Monday, October 15, 2012

Birthday Busy


Imagine another weekend of birthday parties.  Yes, it's true.  It seems like this school year has started out with a plethora of kids' birthday parties.  So this weekend Maxwell had parties to attend for two of his classmates.  I almost forgot to mention both were costume parties so Maxwell got to try out this years costume and break out last years for one more adventure.  Before the party on Saturday we went to Floyd Lamb State Park to do a little fishing.  Well, very little since we didn't catch anything.  But the kids had a good time and Annabel got to break in her new fishing pole.  Later while I took Maxwell to the first party, Art took Annabel and Gabrielle to the South Point Casino Arena to see the Budweiser Clydesdale's.  It was pretty amazing how huge horses and free Budweiser can fill an arena.  But Annabel loved seeing the horses up close and didn't complain once about the smell... or the droppings.  So that plus a little popcorn and she had a great time while Gabrielle loved people watching.  On Sunday, Art took Maxwell to the party while I got to spend some alone time with the girls.
Maxwell waiting patiently for a fish to come along
Annabel and her pink fishing pole
Maxwell trying to catch a peacock!  Peacock??
So cute!
Gabrielle wanted to be part of the fun!
Say cheese!
Mommy & Maxwell on the way to a Halloween party
Punk Zombie
No beer for Art
Horses!
I had to post this cute picture of Gabrielle.  This is for Grandma & Grammie!
Scary!
 
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Mount Charleston

Over the weekend we went camping at Mt. Charleston which is about an hour away.  The low temperatures do not make you feel like you are anywhere near Las Vegas.  There is not a whole lot to do up there so we took our bikes and lots of games.  I thought Art and I would get to relax, sit back and watch the kids play, BUT that is not possible with an 18 month old!  We took turns chasing after her and taking the rocks, pine needles, ect. out of her mouth.  By the time we got home Sunday I was exhausted.  Maxwell and Annabel had a great time though!  They hiked, rode bikes, played Candyland and meet some new friends at the next campsite.  Here are some pictures that go along with our trip:
This was Annabel's own personal stage.

Maxwell and I hiked up this little mountain and saw a big buck!

Gabrielle enjoying the cool weather

Annabel & Daddy trying to keep warm

These kids love to ride their bikes!

Maxwell...riding his bike! 

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