Sunday, October 5, 2008

Frankie's Last Night in Vegas

This was Frankie's last night in Vegas (on Friday).Caleb flew out here to assist Frankie in driving to SC (He is Frankie's best friend back south). It's a 36 hour trip so an extra driver was very helpful. We're glad he showed up.
Brother Pickup (Stake YM Couns.) came by to wish Frankie the best. Actually, he ferverently tried to get him to change his mind. He has been a tremendous example and leader to Frankie. I foresee Pickup holding exemplary positions in the church. He is amazing! He and Frankie were Home Teaching companions. They were also massive opponents to each other in Ultimate Stratego (a board game). Pickup got to leave on a win, although he had lost all the other games before.
I'm waiting for Frankie to email our family picture at the Olive Garden. (He took them on his phone.) We took Frankie out to his favorite restaurant on Wednesday for our last outing together. We had a blast! We laughed through the whole meal. Brandon and his Dad were trying to pay him $140 to go up and kiss this knock-out, gorgeous girl on the cheek who was sitting across from us. They wanted to take a picture. Frankie was too shy because he figured her boyfriend would kick his tail. I was totally rooting Frankie on. I figured the culprit would understand the joke and was worth the money offered. He never would do it. So...I told them that I would go kiss the girl for $140. Of course, I didn't. It was quite the conversation at the table. Being around so many boys makes thing very interesting. Anyway, we had a great time.

5 comments:

Carla said...

Wow, I know you all are going to miss him. It is so nice that you all got to have some family fun before he left.

Leigh This Way said...

I'm glad you had soo much fun with Frankie on his last night. I know everyone will miss him.
BTW, why would his YM leader try to convince him not to come to SC??? Its the best place in the world not to mention it has the coolest people!! =)

Mary McDonald said...

I used to think SC was the best place in the world....until I got out into "the world!" Now it's only great to visit because FAMILY is there.

It's amazing how much broader your outlook is on things when you broaden your horizons.

I totally would have kissed the girl for $140!!!!!!!! I can't believe Frankie wouldn't do it! Sounds like y'all had a blast...

Brigg and Dianne said...

I'll bet you miss him already! What a big step! Good luck to him!

Marina, the Discovery Museum is across the street from Cashman Center on Las Vegas Blvd. Definitely the 'hood.

Liz Ann said...

Yes, yes yes totally agree with Mary. Anyways, I wish I would have been at the table. It would have been hilarious