April 2016, Las Vegas, Speedway & Family Events

April 1st, 2016

Yesterday, the ranger knocked on our door at 9:15am and asked us if we were getting ready to leave.  We told him, no, as we had paid for another night when we arrived yesterday. That was ok, but we thought it was a little early to be checking on us, as you don't have to leave until noon on the day of departure.

This morning, we were up earlier than normal and about to bring the slides in so we could head out, when the ranger appeared again to check we were leaving.  Again it was just after 9am!!!  Anyway, we told him we would be leaving soon and he was fine.

We left River Island State Park shortly after, and headed to Desert Eagle RV Park in Las Vegas.

Crossing the Nevada border from Arizona

Not long after crossing the border, we stopped for lunch at a rest stop just before Searchlight.

Eventually we saw the Las Vegas Strip in the distance.

We arrived at the campground which is a military campground on the base.  We got a nice site that had some shade and got set up before relaxing for the night.

Fortunately, we didn't encounter any April Fools!!!

April 2nd - 12th, 2016

We spent our time in Vegas catching up with our health check ups, getting haircuts, visiting friends and old work places. Bryan also took Tilly, our Malibu, in for a check up.  She was good!!!

LeeAnn, our eldest granddaughter, competed in Special Olympics again. She got Silver for 50m Dash and Bronze for Shot Put, which she hadn't entered before.

Well Done LeeAnn, we are very proud of all you have achieved.

April 6th was the 24th anniversary of my Dad's death.  Still seems like yesterday, strange how some memories never fade.  Fortunately, I have more happy than sad memories. 

Here's a picture of Dad with Ian & Jimbo the night before our wedding in Scotland in 1991.  

Bryan went to the Speedway to watch the races.  Unfortunately, it got rained out and he only saw part of one race.  He did meet some of his old workmates there.  There have been a lot of changes but then it's been over 15 years since he worked there.  They told him they would find him a job if he wanted one!!!!  

Here's some pictures of Trystan.  He is growing so fast, hard to believe he will probably be walking the next time we see him.

Daddy reading to Trystan

Mommy & Trystan

We saw this sign at a Target store in Las Vegas.  Guess this must have become a bad area.  A special parking spot for police cars by the entrance!!!!

April 13th, 2016

Trystan is 7 months old today.  Time is just flying by!!!

 April 14th - 18th, 2016

We have to stay in Las Vegas a little longer so Bryan can have some tests done.  Last year it was my turn for tests, this year it's Bryan's turn.  One of the problems with getting older but best to get checked out thoroughly.

We got some nice family pictures.

Love the way Trystan is looking at them in this one.

Hmmm, excuse me

April 19th, 2016

Ryan's ship left on deployment.
                                                         

Just gone under Coronado Bridge

Bye San Diego

Sailing Out

It's a big ocean out there!!

Here's a news report/video of the departure.

April 20th - 22nd, 2016

Trystan sleeping with his daddy doll.  This has a message from daddy recorded in it that plays when you squeeze it.  How clever is that!!!

Aimee got straight A's and perfect attendance.  Well done again Aimee.

I bought a beautiful freesia plant.  Mum & I both loved freesia and the fragrance was wonderful.

April 23rd, 2016

Bryan went to the Speedway.

Speedway Safety and EMT's setting up before the racing began.

Midget Sprint Car heat race.

Some of the Local First Responders that showed for First Responders night at the speedway.

Super stock heat winner.

Bandelero Heat winner.

Thunder Car Roadster Heat race.

Sprint Car Main.

Full moon over Nellis AFB

Bomber Heat race.

This picture of Ryan was taken aboard the ship.  This ship seems to take a lot of pictures which is good as you can see that they are busy and are doing ok.

Ryan on board the ship

Look, the end of the rainbow is at Ryan's ship.  Love this picture.

Here is a VIDEO of Christina showing Trystan a book that Daddy had recorded for him.  It is adorable, he is grumpy and as soon as he hears daddies voice he is all smiles.  It brings a lump to your throat, and tears to your eyes.

April 26th, 2016

Today would have been my Dad's 90th birthday.  Happy Heavenly Birthday to you Dad.  Bet you're having a good party up there. We love and miss you.

Dad in his mid twenties

We went to Wetlands Park Nature Preserve today.  See the blog HERE.  It was a lovely day.

April 27th - 28th, 2016
Here's some more pictures of Trystan

Trystan got a new couch, especially for him.

Look at that mischievous face!!

Planes flying over the campground.

April 29th, 2016

We returned to the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve today to explore some more.  I have added this to the blog we did.  See the link above on the 26th.

April 30th, 2016

Today is Aimee's 9th birthday.  HaPpY HaPpY Birthday Aimee.

She had a haircut, looking good

Brenda made her this awesome cake

We were supposed to have been in San Francisco today.  We had booked a three day stay in the city and a trip to Alcatraz as an early celebration for our 25th Wedding Anniversary in September.  We would have been in a park close by but unfortunately we had to cancel it as we are still in Las Vegas. Not to worry, we will get there one day.

Well, that's it for another month.  Hopefully we will get back on the road next month.