Fun weekend!

This past weekend, John and I headed up to Utah for a two-day seminar at DRA. Day 1 (Friday) was the parent workshop piece at the hotel's conference room. Day 2 (Saturday) was a half-day on the ranch with Matt. We did various activities, two of which were some of the activities that the kids go through when they go through the "homeless" phase of the program. It was so nice to see him and do these activities together, but four hours flew by! It looks like we get to see him the weekend of the 6th (November) for his 48 hour off-ranch visit. Can't wait!! He may be eligible for his 10-day home visit in early December!

Kyan was rather entertained in the hotel on Thursday night, after we checked in and had a few hours of R&R. (He loves to be naked.)



When we left DRA, we drove the two hours to Vegas to meet up with friends Kelly and Lee (and six of their family members), all on holiday from Manchester, UK. We have never had such fun in Vegas. I guess it's all about who you're with. :-) We just wish they didn't live so far away.

Saturday night, at a little cafe in Caesar's Palace. Kyan was really laughing it up, and as you can see on John's face, laughter is contagious.


Kelly, Pauline (Kely's mom, in case you can't see that they're identical!), me, and a sleeping boy - at the Wynn.


John, Lawrence, and Lee - at the Wynn. Lots of laughing this weekend!...

About eight years ago, Pauline and Lawrence got married here, on a whim while on holiday. Coincidentally, John and I renewed our vows here in the middle of the night a few years back. Britney Spears started a 40-hour marriage here, and Michael Jordan (now divorced) married here, too... I hope those aren't indicative of anything! Anyway, we thought we'd saunter down memory lane and returned to this classy establishment for a few brief moments. (aaaaawwww) [And Kyan was stillllll sleeping. This town wore him out!]

In case anyone is interested in a drive-thru wedding some day... oh, and Elvis was in the house when we were there! So much for working at Burger King. He hangs out at the Little White Chapel in Vegas.