn’s Surprise Baby Shower where I was able to surprise the heck out of her with a bunch of great gals! Then…I hustled home…to help Taylor get ready for an awesome night of fun with our friend Melody. Melody and Taylor got to go see Carrie Underwood. What a blast Taylor had with her! Thanks Melody!!!

After dropping Tay off with Mel, the twins and I headed to our church where we attended the Saturday night service. This weekend was an open baptism weekend. Where pools were set outside in front of the church for people to be baptized in and give their lives to Christ. We stood outside and watched this last night, and were very touched by all of the people who were walking into the pools with their spouses, children, & extended families. Pretty cool to see! I was touched so much by it..that after I woke up this morning I took Taylor to see it. 903 people gave their lives to Christ this weekend. Now, thats something to celebrate!

While Taylor was at the concert, Jase had a friend in town…and they came over to hang out with the twins. We all played Rock Band for a bit. They had a blast rockin’ it on the mic and beatin’ the drums to death! So did I!!! We even busted out with many different hats to rock to our own beat.

After Church this morning, I made an early dinner that included spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, & a salad. (I, myself, stuck to eating the salad & meatballs) No carbs for me!!!! Then, I was able to run to the gym for a workout that included an hour of Belly Dancing with my girlfriend, Mandi and her daughters. I am not sure how much of a workout it was…but it was definitely a class we won’t ever forget. I have to be honest…I never knew some of my body parts could move that way before. Hmmm, I think I need to practice. I’ve been told, that I can be a pretty good dancer, however after this class….I beg to differ. At least, we got some good laughs. The instructor kept looking in my direction and chuckled a few times. I am glad I could be of amusement to her! I think the highlight for her was when all of the other class attendees busted out with these beautiful scarves/fabric to use during the dance routine. Yes, I said, “dance routine”, and Mandi and I busted out with our white workout towels! Hey, we are both mothers! We know how to accommodate!

After the class, I came home and enjoyed the remainder of the evening on my couch with the girls…Needless to say, sitting next to me is a pile of laundry! However, the kiddos and I had tons of fun this weekend! Now, sleep is calling my name!

Until Next Time,

E

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