Las Vegas Getaway

Over the long UEA weekend, we planned a trip to Las Vegas - it was too short and we did not have near enough time to do what we wanted. Brett and I even tried to extend it just one more day - but I guess when life calls, you have to answer it and we had to come back to the real world.

One of the reasons for going down to Las Vegas was to visit my grandmother, Judy. She lives with my Uncle Mark and her ratty old dog, Rufus - who is blind. The kids really like him because even though he is blind he is still a cuddler and will fetch anything you throw. Here are the kids with Judy. I did not get any pics (too tired), but when we were down there we also saw my dad's parents, and went to a big family dinner at an another uncle's house. It so great to have family that is close - in Spirit!
Of course EVERY time we go to Vegas we visit the M&M Store and Coke World. This year we were lucky enough to catch both mascots out and about!
To shorten the distance traveled, we stopped in Ceder City to visit with Brett's friend Luke and his wife Anna. The visit was a family favorite and we are thinking of going back sometime soon!
One of the things that the kids love to do is to buggy ride. Luke and Anna kind of live at the edge of town, so Brett and Luke can load the kids up and go 4 wheeling and ride in the dune buggy.
I love family vacations, but it is so nice to get back home to your own bed and some home cooked meals!