As we got to Reno, I called Papa to see if he wanted to meet us for dinner. We dropped off our stuff, and then went for some Olive Garden. The kids were fascinated by the fireplace we were sitting next to. The older couple sitting near us stood up to leave, and stopped to tell us what adorable children we had. I kind of laughed while Papa explained they were his grandchildren. Then she looked confused. I’m sure she was trying to figure out how I was his grand child. I just left it alone. After dinner, we went to check out the fish at Scheel’s near by. Ella loved that they were swimming all around her.

Jameson saw the Ferris wheel and exclaimed that he wanted to ride it. So, Papa indulged him. Jameson ran up and waited by the “x” on the floor like he was told. He had no fear. At least, I don’t think he had fear. He got right on and would yell, “Hi, Mom!” Every time they went by. Ella was not happy that she could only watch with me. She was trying to climb the gate to get in.

We were able to stay with Kevin’s sister. Ella loved her dogs. From the time we got there, the dogs never got old. Saturday morning, Ella woke everyone up, because of her chasing the dogs and yelling, “Dogs! Mom, Dogs!” I was trying to keep her quiet till I heard Steph and Josh laughing from their room. Later, for dinner, Ella was trying to sneak up and get some martinelli’s when no one was watching. She got caught, though.

It was the first time our entire family was together in Reno since the first Christmas after we moved. It was nice to actually have help with the kids while out of town. But, it was only for a night. Kevin left Sunday morning to return home. We dropped him off at the airport, and then met up with a few different friends for the rest of the day. Monday morning we got up and got packed. Then, headed out for our drive back over the mountain. We didn’t spend much time in Reno, so if we didn’t get to see you, I apologize. Hopefully, next time we will get to visit more.