Happy New Years

With the family getting bigger, and having different schedules, getting together for holiday's is a bit tricky. This year New Year's Eve was no different.
Paul & mom ended up being sick, Kelsie, Josh and Tyler worked, dad works early tomorrow morning, so the rest of us got together at Lindsey & Tyler's home to celebrate. We had cheese steak sandwiches, veggie and fruit trays, 7up with kool-aid ice cubes, cheeseball with crakers, chocolate cheeseball with nilla wafers, and more little snacks! Of course we had way too much food, but what's a party without food? We played games, listened to music, watched some YouTube videos that Ransom discovered, and visited. The kids were having a great time at first, and then, the night comes.
With a few more tantrums thrown, I told everyone, instead of celebrating at 9pm (as planned), we would celebrate in 5 minutes (8:30pm). Everyone agreed it was time. We counted down, gave hugs and love, cleaned up and were out of there a few minutes later. On the way home, I kept thinking how blessed I am to have the family I have. This next year is going to be a great one. I am so excited to see the changes and memories this next year will bring. Happy New Year!
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Jack took it upon himself to be the "official" diaper changer (I didn't let him change any diapers). He would also let us know who was stinky! 

Like father, like son

Just watching the two of them together makes me so happy! Jack loves to help Paul with anything and everything. He loves to help carry with dad too. The best part is, Paul is wrapped around Jacks little finger. These two are the best little buds!

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Carlos Bakery

I love the show Cake Boss with the Vilastro family. They make me laugh, and make me want to eat desserts and have some great spreads of food for the holidays. Paul and I decided that one day, we would love to go to New Jersey to their store. I have a growing list of the desserts to try. 

We came to Las Vegas for my cousin Jennifer's wedding. As we were driving down the strip, there was a sign for a Carlos Bakery in the Venetian. I looked it up, and got so excited! I called Paul and told him what we were doing later that night:)

After the wedding dinner, we walked (what seemed at first like a quick walk, but turned out to be sooooo much further, and moms poor back and legs) we made it. I had to wait in line to get in, and then I was in... Made the list of what to buy (lobster tails, crumb cake, cup cakes, cannoli's etc) I watched the package in the white boxes with red and white bakers twine. I was so excited to try them, and was not disappointed!