Yes, this picture is of the Moshers in good old Sin City. We took a last-minute summer trip across the desert and hung out with good friends. It was 105 every day, but, you know,
it's a dry heat.
We started off our trip on Sunday, August 22. We drove through to Barstow and ate lunch at Del Taco. This restaurant was a wonder to our kids for three reasons: drawings and renderings of all the Del Taco restaurant styles from 1964 to present (this thrilled Gavin), giant, jaw-stretching gumballs (Sean was in heaven), and tacos that were filled to bursting, unlike our regular Del Taco (Grace was full after two tacos -- unheard of!). Gavin was so enamored of this particular restaurant that he asked us to "bookmark" it for future trips.
Sean and I enjoy goofy time.
One of the highlights of our trip was hanging out with the Lawrences, who stopped in Vegas on their way home from the Grand Canyon. Here, Uncle Mike takes on all the kids in the Marriott Summerlin Resort pool. He was a trooper. The Mojitos we were enjoying poolside really helped him. They also helped me, but not for the same reason.
Look at this face. She is soooo cute. We love Kellen.
And Kellen loves the pool. She has no fear.
On Sunday evening, we went to Chili's and celebrated Jay's 8th birthday. We were so fortunate to time this so we could enjoy his special day. Jay got to celebrate his birthday in the states of Arizona and Nevada, but not his home state. Wacky!
Sean was quite the fashionable dude in Vegas. He was bound and determined to wear his funky magician hat all over town. Where else but Vegas, right?
The other reason we went to Vegas was to visit our friend Rod and his son Christian. Christian just graduated from high school and will be heading off to the Air Force in November. We are so proud of him and so amazed at how he has grown up. Grant and Rod got to spend some quality time together, which is terrific.
More crazy pool shots.
Grace and Gavin
Grace and Sean
Here we are leaving on Tuesday. We had a really nice time and will be out again this way soon.
You are so right about the dry heat! It didn't even seem that hot. We loved our time with our Moshers!
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julie
Ahhhh, vacationing with friends. So fun! I love all your pictures, and that they served relaxing beverages by the pool. :D My favorite is Sean's black hat. I need one. :D
ReplyDeleteDude, I so know what you mean. I'm just not sure I can pull off the magic hat look with enough aplomb like he can. He also wore his funky fedora on the last day. The dude was rocking the headwear.
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