Family time in Vegas....really.

I am still getting myself together. Chrysler had a dealer's meeting down in Vegas and so we all went as a family. We always get a little nod of the head with a huge grin or a rolling of the eyes when they hear the words "business trip to Vegas." I completely understand where they are coming from but with 2 kids, it's not as 'fun' as everyone thinks. I usually go just because if I didn't, we wouldn't have much family time. Yes, the irony is lovely. Family time in Vegas...but it works. We travel on Friday, check-in, eat dinner, give the kids a bath and time for bed. Yes, Jay and I siting still in the hotel room being silent as possible so the kids can sleep. Again, I know you may be scratching your head because it's hard to believe....but we were all in bed by 10pm.....in Vegas.

Saturday is meeting day. Jay goes off for the meeting and networking. I get the kids ready and head out the door for a walk. We went to the mall and did some eye shopping. Met up with Jay, ate, walked around, hung out in the hotel room playing with the kids, bath time, and again...in the hotel room at 10pm for the night. This time we turned on the TV and watched some ESPN to get the updates of the Pacquiao fight that EVERYONE was in Vegas to watch.

(Sure I could wake up in the middle of the night or tell Jay to watch the kids sleep while I went out on the town.....but it's just not the same....going around Vegas by yourself.)

Sunday was breakfast, packing, and traveling back home. The trip home was so long because my little one decided to wiggle and squirm the whole way up. I was exhausted and cold (forgot how cold it was up here) when I landed.

Yes, I know I probably did not do what most people do in Vegas. I mean...nothing close to "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" type of behavior but it's a blessing to be together as a family. Jay works so much during the week that I have to get it where and when I can....even if it means traveling to the city of sin.....to hang out in a hotel room and go to bed earlier than if we were at home in Spokane!!!!

No complaints here!!!! Got to eat In-N-Out burgers (twice!!!!) and saw some really interesting things, people, and clothing. What a great work and family time weekend.

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