Reno Baby!!!

4 Generations of gamblers in Reno

I am sure glad Rick didn't get a job in Reno. I always think "I feel it!!! I FEEEEEL IT!!!" And then I go to the machine, put in $20, and lose it in like 5 minutes, if that long. But I always have fun playing those money sucking machines.

This weekend was no exception. We all went to Reno for our annual trip, sans Aunt Lori and Marissa. They sure missed out! We gambled, we went to the circus, we played Bananas (a really fun word game I recommend), and we ate a lot. I ask you what is a vacation to a smoke filled town without breakfast, dessert, lunch, dessert, dinner, and dessert? The El Dorado has some AMAZING desserts, and we couldn't leave until we tried everything.

This year we found they had added a sushi bar and Dee and I took advantage and had sushi for lunch twice. We made everyone gag, including my mom who was sure she ate fish membrane. She gagged for a long time after.

We did get out of the casino though. Auntie Dee rented a minivan, which I loved!!! It is so fun to drive, and I can't believe I want one but I totally do. I drive a truck. Anything with a trunk is amazing to me. Anyway, we went and visited with Aunt Linda, but were disappointed that no one else could make it. She showed us her new house, and we visited for awhile. Then we were off again and found Macy's was having a one day sale, which was actually two days so we went twice, duh who wouldn't? Ok, ok, my mom knew about it. But Reno has the best Macy's, and so we had to shop. At least we spent money and got something in return this time. I actually miss that store already. I never shop at Macy's.

Katie was a trooper, and while I was grateful she was there, preventing me from gambling to my full brokeness (I don't think that's even a word), she will not return for another 18 years. We took her all over, but Circus, Circus was her favorite.

Aunt Carrie is WWWAAAYYY better on a real Harley!



Whack a Mole was difficult, I forgot how much so.



Not a great picture, but this guy was holding the dog on his shoulders as part of the circus show.


Do you see all the tickets we won!?!?

All the ladies went down to play all the games and win Katie a huge amount of tickets so she could get more stuffed animals then we could fit in our luggage. She also loved the escalator, which turned out to be a great distraction when we had to wait for anything.

Katie with one of her new stuffed animals. Thank you Auntie Dee!!!

Katie why are you holding that handle?

AHHHH Auntie Dee is driving!!! Hold on, don't let go.

We had a great time, the slots were tight, but so were our pants. Off to diet now!!! After all, I have to get ready for next year.