Lara Malkovich:  

Summer 08! Four weeks ago we piled in the car at 5 a.m. and headed for Laughlin, NV. The kids didn't like Vegas last year so we decided to bypass it this year. It took us 12 hours (with 3 stops for gas) to get there. The drive was actually quicker than it sounds. Matt spelled me once between Wells and Ely. After walking around, eating, and swimming we called it a night. The next morning it took another 6 hours (Matt drove half of that) to get to Lana's. Her kids were waiting by the windows for us in anticipation. As soon as we unloaded everyone jumped in the pool to cool off! When we left Boise it was 50 degrees, it stayed cool until we passed Ely. Arriving at Lana's it was 100. AWESOME!!! The weather has been perfect. HOT! Matt has been working his tail off landscaping their backyard. He wanted a summer job and big bucks, so he's getting it. Ky works at cleaning and watching kiddos at times, but ...Expand for more