Just for his Nonna!

Go Spurs Go!

LAS VEGAS

We spent the rest of the weekend in Las Vegas spending money, seeing shows and enjoying each other's company! A perfect trip!

The view from our balcony

Going to see "O"

Snow Skiing!

Well my time has finally come! Brandon's surprise Christmas/Bonus trip has come and gone and with it was my first attempt (successful might I add) at snow skiing. It was really a lot of fun! We started off on the green bunny slope which was pretty lame and bored Brandon and I rather quickly. We then decided to test our luck and try the blue (this was a VERY small resort and only had one green, four blue and three black slopes all off two peaks)... we asked some teens (mistake #1) which blue was the easiest... and of course, they steered us astray... luckily, we made it down the hill alive, terrified and drenched in about an hour!!! We took a pizza and soda break then asked an employee which blue was the easiest... he directed us down the other peak! We got to the top and looked around... not nearly as death defying as the first, and off we went... we went pretty slowly, but didn't fall nearly as much! It was a success and we ended up going up and down several more times! We absolutely loved it and we aren't half bad!

Everyone kept looking at Brandon funny... wonder why?!

Much Better!

This was the wrong peak!

Congrats Aunt Ally!

Ally got 2nd place with both of her lambs... we were so proud of her!

Lamb Show

Thanks Courtney for getting me these pictures... Branson had a great time playing in the dirt and showing off his animal sounds!

This is Branson making a sheep sound "BAAAA"

This weekend

We had a very fun and fast paced weekend beginning with my getting to go see Ted Neeley in Jesus Christ Superstar! It was fantastic! I can't believe that at 65 years old, he is still able to do all that he did! Thanks for letting me tag along, Mom!

Next, Branson and I went to Ally's sheep show all day Saturday! She was totally nervous, but ended up taking second place in both of her classes! Way to go!!! Branson loved looking, mimicking and petting all the animals! (Pics to follow after Courtney sends them my way)

Third, Mark and Mary came down from Washington and so Branson and I were able to go and hang out with them for a bit on Saturday... hanging out with old friends is such fun and relaxing! We were glad to be able to see them while they were in town and are planning a trip out to see them next year! (I promise, we are coming Mary!) Hopefully Mark will send me pics from his dad so that I can post them here as well.

Sunday was all about napping and football! Way to go Cardinals! Good Luck against the Steelers!

Just a Lazy weekend

Branson and I have gotten in the habit of going to the park on an almost daily basis (weather permitting). The other day, Brandon joined us and was less than enthusiastic when Mom brought out her camera (AGAIN!) Oh well, that's the way we roll in this family! SAY CHEESE!

Hold on tight, Branson!

Branson enjoyed putting the wood chips on his head... what a boy!

Who could that be!?

So... for some time my mom was convinced that Branson looked just like me, but there's no denying it now... he is the spittin image of his daddy- check out these oldies but goodies courtesy of Nana Tappan.

Hanging with Cousins!

This past week we had lots of family over watching Branson since daycare was closed... we are so fortunate to have our mom's close by to fill in when we are in a bind! Aunt CC even came and brought the boys down to hang out for a few nights... It was fun for all! I forgot my camera today, but CC sent me some adorable pics that I thought I would include!

A few shots playing outside...

A few shots by the Christmas tree..

Eating breakfast at the big boy table!

Branson is so sweet with the baby... I think he needs one of his own!

Well, that is of course, as long as neither Brandon nor I ever plan on holding a baby!

Playing at the Park

So this Sunday we had some time before church while Brandon was running an errand and I thought I would take Branson to the park to play... well I should've watched the news to know that it was going to be sooooo cold! Branson and I were both freezing so we only got in one or two slides before we called it quits! But of course, we got in a couple of good pics before we had to leave!

Look at those eyes... LOL! Wonder what he was thinking!