Viva Las Vegas!

Don't you just start singing that song every time you say Las Vegas? Just me? mmk. Well Vegas is exactly where we went this past weekend. We worked a full day Thursday and got to Vegas around 9:30 pm. We had an hour delay on the plane because of weather so we got in later then planned. Yeah I was going a little stir crazy after sitting in the plane for 4 hours. But we made it, freshened up and met my Amy and Josh and the other couple that were already there down at the casino. We found a blackjack table to ourselves so us girls played as well. I hate playing with people I don't know cause I don't know all the rules and some people get mad. Plus I can't count my cards very fast so I pretty much just go on a whim saying go or stay. I made it till 1am that night (3am in KS) and Derek and the boys didn't make it in till 5am (7am KS time)!! 

 I didn't do so well taking pictures that night. Plus, I took my old camera which takes horrible pictures.

Since someone got in late, I went downstairs fairly early Saturday and had a bagel by myself. I told him when he came in at 5am I wasn't going to let him sleep all morning so I woke him up when I got back. Sorry, not spending our trip in the hotel room! We all headed to the pool around 11 and stayed there till 5. It was HOT so we spent the majority of the time in the pool. Me drinking lots of waters, the others having some fun alcoholic beverage. The other 2 couples made it in that afternoon so we all went to a steak place for dinner and to celebrate Amy's 30th (which isn't till the 22nd. She is having a birthday MONTH). Funny story, we go to this nice steak place and everyone orders steaks, seafood etc. Not this girl. I had some amazing 5 cheese macaroni and onion rings. If I cant drink my calories, I'm going to eat them! We headed back to the casino after dinner and gambled some more. We were all standing around the boy's blackjack table which was in front of a stage and out of NOWHERE, a Michael Jackson look a like comes out and puts a microphone on the stage. Amy is slightly obsessed with Michael so she about passed out with excitement. I gotta give it to him though, he looked just like Michael, sounded just like him (on the songs he didn't lip sync) and knew every dance move and outfit. He was awesome. I drug Derek to bed with me at almost 2am and the others stayed out till 5 am. Crazy people.

Drinking coffee on her birthday night. LOSER!

 

Everyone was slow getting out of bed that morning so Derek and I went down for breakfast while we waited for them to get up. Josh wasn't feeling too good after staying up till 5am  both nights so Derek, Amy and me walked the strip while he slept. It was HOT so we made it to the water show at Bellagio and got a taxi back to New York New York. Josh was up by then so we headed to the pool but only for a couple hours before everyone was ready for naps. Derek and I passed on the nap and went and gambled instead. Derek sticks to blackjack and tried craps for the first time this weekend, I occasionally do blackjack but prefer roulette or I kicked butt at Texas holdem on a computer. We went to Mexican that night with Amy and Josh, watched the fountains at Bellagio again since it was dark this time, gambled and were in bed by 11:30 so we could catch our 7:45am flight.

 

Here's a day and night video in case you haven't seen the fountains. Sssooo amazing

I wasn't sure how much fun I would have in Vegas being pregnant but we both had a really good time. Amy and Josh, thank you for inviting us on your trip. We had so much fun with you guys.

16 Weeks (6/8/12)

Phew! Barely got this one done before I turn 17 weeks tomorrow!

How far along? 16 weeks

Size of baby: 4.3-4.7 inches and 2.75 ounces. About the size of an avocado. I'd like to clarify that on the length of the baby, they measure from head to butt and don't include the legs. I think they start measuring with legs next week.

Weight gain: I'd say around 5 lbss. I feel like I have gained 20!

Maternity clothes: Still the bellaband with my jeans and occasionally a maternity shirt. I wore maternity jeans last night because my only pair of jeans that fit were getting washed. Let me tell you how comfy maternity jeans are. I am going to try and avoid them a little bit longer but man I was comfortable getting my hair done.

Stretch marks: Nope. Praise the lord. I'm sure their bound to happen though.

Sleep: Ahhh I love my boppy pillow. I don't know how I am going to survive this weekend in Vegas without it. I also wake up at 11 something and 3 something to pee every.single.night. I think my body is preparing me extra early for the baby.

Symptoms: Felt really great this week! No headaches and no cramping

Best moment this week: Wearing a tankini...not!!! Going to the lake with my family and thinking about how next year we will get to bring the baby!

Movement: Nope. They say any day now.

Food cravings: Cheeto puffs!!! I'm usually just a cheetos girl but this week I have been tearing up the puffs. I gotta stop buying them cause it's sickening how fast I can eat a bag.

Gender: 2 weeks from tomorrow!!!! We are both thinking boy but we shall soon find out. I'm just ready to buy this bambino some clothes!

What I miss: Sleeping on my back. I keep waking up on my back and quickly turning back to my side so I don't deprive the baby of oxygen! I tried putting a pillow behind me so I don't roll over but it doesn't help.

