Viva Las Vegas!

We're home. It's good to be back with dad. Here are some fun and/or funny moments from our time in Sacramento.

1. The flight there. Tyler had been coughing and just all around icky for the few days before our flight. He would cough so hard he'd puke and fun stuff. The Dr. gave him the all clear so I wasn't worried...until final descent into Sacramento...when he puked all over me and the seat he was on! Thank goodness it wasn't a full flight or else there would have definitely been puke all over someone else too. The dang flight attendants didn't do a thang- so I left them a big ol' pile of stinky wipes after I tried to clean up the both of us. We were surrounded by sweet people that offered everything they had around to help us out though- including a bag to put the super-nasty puketastic clothes in. Oh- did I mention that there weren't any barf bags in our entire row?! What an experience.

2. Staying up late and sleeping in. Although I'm not usually a fan of Tyler staying up late- it seems that bed time between 8:30 and 9 keeps him in bed until 7 or later...that was nice. He loved getting all the love and attention of granny and grandpa when they were home after work too- so it worked out nicely.

3. Sweet deals at the outlets. And I say "the" outlets because it is now official that there are no other outlets that can top the Folsom outlets. We always find the best deals at The Children's Place outlet there. For example; super-duper cute cargo shorts for my little man with an adjustable waist even for $2!! We have found shirts for $0.99 on numerous occasions as well. It's nuts. We also hit up some killer sales at Old Navy right now- $0.48 for a shirt, $1.50 for swim trunks...it was awesome. We even got out TWO boys matching sweaters for next Christmas :)

4.Brave little boy. Tyler decided he's not afraid of death anymore. He now lets go of the swing when he's at the highest point and leans back with a big, goofy, grin on his face. It's cute- and frightening. He has also decided that he likes the big-kid slides that are way too steep for my liking, and he likes going down them on his bum instead of on his tummy. He sure was proud of himself though.

5. Sweet moments. Tyler would always go look for grandpa in his room and announce himself with a very loud, "hi!" We loved it! I also learned it only took a little vacation from daddy for Tyler to remember how to say his name. Tyler is finally saying "daddy"...all the time. It is a sweet sound to hear :) One last sweet moment was watching my little boy run across the grass and kick up the leaves. Such a "hallmark" moment- but it was adorable. He was enjoying nature so much I almost felt guilty bringing him back to our desert landscaping. Our last morning there he even found a dandelion in the field and learned how to blow off the little, white, puffies. We spent the rest of our time at the park looking for more. I also loved watching Tyler enjoy a water show. It is so amazing to watch something through the eyes of a child. I'm trying to remember how sweet those things are and have a little more patience at home :) I love those moments!

6. Only wanting Granny. From the second he'd wake up from any nap or for the morning, Tyler was only excited to jump out of his crib to go find Granny. I think those two have a special bond... or could it just be the "treats"!!

We loved our time there and we are so excited to be back home with Daddy. We will be lucky to see Granny and grandpa in a few months when the new babies join the family. Thanks for all the fun :)