We went to Chicago this weekend for a little getaway. Adam went on a salmon fishing trip to Michigan so Paisley, my mom, Bill and myself went to Chicago. We ate lunch at the Cheesecake Factory - always a favorite. We then hit the shops. Pasiley napped in the stroller with Grandpa Bill pushing her while my mom and I shopped. We met up with Kristin while shopping. It was really great to see her. Kristin joined us for dinner at Maggiano's!!! Thanks Kristin - it was really good to see you!

Paisley is enjoying her evening stroller ride showing everyone just how big she is.

Paisley was having so much fun walking around the hotel room in only her diaper. She could not stop giggling. I am pretty sure she was slap happy :) I wish she would have only slept that night :(

She just looks rotten :)

We intended on going to Shedd Aquarium this morning. Unfortunately, Paisley feel asleep on the five minute ride (probably because she was all over the place the night before in my bed). So instead we went to one of Bill's favorite German restaurants near Joliet for lunch. Before the food came, Paisley enjoyed playing with her new Mickey figurines. And of course she loved the food too!

She was cracking herself up!

Girls Day Out! Paisley met Anna yesterday. Molly and I decided that on her last Thursday off we would take the girls to Curtis Orchard! We had so much fun even though we couldn't pick apples!

Here is precious Anna!

Paisley found another swing!

Baby Anna and her mommy!

The girls hanging out!

The four of us!

The girls at the little lunch cafe that we ate at! So good!

This past weekend we went to Tuscola for Hanah's wedding. Unfortuntately, we could not make it to the reception because Paisley got sick. The next morning we thought that maybe some fresh air would help. We went to Ervin Park in Tuscola. Oh wait, yes she is still in her pajamas!

Paisley loves to swing!


Paisley had her first experience of going down a slide. She did not know what to think at first, but as soon as she went down once she kept saying more :)

Paisley and daddy drivign the John Deer tractor. What a reality this is!

Another slide with mommy!

I was off today since it is Thursday so Paisley and mommy decided to go to the Decatur Zoo. This was probably the first time that she seemed to really be interested in the animals. I think her favorites were the wolves, peacock, and red panda (new to the zoo).

After seeing all of the animals, Paisley wanted to go to the playground. She loved swinging and sliding down the slide!

Paisley has been enjoying doing artwork at home! Today, at Target we bought some new crayons for her to play with. We first bought the markers below but since she is learning we think crayons are the better option :)

LAS VEGAS VACATION!!

Adam and I had a great time on vacation, but we missed Paisley terribly. Anyway, here is a little recap of our trip!

We stayed at Mirage. It was very centrally located!

Here are a few pictures of what the pool scene looked like. From what we could tell after visiting about every resort, we had the nicest pool!

This is our first night in Vegas! We decided that it was necessary to go bar and resort hopping!

We are standing in front of the Paris resort.

After several recommendations, we visited the moving statues at Caesars Resort. Not really our thing after we saw it :)

We found a piano bar at Harrahs! So much fun!!!!

After using the restroom, Adam saw his idol walking back to the piano bar - Terry Drury! For those of you (most of you :)) that do not know who he is, he is a big shot with hunting and is on all of the videos and TV Outdoor channel!

The next day we continued on our journey to see what else we could see. We are standing in front of the Bellagio. Also, you can see the fountain show at the Bellagio. This was such a pretty sight!

We needed a night cap so we went to the ourdoor bar at our resort - Rhumbar! Nice and relaxing!

This was our last night in Vegas! We went to a nice dinner at Hugo Cellar which is in Old Vegas. The dinner was AMAZING! After dinner, we went to the Zumanity Cirque de Soleil show. This show was all about being sensual! Needless to say, Melissa and I were a little out of our comfort zone!

By the way, this pictures are taken at Encore which is one of Steve Wynn's resorts. It is supposed to be the nicest in Vegas :)

Tomorrow, we leave for Vegas with Pat and Melissa. Stayed tuned for our vacation pictures and Paisley's vacation pictures from both Grandparents!!!!!

Thursday was Adams birthday. We celebrated by going to Pao for a nice dinner. Last night we had a little cookout with family.

Adam's favorite cakes are ice cream cakes. So we surprised him with a chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Wow that was a mouth full - literally! :)

Paisley was squirming too much for a good picture!