Spoke too soon

While Ken and I were both so excited to be done with our travels for the year, a new trip has popped up. Talk about missed it by thismuch...

My Dad has been in the hospital in LA since last Monday with a pretty bad case of pneumonia -- two days in ICU did my stress centers a world of good. But he is doing so much better. He sounds great and is busy busting my chops -- that is how I know he is feeling better! He gets to go home tomorrow (Christmas day -- no biggie since we are Jewish).

In the meantime, since he is not able to come here to be with us for the holidays, and since I really am feeling the need to see him in person and help him in any way I can, Ken and I are heading back to LA on Wednesday. We are going to try to be back here in Vegas before the craziness and tourists start for New Years Eve, so wish us luck!

On the plus side, we will be seeing my dad and hopefully getting to visit my cousin who just announced her engagement. So. Excited. For. Her! AND we will be staying at our home away from home.

When we go to LA, which has been a LOT this year, we always stay at a Hilton in the Valley. The prices are fabulous and the staff is unreal. They remember our names and actually look happy to see us when we pull in. The bellman, Nelson, is the very kind older man. He just makes me smile, "Mrs. Kraft, so nice to see you again..." We get warm smiles from the front desk crew as well. It really is a home away from home.

So while we are gone, I hope you all get to recover from Christmas and enjoy the time off. Relax, have fun and get ready to blow the top off of 2007 and welcome in 2008 -- a great new year for all!