Waiting For Sofia: January 2008

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

More Pictures from Casino Night

Vince and Kristen playing Blackjack

Julie and Hav's Mom

Carol, Casino Guy and Jill

Carol, Jen and Julie

Beth, Sandy, Elaine, Hav's Sister and Hav

Casino Night!!!

Hav's dad playing Texas Hold 'Em

Jill and Beth

Dana and Sandy

Jen pinching the butt of Patriot's player

On Saturday, the staff was invited to the principal's house for Casino Night. It was so much fun. We were given $30,000 in fake money. Then we could play Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack, or Craps. So for two hours, we played. I started with Texas Hold 'Em. Right away, I realized I was in the big leagues and got out with only a four thousand dollar loss. I stayed away from Craps. The guy at the Craps table gave lessons. I was still confused so I just stayed away. I played blackjack for the rest of the time. I stayed pretty close to $30,000 for the rest of the night. I was up and then I was down. Then, the last couple of hands, the dealer let us make big bets of $10,000. So I put in 10,000. First I drew a 2 and then I drew a 9. So I could double down. I put another $10,000 down. I got a Jack and won $20,000. Yeah! The most exciting part was for every $10,000 you had left, you got a raffle ticket. The raffle was 3rd prize -$50, 2nd prize - $75 and 1st prize - $100. Her family members won 2nd and 3rd prize. My friend Elaine won 1st prize. She was so excited.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Ian

I thought I would share a cute picture of my nephew and godson, Ian. He turned 3 in July. I finally got to meet him last June when Mike and his family came back for Amy's family reunion. He is really cute! I enjoyed that time with him and my other nephews and my niece Maggie.