Monday, March 22, 2010

Las Vegas - Part 1

We've already been home from Las Vegas for a week now and I haven't mentioned anything about it. Truth be told, I just haven't felt like blogging, either creating posts or commenting. Courtney was home for spring break all week so I've been a little preoccupied.

Last Friday I drove to Vegas to meet up with family and friends. Like I've mentioned, we're not drinkers but we used the excuse of spring break and Courtney being 21 to head to sin city. Courtney flew in from Arizona and my sister Debbie flew in from Orange County, and from the minute we arrived we were on the go. The first night, I got to bed at 4am!

Saturday morning we were up and out the door by noon and headed to another hotel to meet up with friends Deanna and Ernie for lunch. Deanna and I met in art class when we were in the 9th grade and have been best friends ever since. Technically, we've grown up with each other and have experienced everything in life together over the last 30+ years. She has always been like a sister, even living with our family after high school. Together, Deanna and I have experienced getting our driver's license, graduating high school, college, moving out and into our own apartment, engagements, marriage, having and raising children, vacations, divorce, family, careers, aging parents and death, and the list goes on and on. We truly have experienced and lived life together, like family.

Here is a picture of Debbie, myself, Courtney, and Deanna...


Best friends...


Deanna and Ernie...


And there's only one way to describe Debbie, Courtney, and myself when we're together...TROUBLE!


After spending the afternoon with Deanna and Ernie, we headed yet to another hotel, to meet up with my sister Kim and BIL Michael for dessert and coffee. Ok, with Debbie, Courtney, Kim, and myself, now you're really talking TROUBLE!

More on Vegas later...

FYI...Elvis is still alive and kicking, and living in Vegas! I bet he was trying to call Priscilla!


18 comments:

dani said...

how fun!!! catching up with old friends + las vegas = :D
much love,
dani xxx

Joyce said...

Don't feel bad about not blogging...what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas : )

Mari said...

Yes - that group looks like trouble, but the fun type!

Cheri said...

I know what you mean Linda, sometimes I don't feel like blogging or commenting either but I do read all the blogs I like at some point every day.

Looks like a good time was had by all.

Unknown said...

What a fun trip with wonderful friends, and family too!
Love the Elvis shot.

Stop by my blog, two friends of mine launched a new blog this week, and I think it's something you would enjoy.

CB said...

Ahhh sometimes you need a break from blogging.

So glad you had fun with "your girls" - sounds like a blast and I love the pictures!

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

Looks like you ARE trouble. Scary.
I'm sure Vegas will never be the same.

April said...

Sure sounds like you had a ball, Linda! So, is it true...what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? :):)

BittersweetPunkin said...

Hahaha...my daughter saw Elvis the other night at a faculty concert...he sure gets around!

Hugs,
Robin

Mimi said...

HI LindaJake,
how fun and to meet up with old best friends!!!!!
My kind of time!!!!
Did your daughter just love it there!!!!We are heading there in about 3 weeks!!! I love Vegas!!!!!
Eating, shopping, looking at the beautiful casinos!!!!
All of it is fun, hanging by the pool, relaxing!!!!
Oh the best kind of fun!!!!
Have a great week
hugs,
jamie

mCat said...

What a fun time! Nothing like friends and family

jenn said...

fun fun fun

just call me jo said...

You are so lucky to have special friends to have fun with in Vegas (or any where). Better far than winning a jackpot. Sometimes it's hard to capture true fun in a blog post, huh.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Nice photos of you and your friends! I saw Elvis in Vegas too and had my photo with him!
Take care.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Connie said...

You must have had a lot of fun to be there with family and friends! Beautiful ladies in the pictures!

Diana said...

Looks like fun Linda! I hadn't felt like blogging much either.
Love Di ♥

nanny said...

I'd be tired too after that trip!!! you and your sister look so much alike....great pictures!

Denise said...

Cute pictures! I'm glad you had a good time.