Beneath the Wraps

  Friday was my favorite day that we spent in Vegas . I don’t know whose idea it was to go to IHOP but Kevin found one that we could walk to.   We left the hotel and walked to the corner of Sahara and Las Vegas Blvd. and headed north.   Reagan was the only one who had a sweatshirt but the rest of us could have dressed warmer as the wind was blowing cold.   In Las Vegas.   Who would have thunk? The gift shop was closed on our way to eating, but we managed to hit it on the way back – well – three of us did.   Kevin returned to the hotel to meet with his “buddies” and a group of followers.   Reagan chose to hang with her grandparents that she hardly ever sees (maybe four times in nine years?   That’s pretty sad) souvenirs for Jaime I don’t know how long we were there.   We purchased socks and cards for Jaime.   I got a hat as my ears were cold and Richard purchased a sweatshirt.   I also got a tee shirt and a pair of matching high ...

  We spent the night in the home of Steven and Isaiah.    We asked if we could take them to breakfast before we left – though neither are early risers.    Some birthday present Steven had at our waking them.    We did try to hold out, but Richard wanted to load the car back up before it got too warm.    Jai, Richard and I played a few round of spades before he finally called Steven on the cell phone.    He was a lot more thoughtful than I asking to deactivate the security alarm.    I would have set it off without thinking about it.    My mom got an alarm after Richard and I were married and so they haven’t been a common part of my life that I automatically think about it.   We took Steven to IHOP but said Isaiah would not be joining us as he didn’t feel well.    But he did join up with us as we were waiting for a table, but left again before we got the check.    He had made plans for Stev...