You'll never guess what we brought back from Vegas!

Well on Saturday Aaron started running a fever of 100.7, then that evening we both had chills, sensitive skin, coughs, and a fever. Aaron got VERY sick that night and luckily my fever stayed under 100.00, (I had the shot). We'll at todays Dr's appointment we found out that we brought back the real Flu strand to St. Louis. Apparently they didn't believe it was the flu since it hasn't been seen in St. Louis yet but after Aaron did the tests it was confirmed that we are the first to have it here. We are now stuck in the house for 5 days and my $100.00 bill that was left over for my winnings paid for the medication:( Oh well as the Dr. said he thought what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Thank goodness alot is but not this.

Viva Las Vegas!

Vegas was AMAZING. We had so much fun. Aaron had done alot of research prior to our trip so he tried the $20.00 upgrade trick with the person checking us in and it worked. We ended up with a room looking onto the strip on the 27th floor- there are only 29 floors. Since we had such a nice room on New Years Day we were delayed getting into the room so we decided to try 'my' luck at roulette. I ended up winning 275.00 dollars. We were excited to say the least and then got ready for our evening at KA. I can not explain in words how awesome that show was we were so close that one of the main actors waved and smiled at me in the first 5 minutes. Aaron had actors brushing past his leg and there were fight scenes right in front of us. It was the highlight of the trip- excluding our time together. Aaron did a couple poker tournaments and we went to see Lance Burton, a magicians show at the Monte Carlo.

At the airport I decided to use the restroom. As you know in the airport the chairs face each other and are pretty close in proximity. When I returned Ivanka Trump was sitting in front of me. I leaned over and said Aaron that is Ivanka Trump, of course he said, "No, it's not." She was dressed down, not a designer label in sight, with the exception of the huge diamond earrings. I asked Aaron if I could ask her and he said, "No, it's not her." Anyway, we made eye contact a couple of times so she knew I knew and low and behold it was her. She made a couple of phone calls and one that was the most telling was for 2 bottles of champagne for her brothers birthday party tonight on Park Avenue. She had to say his name "Eric Trump" which she did to the side and quietly. She was beautiful. I kept thinking when we were trying to figure out if it was her that she was WAY to pretty to live in Saint Louis. (Sorry Friends!) Anyway, she's georgous. What money and power can do!

We had so much fun. Thanks to my mom for watching the boys. She didn't seem TOO tired. It was nice coming home to the two little guys more then excited to have us back.

Take care!

I am so excited I can't contain myself!

Today on my favorite (Ebay) we purchased front row tickets to KA the Cirque Show at MGM grand. I will actually be in Vegas watching KA in the front row on New Years Day. Unbelievable! After a bit of a rough year I can't believe that we are starting 2008 like this. I can not tell you how excited I am to be spending time as an adult!

I am starting to freak a little about leaving the kids. Today I typed- yes typed- my Mother a 4 page report on how to take care of the boys. I'm sure they will be fine but I have NEVER left town before, we've done nights away, but were still close enough we could come home if something happened. I hate to say it but it will probably be good for the boys especially Aidan he is VERY dependant on Mommy and I'm not saying it's a bad thing but he probably will benefit from my time away. I can't say I won't miss and worry about them though.

I wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that 2008 brings you everything you are hoping for.

Christmas

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a wonderful time with family and friends. It was so much fun watching Alex this year, everything to him was amazing from Santa, to family festivities, to PRESENTS. Sorry that he thought everyone who walked in the door automatically brought a present. I'll have to work on that. Aidan seems to be more into his brothers things then his own. He actually can walk with his walker across the living room now which scares me a little since Alex did that at 1 not 9 months. I guess it's true that the second child does things more quickly because they watch the oldest.
Yesterday, during dinner Aaron's Mom mentioned someone less fortunate then us. It made me really think about what we have and how blessed we are to have our family and friends with us and thinking of us this holiday season. There are so many people less fortunate then we are in this world and so many who were lonely this holiday season. It makes you wonder why we worry about such trivial things instead of just cherishing every moment we have with one another. Hopefully I can remember these thoughts everyday...

Love to all and Happy Holidays.

For my snow loving friend Cheryl!

Love you!

Our Sweet Alex

I was prepared to write a blog today about Alex's Christmas Program at school but I was so impressed with this that I had to share how sweet our little boy is. Today after the program "which was wonderful" the kids were surprised by Santa. After Alex told Santa he wanted Ninja turtles I asked Santa what he wanted with his cookies and he said 'Chocolate Milk'. I found this just a few minutes ago under the tree. How sweet is this kid?

Just a typical day at the Julian's, UNTIL...

Friday was a typical day at the Julian's but everything changed during Alex's nap time. Aidan was napping, I had completed my exercising, and jumped in the shower since Aaron and I were going on a date. I decided to check on Alex when I was done, (not to mention that he checked to see where I was before all of this happened) and when I opened the door all I could see was Christmas wrapping paper everywhere. I was stunned, I don't think I even said anything but gathered up the presents and took them into the living room. I just thought, oh my goodness he's seen everything, with the exception of one present and his Santa gifts he did. He opened Daddies presents, Aidan's, and even Grandma's. The only ones he left were two that he knew were for our friends since they were a different size, I guess he remembered. I walked back into his room and all he said was, "Mommy can I have that Power Ranger movie now?" I told him I didn't know if he would get any presents and that I was very angry and he needed to stay in his room for his nap. I just didn't know what to do I was shocked. We ended up having a talk about when we open presents, why we do that, and how it was inappropriate for him to open his presents when he knew to wait until Christmas. Anyway, I won't put any more presents under the tree again until they are maybe in their teens...

In 5 years our family has gotten large!

The lighting of the Christmas tree

I have worried about the Christmas tree this year since Aidan is crawling and getting into everything so we decided to go ahead and risk it. Alex was thrilled to put up the tree and was a wonderful helper, however, it wasn't Aidan I should have worried about. Alex takes off the ornaments and puts them into rows, tries to plug and unplug the lights, takes off the ribbons etc. He also is the one getting into the presents so they are now on top of my Grandma's china cabinet. He is so excited about Christmas this year and little Aidan just watches the lights and his brother running around and laughs. Alex has two Christmas programs coming up so I'll be sure to update you all on how they go. Aaron will also have to figure out how to help both boys put on the topper next year!

Take care and Merry Christmas.

Santa letters

We just finished Santa letters since Mrs. Clause is coming to Alex's school tomorrow to pick them up for delivery to the big guy himself. Alex told Santa he was a good boy, which he is, and asked for teenage mutant ninja turtles, chaotic players (I will have to see if they even have those), a pirate ship and island, and airport toys since Daddy brought one from his last trip. Alex also helped with Aidan's letter and said he was a good baby, which he is, and asked for baby teenage mutant ninja turtles, a stuffed animal, a jack in the box, and I wanted to ask for food for the little guy since that is actually his favorite but we refrained. Santa will be getting bunny milk and cookies for his treat. Gotta love Christmas.