Well, we made it. My ailments maintained enough to take the trek up to Vegas for my Grandma's 75th birthday! It was fun! I hadn't been there in 10 years and Peter had never been there (neither had the kiddos, of course). It was just a lot of fun family time. The first night my Mom stayed with the kids and we went out gambling. I played penny slots and Peter did Blackjack. We walked away winners (I won a $100!). But, the luck didn't last Saturday...Peter lost all his money that night and I lost some of my winnings. All in all, we lost 40 bucks. Not too bad.
It was so great to hang with family. On Saturday, we went to my cousin's house for the actual party. My Aunt had hired a professional photographer who captured the occasion. The kids got to have quality fun time with their cousins. There was a Wii there and the kids took advantage. The food was fantastic (my Aunt, cousin, and her boyfriend had put it all together). It made my Grandma so happy to have all of us together: her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. It was all she wanted for her birthday! It was a special day and I praise God I was well enough to go!!!
We left Sunday after brunch. We drove down the strip--I cannot believe how much its changed. We also stopped at Hoover Dam on the way home for a photo opp. It was so hot, we only stayed a few minutes. It was a long drive home, but we made it and are settled back into the routine. Only 4 more days of school for J, and Peter's schedule switched--he now has Thursdays and Fridays off. Back to reality!
Our Hotel (Palace Station)
Kids in the arcade
Pool time
Cousins!
Eating at Grandma's party
Hoover Dam
If I ever get copies of the photos by the photographer, I'll post them...all the family shots are there. I wish I had taken at least one of the kids with my Grandma..live and learn.
It was such a great vacation; and we needed it!
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