We ate, rode bikes, ate some more, rode more bikes, repeat

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In going through Christmas photos from our time in Vegas, it seems there were 2 things we enjoyed most: eating and riding bikes. But, we managed to tear ourselves away for a bit to go shooting (too bad we didn't make gingerbread houses like last time to use as targets), see conservatory at Bellagio, attend ASU Bowl game, walk around Red Rock, football games in the backyard, watch a few Christmas movies, and my favorite, plenty of time to relax and enjoy some old fashioned family time.

Kyleigh will not be allowed to put on her own makeup for Halloween. Some may confuse her for the Joker.

All the kids playing around while waiting for our pizza to come:

Hi B. Are you excited for Pizza?

Why so glum, chum?

Court and baby Jace having a good time. Trent teasing baby girl Abs.

Poppy so serious. Maybe he was contemplating what to look at once dinner was done and we walked over to REI. It's one of his favorite stores. He probably wouldn't mind going shopping with Mom or any of his girls at any mall if they would be smart enough to attach an REI store next to it. Or even a R&A cycle store. (quick search says they're the biggest cycle shop around).

B, my future chef, taking notes on the finer inner workings of pizza construction.

These Christmas movies sure got the kids in the right spirit. A nice mix of old staples with some newer ones. Trent and I really like the Prep and Landing short movie that came out last year. This year's version of Naughty vs Nice wasn't as good. 

Touch football outside with the inlaws.....


....tackle wrestling with the siblings inside.

Snack time. Uncle Scotty is a regular celebrity with the young ones. And he takes real good care of them. Just this morning he was advising me against some wardrobe malfunctions I was having with Brenden. Scotty is always looking out for the little guys.

Seems like every time we visit, Grandma has to go out and buy another baby seat. I don't think she minds much.

Superman on wheels.

Family ride.

Couple of guys riding off into the sunset?

Scott's bike is very comfortable when going around the block.

Superman is winning!

But kept pulling over for some short breaks, then hop back into the saddle and pedal some more. Slow and steady for Superman.

Some more friendly pastime recreational fun. Ash even got a piece as she walked into the war zone.

This casual stroll around the track turned into a full on race (while the girls being pushed/pulled I think enjoyed their more thrilling ride).

 

While Grandpa skips the track entirely and goes off roading with baby Abs.

Maybe she liked it so much, she wanted to try truck version?

Who's driving that thing?

Abby will.

Come catch us, Poppy!

Buddy was a very good driver. He was cautious and polite in giving the pedestrians the right of way.

 Between the food, bikes and everything in between....we were not lacking for a memorable, enjoyable trip. Kyleigh can't, for the life of her, understand why Mom doesn't just get an airplane and fly over to see Poppy and Bamma. Hopefully by the time she can understand, we are close enough to drive instead of fly. Brenden might not be able to wait that long either, and wouldn't think twice in hopping into one of these and driving himself.

Could I get the recipe for your Chateaubriand?