Vegas, baby

G.G. arrived last week, so Alex and I snuck away for a long weekend in Vegas. While there, we saw Garth Brooks, ate lots of yummy food, and gambled a bit. We also took a helicopter tour of the area and the Grand Canyon, which was incredible.

In the helicopter


The Hoover Dam from the air

Part of Lake Mead

Flying into the Grand Canyon

Getting ready to land in the Grand Canyon

Pictures from inside the Grand Canyon (near the West Rim)

Back in the air

The Valley of Fire in Nevada

Approaching Vegas

Downtown Vegas (Fremont Street)

The north end of the strip

The central strip, with Paris and the Bellagio fountain

The south end of the strip (Luxor is on the left)

After the helicopter ride, we headed up to the Stratosphere for dinner at Top of the World. Here's the view from more solid ground.

And finally, enjoying dinner

Family (and Elmo)

We were recently visited by Aunt Bebe, Uncle Larry, and cousin Adam. Cooper had great fun playing with everyone!

Basketball


The guys


Finding a match with Dada's pai gow tiles


Cheese!

Then it was time for morning dancing with Elmo

Finally, we headed out with Scott and Jodi for a belated anniversary dinner

Weekend fun!

Before the weather gets too unbearable here, we've tried to enjoy our time outdoors.

On our octopus out back

One of many trips down a slide

A rare post-park nap in the car

On a hot day, we went to a sprayground

And then we went back home, where we spent time with our good friend Aileen, who now lives in L.A. (or California, to Cooper)

A good picture with Mommy

And a not-so-good one with Aileen while clowning around

A flying Cooper

Puzzle time!

An attempt at a group shot

We've been having lots of fun!

Pool time!

Now that June is here, along with all of its heat and humidity, it's also pool time! We've been busy this past month, getting Cooper acclimated to the pool. We've been taking swim lessons, and have gone to an indoor water park as well. He's getting quite used to the water!

A kiss after a jump


Saying hello to Mr. Otter


Getting ready to go down the water slide

A family pool picture


The start of swim lesson with Daddy

Clowning around

Learning how to kick

Time to jump!

Going after the ball

And more balls!

Having a blast!