Las Vegas 2012

Here are some pictures we took in Vegas.  We got to stay at Caesar's Palace in the Octavius Tower, which had just been open for a month.  It was sooo beautiful!  Our room looked out onto the courtyard and pool

The pool at Caesar's Palace

As a part of the convention, we got tickets to go see Elton John perform!  Neither of us are major Elton John fans, but it was really cool to be able to see such a legendary performer in concert.

He sounded great!

The fountain at the Bellagio.  When we stopped to watch it was playing the same song it plays on Ocean's Eleven, so we pretty much felt like we were in the movie!

With the Executive Pastry Chef at Caesar's Palace.  He gave us a demonstration of how to make a really awesome dessert.

The aforementioned really awesome dessert.  SO delicious!

It was a really fun, relaxing trip.  A big thanks to Amy's sister and her family for watching K-Man while we were gone!

Fun on the Slopes!

At the end of January, we took an overnight family ski trip to Northern Idaho.  Mike and I had been wanting to ski at Schweitzer for a long time, and we finally made it happen.  We decided to stay right at the resort since we were bringing K-Man (and the world's best babysitter, Samm) so that we would be able to eat lunch together and check in from time to time.  It was our first time ever staying right at a ski resort where we could essentially ski in and out of the hotel.  It was so much fun!  The resort was basically a little village with shops and restaurants in addition to the lodges.  Samm was able to take K-Man to the free movie theater at the lodge and play games and stuff while we were out skiing and boarding.

Samm and K-Man at the lodge

K-Man helping Daddy get his snowboard boots on

Our first time skiing somewhere that we had to use a T-bar.  Only one of us (who shall remain nameless) fell during the ride and had to hike the rest of the way up the hill.  Haha, good times!

Mike trying to stay warm

Amy enjoying the cold weather

Samm decided to give skiing a try, so we switched some coats around and made it happen.

The magic carpet gets two thumbs up

K-Man thought it was hilarious when Mike would throw a handful of snow up into the air.

Amy and Samm on the chairlift

We LOVE our winter sports!