Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Weekend highlights

I've finally got all the pictures uploaded on my computer from our fun holiday weekend. I want to remember some of the highlights...
This is how I felt all day... wanted to be in on the action, but felt horrible!


Even the boys helped!

Not sure if grandpa was helping or snacking on the pies!


Ashley and Jenn showing off their masterpieces!

Friday morning some people got up early and went shopping, I was still a bit under the weather so I slept in! After lunch we all headed up to Red Rock for some hiking and climbing. It was such a beautiful day! The perfect time of year to hike up there! Some of my children weren't too excited to go....


They eventually liked it... seems to be the story of my teenagers... why can't they just start off happy?? It would make life so much better!


The happy family!


Todd's cute family!


Cute Grandma and Grandpa!


She didn't think I could do it!


We saw a tarantula on the trail! Of course the boys wanted to kill it! We wouldn't let them.

Love my man!



A trip to Vegas is not complete without a night at the Bellagio fountains and gardens! They are my mom's favorite! We have to drag her away... no kidding. Parking was a nightmare... 
but it was worth it. 
The gardens were amazing! 


To finish the weekend off I took the kids to the park on Saturday while everyone was off doing their own thing. John and Mitch went to the James Bond movie, Grandma and Grandpa got pedicures with Jenn (wish I was a fly on the wall there!) Todd and Sharolyn went Christmas shopping and Ashley went to the gym! For you locals, I found a new park on Cimmaron just south of Sahara... it was so fun. It's all about the Spanish Trail. It was very educational and fun!

9 comments:

Edie and Luke said...

I'm sorry you were sick Al! That is never fun to be sick on a holiday! I am impressed by Ashley's pies too! Can't wait to see you guys again! I am needing some Barnes family fun again!

Nutty Hamster Chick said...

Wow looks like so much fun. That is really a bummer that you were sick. Of all the days to feel like not eating. Oh well I guess you saved some colories.
I never even made it to the gym in November, maybe December will be different. Here's hoping.

susan bunker said...

I'm so sorry you were sick! What a BUMMER! But you recovered fast enough to enjoy the hiking. The rest of the weekend looked fun and beautiful, and I'm glad to know you enjoyed the new park. I've been watching it being built! Hope to see you soon!

Sarchet Family said...

I love the spider! That is so cool. The hike looks like a fun time. Classic teenagers look on Ashley and Mitch! I love it! I miss the fountains! Mom is a crack up. We should get her a video of the fountains for christmas. Glad you are feeling better!

suzanne said...

that first picture does not look fun, but the rest of them do. :)

Carrie said...

Great pictures! Sounds like a really fun weekend. I think the tarantula would have given me a heart attack! I've heard they can live here, but I've never seen one. Hopefully they stay up on Red Rock.

Ang & Shawn said...

Wish we could have been there for thanksgiving! Tell ashley we need a post from her. . . i miss her little corner thingy. Miss you guys, maybe we will see you for curtis' farewell?!?

email and phone numbers said...

great pics! you have a wonderful family...sorry you were so sick. that's a terrible way to spend the day. LOVE the pies Ashley!

Grama Linda said...

I love all the cute pics! Can't believe you were sick on Thanksgiving though! I am so sorry... Glad you got better pretty quick though. It looks like you guys had some great family fun!