Milestones: Getting closer to the half way mark!

5th Annual Long Family Vacay

Every summer we head to Milford lake with my dads side of the family. This past weekend was the 5th year we have went and we hope to continue this for many more years. Since our family keeps growing, we had to rent 2 of the big cabins this year. These cabins are the luxury of all cabins. Huge kitchens, 2 living areas, 5+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, flat screens, cable TV, AWESOMENESS! We say we are going camping but this is the farthest thing from camping. Check out the website for more pictures of the cabins.

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2008

We got there early evening Friday and hung out on the patio of the "kids cabin" while dinner was on the grill. We had a pretty late dinner and then tucked the kids in bed and hung out on the patio some more. I finally called it a night around 11 and figured the others would be coming to bed shortly behind me. I continued to wake up every hour wondering when the fools were coming to bed. I finally had to download a white noise app to cover up their loudness. At 3:30, I finally went downstairs and told them to get their butts in bed. My how things have changed :) 

 

 

 Your welcome Amy :)

I was up at 7am to get ready for our 8am pontoon rental. I of course was the first one up and after peeking in my sisters room, saw Aiden was awake but being captive by his sleepy parents. I signaled him to come out with me and we hung out till 8 when we woke the house up. They weren't thrilled to be waking up after 4 hours of sleep but this momma hen was ready to get on the pontoon! After a quick breakfast, we finally made it to the pontoon...an hour late! The lake was pretty rough so we ended up finding a nice beach and just chilling there. We took the boat out for a little and let the kids take turns driving it. The pontoon had to be back by noon so we drove it in (after almost sinking in waves), had lunch and the majority of us took a nap with the kids. Then it was time for the beach again where we stayed until dinner time. 

We had another yummy dinner that night followed by smores and a game of Minute To Win It. Everyone called it an early night that night and got some much needed sleep. We slept in, ate breakfast and had to start packing up cars and cleaning the cabins. We had such a fun weekend and made so many fun memories. There were countless times I was trying to catch my breath from laughing so hard. We can't wait to take the little bambino next year!

My sister is special. Love how Elsie is looking at her like what the f?!

This sure is going to look different next year

15 Weeks (6/1/12)

How far along? 15 weeks 

Size of baby: 4-4.5 in. and 1.75 oz. About the size of an orange

Weight gain: 3 pounds. I feel like I have gained 20!

Maternity clothes: Still the bellaband with my jeans and occasionally a maternity shirt but their still too loose.

Stretch marks: Nope. Rub, rub, rubbin that cocoa butter lotion on twice a day

Sleep:SO much better since my awesome siblings got me the boppy body pillow. That thing is my best friend. Still waking a few times a night to use the restroom though. 

Symptoms: Occasionally cramping but doctor said that's just everything stretching and growing and completely normal. Gotta make some room for that growing baby!

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat today! 152-156bpm

Movement: Nope. I'm dying to feel it

Food cravings: There wasn't anything this week I HAD to have. I might have made Derek go get me an ice cream sandwich Friday night but I haven't been too demanding besides that night.

Gender: June 29! Derek is determined it's a boy and I am completely clueless since hearing the heartbeat today and it's not as high anymore. Doctor said 120-160bpm is normal for this time so technically I am on the higher end but she said not to believe the high heart rate means girls and low heart rate means boy. So today I am saying boy.

What I miss: My jeans being able to fit! The bellaband works pretty good but I would rather be able to button my jeans. Don't think it will be too much longer before I bust out the maternity jeans.

Milestones: In 2nd trimester. 25 weeks to go!

Successful Surprise 30th

Back in March, Amy's best friend emailed us wanting to do a surprise party for Amy's 30th.I was nervous Amber, Josh and me wouldn't be able to hold it in for 2.5 months but we were able to pull it off! Since Amy's June schedule is so hectic, we had to do the party early even though her birthday isn't until the 22 of June.

Brandi  booked a Cupcakes and Cocktails partyt at a bakery in Wichita. Amy thought her and Brandi were just stopping to get preggo Brandi a cupcake before going out to dinner. Little did she know, she would walk into a room full of her friends and family. She had absolutely NO idea!

The cupcakes were already baked but we learned how to fill, frost and decorate them. The girls that weren't pregnant, got coordinating cocktails to go with the cupcake we were making. They made us pregnant girls virgin ones. 

Us girls had so much fun and the staff there was a lot of fun. Brandi did a fantastic job pulling this all off.

We went to dinner at a Mexican place afterwards and the birthday girl was treated to a very large drink that came out on fire!

Happy early birthday, Amy. I couldn't ask for a better sister and I am so happy we pulled off this special surprise for you. Get ready to celebrate at Milford and Vegas!!!