Vegas trip Part 2

Mama meeting Adam for the first time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZQJXnbYcTc&feature=youtu.be

Trying to get Matthias to show his cute personality for Mama and Papa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCISG44HHH8&feature=youtu.be

Matthias swimming for the first time. Plus everyone swimming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCn5dYQe9U&feature=youtu.be

The Whimps family in the hot tub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4_WDsXVQwc&feature=youtu.be

Grandma and Kevin teaching the kids to float and Matthias waves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu8gNJYoKgo&feature=youtu.be

The laser and water show at Sams Town

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSMfUZGx60&feature=youtu.be

The kids "adventure" with Poppy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxqs37UvoPM&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLrGzX4frPg&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbZv8XEID9o&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qaFgM_98QY&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa5F7Yo9mcE&feature=youtu.be

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRcr4kwUdw8&feature=youtu.be

Matthias fell asleep in Mom and Dad's room, so he had his first sleep over..... He woke up in the morning and they are easily amused LOL He was humming if you listen closely

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5GzVb72OgE&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RETdCBBFr0Y&feature=youtu.be

Mama loving on Adam..... don't mind the singing AHHHHHHHH.... Cody is recording so you never know what you will get lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98hjk6GRvI&feature=youtu.be

Cody recording.... good luck lol.... Matthias seeking attention from Mama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRzdTZMB6pE&feature=youtu.be

More craziness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2IQO49af9Y&feature=youtu.be

Fish tank.... sorry all Cody is filming again lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njBrQj1uKYI&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNdY4tSj3nQ&feature=youtu.be

A huge fish lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zugm6AhnkjM&feature=youtu.be

The Mirage waiting for the Volcano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpNM7KbDKM&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEALMm0aAOk&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7O3B5yGa3s&feature=youtu.be

Petting the ducks.... or rather getting bit by them :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjqo244hSZs&feature=youtu.be

The Volcano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBrmrgJJzYg&feature=youtu.be

Adam pulling Kait's hair 

 This is Matthias' shy look

 It's a good thing Adam is not loved

 Michelle's butt and me taking pictures

 Awwwww my hubby and me

The End ;)

Vegas trip

We met my Grandparents that live in California at our midway point. Our old home for 20+ years...... Las Vegas. They hadn't met our boys yet, so we were all excited for that. My grandparents were like a 2nd set of parents to me when I was younger. Every time they came to see us, they came bearing gifts. Every time we would go and see them, they were sure to have Mr. P's Pizzas, chocolate milk and bacon all on hand. We would spend months with them every year. When I was in traditional school we would normally go stay a month with them. WITHOUT our parents which made it super fun ;) My grandma always took us shopping for our birthday when we got older and would let us pick out whatever we wanted. She worked a department store and would get about 40% discount, so we could really get some great things if we caught a sale. When Cody was born in 1994, things changed (for the better). I started to call my grandparents Mama and Papa because I did not want to confuse him. He was their grandchild also, but when they took custody we thought the title Mama and Papa was fitting until he decided what he wanted to call them (he calls them Mom and Dad). I was in a year round school and spent every single school break with them helping them raise "my boy". It is crazy to think he is 19. I remember pacing the living room to keep him quiet, so Mama and Papa could sleep. Sadly, as Cody got older, so did Mama and Papa. My poor Papa is getting older, but because MANY jobs do not offer a retirement anymore, and they spent the money they would normally have saved in their adult lives raising MANY of their grandchildren. Papa still works a full time, very physical job and it has taken it's toll. Sadly, I believe he will work until the day he is unable :( 

I was so thankful for this trip. I do not see them as often as I would like, and each time I see them, I fear it may be the last. Mama cried as she said goodbye. Matthias was asleep, but Adam smiled at her and she lost it. He has a way of touching people's hearts! Papa looked at me with tears brimming in his eyes and said "Jackie, you have amazing kids." Then with his voice breaking added "All of them." Then he hurried off. My dad is 61 years old and has only seen Papa cry 2 times in his life. This was huge. My kids had broken that rough exterior and touched him deeply. 

Unfortunately, I have been to may funerals in my life, one just last week. It made me think..... what would I say in honor of my amazing "Papa" I have sooooo many things I could say. He has been through a lot in his life, and may have been a rotten kid, but he raised my AMAZING father and showed all of us love even if it was with a strong hand. He has taught me soooo much in my life. I will never be able to repay him for all he has done for me, but I will do my best to live worthy of him. One of the best men in the World!!!

I love you PAPA!!!!

Here are some pictures from our trip.

Mama had just finished loving on Adam.

 Meeting Matthias

 Mama brought gifts for all the kids

 Daddy making Adam laugh

 Dad and Papa

 Cody, Dad and Papa

 Um Wow I look happy :P

We decided to go swimming and take Matthias for his first time

 I'm pretty sure I had claw marks from him holding on so tight

 Poor Adam was not allowed in the water since his surgery was too recent :(

 When Matthias got out he was happy to sit with Grandma

 Love this picture!!

 Someone else's pics..... Do not mind my chubbiness :P

 Taking it slow

 Brittany is just back there doing her own thing like usual

 He thought about liking it for a minute then changed his mind :P

 He loved playing with Cody's hat for a while :)

 Kaitlyn Practing her kicking

 The Princess

For some reason blogger posted all my pictures in backwards order.... 

Matthias was exhausted after a night on the town ;)

 The kids were cold and tired by the end of the night. Time to get some food and get them to bed 

 Cody had to have a picture in this 

 The Volcano at The Mirage in Las Vegas

 My amazing parents

 The 2 Kevins

 Matthias was not sure what to think of all of this!

 Minions

 Elmo

 Hello Kitty

 We had to go to Bass Pro shops and silverton to see all the fish. We even happened to be there during feeding time. The kids loved it!

 Matthias liked the fish, but he would get overwhelmed after a bit and chew his shirt

 The fish did not make sound and Adam was not amused

 Love this group of people.... Mama and Papa cannot walk much, so they stayed at the hotel while we explored. 

 Mamo (She is related to my sister her law, but she is grandma to my kids too) gets to meet the boys for the first time also and Matthias loved her. 

Stay tuned for Vegas trip #2 with more pictures and videos!!