LEAVIN' ON A JET PLANE...

My husband left today for an 8 day trip to HAWAII for Joel's wedding. THEY GET MARRIED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD. I know that Joel and Erica will have an amazing wedding and Chris will enjoy being in Hawaii for the first time. He says he's going to scope out the "good stuff" so we can go as a family soon.

CHRIS has one mission besides having fun and being the Most Handsome Best Man and that is to bring me back a pair of HIC SANDALS. Yes, that's my only request..... the famous Hawaiian Island Creation Sandals... the authentic real thing!

CONGRATULATIONS JOEL AND ERICA..... YOU MAKE A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO GROWING OLD WITH YOU... AND WE HOPE YOUR FAMILY GROWS SOON, TOO ;)

DON'T KNOW IF I'LL BE BACK AGAIN....

GOT BALLS?

Who said golf balls don't taste good?

PiCtUrEs To ShArE oF My PrInCeSsES

Before Chris and I left for Vegas I wanted a picture of each of them (on our camera) that we could refer to during our trip. It was awesome to have these pictures to reflect on the amazing blessings that we have! It helped soothe me when I missed them and then it made me so thankful that I got to spend some valuable alone time with my husband.

BACK TO REALITY

Brie with Great Grandma Orman

Grandma Sue with Brie.... Brie saying her infamous.. "OOOOOHHHH"

Alexa having fun in the sun

Brie floating with Mr. Turtle.. Hey, her eyes look like cousin Mark's. :)

Alexa being pretty as always

Uncle Nick and Alexa came outside and found us all swimming..... Alexa being a bit shy!

Who did that? There was talk that Grandpa and Grandma were trying to out-do eachother. Grandma was in charge of inside and Grandpa was in charge of outside. I don't know... the kids had a lot of fun with both!

Cool new rides!

Daddy had to go on a business trip from Mon-Wed. out in New Jersey... So, the girls and I decided to take a trip out to see Grandpa and Grandma Hoff. We had a great time. We did A LOT OF SWIMMING! Alexa wore floaties for the first time and got more brave as the days went by. Brielyn just liked to try and escape out of anything we put her in.... SHE'S SCARY WITH NO FEAR IN THE WATER! We had great food the whole time, thanks to grandma and grandpas good cooking. We also took a visit to Great Grandpa and Grandma Orman's house. Grandma Orman had a birthday the past week so we got to hand deliver her birthday present. We always like to go to their house, we had a nice visit. Great Grandma read beautiful books to Alexa and Brie, they each got some bonding time.

Brie especially enjoyed the dogs... she says " Do, Do" for Dog. If you make a doggy noise, she'll give you a BIG smile.

Alexa and Brielyn were surprised the minute we walked in the door to some new toys! In the living room there was a brand new Kitchen Set, an Easel , one Princess bike for Alexa and a Winnie the Pooh Ride On Bike for Brielyn. Then we went to the back yard where it looked like A Water Park for kids..... BLOW UP TOYS GALORE!!! FUN, FUN, FUN!! Nemo and Dori were even in papa's pool, swimming around . There wasn't a dull moment and we enjoyed seeing Grandma ,Grandpa, Uncle Nick and Courtney.

Thanks for the good time... we can't wait to come again!

Daddy leaves next week for 8 days.... I wonder what kind of trouble we'll get into???

Mommy Wake Up

Brie was taking a nap and Alexa was to be having "quiet time" and I was having a rest on the couch when I was awakened.

Alexa: "Mommy wake up!"

Me: "Alexa, Mommy is resting, I'm tired"

Alexa: "Mommy, wake up, I make a mess with eggs!"

I sat up and turned my head over to the kitchen to see just that..... A MESS WITH EGGS.

THAT'S ONE WAY TO GET MOMMY'S ATTENTION!!!!!

FREE SLURPEES?

My friend Jenny Uribe sent me an email telling us that on July 11th, 7-11 would be offering free slurpees.... so, Alexa and I went out to get our FREE treat and it was so refreshing. Alexa chose Wild Cherry and I chose Crystal Light Cherry Limeade. I felt so wierd filling my cup and walking out the door, nothings ever free anymore, but that day it was.

Thanks Jenny for the email!

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...

Papa Pimpin' his Cabana

Ready for hotel hopping and Cirque de Soleil

No Kids, No Work and No Suit and Tie... now that's pure relaxation.

Hal and Sue ready to soak up some Vegas sun!

Birthday Dinner Night- The Hoff Girls

Ready for the Cabana!

Massages + Pedicures= Two Happy Hoff Girls

Some nice male booty

The Lucky Birthday Girl

Chris and I were invited to celebrate his mother's 50th birthday in Vegas. WE HAD A BLAST!!! We stayed at Caesar's Palace from Thursday thru Monday. Although we missed the girls, it was nice to get away. They had a blast staying with Mimi and she kept them extremely happy and busy.

We enjoyed eating lavish dinners, gambling a bit, LOTS of shopping ( Sue and I), soaking up sun and laying in our private cabana, watching Cirque de Soleil and visiting the Qua Spa just to name a few. Sue was the LUCKY Girl winning $1,006.00 on a Blazing 7's machine, then went to the same machine the night of her birthday and won another $1,002.00!!!! SHE WAS HOT! Chris and I ended ahead (thank goodness) but it is nothing noteworthy after what Sue did!

I also added "ONE OF MY MOST EMBARRASING MOMENTS" to my life just hours before leaving.... but you'll have to ask me about that one!

Thanks Hoff's for a wonderful time, and... HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY SUE, WE LOVE YOU!!

......................STAYS IN VEGAS!!!!!!!!!