Sunday, February 8, 2009

Welcome Nicole & Thomas

Nicole and Thomas arrived in town on Friday. We first went downtown to Silver Peak Brewery, a local spot, to take in the Reno scene.

They were amazed at the size of Sampson and wanted to try and show in a picture how big he actually is in real life.

Chad grilled out some exceptional steaks and we played Taboo. The girls won!
Saturday morning we went to my favorite breakfast restaurant, The Stone House, and enjoyed life on "vacation!"

We went to Scheels for the first time (pretty cool store) and got their ski rentals. Nicole and I went to inspect my baby registry and Thomas and Chad went downtown to explore the casino. Thomas won $200+...still not enough to get me to gamble my money away.
Chef Nicole cooked us dinner: pecan crusted fish, aged gouda grits, garlic roasted asparagus served with a tossed salad. It was delicious.
We played the card game Phase 10 and it brought out the competitor in us all.
Funny... Nicole thought she won a round and started humming the tune to Samford and Son only to be wrong and then Thomas started mocking her humming the same tune! Everyone but Nicole laughed. The winner is still to be determined.
Nicole, Thomas and Chad are off to Tahoe for some skiing. It has snowed the past 2 days and this morning is a Blue Bird Day! Couldn't ask for better conditions! Hopefully they will take some good pictures. I will just sit at home and grow a baby.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Everybody,
So glad that you all are having so much fun together. Nicole's dinner sounded wonderful--how nice to have your own chef!! I will be seeing you girls in a few weeks. Can't wait!!!
Love,
MOM

The Powells said...

Jana - I am so glad you have some great visitors! Tell them hi and I hope you guys have a great time!! I look forward to seeing more of your growing belly!