Nebraska Cousins!

I can only imagine Michelle and Kristen felt the same way when someone came to visit them. Michelle informed me that Julian woke up this morning asking for his Nebraska cousins. I now know how they feel not having family around all the time. Michelle, Franco, Julian, and baby Raphael joined us at the resort for some swimming and family time. The dads took the kids to the pool while the mommies ooooh'd and ahhhhhhh'd over baby Raphael. It was a little too hot for him so Michelle and Raphael went up to the room while the rest of us stayed to swim. There was a main pool with a sand beach but also a lazy river pool. We played in the main pool for a little while then headed over to the lazy river. The kids started getting hungry and tired. We went up to the room to put clothes on then decided to all go to Buffalo Wild Wings. We were really pushing things with the kids, so when it took F O R E V E R to get our food it didn't take long for the meltdowns to start. Jayen was content with the game system they provided, but when it was too distracting for Dalan and Brilyn I asked them all to put them away. This triggered Jayen to start an epic meltdown. He got off of his chair, walked over to me in a huff, and threw the tablet at me causing my drink and salad to fly across the table. We asked for boxes and left the restaurant as quickly as we could. It was time for NAPS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were able to get the two little ones to take a nap, the biggest one laid beside them and was out before they were. But this gave mommy a chance to hang out with Dalan just the two of us. On our floor there was an activity center with pool, foosball, and air hockey tables. I had so much fun beating Dalan. He says he let me win! But I realized how quickly he is growing up right in front of my eyes. He is such an amazing little man. I wish I had more time like this with him! We let the rest of them sleep for an hour, but had to wake them up so we could go to Michelle and Franco's house for dinner. Michelle invited Kristen and Anthony over so we could all be together. They had the most delicious food but the company was even better. I am so glad my cousins are so close. I am looking forward to more family meals with them. More cousin time!

After dinner we headed back to the hotel but there were lights in the distance that were beckoning us. You can't go to Vegas without checking out the strip right? I'm sure Matt would have loved for us to drop him off at any one of the casinos, but we didn't unlock the doors for anyone to get out. They city of lights caught my attention and kept the kids' for a few minutes at least!  

 

 

What great family memories we have made. So excited for more family time and more memories!