FABULOUS weekend!!!

We had a great time this weekend-- crazy busy!!! Friday my sister Lacey and her friend came to Mesquite for a two on two volleyball tournament. The girls and I decided to go meet her there. So, Friday after school we drove to Mesquite. Just in time for the trip Kendi decided she no longer likes her car seat so she cried for at least 30 minutes of the trip. But other than that, we did pretty well. I was starting to feel pretty proud of myself for being able to handle all three of my kids by myself on a road trip. . . and then we arrived. For anyone that has not been to Mesquite, there is not much there. There are four casinos and, well, that is about it. And the casinos are not that great. I have an aunt and uncle that live there and they were able to get us a free room at one of the casinos. It wasn't a great hotel, but not too bad. Lacey and I decided to take the girls swimming, since we really didn't have much else to do. Yeah, so I forgot to bring sunscreen (of course) and the swimming pool was freezing. We couldn't check into our hotel room yet because it was too early, so I had to feed Kendi in the restroom (yuck!). My little feeling good bubble was popped. But the girls seemed to be having an okay time. Finally we were able to check into the hotel, which the girls thought was the greatest thing ever. And Lacey cut our hair (yea!). I think this was one of my favorite birthday presents. Ever since breaking my arm, I have just pulled my hair up in a twist on the back of my head, now I am forced to fix it everyday.

And Kamber got the cutest cut! The pool has ruined her hair this summer, so it is a lot healthier now-- and cuter than ever!
After cutting hair and getting everyone dressed we went to dinner and took the girls on the go-karts. Kira is usually so scared of things like that, but they both loved it! The next day we watched Lacey play one game and then headed home. Thanks Lacey for the great trip!

When we got home, Lexie, Shane and baby Jaxon were in town and came to see us for a while. We chatted and then went to dinner. Here is a picture of all of the grandkids. Jaxon is 6 weeks younger than Kendi, but far outweighs her! Thanks for visiting guys!

Then, Brooke took me out for my birthday. We went shopping and then went to dinner. We went to Claim Jumper. And they have the freaking best chocolate cake ever!

It is six, yes six, full layers of cake with fudge frosting and chocolate chips mixed into the cake. WOW!!! I definitely recommend it! Definitely perfect for a dieting, chocolate-loving, mommy birthday girl. Thank you, Brooke! I loved having a girl's night out!

Whew! What a fun, crazy weekend! Now everyone is sitting at home, bored. Oh well. That is how the roller coaster of life goes . . .