So many changes

The last month or so has been so crazy with school, the baby and every thing else in our life. My in-laws have let a very distant cousin, Kathrine, from Germany live with them (and us because we live with them too) until she got married. She was here about a month and now she has been married about four days. Her family is now staying here for a week or so until the reception is over. They are good people. Kathrine's dad is a famous opera singer in Germany and her mom sells jewelry on a TV show like HSN.

While Kathrine was here we did celebrate her 30th birthday with her.

Well, other than them staying here, Matt, I and the baby have all been sick. I caught a really bad head cold that turned into a sinus infection. No fun!!!! Because I was sick I got behind in my homework and for the last few days I have been trying to catch up.

The baby is getting more adorable everyday. He is now trying to crawl but is mostly just scoots and usually goes backwards. He has started reaching for his toys a lot. Not just grabbing at stuff but really reaching with both hands stretched out. He is also laughing at everything we do. Matt bought a new backpack to carry him around in Little Matt loves it. He really likes going places with us. It makes it easier than trying to carry him in his car seat.

Matthew and grandma helping with Eric's eagle project.

Matt just realized today that he has to have all of his math homework done and turned in by the end of the week. He has an online math class so he does all his homework and then send it in. He can not take his tests until the teacher grades and send it all back. It ends up taking about two weeks. By the time he gets them back the semester will be about over and only have a few days to take the test.

I have been stressing out about being done with school. It is weird to think I will no longer be taking classes or even be a student. I could be a forever student if I did not have to worry about money. I am actually afraid to have a real job and put my schooling to use. I do have to take one math class and it is my vice. I hate math so much and it kills me that I have gone this long and never needed it or even used it. I will not let it keep me from graduating!

On a lighter note, Matt and I have adopted some cute little ducklings for Easter. They are so cute but very messy. We bought two black ducks and one white pekin duck. I am not sure what to name them but I was thinking Huey, Duey and Luey? When they are all grown up we are going to let them go at a city pond or on the river. They are already recognizing me and sorta starting to follow me around. They do not like it when I pick them up but I think they know I am the hand that feeds them.

The Ducks enjoying bath time.

My brother in-law has recently received his mission call and we are so excited for him. I think I am the most excited out of everyone in the family. More than Brett. He is going the the Stockholm Sweden mission. I can not even imagine learning Swedish but then again I learned Thai.

Las Vegas

Matt and I took our first trip to Vegas last weekend and it was great. We stayed in style at the Super 8 behind the strip. It was not as bad as it could have been. At least the sheets were clean. We got to Vegas at about 9:00pm and started looking for something to eat. We figured everything would be open late due to it being a city that stays up all night. We were wrong. the only buffet open was at the Bellagio and it was 40 or 50 dollars a person. Not worth it for a buffet, so we walked around till we found the grungiest place on the strip. It was not a buffet but a food court next to the beer pong tournament.

The next day we went and watched a NASCAR race and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was great but then the weather started to change and we thought it was going to rain. The race was half over and if it rained they would call the race so we decided to leave. We were positive it was going to rain but to our surprise it did not and my parents said it turned out to be a great race. At least we beat most of the traffic. After the race we went to the Pawn Stars store on the strip. We were very disappointed because the store was not as seen on TV. The Old Man was not there to make it worth it. Now it was time to eat so again we went on the search for a place to eat. What ever happened to the cheap buffets Vegas was known for? We ended up at the end of the strip at the Excalibur buffet. They charged us 20 dollars a person for a Golden Corral quality buffet. On the way out I saw a stand selling pearls and of course I stopped. The guy working there asked if I wanted anything and I said I was just looking. He got real snooty with and Matt almost hit him. He was sassing me for no reason, but I think he was having a bad day. The rest of the night was spent walking around the MGM, Luxor, and M&M World.

The last day was Sunday so we did not do too much but walk around. We looked in the NY NY and Coke place. We had had enough of Vegas and decided to go home. When you don't drink or gamble Vegas is not as fun. I personally do not enjoy watching drunk people act like idiots and I really missed my baby.