The Millington's Big Adventure!

Last week JR and I headed out to Glendale, AZ for the big AU National Championship game! We had so much fun and enjoyed every minute of it! We started our trip out by going to the All In party right by the stadium the night before the game.

The next morning we headed to the stadium ready to watch the tigers play :)

However, we did not have tickets :( This is me waiting to buy tickets where all of the scalpers were. The tickets started out at about 2,500 a piece!!!!

And this is me still waiting!! Please notice that it is dark outside now

Here are out sad faces that tickets never went below about 1,900.00 a piece!! So luckily for us, we met up with some fun friends and watched the game on the jumbo tron outside the stadium. We watched it with about 10,000 other people. It was amazing to me how many people had come out to Glendale to support the tigers.

When Auburn won! 22-19 War Eagle!

We were supposed to be heading home on Tuesday and I was ready to see our little girl. But apparently that was not going to happen with the big snow storm in Atlanta. Our flights got canceled from Las Vegas to Atl. and the soonest they could fly us home was on Thurs. We decided to make lemonade out of lemons and got to spend and extra day and half walking around Las Vegas. Neither of us had ever been to Las Vegas before so we really enjoyed getting to see all the huge hotels and eating at the amazing restaurants. I have never seen such beautiful hotels with so much details. We were able to visit most of the hotels on the strip, see the fountain show at the Bellagio, do a little gambling at the slot machines (a whole $8 dollars ..haha), see a Cirque Du Soleil, and eat at several delicious restaurants. We really enjoyed this trip and it was a great opportunity for us to spend some quality time together before our second little one arrives. :)

One of my favorite hotels was the Venetian. It truly feels like you are outside when you are walking through it. It had nice shops, restaurants, and even a gondola ride through the hotel.

Funny pic.....This guy was stealing money out of the fountain (fully dressed, shoes and all) and when we saw him he busted a sprint out of there!! You have to really want to spend some money at the slot machines to get in freezing cold water for a few quarters!!

Even saw a few celebrities! This is Vienna from the Bachelor. Also saw Ann Curry at the AU, Charles Barkley, and some pro football player that I don't know his name?? JR pointed him out :)

Bellagio Hotel

Yummy

War Eagle!!

Merry Christmas from the Lide Family

Merry Christmas

Santa Clause came and left Olivia a few toys for Christmas this year!

She is starting to love sitting in her anywhere chair. This is by far, one of my favorite gifts that Ho Ho brought her.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning, we had both of our parents come over for a big Christmas breakfast. They got to spend a little time with Olivia and watch her play with a few of her toys. She even attempted to ride her new power wheels in the den. I think she will get the hang of this when it gets a little bit warmer outside. It was so nice to start our Christmas mornings off with both sets of parents! :) Those are the times that I realize how truly blessed we are with family.

After breakfast, showers, and getting ready, we headed to my parents house so that we could open presents with them. Olivia got a new table and chairs and a tea party set to go with it. She enjoyed having everyone sit around the table with her and drink tea and eat desserts! :)

There is nothing like a tea party with Daddy!

I love love love this picture!

One happy girl!

We then headed to my Aunt's house for our big family get together. We had a huge lunch, took a family picture (about 28 of us) in the snow, and then wrapped the day up with a little dirty santa game. Livi enjoyed getting to open her presents and when she was done, she kept signing 'more' and saying 'mo'. She was so excited to see lots of elmo presents and purses!!

My cousin Stephanie and I. I am 24 weeks and she is 35. Not much longer for her. :)

After this, we headed to the Millington's house to open presents with them. Olivia's cousin Kaley helped her open a few of her gifts. :)

Elmo DVD!!!!

She was pretty tired by the time we got to the Millingtons, so a big bowl full of mix helped us get through some of the present opening.

Our first ever snow on Christmas morning. The snow really made for such a beautiful Christmas and really helped me to remember and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Praise our Lord Jesus Christ for coming to this earth to save us. Happy Birthday Jesus!! One of my favorite Christmas songs is 'Winter Snow' and it was soo fitting for yesterday. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Not a Friend of Ho Ho's

This past Thursday we decided to finally go and get Olivia's picture taken with Ho Ho. We had just come from the pediatrics office and discovered that she had her very first ear infection so we knew that she probably wouldn't be in the best mood. Poor little girl! Here is her reaction to Santa.....

I don't think so!!!!

If no one is coming to get me, then I am going to get down myself!!

Other than Santa, she surprisingly had a good time. She loved looking at all the fish and looking around the store and we all had a great lunch at their too cute little pioneer cafe. All in all, we got a classic santa picture and had a fun little family outing!

A Day at the Park in December

Last week it was actually warm enough for us to go to the park! It was in the low 60's so we didn't even have to bundle up all that much! It was a beautiful day and I think that Olivia just enjoyed being able to get out of the house. The first thing she saw was the swing and went running to it. It was her long lost friend :)

Snack Time :)

Baby Sophie

My cousin is having a little girl in a few short weeks and so we had a baby shower for her here in Birmingham about a month ago ( I am very late in posting this!!) We had such a great time just getting to see each other and just spend some time with family!! Can't wait to meet sweet Sophie!

Steph is about 30 weeks and I am about 20 weeks!

Sisters :)

My dad rubbing in the fact that Auburn won the Iron bowl!!

Cousins

Adorable hat that was my cousin knitted

Paw paw relaxing in the reclining couch! Sooo comfortable!!

Happy Birthday to Aunt Heather!

On Saturday we celebrated Aunt Heather's birthday!! I wasn't able to be there due to the stomach bug :( but I was glad that JR and Livi were able to go and celebrate with her. Happy big 26 Heather!! We love you!!

Uh Oh....somebody spotted the cake!

Just one bite...please!

Yummy!!!!

One happy girl

After a long day of cake and celebrating she needed some down time with her Big John