Sunday, September 11, 2011

Birthday Girl



08.06.11
Kicking off a fun filled weekend, Keeley Kay went to Uncle Johnny’s for a pool party to celebrate his birthday. Keeley Kay looked like a tropical princess as she played in the waterfall beneath the shady palm trees.



Keeley Kay loves Honey

Keeley Kay, Mama & Cousin Koko




08.07.11

Vegas Baby!!! She may not even be a year yet, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get down Vegas style! Mama and Daddy are Vegas junkies and it only seemed fitting to get Keeley Kay acclimated to the ways of Sin City as early as possible.

First stop! Check in at the Mirage please! Mama was pleased to have Keeley Kay greeted by her favorite Golden Mermaid. After taking some time to take in all the excitement of arriving in Las Vegas, it was time for lunch. Papa got the restaurant pick this time and of course he chose his favorite eatery, Carnegie’s. Keeley Kay had her first mozta ball soup. Yummy!

Grandma & Papa Keeley @ Carnegie's

Daddy & Cousin Koko @ Carnegie's

Keeley Kay & Mama @ Carnegie's

That night the girls got dressed up and hit BB King’s for some dinner and live entertainment. Keeley Kay really enjoyed the hip funky tunes and even got on the dance floor with Papa, Mama and Dada.

Daddy & Grandma Keeley @ BB King's

Dancing with Keeley Kay

Mama & Daddy @ BB King's

Cousin Shissy & Zach @ BB King's

Grandma & Papa Keeley @ BB King's

Listening to the music

Dancing with Keeley Kay

Cousins Koko & Shissy with Keeley Kay

Time to walk off that big meal, so the group heads out to Caesar’s Palace for some shopping. It was a long and exhilarating first day in Las Vegas. Keeley Kay falls asleep anticipating the fun day that still lays ahead.

LOVE

LOVE

Mirage

Rum bar

Caesar's

Caesar's

Caesar's

Caesar's

Caesar's

08.08.11

Breakfast time! Not wanting to bloat up their bikini bodies, the family had a light breakfast at the Roasted Bean before heading poolside.

Roasted Bean


Put a lime in the Coconut and mix it all up. Mama, Keeley Kay , Cousin Koko and Cousin Sharissa enjoyed Pina Colada’s poolside while basking in the hot desert sun. Dada had a blast frolicking under the waterfalls with his baby girl. A nice escape from the hot summer sun is hanging out at the Dolphin bar. That is Papa and Gama’s hideaway.











After a long day in the hot desert heat, the group retreated to the Paradise Café to rejuvenate. Keeley enjoyed two fruit cups, potato salad and an avocado salad as she relaxed under the cool misters.




Before long it was time to cool down, rest and get ready for the nightlife.
Bright night and city lights: Vegas knows how to do it right. Keeley Kay loved walking the strip and taking in the sights! Volcanoes, water shows and Pirate battles!

Keeley Kay liked this thing from Love

T.I



Dinner at Kahunaville


Volcano at Mirage


Venetian

08.09.11

Today Mama, Dada, Gama and Cousin Koko took Keeley Kay to the Secret Garden and Dolphin Paradise. Keeley Kay loved to watch the dolphins swim and do water tricks, especially the new baby dolphin. At the secret garden, the lions and tigars were hot, but that didn’t stop them from getting up close and personal with yummy baby meat. Yikes!








Keeley Kay pinching Koko




Living the jet setter lifestyle, the family made a quick stop to Paris before heading to their next hotel stay at New York New York!

Paris

Paris



The family enjoyed a lovely Italian dinner at Il Farnio, where Keeley Kay ate most of Mama’s pasta and was after her wine!




After some site seeing, it was time to relax at Mama and Dada’s favorite Vegas bar, The Nine Fine Irishmen. After all the years of hanging out on that patio, dreaming about bringing their future babies to the pub, that day was finally here. Mama, Dada and Baby Keeley Kay together, listening to great Irish music and enjoying the warm desert night.

Daddy trying to win Keeley Kay a prize


Keeley Kay at our pub




08.10.11

Although the day had come to leave Las Vegas, the fun was not over yet. The day started with a delicious breakfast at America Café and some time lingering at New York New York.

Breakfast at American Cafe


Mama & Grandma gambling while...

Koko babysits

Then it was time to make one last stop at Silverton for lunch and to see the big fish tank at the Mermaid Bar. Despite not being the outdoorsy type, Mama, Keeley Kay and Cousin Koko had a blast at the Great Outdoor World shop.






Sadly all good things must come to an end.
Home bound :( Viva Las Vegas!

08.13.11

Great Aunt Betty’s Birthday. Keeley Kay was spoiled with good food thanks to Cousin Carol. Pasta salad, potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, chicken, cheese muffins, brownies, banana ice cream and fresh strawberries were on the menu. What a feast.

Yummy Strawberries




08.20.11

Most kids get one birthday party, but Keeley Kay gets three!!! Yep, the second party was at Grandma Coni’s. She threw a glorious garden party. Lady Bugs were all the rave and Keeley Kay wore a charming red polka dot dress that matched the hostess with the mostess, Grandma Coni. Fun, games and yummy cake made this one heck of a party!



Alexa & Keeley Kay

Aunt Cynthia & Keeley Kay

Daddy's childhood horse given new life

Playing with cousin Bradly

Grandma & Grandpa O'Bannon



Grandma & Papa Keeley

Grandma Coni/Hostess of the bash



Uncle Joel & Aunt Jessica

Hanging with the boys: Cousin Mike

Cousin Karissa

All the kiddos

Aunt JoAnn & Uncle Rich





Yummy Cake

08.21.11

The day after her exciting garden birthday party, Keeley Kay had fun wearing her new clothes and playing with her new toys!



08.22.11

Time to catch up with some friends! Mama, Dada and Keeley Kay met their bestest friends for dinner and drinks at Lazy Dog Café. Keeley had fun running around before dinner at the fountain. Mama ordered her mac n cheese, but she was more interest in Mama’s spicy Moroccan chicken and couscous. The girl likes a little spice in her life.



08.27.11

Grand Finale! Keeley Kay’s first trip to Disneyland!!! This magical day started out with a character breakfast. She had so much fun chowing down on her Mickey pancakes, scrambled eggs and fruit while meeting all her favorite Disney characters. Stitch couldn’t get enough of the Birthday Girl and Mickey tried to pick her up for a squeeze. After she was sung happy birthday to and enjoyed her chocolate Mickey cake, it was time for a fun-filled day at the park. Treated like a Princess, Keeley Kay got her personalized Mini Mouse ears, an autograph book and Mini Mouse doll. Keeley Kay loved the Ariel ride and all the lights at night. It was a long hot day and Keeley Kay crashed right before the fireworks!

Keeley Kay excited in line for rides


In our new family car on our way!

Papa helping Keeley Kay with her autograph book

Stitch loved Keeley Kay

Keeley Kay & Mini Mouse
Mickey Mouse

Birthday Cake

YUMMY!!

Buffet-Birthday Breakfast

Buffet-Birthday Breakfast

Pluto watch your whiskers!!

Keeley Kay & Cousin Shayden

Bug's Life


Cousin Sharisaa

Pickle Break

Yummy Pickles

Mini's House

Mickey's House

Bday cake at Mickey's!

Dinner at the Winery

Dinner at the Winery

Dinner at the Winery

Keeley Kay's first Mini Ears

Done

Happy Birthday Princess Keeley Kay.