Grandma Doesn't Like Harry

Grandma couldn't understand why I would dedicate a whole blog posts to Harry, so I decided to make sure she got some equal time on the blog!  Some people just don't appreciate a good weenie dog!

 Grandma kept the boys last week on Monday and Tuesday.  They had fun playing games, eating, watching tv, and talking about deep stuff.

 I picked the kids up on Tuesday afternoon to head to soccer practice.

 Hudson loves his grandma.

 My mom said that Evan was a big help while he was there.  Makes me proud!

 No worries, we totally know how to take selfies!

 Second try...let's smile and open our eyes.

 Almost...

Oh well.  At least we make each other laugh!

I think Grandma now has established her place as that of more importance than Harry!

All About Harry

We took the dogs to Mama and Papa's house while we were in Vegas last week.  Harry was rather unsettled during the car trip both there and back.  Such a funny little dog.

Adults Go To Vegas!

Several months ago, good friends Leland and Sonia Villalvazo, invited us to go to Vegas with a third couple to spend three amazing childless days in their high rise time share!  We've been saving money ever since to have a fabulous trip!

 First step was to drop kiddos off at Mama and Papa's house in Bakersfield.

 The dogs were going to Bakersfield for a vacation as well!

 After saying goodbye to the kids, we headed east.  And it took forever!  There were several accidents that slowed traffic to approximately 11 miles per hour.  We didn't roll into Vegas until after 6 p.m.  Eight hours of traveling will leave me cranky.  I did finish a book, so that was productive.

 There just is not much that is good about this long drive.  It's ugly and long.  However, Leland and Sonia didn't fare much better trying to fly out of Fresno.  They were supposed to leave at 3:45, but due to plane issues, they didn't get into Vegas until 2 a.m!  Yikes!

 Gorgeous view!  We stayed at the Hilton Grand Vacation hotel.  Pretty stunning!  Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom.

 Saturday morning smoothie making for Paula.  There was a kitchen, living room and dining area for all to share.

 The kitchen was stocked with all the utensils and dishes we needed.  Pretty efficient place!  I tried Paula's smoothie.  It wasn't bad, but I think I'll stick to my chocolate Shakeology!

 We spent the day by the pool in our own cabana on Saturday.  In the evening, Eric and I had tickets to see the show Zumantiy.  It was really fun to see.  It was also fun being on a date in Vegas!

 All weekend long I wanted to go to Serendipity for an ice cream sundae.  We made it there on Sunday evening and had dinner as well.  Eric got the enormous steak sandwich.

 I got the three-layer stacked grilled cheese.  Oh yumminess!

 We were about to order our sundae for dessert when we saw this lushness at the next table and decided to order a cheesecake of our own to share.  And it was good.  Very good.

 After getting back to the hotel, we got ready to go see La Reve/The Dream at the Wynn hotel.  Leland ordered a limo for the six of us to ride in to get to the show.  So much fun!  It's pretty cool cruising down Las Vegas Blvd. in a limo while all the little people are walking on the street!  Just kidding!

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 La Reve takes place in water.  It was amazing!  I can't do it justice with words.  The lighting, the costumes, the water, the set, the dancing, the skills...it was all too much to take in.  Stunning!  I would LOVE to see it again!

Waiting for the show to start.  Such a great night!

We left Monday morning to go get our babies.  I enjoy time alone with Eric, but I also love the welcome home hugs!  Back to work for me.

Cleaning

I needed to clean today because we are having a soccer parent meeting at our house tonight.  Yikes!  Nothing like having people over to light a fire under me to clean up the house!  Now if I would just. keep. up. with. it!

First, some before pics.

 Dirty kitchen table.

 Kitchen island.

 Kitchen counter otherwise known as "Place Where Homeless Items Go To Rest Part 1."

 Sink area.

 Stove.

 Formal dining room table otherwise known as "Place Where Homeless Items Go To Rest Part 2."

 Because one angle of that mess just wasn't enough.

 Piano.  The bench, apparently, is a storage shelf.  Sigh.

And now for some after shots.  I didn't replicate the photos exactly, but you get the idea that progress was made today!

 Family room vacuumed, table wiped down, laundry put away.

 Kitchen table cleared and wiped down.  I see crumbs.  I think Hudson needs to go back over that.

 Hey look!  There's a counter under there!

 And the table!  It's still there!

 One of my favorite decorative areas of our house.

 I need to wash my bedspread.  The soft blanket will do for now.

 The boys worked hard and did a great job cleaning their playroom.

Bathroom is clean.  People are allowed to pee.

I still need to mop, throw a bit of trash out, and clear off the island, but the house looks much nicer.  Amazing how peaceful it feels when it's clean.  I know, it's not rocket science!