On Thursday Mommy and Daddy drove to Vegas (about 4 hours away) and had some fun in the sun....literally - we took the Hillins' convertible and drove with the top down. We checked into the new tower at Caesar's Palace and found we had a fabulous view of the Bellagio fountains!
We spent the afternoon at the pool and had fun walking around and playing some slots. Nothing too crazy this trip since Mommy was fighting off sinus problems and exhausted (lack of sleep and too much sun probably!!), but we had fun just hanging out the two of us!
So what did Trevor and Grandma and Papa do while Mommy and Daddy were away? They played lots and lots. They went to the park near their home where Trevor showed them who was boss. Mr. Independent didn't want any help on the equipment...even pushing their hands off when they were trying to help!
Look at me, I'm such a big boy!
He found a spot where bikes can lock up and Trevor had fun going in and out of the arches. Guess it was pretty funny when Trevor learned he had to duck under them!
Then they reached the famous jumpy waters! Trevor liked pressing the button but was a bit confused why pressing it a second time didn't turn the water off (like happens for his bath toy).
After his nap, they headed to see the horses where Trevor enjoyed petting them and feeding them apple slices (surprised he shared given how much food he's been consuming - must be a growth spurt?!?)
Trevor is doing such cute things these days - he squats down to check things out. If Dada is squatting down to fix a toy or something, Trevor squats down beside him, almost mimicking him. Guess he wanted to get down to the donkey's level here:
Once they exhausted themselves with all of the animals they headed home for a walk. Looks like our little guy wanted to walk with the adults rather than get pushed by a stroller. He's so proud when he can do things like the big kids!
Thanks Grandma and Papa H for watching our little guy so we could have a little Vegas getaway! When Mommy and Daddy got back from AZ we spent time at the pool but on Saturday morning we went to the park so Trevor could show us all of the fun areas. Be warned, there are a lot of pictures but we couldn't decide on favorites so we're posting them all :)
Button! We can almost hear him saying it! Which speaking of, you should hear our little blabber mouth! He is just chatting away these days - copying words and telling us all the words he knows (and we are surprised by how many he knows now including Grandma, Papa, Randle, birds, nuk - too bad that is going away soon!)
Wet Dada!
Jumpy!
Ooooohhhhh!
You'll notice he is carrying sunscreen around....otherwise known as 'tubes.' He's fascinated with them and a bit OCD with carrying them every where he goes!
Before sliding down the twisty slide himself, he sent the tubes down. Better be safe than sorry is his motto!
But on the little slide, he must have been okay because the tubes went down with him!
Dada thinks he is a fireman - check out how neato Trevor thinks Dada is. Love his facial expression!
And since Dada did it, Trevor must try it too...with his tubes, of course!
Dada is glad that Trevor is at an age where it is okay for Dada to play along too.
We found some sidewalk chalk at the playground so Trevor put it to good use drawing us all pretty pictures!
Or make pretty pictures on himself! Whatever works...
Seriously - we know we say it a lot but could this little guy be any cuter? It's even better because his personality is just as great as his good looks :)
And then Trevor surprised us by climbing up on the twisty rail. Luckily he accepted help and made it all the way up!
He also got to spend time shoveling sand. Read, Dada got to spend time shoveling sand!
And before we left Trevor spotted a Doggie that he had to run over and see. Grandma and Papa said that on their walk the day before the neighbor's dog licked Trevor's face so now it seems that Trevor wants all dogs to lick his face. (Gosh, it's just too bad that Randle isn't a licker!) Either that or his obsession with open mouthed kisses is going a little too far!
In the evenings after Trevor went to bed we enjoyed fabulous meals and conversations...and wine! Trevor pretty much stuck to his MN routine, getting up at 5:45 AZ time (7:45 MN time) and going to bed at 6:00/6:30 which was a little past his usual MN bed time of 7:30 but he was doing well staying up with the adults so we let him. But when it was time, it was time and he wasn't afraid to get Skip It and head to bed! It worked well because we really enjoyed our dinners together!
On Sunday the boys golfed so Mommy, Trevor and Grandma Pauline went to our favorite breakfast spot for pancakes...okay, and omelets and hashbrowns and english muffins. We were stuffed going into church!
Then the rest of Sunday was spent by the pool! Trevor enjoyed jumping off the beach area into Papa's arms!
As well as lounging in the chair, drinking his beverage of choice - arnie palmer's!
Trevor also enjoys bubbles (yep, that's another word he says very clearly)!
And we finished up the day in the hot tub (don't worry - only 92 degrees).
On Sunday evening we got some family pictures together but not until Trevor finished up playing with a box. He found it to be so silly!
Peek-a-boo!
And then we got some pics!
Our little guy has the model pose down - part shy, part cutie!
On the way back in it was only fitting that he pose outside the gate looking like a jail bird given his striped outfit!
He was not a happy camper when we had to go inside. He wanted to make a jail break!
One of the other memorable parts of this trip was Trevor's obsession with cookies (that were actually homemade brownies, but we digress....). He knew where they were located on the counter and wasn't afraid to ask for them. Cook (rather than cookie)! Even at 8:00 AM!
Please Mommy?!? I've been a very good boy!
Whole thing just disappears in his mouth. No savoring for baby Trevor!
One just didn't cut it though. He seems to say, 'people - there are more on the counter. More please!'
Finally we just had to throw them away and even showed him the empty plate so he knew they were really gone. He really analyzed the plate to ensure every morsel really was gone. He understands everything!!!
Wonder how many cookies Trevor got when Grandma and Papa were watching him?!?! ;) Thanks again for a great time - we had a blast and can't wait to spend time together again...whenever that may be!
