Rachel and I head to LA today right after she gets out of school. I have had to day off so I have been enjoying seeing my house in the daytime, running errands, and having lunch with Rachel at school. She was so excited for me to come and I could tell she was nervous that I wouldn't show up because she double checked that I knew what time lunch was so many times over the last few days. Junior High kids are crazy and mean but I enjoyed eating lunch with them anyway!

The picture above is Rachel and I with her friend Felicia when she went on a hike with us a few months ago. Rachel likes to announce to her friends that I am only 28. It is awkward because she doesn't tell most of them that she is adopted. A while back she told me that one boy said, "ewww, doesn't that mean she had you when she was 12?" Rachel responded, "no, 14." He said, "that's gross," and she said, "don't worry- I won't follow in my mother's footsteps." That is a perfect example of her sense of humor!

So we are heading to LA tonight to see my brother David and his girlfriend Angela. Tomorrow morning we head to Las Vegas for a wedding for Vicky- my friend and an old foster mother of Rachel's. I have been dreading this trip but I am starting to get excited. I am a little nervous about the sore throat I'm battling as there has been a lot of nasty sickness that's been going around.

Even though "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" I am sure I will have some pictures to share when we get back. Have a good weekend!