Michael does Vegas

Michael had the fortune of being invited by Dell Technologies to their conference in Las Vegas.  So we said goodbye to him for a week as he headed off for a few days of tech talks and taking in the sites of the City of Lights.

Michael tells me there are poker machines everywhere, including all throughout the airport.  So if you're desperate for a flutter while waiting for your baggage in the collection area... don't sweat it, the opportunity to lose some dollars is there.

Dell had booked Michael into the Palazzo hotel.  His hotel suite was huge.

VEGAS BY DAY AND VEGAS BY NIGHT

Around 1500 people attended the conference event.  Even Will.I.Am was there to talk about artificial intelligence.  The band Imagine Dragons entertained the congregation on the final night.

Then it was back home to three very excited children to see their dad.

ANZAC march

Easter Sunday

I don't think this year's Easter will be remembered for Easter eggs.  Although we did have a morning egg hunt at home and an afternoon hunt at Nanoo's house later in the day. 

Instead, I'm sure this Easter will be remembered for handball.  Yes, that "old school" school game, where all you need are some people, a bouncy ball and some squares.  We may have even started a new Easter tradition - the family handball tournament.

It was an "all in" affair with kids and adults alike.  Of course, us adults showed no mercy to the kids and they didn't need it.  After all, they are lower to the ground than us and able to hit those really low skimming balls. 

We had a glorious autumn day for it and were rewarded with some delicious lunch thanks to Nanoo and Peter.