Bella and Bianca meet argyle

I thought it would fun to get the girls some winter sweaters. They have thin fur and we are having such cold weather I wanted them to be warm. After a few days of searching for sweaters that would be large enough (and not cost a small fortune) I ordered Bella and Bianca their very own argyle sweaters. Nate and I appreciate a good argyle ourselves so I thought it fitting for the girls to have argyle and match us...however, I am not that crazy, no need for a family photo of the argyles! I'm sure you'll be able tell via these photos how Bella felt about her new sweater. can you read their minds???

Bianca's doesn't fit that well...she's such a chunk! However, she is warm in the snow now.

I think Bianca is posing in this one and Bella wouldn't move

oh poor Bella Boo...not a very happy dogger

Needless to say Bella is not sporting her sweater often but Bianca lets me put hers on daily.

Las Vegas 2008

We had a great time in Vegas, despite crazy head colds, temps in the 60s and a crazy journey home- it was still a great time. Here are some pics...

Lamborghini dealership at Palazzo

Christina and Crystal after the Carrot Top show

so...that is the back of Stephan Bonner, a UFC fighter. We also saw Joe Rogan, Antonio Nogeria, Big John McCarthy (at MGM) and some of the contestants from Ultimate Fighter Season 8. It was pretty cool...may have been a bit star struck.

Eric, Crystal and Nate at Neon Boneyard...there may have been an incident with kicking one of the signs...oops...just one of those moments, the Rademachers will appreciate this one.

Nate's dad, Dean, at Red Rock Canyon

SIN- at the Neon Boneyard Museum

FINALLY! The City of Las Vegas figured out to put a parking area near the most famous sign in the world! The artist of this sign never patented her design therefore doesn't receive any royalities...what a shame.

The sun was beautiful, just what we needed...so bright that Nate decided not to worry about keeping his eyes open.

We had a great time! Even won a bit of $$$ to purchase some items we normally wouldn't have...good times, good times.

Vegas- 6 days

Oh Yes...in 6 days we will be in Vegas. Gambling, eating amazing food, drinking adult beverages before noon, taking in a show or two, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

We need a vacation. It's been quite the year. Job change for CP, dog almost died, Grandpa did die, money troubles, then- thankfully-no money troubles. Ah, the ebonflow of life! This is what it's all about. Ups and downs, mistakes made, lessons learned- and then at the end of the year we celebrate by treating ourselves to a 5 nights and 6 days in the Adult Disney World-

aka VEGAS! This will be our 8th trip (9th for CP) and we've been going since 2002...we went twice in 2004 (3 times for CP).

a few pics from Vegas 2007 are posted...

be sure to check back in a few weeks for 2008's highlights.

(This year, to mix things up, we are going to take all of the photos in black and white and when I scrapbook them I am going to use Vegas inspired songs as inspiration and titles...that's right, I'm a scrapbooking geek and have my plan already!)

Plans: Samba, Mon Ami Gabi, Jubilee!, a comedian (maybe Rodney Carrington), roulette, black jack, nickel slots, Vodka Collins, Toby Keith's Bar and Grill, Red Rock Canyon, Neon Boneyard, Tiffany's...I'd love something in a little blue box, Bellagio fountains, Christmas decor-

and that's just the first day...j/k...the first two.

We always get a little nervous to leave the girls (the dogs), no one can love/spoil them like we do...but it's good for them and us to have a break from each other.

As always, the invite stands firm to our friends and family- please join us whenever you'd like. We always go the second week of December, we'd love for you to join us!