Monday, April 11 - Weekend and the McHenrey’s Arrive

 

Saturday

We decided to go to a movie. We saw the “Lincoln Lawyer” with Matthew McConaughey and it was a good movie. The theater is in Boulder Station so we decided to play a little slots after the movie.

Jesse was not feeling to good, he thought he was catching cold, and he had rented some movie from “Red Box” so we just stayed home and ate leftovers for dinner.

Sunday

He woke up feeling better but very tired. We decided to go to breakfast and then back home for the rest of the day.

Monday

Jesse gets Groupon emails and he got a 2 for one deal for the Atomic Testing Museum and today was the day we were going.

We were not allowed to take pictures on the inside. I found it more interesting then I thought it would be. It took about an hour to walk through the self guide tour of this museum. Jesse’s comments were interesting and well done.

Once we got back to the Kram-a-lot we saw that Lynette and Greg had arrived so we got the boys and walked over to their site. We sat outside and got caught up with what was going on since we saw them in Yuma.

We decided to pick them up at 4:30 and go over to Boulder Station for some dinner. They got their players card and we went to the Feast Buffet.

We all decided to play slots after and three of the 4 of us walked out winners!!! Winning is always more fun even if it is only a few dollars.

We dropped them at their site and came home and watched some of the shows we had on the DVR.

Friday, April 8 - This Weeks Happenings

 

Monday

Carolee picked me up around 10am and we went off to Joanne’s. I want to replace the wood covered lambrequins with fabric curtains. Jesse took off one of the lambrequins for me to take  to use for color.

We browsed the 60 inch fabric and found 2 we liked. After walking around with the two we decided we really like one much better, only they didn’t have enough fabric on the bolt and would take 4 weeks to order more.

So she gave me all the information and I will try the Joanne’s in Colorado Springs.

We went out to lunch then to Target for a few things before she dropped me back at home.

Tuesday

We just hung out at home, really enjoy these days. Grilled some turkey minions to go with the leftovers for dinner. A view out our back window.

Wednesday

Jesse dropped me at Crystal’s house. Carolee had spent the night there because Crystal had an early doctors appointment and Carolee stayed with Camren.

We played with Camren and watched the movie Tangled with her. Cute movie.

Once Crystal was home we ordered subs for lunch and we played with Camren while Crystal took a nap.

Once again Carolee dropped me off at home.

We fed the boys dinner and went to visit Judy for a little while.

Thursday

Jesse and I went to Walmart to pick up a few things and drop off my prescriptions. After returning home and putting away our groceries I drove to Carolee’s house to hang out with her. She also put a new zipper in a pair of Capri pants for me. Thank you so much.

Around 4 I drove home and got dressed for dinner (I had on sweat pants …… so I put on Jeans <<<<< that is dressed for dinner LOL).

We met Chick, Carolee, and Chick’s mom, Ella Mae at Olive Garden for dinner. We had a very nice dinner with lots of conversation. I had forgotten my glasses at home so Jesse had to read the menu to me. I got the special they have been advertising on TV. It was good but looked better then it tasted.

We went home to get my glasses and drove back to Carolee’s for an evening of playing games. Lots of fun and I won which made it even better.

This was the last chance to spend time with Carolee this trip, BOO HOO, because she leaves Saturday morning for a week long retreat with some of her lady friends. They quilt, sew, shop and share ideas and she enjoys it so much.

It was late when we got home and we were tired.

Friday

Judy came over about 1 to spend the afternoon with us. Her tire was low on air, so Jesse aired up 2 tires for her that were low. Then we sat outside and grilled some chicken for an early dinner. I had made macaroni salad with shrimp, tomato and cucumber salad and white and dark meat chicken.

The day was filled with lots of conversation and we really enjoyed the day with Judy.

Jesse was not feeling real well, coming down with a cold, so we stayed home and relaxed for the rest of the evening.

Sunday, April 3 - Weeks Worth in one Blog

 

We have not posted because Ginger has been lazy and Jesse didn’t want to. This is a joint effort.

Tuesday 29th 

Ginger went out with Carolee and while she was gone Jesse washed the rig. He was going to wax it on Wednesday but the weather got awfully hot plus he would have to buy a ladder (which he has wanted to do anyway) so he decided to wait a few days. By Friday he lost interest in waxing and figured he would just wait till we got to Colorado.

Wednesday 30th 

Jesse took the truck to the car wash and had California removed from it. Strange that you can wash you RV at the resort but not your vehicle.

We also made an appointment to get some warranty items taken care of at the Camping World in Colorado Springs so we are committed to be back there on the 20th. Would rather not use Camping World but only 2 authorized warranty places in the Springs and Camping World is much more convenient.

Thursday 31st 

We took the boys to get groomed and while they were at the groomers' we took a run to the Strip to see a couple of casinos that have opened since the last time we were there.

We parked at the Planet Hollywood and realized when we walked in that is was the former Aladdin Hotel and Casino. Other than the name not too much changed.

From there we took the walking overpass to the other side of Las Vegas Blvd to the Cosmopolitan which just opened in December. Pretty elaborate casino but the hotel lobby reservation area was not impressive.

From there we walked next door to the City Center and Aria Casino and Hotel complex. Just huge is the only way to describe the complex of 5 hotels, residences, spas, shopping and casino.

Pictures in the shopping areas

By the time we were finished touring the boys were ready so we went to fetch them. There was an animal clinic next to the groomer’s and Mr. B had a stomach bug that he could not get rid of so Jesse sat with the 2 big boys and Ginger took Mr. B to the vet. The gave him some pills and special canned food and within 48 hours he was back to normal.

Friday April 1st 

We met Carolee and Crystal and Camren at Fazoli’s in Henderson for lunch and afterward Ginger went out with the girls and Jesse went home to relax. Later that evening we went to Wally World for provisions. Boy, what a different crowd at night versed daytime.

Saturday 2nd 

We had plans to go to Olive Garden with Jesse’s sister Judy but she called and begged off due to lack of sleep the night before. We decided to try a new coffee shop at Boulder Station and play the machines a bit. The food was good with huge portions. We did OK on the machines with Jess breaking even and Ginger winning $20.

Sunday 3rd 

We were having the Nelson’s over for a cookout. We arranged for the resort to bring over another picnic table so we would have seating for everyone. We cooked hamburger, hotdogs, and chicken legs. Ginger also made Festive Rice Salad, baked beans, potato salad, knox blocks (Jell-O squares), and brownies.

We even set up the Ladder Golf game for the 1st time. It was fun having everyone over and explaining the full timing lifestyle.