Vegas Birthday Celebration for Carrie!

What a fun weekend of celebrating my wonderful friend Carrie Kennedy turn 40 in Viva Las Vegas! 

 We headed to a karaoke center where we had a room rented for just us to sing karaoke...we needed a ride and what better way than to be in a limo!!

Wedding

 Our previous neighbor Alison Bunde got married in a sweet ceremony and backyard reception. The kids all looked so cute!

 At the reception the dancing started and the girls were like "no way, we are not dancing!". 

Mark and I pulled them on the floor in the corner and started dancing and twirling them around, they soon loosened up and loved everything about dancing. It was such a sweet moment of seeing their guard of being self conscious let down and fully enjoy themselves. That we were able to whisper in their ears how special they are and how much fun we had with them! 

Happy 2018!

 Happy Birthday Janae 12 Years Old

 Happy New Year with a Polar Plunge in the Johnson's pool...burrr! 

 Champions again this year! She loves playing volleyball and especially sweet being able to play with friends. 

 He says he hates Toby...but I think otherwise. :)

 Dylan played soccer with his school (Biltmore Prep). He always amazes me with how well he plays for not really ever practicing soccer! Ms. Perrone (his Spanish teacher) was the coach...they have a love / hate relationship. I know she will be a teacher that he remembers forever, she challenges him to try hard and push more than he wants to...because she sees his great potential! 

Grandpa B can't believe he is that much taller than him! :)

My Birthday - Out of Africa

 For my birthday I decided to celebrate with the family going to Out of Africa! It was a fun day out enjoying the animals. I loved the giraffe the most, up close and personal! 

Trip to California!

 We took a trip to Southern California for my birthday (and also had some Draftwood deliveries :)). 

Whittemores came with to celebrate with us! 

I love that we travel often and create special memories. I hope it becomes part of who our kids are as adults. And they LOVE that we travel with friends, so thankful! 

 Sea Life Aquarium