Nick's Birthday Weekend

Nick turned the big 3-1 earlier this month. He works so hard for us that I decided he needed a break and of course I would take advantage of this break too! I planned a fun filled weekend in Las Vegas. He had NO CLUE!!! It was so fun to surprise him and come up with ideas for us. I got home about 30 minutes before him on Friday. My dad took time off from work and came over to watch kids for the weekend. That was so nice!!!! He knows them so well that I didn't have to tell him anything and it's nice not to have to take the time to take them to Caliente. I had a suitcase packed with my things waiting for his in our closet. When he got home, he went in there and saw it and was confused. It was awesome! I gave him a card with sweet-nothings and told him to hurry and pack.

Seriously, Nick is such a good guy. Anyone that knows him, knows this is true. He has so much integrity and is so helpful to those around him. He is smart and always thinking of "the next big thing". He is hilarious!! When we were little, I always used to tell him to laugh and he would say, "I am laughing...on the inside". It drove me nuts!!! All these years later, he laughs hard and is REALLY funny. We have such a blast together. He is a great husband who drives me nuts too, but in the end, always gets it done. He is supportive and kind and uplifting to me on my crappy days. We can tease and play and be honest and not get hurt feelings. He is the best dad!!! I always knew he would be. It was one of the things I never had to worry about--he was always so good to the kids around him and is a great big brother and example. I knew he was special from the day we met--when I was 12!!! We have a long history together, not always picture-perfect, but I wouldn't change it. I've never regretted marrying Nick and I love being with my best friend every day.

We met up with some friends Friday night at Nick's favorite buffet. I'm not much of a buffet girl, but it was his weekend I guess! I think that it is partly his favorite because Bass Pro is there too. :) The company made it MUCH better! It was SOOOO fun to see them. We laughed lots and the night even ended in a "full moon". :) Bytheway, everyone always thinks Nick is so innocent and shy, well I think he proved that wrong!!! Too fun!!! Thanks Lichty's and Almanza's! After dinner and laughs, we went to our hotel to check-in. We stayed at the MGM, thanks to Nick's Uncle Dave!! He was sweet and hooked us up for the weekend. He also tried to give us 4th row seats to the Eagles concert, but we had other plans for the same night. BUMMER!!!!!!! What could be the Eagles you ask?? GARTH BROOKS!!!!

I bought tickets to see Garth Brooks back in May as soon as they went on sale. It was such a great show and totally different then what we imagined, but so great and personable.

This is right after the show. They didn't allow any pictures during :(, but seriously such a good show. He sang his songs and also lots of oldies but goodies from other singers--rock, hippy, lots! VERY COOL!!!!! Trisha Yearwood also came out and sang a duet with him, then one of her oldies-He's In Love With The Girl. And, she waved to me....twice.

This picture was from our seats, no zoom. We were 5th row on the end. The stage wasn't from from the seats and he never sat and stayed at the very front of the stage on both sides at all times so he was pretty close. It was awesome!!!!! He talked lots and made it really fun. So worth it!!!!!!

We also did some Christmas and birthday shopping while we were there. We ate lunch at the same Wolfgang Puck that we got engaged at, so that was fun! It was so nice to just be together, on our own schedule, how we wanted. It was FaBuLoUs!!!