Week with the Ellisons

It has come and gone. The week that we so had anticipated for so long. I think Nikki and I (my sister-in-law) have been talking about it since the beginning of September. Fortunately it was everything I had hoped for. Sam, Bill's brother, had a "training not a conference", as he would correct me daily, here in Vegas so they stayed with their two boys, Josh (2) and Cody (8 months) in the Red Rock Hotel and Casino for the week. While Sam attended his "training" Nikki, the kids and I played! We had such a great time...and learned how difficult life could be with 4 kids under 4! At times when Nikki went to grab something while we were out and about and left all the kids with me, or vice versa, we got more than a few stares. I suppose Aaron and Josh could be twins, they're only 6 months apart. We did the park thing, and a few casinos on "the strip" (Ceasar's and the Mirage's secret gardens), and of course, Red Rock Canyon. Unfortunately our love of the canyon didn't wear off on Josh. He was...let's just say we found where all the good echos are! I carried Cody on my back while Sam carried Josh in his arms so Nikki could get used to the whole heights thing. Once we hit the turn around point, Nikki took 

Cody and we all treked back to the car. Livi and Aaron did great and a little shout out to Aaron for not being carried back to the car! That's right...he did it all by himself! Bill, in true Bill fashion had to be needed elsewhere and flew out Thursday to New York, for the King of Saudi Arabia. I guess he's kinda important!?!?! The night before Bill left, Sam and Nikki treated us all to pizza which was a lot of fun to be out together and enjoy. (And about the picture to the left...yeah, I know what it looks like Aaron's doing, he is just looking at the gun.) 

I felt bad that we couldn't all spend more time together, Bill having to leave and all, but I was 

 more than thrilled with the time we did spend together.  I was elated to be able to watch all the kids one night to give Sam and Nikki a much needed date! 

And what would a visit to our home be without a visit to the 72 lane bowling alley! YES it is huge and fun. Josh had never before been bowling and wasn't quite sure what all the excitement was about but once he got goin' there was no turning back. He loved it and loved cheering his ball down the aisle. Sam even pulled out a turkey on his 10th frame! Cody was such a love the entire trip and was happy to just hang out where ever we happened to be.

We love you guys and can't wait until the next "training".

And Nikki...I need your pics!