Back in the States

We made a quick stop in Mexicali...just to get Mexi-Chinese food.  It was good with its own Mexican flair. Newel went to get the food, while we waited in line at the border crossing.  We ate our delicious meal and then crossed the border.

We drove the rest of the day through Arizona in some back roads.  The road was build along with the shape of the sand dunes, so we felt like we were on a mini roller coaster most of the drive.  Then, we made to Las Vegas and spent the night at the Golden Nugget.  The rooms were so fancy and nice.  I didn't mind staying there one bit.  The following morning, I went to Trader Joe's to get my goodies and then we went for a swim at the pool. The kids and Newel really liked going down the slide with the sharks. The tank was really cool.  The water temperature wasn't too bad.
After our swim, we washed up and started our trip back home.
This time Grandma and Paka didn't go with us.  It felt so weird to leave Grandma at the hotel. I felt like it was not right, like it was incomplete.  She was supposed to be getting in the car with us and go home, just like we had done the previous year.  Luckily, a few weeks later, Grandma took a one way plane ride to UT.  It's been so nice having her back.
What a great trip!  I can't wait to do it again.