Waking up In Reno!

This weekend Brooke took her fist plane ride to visit that Kaplan family in Reno.

Clearly, Brooke was thrilled to have passed thru security with flying colors (and hidden pre-made formula). She charmed the TSA staff by holding her own boarding pass as we went thru the security screen. How could you deny a face like this?



We strolled around the Southwest terminal for a while and Brookie decided to take a snooze. She kept sleeping on my shoulder as we boarded the plane - lots of oohs and aahs from our fellow passengers. Just buttering them up. We snagged the last row - dig the heart on the wall.
Even though she wasn't ticketed...she did a good job of securing the middle seat! I'm pretty sure we weren't just the last row...but we were probably the last choice of people you want to snag a seat next too! Buckle Up!
The family shot - taken after we landed in Reno. Brooke was GREAT on the plane! She knocked back a few cocktails and got into the Reno spirit. Ready to party.
She personally thanked the pilot. He told her next time - she could drive.
Once we hit the Kaplan house - it was a non-stop party. We all passed out, but Brooke stayed up and tended bar. Martini anyone?
Then...she hit the slots! Big money Big Money...
And she's a big winner! Looks like Daddy scored at the slots too. (Ya right - this woman is cardboard - but I was really impressed with how life like "michelle" looks in pictures.
In addition to this trip being Brooke's first flight, it was our first time using a babysitter that wasn't related to us. Sally and Nate took us out to a very swanky event that their office was hosting a table at. Here is a shot of me and my old Berkeley Capital co-workers ...Kevin and Sal :-) We looksso tame now...but we used to cause all kinds of chaos. Really. I swear.
Brooke had a great sleep over with the Kaplan girls, Maddy (5mo.) and Alli (2 yrs.). Such a great weekend!