San Diego, Tucson, Vegas...where to go???

OH THE CHOICES???  We took it a little easy this summer, due to our move right before summer started.  We weren't sure if we would get our house rented, and just how things would pan out with the new house, so we put travel plans on hold.  WELL...Collin got antsy, and said we are outta here!  We had time for a last family hurrah...before school started!  WAHOO!!!  The only problem...we could not decide where to go.  The final destination was decided....

We headed back to Vegas!  I think Collin felt left out, since he did miss the last trip.  Anyhow, I did a quick search for pools and waterslides, and we ended up returning to the Excalibur!  It was perfect, and I think Cutter was in heaven with getting to have Krispy Kreme in the hotel AND doughnuts each morning!!!  We stayed an extra night, which is something we aren't used to doing, but it paid off!

The perfect view!

We had tons of pool time!

Oh, and some playtime!

"Danny, come play with us...forever & ever..."

We have a winner!

Did you know Iron Man smoked???

Awwww....my sweet family!

And that folks, was the last hurrah!!!

School starts on Monday!!!

 

BEARIZONA

We are cramming the fun in, seeing as how this is our last week before school starts.  Today we headed to Williams, AZ...to check out Bearizona with my parents.  I was pleasantly surprised, and of all days (record heat) it was nice to be in some 80 degree weather.  They had all kinds of animals, and we got pretty close to some.  It was a cool place!

The happy participants!

 

We're here!

Bring on the animals...

Here we go...

They sure were close!

The bears were very cool!

We got to walk around a bit too.

We finished the trip off with some ice cream.

Even got to eat outside, under some clouds!

Sleeping child = a good day!

THANKS PAPAH & NANA for the GREAT DAY!!!

Never a dull moment...

With this kid of ours!

2 WEEKS of SUMMER LEFT!!!

Then he's the kindergartner teacher's problem!  :)
Well, at least 1//2 of the day, anyway.

(I really don't mean "problem", it just sounded better for print.)

Sometimes...

I just gotta take a pic of these two!

A Quick Getaway

Just got back from taking the kiddos, ALONE, NO COLLIN, to Vegas!  Can't believe I did it?!  Collin had some family visiting, and when his parents said we could tag along, I thought....hmmmm...do I dare?!  In the end I figured it was something to do with the kids, so why not?!  I talked my SIL into going, we packed up, and off we went to Sin City!!!

Kiddos loaded & ready to go!

 

The Kingman break.

 REALLY???  The temp when we got there.

We made it!!!

 Our dinner guest the first night.

A little creepy having this guy sit right in the middle of your table.

The boys and I hit the pool.

Leave it to our social butterfly Christian to butt in on some couples game of frisbee.

Ahhhhh....my view as I sit and relax!

Krispy Kreme bribe to behave at pool.

 Christian and Zoe

These two were dinner buddies...kept busy the whole time drawing!

Christian played some games.

 

 

And of course, Cutter had to watch the rollercoaster.

 

Looks like he has a lot more growing to do before he can ride.

Love Vegas at night!

I think Christian's drawing says it best...

 Even though it was fast...WE LOVED VEGAS!!!

4 WEEKS LEFT of SUMMER