Back for a bit...

We're back for a bit from our Vegas Vacation. Last week Jade rented a booth at the Outdoorsman's Show in Portland (it's the largest sportsman's show in the country if you ask him- no wonder he loves it) for New York Life, which was great, but it meant he would be gone Tuesday through Sunday, 7am to 11pm every night. I decided that wouldn't be very much fun for Peyton and I, so we made a last minute visit to Las Vegas. The trip was so fun! The first 3 days it rained- poured actually. I love the warm rain that Las Vegas offers, so I was in heaven. The rest of the trip the weather was warm and sunny and beautiful. Perfect February weather. We did a ton of fun things in Las Vegas, but mostly we just relaxed and hung out with my family. Peyton and I were both sick for 4 days, so it was great to have my momma there to take care of us! Peyton competed in another beauty pageant. This pageant taught me a lot about myself. First of all- I am absolutely not cut out to be a pageant mom. I will never- NEVER- have my 3 year old spray tanned, eyebrows shaped to nothingness, and painted with a FULL face of makeup. It's just not something that sits well with me. So, that might have been the end of Peyton's career as a beauty queen. Sorry honey- momma loves you too much to do that to you. I have not, however, given up my love of getting my baby all dolled up- age appropriately- and letting her show off a little bit. We're just not going to do any more "high glitz" (read: TOTALLY FAKE) pageants. We'll stick to pageants where toddlers are allowed to walk around without makeup and fake teeth. Despite the 6 hour long pageant that made for an un-napped, cranky baby, Peyton did really well. She certainly had much more personality at her first pageant, where it was a one-hour ordeal where she didn't have to miss her nap. She was crowned Princess, and it was really fun for me to dress her up in her 3 looks: Party Wear, Casual, and Swim. Unfortunately by the time Casual Wear was over, Peyton was freaking out, so we didn't get any pictures, but she wore a darling yellow and white polka dot dress with daisies, and she carried a bouquet of daisies to match. My mom and I had a really good time, and it was extra fun to have Misha and Harli with us there again. Besides the pageant, we toilet papered and decorated one of my mom's best friend's houses for her birthday (what a sight we were- a bunch of women from 23 to 47 TP-ing a house), got to visit some friends, eat some really good food (gotta love Las Vegas), and spend real quality time with my family. We can't wait to go back (SOON) for another visit!

PartyWear

Back of the darling dress

Little girl loves her Noni

Finally a happy face

Little girls

This is the best shot I could get. Uncooperative baby.

After the pageant Peyton ate dinner and pudding for dessert. She made a little bit of a mess. My favorite thing is The Joker smile she drew.

Afterwards, she needed a sink bath. Dirty, dirty water.

But she loved it!

For the crowning ceremony, we had to bribe her with a pixie stick.

Princess

Wish we had gotten a better picture than a cell pone picture. The whole yard and house looked really good! Happy birthday Debbie!