R-E-N-O

Girls weekend! Just Kadie and Mama. I was in need of some down time with my oldest girl, and I think she wanted some time with mom all to herself. So, Kadie and I went to Reno to hang out with my sister Kylie and her husband Mike and their cutie pie Skylar!

Kadie hung with Mike the computer guru, who showed Kadie some fun facts about animation. They even made a butterfly! And by them, I mean Mike made it and Kadie chose the subject. :)

The Butterfly!

Kadie and Sky baby, who is now more of a little girl herself, got along so great.

Sky is so cute with so much personality. She knows just what to do in front of the camera.

Kadie knew all too well how to get the camera's attention.

Showing us her favorite of all favorite necklaces. She has a lot of favorites.

Weirdo. She takes after me.

See what I mean. Weird runs in our blood. But weird is fun!

Photos by Kadie

Kadie is becoming quite the little photographer. We are going to have to get her a camera of her own soon, she is always begging to use mine. Here are some shots from the car ride there and home, and fun flower pictures from Kylie's house!

Thanks Ky, Mike and Sky for letting us come!

We miss you already!

Backtracking to Shelter Cove

Our favorite place to get away from it all.

And I am serious about the "from it all" part. No cell reception at all. It is great.

You might need a few minutes to read this whole post.

On the way there, we always stop half way and go to McDonald's and let the girls get something at the town Dollar Store. Kadie got a mustache this time around.

We left right after school and got there just in time to pick up a pizza and watch the sun go down.

It was REALLY windy.

Crew kept trying to taste the wind when it wasn't taking his breath away.

Day 2! Rocky beach here we come!

Crew loved the rocks, and we even found him a rock chair!

They are still newlyweds. :) So cute.

Grandpa and little Crew boy playing with the rocks.

Crew just wanted to play in the rocks the entire time.

He didn't even want his mama to hold him!

We saw crabs, birds, and flowers like usual. But this time we also saw a Moose!

He hung out on the golf course all day long!

Cade got all dressed up to go golfing. He wore his cute outfit the whole time. I told him he is welcome to borrow my scarf anytime he wants. :)

Crew took his first steps in Shelter Cove!

He had taken 3-4 before, but took a long stride that weekend.

We took the kids to the Tea House and got Hot chocolate and scones. Laney was kind of a stinker, but still had fun.

Day 3

On to the treasure hunt! Morgan and Cade are making this a tradition. Each time they come, we go on a treasure hunt! Pirates, maps to follow, x's to find, and treasure to dig up! It is the real deal, and the girls just love it - as do the rest of us!

Kadie found a new favorite spot for us this time! A small stream just behind the beach. Perfect for making sand castles and hanging out all day. We can't wait to go back!

The girls went to town digging once they found the "x"

The treasure was found!

JUMP!!! Nick didn't make it, and almost lost a shoe. :(

Morgan and the kids sorting through the treasure!

Grammy, ummm... You have a little something... right...right there.

Uncle Josh

Uncle {Pirate} Nick Scallywag

Check out the mustache and chest hair! (eyeliner)

We even spotted some dolphins!

Kadie found the tiniest hermit crab we had ever seen. She kept him, and made her own little place for him and a few of his friends. Morgan called it a "Crab-i-tat"

The Crab-i-tat

Dinner before.

Dinner after.

This picture is kind of gross.

Thanks for a great weekend everyone!

NINE

Josh and I have known each other 10 1/2 years. MARRIED FOR NINE! It has gone by so fast but also, I can hardly remember my life before him. When we first got married Josh and I talked about kids and homes and where we would settle down. I had no idea the wonderful tiny people that would come into our lives, or what a wonderful father and husband Josh would become. I love Josh, I really do. I am not just saying that on my blog to fake you all out. I have loved the last Nine years going on many many more.

He spoiled me with the new Michael Buble CD Crazy Love (corny, but also dreamy...you are in denial if you don't think so). It was fitting too because our love is crazy. :) Josh would say Crazy Good. He also planned a night away this weekend in Carmel at our FAVORITE bed and breakfast - the CandleLight Inn. I can't wait to eat Amazing Italian at Casanova's and window shop on the streets. Thanks Morgan and Cade for agreeing to watch the kidlets. And thank you Joshy for planning a getaway! I love you.

Happy Cinco De Mayo to everyone else. And for Josh and I ...Happy Nine Years!!!