Las Vegas

We went to Las Vegas last weekend. My grandparents were there for the college basketball championships and invited us to stay with them in their timeshare. The kids were so good in the car. I sat by Landon most of the way but it helped. He didn't cry unless he was hungry. I really don't enjoy being cooped up in the car, but my kids were great so I can't complain.
I don't enjoy the Vegas atmosphere and we avoided the strip completely. Friday night we went to dinner with Jennifer, a friend from high school and her husband. They live in northwest Vegas; I think most of Vegas is pretty ugly but where they live reminded me of Mesa. On Saturday we spent the morning with my grandma and grandpa. That afternoon we went to see Megan, one of my mission companions who also lives in Vegas. She and I ran over to the Las Vegas temple to see a friend from our mission who had just gotten married. It was so great to see her so happy. Scott took the kids to a great park and they played hard. That night we went back to Megan's house for dinner.
Sunday we spent some more time with my grandparents before they went home. We went to church with Jennifer and then had an early dinner at her home. Landon didn't sleep very well on the trip so we decided to come home Sunday night instead of Monday morning. The kids were exhausted and actually slept in the car! We didn't get home until midnight and although I am exhausted, I am so glad we went. It was really nice to see family and friends. It's nice to remember different periods of my life and see that I still am the same fun person that I used to be before kids and sleep deprivation. I love my life now and wouldn't change anything, but it is nice to know that I won't always be this worn out!
*Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Comments

The Garbison family said…
You are Super Mom! We missed you Sunday :-)
March 18, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow Becky! You have a fun life! I am jealous! Miss you!
March 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM
patrice stanford said…
We HATE Vegas too. My mom always said it was a "dirty city". I think I agree. Glad you could get away. LOVE YOU!!! Next time, give us a call and we can meet for lunch...we're only 90 miniutes away!!!
March 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

My First Marathon

Image
The famous North Shore Waikiki Sunset Gorgeous Day at the Beach in Waikiki Many people have asked about the marathon and I cannot do it justice with just a summary. If you want to hear, "It was rough but went well" then feel free to skip the long narration that follows. Hawaii was amazing. I needed the break and truly appreciate the opportunity. I have said in previous posts that I know the Lord guided me to this path and despite the many challenges, I am grateful. The week before the marathon I did an 8 mile run which ended badly with excruciating pain in my left knee down to my ankle and foot. I limped home very worried and decided not to run until the marathon. I went to the chiropractor Wednesday night and she told me I needed to take three weeks off for my leg to recover. I reminded her the marathon was in 4 days. Her face went dead pan and simply said, "Do what you can then." I wanted to advise her to never become a motivational speaker but let it go. The nigh
Read more

Rough Day

Yesterday was a really rough day. Both of my boys get bronchiolitis when they get any kind of congestion; basically they wheeze and we use breathing treatments every four hours for a week until they get better. Their breathing isn't too labored, but they don't sound very good. Landon has been wheezing since Sunday so I took him in to the Dr. yesterday. The nurse practitioner checked his oxygen level and it was 99% so he was getting oxygen despite the wheezing. I assumed she would tell me to continue the breathing treatments at home every four hours for the next week. This is the same procedure with each boy every time either one gets a cold and it goes straight to his lungs. I was very surprised when she told me I needed to take Landon to the E.R. immediately. I asked a lot of questions, mainly, “Why am I taking him to the E.R.? Is it really that serious? What am I supposed to say when they ask why I am there? Are you sure I need to go to the E.R.” She told me that he needed t
Read more

Mother's Day

My day began and ended with me facing a sink full of dishes. Because it was a Sunday my kids were crazy and Scott had meetings. I was stressed about my new calling and sustaining as Ward Activities Chair. Why should today be any different, though? Motherhood rarely pauses and that is okay. Before I know it I'll have all the breaks I want and I'll miss my little crazies. Scott and I make sure to do a weekly date and that is a great break. When Myles is at preschool and Landon naps that is a rare break. When all the kids are in bed and I'm sitting with Scott watching and laughing at my favorite show, that is a much-needed break. I love my family and I loved today. I am learning to find joy in the simplest things. Tonight we had family wrestle and hearing my kids laugh and giggle was a reward. Having my kids sing to me in Sacrament meeting was the best present. Without the Lord I wouldn't have all these wonderful treasures and I am truly blessed. Sometimes I feel like I am
Read more