Ultra Stay-cation Backyard Campout

We've tried to do a camp-out with our friends for quite sometime now, and it finally happened.....except not in the mountains, but our backyard. Although not much of a "camp-out" activity, we got an inflatable slide and jump house. It was a hit with the kids!

12 Adults & 22 Kids

Boo spoiled us with fresh Salmon from Alaska---Yum!

I love these ladies! I feel so blessed to have such great friends!

The movie "Bedtime Stories" did just the trick to calm the crew down

Not to be left out, Mr. D, of course, joined in the fun and started running an obstacle course race.
Although rain spoiled some of the morning activities, the kids were no about to let it rain-out the party! They would go do their part in the race, freezing all the way, then jump in the hot tub to get warm. It was time to clean the hot tub anyway! :)

There is nothing like exhaustion from fun times!

Nana's Camp

These 3 cuties had a fun day at Nana's Camp! My mom started a fun tradition this summer for the 3 oldest grandchildren. She has a hand-full of days planned where she will do a craft, read books, and do other activities on a certain topic and then take the kids to do the "big activity." For example, she did a lesson on being a Child of God. Then, they made these cute frames and put a picture of themselves in it. And then she took them downtown to the "Child of God" exhibit in the LDS Church Museum. The kids are crazy excited to go to Nana's camp and spend time together. I know she has a camp planned for the zoo and heritage park, but I can't wait to see what they do next! What a great idea mom!

A Day wIth Thomas the Train

"O" at the Bellagio

Finally! Finally! We have had our business in Vegas for almost 3 years, and in all those years I have been wanting to go to a Cirque Du Soleil show. It is hard to get away from the kiddos and we have not had a lot of babysitting options, but this time down, we were able to work something out. Mr. D did surprise me 2 years ago with a night out to see Celine Dion! I was so excited because I really wanted to see her perform before her show ended! She did not disappoint. Her show was amazing! I was also able to see Mama Mia with some of my friends during one of our girl vacations. But, there are so many shows to see here, and I love to go to shows! Broadway shows, musicals, plays... you name it. I miss going to them. So, thanks Mr. D! Thanks for a fun night out! I loved "O". It was eclectic and creative. It was beautiful and shocking. The talent of those performers is quite amazing! There is so much going on every moment that it is hard to take it all in. I think I need to see it again. :) Now, on my list for next time..... Phantom at the Venetian; KA, Mystere, and LOVE. Oh! and I would like to see the Lion King again. So, at the rate I'm going. It might take 5 years for me to complete this list! Good luck to me.