Labor Day Weekend 2023

My sister Jenny and I got the chance to spend a weekend visiting Laura and Emily. Emily flew in from Las Vegas and Laura had just begun her journey through law school. We had all know each other since we were babies and it was absolutely wonderful spending the weekend laughing our hearts out. 

Myself, Jenny, Emily and Laura drinking wine and causing a scene at The White Oak Cottage.

Photo by Mike Turczyk.

Myself, Emily, Laura, Parker, and Jenny enjoying a fun afternoon in the pool. 

Parker patiently waiting for her turn on the llama floatie. 

All the chaos in the pool reminded me of a Renaissance painting. 

Myself, Jenny, Emily, and Laura.

Mount Charleston

For the final day of my trip to Las Vegas we visited Mount Charleston and the surrounding area.

Mike and Emily on one of the trails up the mountain.

The charred remains of a tree that had been in a recent forest fire.

Emily and Mike enjoying the view.

Spartacus.

Photo by Emily Jensen.

An old log covered in scars.

A small patch of snow.

The beautiful surface of a rock.

The mountains across from the Visitor Center.

Some of the lovely views of the desert as we drove home.

For dinner that night Emily and Mike made a lovely home cooked diner with marinated chicken, avocado, sweet potato, and a salad.

A Chill Day in Las Vegas

My second day in Las Vegas was spent hanging out with Emily and Mike, enjoying the peaceful side of the city.

Spartacus looking for cuddles.

Some lovely plants in Emily and Mike’s back yard.

One cactus even had a few feathers stuck on it.

This plant had a few strands that grew in curled while most were flat.

A little bee gathering some pollen.

A refreshing cucumber lemonade and our delicious plate of shrimp at La Mojarra Local Grill.

Getting an afternoon pick-me-up at Sunrise Coffee House.

Emily and Mike are those special kind of people that can turn a trip to Costco into an adventure.

The stunning sunset from Emily and Mike’s backyard.

After the sun went down we took a walk around Echo Trail Park.

The moon sharing the sky with the beam from the Luxor Casino.

Back at home Emily and Mike showed off their wine aerator that looked like Dracula spewing blood. 

Emily and Mike also made a fantastic home cooked dinner with steak and sautéed mushrooms.

A perfect end to a relaxing day.