Just recently Clark and I made a quick getaway to Vegas and Pasco. Anticipating our future move to Australia back in January, we requested a week off from work in February to make the rounds and see the 'rents. Lucky for us, Vegas has direct flights to Pasco via Allegiant Airlines. Though this airline really sucks, at least we didn't have a layover anywhere.
In Pasco we celebrated my sister's recent--and kind of secret--marriage to her long time love! Here's the "wedding cake" my Mom made for her.
My Mom, sister and I spent an early afternoon thrift store shopping (with successful purchases) and having high tea.
Though I am convinced that no tea will ever compare to Good Earth's Sweet and Spicy herbal tea, the snacks and sandwiches served with our tea were tasty and quite filling.
Clark kept Cole and Chase entertained with his tricks and whistling skills.
Sweet little Taya loves the camera, and I think she loves her Aunt Rachel, too.
Cole was intent on combing Clark's hair with a toy...
We got to witness Taya's baptism on Sunday morning.
Her vintage baptism gown was so precious.
Later that Sunday morning Dad took us out and let us shoot his 9mm.
I can't wait until we own one of these. They're so fun to shoot.
Then, later in the afternoon on Sunday we drove out to Palouse Falls. I had never been and it was so impressive. I don't think pictures do this waterfall justice; the fall is actually 190ft. Ty, Clark and I ended up walking along the grassy rim right to the top of the falls. Exhilarating. Side-note: If we move to Pittsburgh one of the first trips we'll have to take is to Niagra Falls.
Here's a video of a world record being set at Palouse Falls.
Beautiful canyon views.
Sweet little Taya; she's always in a happy mood.
Monday before we flew back to Las Vegas we spent time with Katie, Ty and the kids. Apparently when Katie put Cole down for a nap, she forgot to remove gum from his mouth (dang Valentine's candy) and this is how he woke up (you may have to enlarge the picture to get a good look):
Right before leaving for the airport. Awwwwww!
Tuesday Mom and Dad Tobler, Clark and I spent a good part of the afternoon hiking around Red Rock Canyon. Here's my professional photographer testing out Mom Tobler's camera.
Taking a load off after 400m.
Gotta love the self timer feature!
As I was taking photos of Mom and Dad Tobler, I pushed the shutter button and realized that the self timer was still on and was still set to 8 consecutive shots. Here is one of the successive shots. Way too funny.
Our awkward prom pose in the canyon.
So in this picture below we have two hats. They are identical, only one is severely outworn. Jake was kind enough to give Clark a brand new Rainbow Bar & Grill hat! Thank you, Jake! This restaurant no longer exists so this hat is pretty special. It was extremely hard for Clark to relinquish his outworn hat that he's had for 5 years and has "been all over the world." The outworn hat is currently in Mom Tobler's possession as there is sentimental value associated with this hat. Perhaps we should have a burning hat ceremony in the future...
Thank you to the Ellisons and the Toblers for allowing us to come visit, sleep in your homes and eat your food. You guys rock and we love you all.
