Father's Day 2011

Last weekend, we made a quick trip up to North Carolina to visit friends and family. It's hard to believe it's been two years since we'd been to the Raleigh area, but I last made the trip with Avery when she was 8 weeks old for Heather's baby shower.

After spending Saturday in the Raleigh area, we headed back home Sunday and stopped in Charlotte to see Meme and Pa for a quick Father's Day celebration. Avery was the key to the gift-giving action. She presented the gifts to both Pa and Daddy and even helped open them!

Avery must've been happy to get a break from the long drive because she cooperated for several photos!

Happy Father's Day to my two favorite Dads!

Las Vegas 2011

June is off to a busy start! Greg and I just got back from our 2nd trip together to Las Vegas. Last year we went to celebrate his 40th birthday, and this year we went for an equally as momentous an occasion - to celebrate the 15-year wedding anniversary of our very close friends, Marco and KC! Congratulations to the Zachs!

All children were secured at home in the care of grandparents, so we adults hit the Strip and stayed out past bedtime. It's a well known fact that the best dancing in the club occurs post-bedtime!

Instead of spending our hard-earned money gambling, Greg and I splurged on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. It was amazing to experience our first sighting of the Grand Canyon from the air in a $3 million chopper!

We also ventured out into the Mojave Desert to visit Valley of Fire State Park. The sandstone rock formations are really worth seeing.

Back at home, Miss Avery had Meme at her beck and call. Avery subsisted on chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese in between trips to the swimming pool. I believe the term is "spoiled!" I guess that is what grandmothers are for. Thank you for letting us get away Meme! And what are you doing next April!?!?!?