Trip to Reno for Kamryn and Brady's High School Graduation

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we headed to Reno to attend Kamryn and Brady's High School Graduation.  The ceremony wasn't until Thursday morning, but we wanted to get there in time to help with the graduation preparations and party on Wednesday before graduation.  It is a good thing we went early.  It was so hot driving to Reno.  My Subaru overheated in Winnemucca.  We drove to an AutoZone and got some coolant.  The manager there advised us not to try to drive to Reno.  It could do major engine damage to the car.  We went to the Ford Dealership to see is someone there could help us.  One of the salesman gave us the name of an auto repair shop and we took it to them to get fixed.  Then we called Dusty and he came and got us.  Reno is 2 hours and 10 minutes away from Winnemucca.  We got something to eat at Maverick and then waited until Dusty got there to pick us up.  We loaded our stuff into his car and off we went.  We finally got to the hotel around 10:00 p.m.  We were exhausted.

Luckily, Kevin and LaRee were coming on Wednesday morning.  They were able to pick-up my car on their way to Reno, so we had our car after all.  I am so grateful for the auto repair shop that got our car in quick and back on the road for us.

Wednesday morning, Jamie called and asked if I could watch Skyler while Dusty worked and she ran errands.  She picked me up at the hotel around 9:00 and I watched Skyler while Keith slept in.  I kept little girl entertained until around 1:00 when she and Dusty returned.  I picked up Keith at the hotel and we went to the house to help with the party preparations.

Keith and I went back to the hotel around 3:30.  We rested for a minute and then visited with Kevin and LaRee.  We were relieved to find out that my car only cost $81.00 to fix.  There was a spring in the radiator cap that broke, leaking radiator fluid and coolant out of the car.  The coolant was bone dry when they checked it.  Keith and I had added a half gallon of coolant to the car after we went to auto zone.  

We all headed over to Jamie's around 4:30 to help with the food.  The wind began to blow like crazy, wiping out some of the decorations.  We did our best to get everything ready.  Dusty and Jamie served tacos and chips and watermelon.  They had a drink bar and desserts.

The balloons kept popping because of the high heat!  The arch was kind of a disaster.

Skyler swam in the pool and Grandma LaRee kept an eye on her.  We visited with the folks that stopped by.  

The party was in full swing around 7:45 when we left to go back to the hotel to rest.  Jamie sent us a few pictures of the backyard later that evening.  The kids partied until midnight.

The party was a success and fun for all.  The grads had to be at the University of Reno by 6:45 a.m. or they couldn't walk.  Way too early for me.