Happy New Years! Mason is back :)

Picture from when the kids were here..Allissa, me
Holly and Jacob enjoying the fire

Monday morning at about 1000 we went next door and load into Karen's truck for a drive out to Fallon to pick up a vintage all in one stove, fridge, sink that Karen bought a few weeks ago when we were at the antique store.  It's very cool in my opinion and she got a bargain when she bought it.  

We did a little shopping and then John was getting hungry so we headed over to Stockman's Casino for a delicious lunch. Thanks John for picking up the tab.  With full tummies we loaded back up and headed for a nice drive home. 

Once we got here I came home and wanted to get started on the things I was making for New Years Eve over at Karen's house.  Cake, cookies, spinach dip and some kielbasa pieces for the crockpot.  Glad I was doing this today as Mason and I had been going back and forth, he got permission to come back over for a few days.  If any of the grandkids want to come, you bet I'll go and get them :) 

As it was I could feel a cold coming on :(  It seems everyone has had it going around so it didn't surprise me.  Was hoping to beat it, but not. The last time I had a cold was two years ago on New Years Eve. 

Tuesday morning, I left the house about 0630 and got to Mason's about 1000.  A quick hug (with my face turned the other way haha) to Seth as he would be leaving Wednesday morning for MOS School.  We loaded up and headed home. A quick stop in Reno for a fast food lunch (GASP) I didn't feel guilty as I took the bread off the junior hamburger.  We arrived home about 1430.  

We headed over nearing 1700 for a nice fire and chit chat.  I left around 2300 because I was feeling bad. Ken walked me home and he went back to see the new year in.  I had a hot toddy and then off to bed! Mason came home to the bunkhouse around 0130 and Ken at 0230.  Karen sent me the following pictures as I wasn't there 😔

Mason and Bella (Karen's granddaughter)

Mason, Casey, Austin and Jeff

Noah, Sophia, Cameron and Niko bringing in the new year

Sophia and Noah 

Ken looking dapper in that hat hahahah..Isabel and
Mason in the background 

Ken and John enjoying the new year

Karen

Little Noah playing Jenga with Austin..he's got it down!!

I was finally awake about 0830! That's late for us.  Coffee etc and then Ken mentioned giving me a break from the kitchen and let's go to Dini's for lunch.  Sounds good.  

We headed out a little before 1300 and found people waiting in line...hmm not good.  Sherry's Stage stop was closed along with the Mexican Restaurant. Guess that explains the line at Dini's as it's in a casino which is always open.  By the time we got back to Dini's no line! Great! Good food and then back home. A very lazy afternoon and come dinner time no one was hungry.  Before heading out to the bunkhouse, Mason had some cookies and milk. 

Ken headed for bed pretty early as he's got a cold coming on..surprise surprise!  I made a hot toddy and joined him later.  Had a great night's sleep and awoke with a little more energy today.  Head is still stopped up, so we'll see how the day goes. 

Seth headed out yesterday for his MOS station after being home for 9 days. 💙

Have a great day!