Las Vegas Rose

This past week we spent some time in Las Vegas for the Rhoads family reunion.  The event was held in the back yard of Glen and Shelly Phillips.  They have a beautiful place.  This rose certainly added to that beauty!

Vegas - The Family

Monday night we spent at Peter and Patty's house. Patty is Angela's cousin. Several of Angela's cousins came by and we barbequed up some beef and chicken and made taco's. Patty made some great salsa's and guacamoli. It was an awesome feed.

I must apologize in advance. The last time Angela and I spent time with her cousins was when the boys were babies. There have been many additions to the family since then, and I am horrible at remembering names.

Angela, Patty, Tony, and Tony's Wife

Cousins Susie and Char

Marcus with Tony's Kids

(They are arguing about who is going to hold the dart board)!

Tony Works the Grill

Patty With Her Granddaughter, Cousin Roberta in the Background

Photos taken: September 22, 2008

Vegas - The Hotels

Angela and I spent 3 nights in Las Vegas this past week. JR Simplot sent me to the MineExpo that was held there. I thought it would be nice to take Angela along. We stayed on the 20th floor of the Bellagio for one night, and 2 nights in the Luxor Hotel on the 10th floor.

The highlight of the trip was visiting family. Angela has several cousins that live in Las Vegas. My next post will be about them.

We also had the opportunity to see David Copperfield preform. It was an outstanding show.

Angela in the Bellagio

View From Our Room at the Bellagio

The Excalibur Hotel as Viewed From Our Room at the Luxor Hotel

Photos taken: September 21st and 22nd, 2008