Wednesday is supposed to be the busiest travel day of the year so we left at 6 am. We just stopped for a restroom break in Barstow because my truck as plenty of fuel to get the 320 miles on one tank. We arrived at Crystal and James' house at 11:15 am which really is good time! They are awesome and allow us to stay there when we are in town.
On Thursday Patty, Cynthia and Crystal were doing the cooking. Patty got up at 5:00 and had the turkey in the oven (upside down) by 6:00.
I picked up my mom at about noon. My dad drove down from Ojai but Claire was not feeling well and did not come with him.
Matt came early and Jasmine came in her own car so she could take off early and go to her own family. Milo and his girlfriend Jane also came. It was a great day with family!
Thanksgiving day at the Hills house |
On Monday we headed back to Vegas. Crystal and Gracie rode back to Vegas with us. Our son-in-law James took Friday off of work and will be driving to Vegas tomorrow morning and staying until Monday taking his family back with him.
On Tuesday we went to the Bellagio to see their atrium display. It was being worked on and will not be ready until Friday. We will go back.
Bellagio |
A Deep fried Twinkie!!
We went to the Freement Experience Tuesday night and that is where you can buy the scrumptious experience! Now that Twinkies are back in business redemption was mine! :)
Deep Fried Twinkie |
On the way back from Freemont Street we stopped by the Sams Town Casino. They have a free show called Mystic Falls every two hours. They use lasers and water and steam and music and animated animals. During Christmas time they change to show to Christmas music and even have bubbles come down like snow.
Sams Town Mystic Falls |
Ethel M Cactus Garden |
3 Generation girls |
Santa Grandpa |
Gracie, Grandpa and Grandma |
Tonight we are going to Opportunity Village which is Penn Jillette's charity. On Saturday night after James gets here we will go to the Las Vegas Speedway. You drive the speedway which is decorated with Christmas lights!
That's it for now,
Love you all,
God Bless,
Brian and Patty