Christmas Anyone?

Here in Vegas, we are just getting our first touch of fall in the air. And as crazy as it seems, Christmas is right around the corner! Chase is celebrating by wearing his incredibly itchy favorite Santa hat. If you or anyone you know is in need of holiday photos for your family, let me know. I would love work with you!

Yee-Haw!

Mike has fond memories of a little place called Bonnie Springs from when he was a kid. He has been waiting for quite some time to be able to take Chase out to the ranch for a real dude style day. We made the Merrill's come along for the ride as we were sure they would be equally excited about a trip to a real old ranch. While I wouldn't  call it a full blown dude ranch, it was a cute place and the kids LOVED it. And although I like to make fun of Mike's excitement over heading out there, I will totally agree that it was worth the drive and will likely do it again...some day ;).

Ma, really, I don't want to sit here!

A reall "choo choo" ride!

 Just hangin'

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Artsy

After a long summer of few classes and a lot of time figuring out how to spend our days, Chase (and momma too) are enjoying a busy fall schedule. Art class started today and I was happy to see that Chase is just as happy marking up furniture that doesn't belong to us as he is to mark up our own furniture. Luckily, he isn't alone in that special talent.

Scared of being "that mom," I left my fancy camera at home. However, there were 3 other "that moms" who brought theirs...so I was just the mom with the crappy camera lol.

Little boy in a big, big world...

Smiling for the camera...or maybe for bribes of food...

Newport In A Jiffy

Over the weekend we took a quick getaway to Newport (specifically the Pelican Hill Resort which is OMG to die for). We were with the Merrills (who invited us and planned the amazing trip - thank you!) and the Pulliams. It was quick but we managed to hit the beach, eat, run on the beach, eat, dip at the pool, eat, enjoy the resort, and eat some more. Actually, the entire trip I was wondering where my next meal was coming from and am still feeling full from the weekend! Erin's little sister Alex came with us and took care of the kiddles at night. Traveling with someone to help out with the kids was a luxury and I think I am forever spoiled! Chase, as usual, was wonderful. He is growing up so fast. I can actually reason with him a bit now and it is such a weird feeling to have this little man that you can kindasorta talk to and not a complete baby who cannot do anything for himself. I say it all the time but everyday is so much fun with him and it was great to enjoy this trip with the little guy.

One of my favorite wedding bloggers Jasmine Star shoots a lot of weddings at Pelican. There was a wedding right here Saturday night. Ryan did his best to stalk it to see if Jasmine was shooting but he was quickly turned away. Apparently friends of blogstalkers of blogs don't have much pull around the resort. 

Chase trying to clean up the beach. Sorry kid, there appears to be more sand than you can handle...

Look what swept ashore. Chase seems less than thrilled. He loved it though. Really...

Thanks again Merrills for an awesome trip!