Hello everyone!
Well summer is almost over and school has started! Boy it went fast! Montana had a great trip to Mexico with her mom, Carly, Arlen and Carly's boyfriend - Bobby and got lots of sun and fun. They had some really bad rain 1/2 way through their trip as Hurricane John passed by them. But they were always safe and just couldn't go to the beach that day.

Warren and I are home from Vegas and had a great time. This time we focused on relaxing and playing. We started out getting tired of Caesar's Palace and thinking that maybe it was finally time to try somewhere else. We thought that maybe they were not treating us well, however that all changed by the end of the weekend. We stayed by the pool for 2 days (104 F outside) in a cabana and had an awesome cabana dude named Robbie. He was awesome and made sure that we had a cabana on Saturday (on a long weekend it is almost impossible to get). He was great! We sat and chatted with him for a long time - he was 23 and just bought his first house that day! - We were really impressed with his initiative and drive! He asked for some advice about his future - it was great! - He even managed to find us Diet Coke on an all Pepsi Property! - It's amazing how well you get along and what great service you get with people when you get into their world! I learned to play poker (took a lesson) and then started playing! Warren also played as I was nervous sitting at a table by myself - it took me until Saturday morning to play! then by Sunday I played about 7 1/2 hours! I didnt' do too badly - I only lost a few dollars which isn't bad for a first time out! So Danny I may ask you for some pointers! We also decided to go to "Pure" - one of the hottest night clubs in Vegas owned by Paris Hilton and many other celebrities - they had a Pussycat Doll Lounge that was really fun to see - and we ran into one of Montana's friends parents in line waiting to get in! - it was strange running into a neighbour there! - what's really funny is that We never go to night clubs. If we hadn't gone we wouldn't have seen them!

The picture above is Warren with Simon Cowell's was figure outside Madamme Taussaud's at the Venetian. I think it would be great if we could all arrange a trip to Vegas together! There is so much to do for everyone!

We were sad to come home but happy to see Montana. Montana has started GRADE 6 if you can believe it! She has Mr. Samuels and she seems to like him. She has her friend Sarah in her class but not Maddie or Laura :-(.

Marsha had surgery yesterday and is doing well - I took Montana to see her. She should be coming home today.

We hope that school is going well for Jamie and Lauren, and that everyone else is doing well. We miss you all and look forward to seeing you over the holidays!

Love Melanie and Warren

PS we would love to see how you are all doing! - Please post so we can be updated!