March for Babies

I have been terrible at updating my blog lately, and have up until now neglected to help to my sister in raising money for her March for Babies (March of Dimes) team. The deadline for donations is coming quickly (May 3) and the team is very close to reaching the goal of $500! Any amount that you can donate will add up to help save the lives of preemie babies!!!

Please think about what you might be able to contribute. I have added a link on my sidebar that will make it easy to donate to Team Zee.

For more information on Team Zee and the March for Babies, visit Jenn's blog. Also, if you need a tug at the heart strings, click on the donation link to see pictures of my nieces and nephews who have benefited from this organization's research.

Thanks to all of you who are willing to give!

Las Vegas Trip

Back in March, Nick and I were able to go to Las Vegas for a short weekend trip with Matthew, Kristen, Dallan and Mom. Nick had been planning on being in California that weekend but things fell through so they were very nice to let us crash their family vacation. Thanks guys, we had a blast!!!

We drove down to Vegas Saturday morning and spent the day walking the strip and stopping at various casinos/hotels. We saw the Shark Reef, M&M World, Bellagio fountain, Venetian, and Circus Circus. It was so much fun to be there with Dallan--especially playing at the arcades at Circus Circus. Here are some pictures to show the fun. Matt & Kristen's blog also has some pictures so I tried to put on different ones here.

Nick & Em at a random fountain along the way

Piggy-back rides!

Send in the Clowns!
Nick, Em, Kristen, Matthew & Dallan outside Circus Circus

Mom was a trooper to do all the walking--lucky for Dallan he got to ride most of the way!

My first time touching sea creatures.
Dallan was really excited to touch them until they got close enough, then he got a little too nervous.

One of the crazy fishes we saw at the Shark Reef.

Watching the fountain at the Bellagio--one of my favorite things to see!

Bunny had a lot of fun, too! He got to cuddle with Dallan and make friends with Ducky : )

Dallan LOVED playing games at the arcade. He won a lot of tickets and prizes. I think he chose a super water soaker with his tickets, so watch out this summer!

A rare chance to meet Nicholas Cage!
I guess it's as close to meeting a movie star as we'll get.

Em & Mom