Just a Quick Update

So I realized I don't update this blog enough. I really have good intentions. I have to admit I have been a bit lazy, our camera's batteries are dead and instead of changing them, I just haven't been taking pictures. I need to fix that problem fast because the girls have been playing outside so much and are so fun to watch.
Well let's see what's new with us? Friday was a big day for Madison, she had her kindergarten orientation. I was sitting there looking at all the other kids and thinking that she doesn't look as big as they do. I am in denial that she really is and she is more than ready for this next adventure in her life. Marli is just as sweet as can be, her personality melts my heart. I have always wanted a cuddly kid and she more than fills that for me. I can't get enough of her sweetness.
As for me I am now 24 weeks pregnant and feeling okay. I just feel huge!! According to my dr. I am measuring 3 weeks ahead. When I asked her if the baby is too big or if my due date is off, she just responded by saying "no it's just your third and you are just really big this time". Thanks Dr.!!!!! I have been keeping busy this pregnancy, I spend a lot of time with friends and family. I am also heading to New York tomorrow for a fun trip with my good friend. It will be so fun to go do one last big thing before baby #3 comes.
For all of you who know us well, you know this baby I am baking does not have a name. We can not agree on anything and it is getting frustrating. I really want to come to an agreement and start making cute things to hang in his room with his name on them. Soon we will post a poll on our blog and see what others think.
Okay well I will post later this week with my trip report of New York!! Have I mentioned how excited I am???

Academy of Country Music Awards

What a trip!

Saturday

Darren and I left Saturday afternoon and upon arriving in the Las Vegas Airport we were greeted by Dr. Pepper (our host for the trip). We were taken to the MGM Grand Hotel in a nice big bus and checked in. We then went and picked up all our tickets and information from the Dr. Pepper desk. We then got ready for the Dr. Pepper Welcome Reception that was taking place that night in a big ballroom. Well we weren't sure what to expect and being pregnant I thought it would be safe to eat first. So McDonald's it was. We got to the reception and was amazed at how much Dr. Pepper did for the party. It was a complete catered event with a full free bar. So having eaten I felt so dumb. Don't worry I still enjoyed their food. They had a band playing and then from 7-8 Chuck Wicks entertained the crowd. We had so much fun and even got daring and danced a little. When we returned to our room that night we found a welcome gift from Dr. Pepper, they had left us a cool little cooler filled with Dr. Pepper drinks. They had also given us some really nice watches.

Sunday

We woke up and went down to the MGM breakfast buffet (which was also included in the trip). The food was good and we were full and ready for the long day. We did a little shopping and played around in the gift shops. We went back to our room for about 2 hours to rest before the busy afternoon and night. We got ready in our nicest clothes and went to the Dr. Pepper pre-telecast party in the same ballroom from the night before. They also had it catered and it was all BBQ food (ribs, chicken, chili, cornbread, watermelon, corn on the cob). So this was a tough meal to eat in our nicest clothes. They had a band play for us and about 4:00 we left to go get our seats for the ACM Awards. Just so you know, I was wearing the highest heels I had ever worn, and my feet didn't appreciate the surprise going from daily flip flop wearing to these. I was carrying them by now and didn't expect to put them back on. We ended up with really great seats for the show and enjoyed it so much. The energy in the room makes the show even better. We did leave 30 min. before it ended to get to the All Star After Jam early and get a good table. We had no idea but people were buying tickets for the after party for up to $1000 a piece. We got there and did get great seats and enjoyed the free appetizers and drinks. John Rich MC'd the event and was hammered by the time he got there. He was really obnoxious!! We had such a fun night and were amazed by the entertainment. Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Emerson Drive, Jimmy Wayne, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Trace Atkins, James Otto, Jamey Johnson, and others performed the night away. I physically shut down about 12:30 in the morning and had to go back to the room and sleep. It was definitely an awesome party and I think I enjoyed it better than the awards show.

Monday

So when we woke up Monday morning we were still drained from the previous day. I started packing up our stuff and then we went downstairs and ate at the buffet for breakfast. We then had to catch our bus to the airport and left to come home. We flew in and went straight to get Madison and Marli from Allie's house. We missed them more than we had expected so seeing them made me glad to be home.

So overall it was a very eventful weekend. We never even left MGM. Even if we had wanted to gamble there was no time. This trip was night and day different than last years trip. I am so lucky to have won this trip 2 years in a row!! Darren and I had such a great time and we enjoyed the time away together.

Best Day of Darren's Life

As many of you may know Darren is a big fan of the band Radiohead. He would tell me when I was pregnant with Madison that she will like his music. Of course, I would tease back and say she would be a country music girl. When she was born he played Radiohead and all sorts of his music for her and I would roll my eyes. Well the other day she watched some of Twilight with me and the closing credits play a Radiohead song. She LOVES the song. She will turn the movie on and fast forward through the whole thing just to listen to the song at the end. So last night Darren put the Radiohead c.d. in the car and turned it to that particular song and she screamed with excitement, to which he said, "this is the best day of my life".

I'm not giving in though!!!!