This year Mike and Nik were only able to come out for a short time so we planned a staycation at the Mandalay Bay. Steele was excited to have his cousins here and to have his friend Gunnar go with him to Mandalay Bay. We had fun at the pool Wednesday evening then of course the food court is always a great time. On Thursday Mika came into town with Grady to meet up with us at the pool. We were so sure Steele was tall enough for the wave pool, but we were wrong. The male lifegaurd gave him a wrist band, but the not so nice female lifeguard took it away. I was cursing her under my breath. So, the next day he just went in with a group and was able to catch a few waves before being caught. He still had a great time in the lazy river and the hot tub talking to girls. That boy can start a conversation with anyone. I got so lucky with the weather since I had Sedona with us. Grandma was also there to help with the boys and Sedona. Could not have done it without her.

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BABY SEDONA and RIDING HIS BIKE TO SCHOOL

The school year is coming to an end and the one thing Steele has been wanting to do is ride his bike to school. We parked in a housing development that has a gate that leads to the school yard. He was so excited to do this. I jokingly told him I would watch him with my binoculars which I think embarrassed him. I got the MOM NO! Funny because two days ago I was at his school reading to his class and he could not keep from wanting kisses and to sit by him at his desk. It has been great being off of work and able to take and pick him up from school. We are looking forward to field day and a great summer ahead.

The first time Steele got to hold his little sister

On our way to the doctor Her country themed room. We still have a few more decorations to add.

May has been a busy month for us. So glad it is coming to an end. Sedona was born on May 18, 2010 and weighed 7lbs 2oz. I am a terrible anesthesia patient and was completely out of it for the c-section. After half a day and night of vomiting and dry heaving I finally began to feel better. I will have a story to tell her about her name when she is older. I woke up the next day to find out that everyone was calling her Sedona. I guess the whole "you snooze you lose" applied to me. Steele was able to come by the next day and was so excited. Who would have thought eating hospital food together in bed could be so fun! He was disappointed he would not be able to hold her since she was in the nicu, but he was able to peek in the window and watch her eat. How lucky Sedona will be to have a big brother to keep the boys in line, teach her how to fish and hunt, and be a sporty girl. Steele is also lucky to have a big sister and now a little sister. We have all settled in nicely and things are going well. We are looking forward to a great summer ahead.