McDreamy

I have been a fan of Patrick Dempsey, commonly known as McDreamy (and star of Enchanted and Maid of Honor) for a long time. So when I heard that he was going to be racing at the Miller Motorsports Park for the third year in a row and we were offered free tickets to the race I was more than happy to go!! So on race day Rob and I drove out to the racetrack with Rob excited for a great race and some amazing pictures and me excited to see my big screen heart throb. Once arriving we get a program, found some great seats and then I proceed to read the program that I had just been handed. From the program I found out that Dempsey's car was a Mazda RX 8 and it was number 40. Then the farther I read in the program I discovered that McDreamy WOULD NOT be racing (something due to a movie he was working on and couldn't get away for the race) but that his team mates would actually be driving the shiny silver #40. Well my heart was crushed and I had no desire to even walk over to the pit (where if he would have been there I would have been able to get a picture of that cute face) but my sweet, even cuter husband, went over and took some pictures for me while I stayed in my seat and pouted! Even without the owner of car #40 there it was still a great day spent with the love of my life and watching seventy men act like boys as they drove around a track for 2 hours and 45 minutes in loud, fast cars. And I must admit that after watching them I had just a little desire to get in one of those loud, fast cars and go for a little spin myself!!





The Dempsey car - #40


Don't you think it resembles McDreamy just a little?

OUR LABOR DAY JOURNEY

We started the summer off by going to Park City for three nights with the whole fam over Memorial Day weekend. So with summer coming to a close we decided there would be no better way to end it than to go to Vegas for three nights with our kids (plus we got a great deal on a condo)! So last Saturday we all piled into the van and headed for our first stop along the way - Beaver, Utah where we had the best french toast in the world at the Paradise Restaurant. After filling out tummies we headed to our final destination - the Marriott Chateau just off the strip in Vegas! Dave's brother lives in Henderson, Nevada so he was able to get us free tickets to Nathan Burton (a magician) who was a amazing to watch (the best part of the show was when they had Dave come onto the stage and dressed him as a woman. Unfortunately they would not let us take pictures so we do not have any proof that this actually happened and Dave would probably deny that it happened if you ask him!) His brother also got us tickets to an impersonator named Larry G. Jones. I fell in love with his show and would highly recommend it to anyone. And the best part is that he is from Opelika, Alabama!!

We were able to shop, went to the Hoover Dam, did a little swimming, napped, watched some DVDs and did A LOT of eating! We even went to Serendipity 3 for a yummy frozen hot chocolate (my cousin Michelle had recommended it own her blog). And of course Jared and Dave were able to get in a game of basketball with Dave's brother and his friends. It was a great three days spent with our little family. Brandy and Dave commented on the way home that this would probably be the last trip that we would all be able to take in one vehicle because when the baby comes there will be to much baby paraphernalia to fit in the van with all the rest of our luggage. The realization hit that our family trips will be totally different come February but we are excited for this new little addition that is coming into our family and all the changes he/she will bring.

Rob didn't take any pictures so I have none to post of our Labor Day trip but just know we had a great time!

The End of a Tradition

Rob and I have been blessed with amazing neighbors. For the past 10 years (except for the few occasions that we were out of town) we have hosted a Neighborhood Fourth of July Party. It is great being surrounded by our neighborhood family, having great food, fireworks, volleyball, basketball, and yes even waterballon fights while celebrating this wonderful country that we live in. Before the kids were married they helped us prepare for this big event. But since they have moved out it is just Rob and I preparing to have 50 people at our home and it has become alot of work. So this year when we were setting up Rob and I both came to the conclusion that it was time to end the Olsen Fourth of July Neighborhood Party. So as we end this tradition, I am already thinking of what new tradition I can start so I can spend time with my neighbors!! Below are a couple pictures from our final party!


Kenny and Marie are the best!!


We have been getting together for the 4th of July since before Kenzie and Caden were born!!


These are the best backdoor neighbors that anyone could ever have!!

As you can tell the women in the neighbor really like to talk!!


The Thomson's are a true blessing to our neighborhood!