Jason and I spent last weekend in Las Vegas - it was a Christmas, Jason's birthday, Anniversary trip - and we had a blast. I had not been to Vegas in a few years - so it was nice to see what was "new".
Ethan wanted to go in Jason's BagDay 1.....
We got in Thursday night, got checked into our hotel (The Monte Carlo) and had a bit of time to kill before meeting his dad and step-mom for dinner. So, we went to the Coke store, the M & M store and the "Millenium Mall" - under Planet Hollywood. After killing a couple of hours (and loosing some money at BlackJack) - we had a great dinner with Sue and Larry! Since we had been up early that day - we hit the hay early as well. I told Jason if we went to bed that early again (before 11) that they would kick us out of Vegas ;0)
Jason and his birthday drink - Gingerbread Cookie Martini
Day 2...
Friday morning we got up and just hung out untill it was time to head to the Tropicana. We went to a taping of "Lets Make a Deal" - oh yes - it is back, hosted by Wayne Brady, and films at the Tropicana!! Since we don't make it to LA or NY much (where most shows are filmed) - we figured this would be a fun, new thing to do in Vegas! It was a blast!! Sadly, we did not get chosen to make a deal with Wayne - but we will be on TV for both of the episodes we taped...I will let you all know when they will air once we know! Look for the farmer in the big hat....and her chicken. Sadly - no pictures to post because we had to leave them in the hotel room - and Jason was not keen on getting back into the chicken!!! If you are in Vegas and have a day to spare - it was a lot of fun...a lot of sitting, waiting and sitting - but a fun thing to do - and hey - you might get picked!! I did find it funny that you had to go through more security for the taping then at the airport ;0) After our day of filming, we grabbed dinner and went out to the new hotel - The M....it is really pretty - but about 15 miles south of the strip! Jason had some luck with BlackJack there - and I won $5 plaing craps!!
Day 3...
We walked over to the new Aria hotel at City Center and walked around - it is really beautiful and modern! We ate at the pastry shop there - yummy- and then spent a little time looking at City Center - lots of great art...and thier own fire station!
"Boat" art by the Aria
Fire Station under walkway to AriaI needed to check into my online class - and instead of paying $20 at the hotel to get onto my laptop...we went to Jason's dad's office and hung out for a bit. Then, we hit the outlet mall - oh yes there is one in Vegas!! After lunch and shopping - we went to the Wynn, Venition and the new Palazzo. All very nice - and we love to just walk around on the strip and people watch! We also went to the "Bodies" exhibit wich is at the Luxor. If you get the chance check in out in Vegas or the traveling exhibit. Very Cool!
In front of the lake at the Wynn
In the Bellagio GardenDay 4.....
Sadly, time to hit the road for the LONG drive home. I swear the ride home from Vegas always seems longer than the drive there!
However, I was very glad to get home to my little monkey. Ethan spent the weekend with my folks and had a great time, I am told. They played lots, went potty on the potty chair, went to Costco and Ethan "helped" Tutu around the house also!! We are so lucky to have such great babysitters so close!!! And...so willing! I am sure Tutu slept good Sunday night!!!
Oh yes, why did I call this Sunrise in Vegas.....because 2 out of 3 mornings there...we saw the sunrise over the strip! And no...not because we were still up from the night before. Because, apparently, even on vacation we have lost the ability to sleep in. Ok - so Vegas is an hour behind Phoenix...but still....7 am - come on. Oh well, it was pretty to see the sun come up over the MGM......
LOVE IT :) I love Vegas! We should go together some time the 4 of us! That would be a blast! Really though NO pics of the trip??? :( Glad Ethan was happy its nice to be able to leave and NOT worry about your kiddos care!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I love Vegas too...although last time we went, we took Daniel with us (and it was still fun...just...different fun). We went to the Bodies exhibit too...so interesting! Luckily Daniel slept through it back then (he was 7 months old at the time). We took him to the shark reef and then to the wax museum, which was a blast with a baby :). Ethan might appreciate it later, but it's good to have a parents weekend away :)
ReplyDeleteConnie - just for you - a few picks...dude the 4 of us would have so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteAmy - there were tons of kids there - and we would have been fine - but it was nice to be able to do what we wanted and not worry about Ethan's schedule. I was shocked how many people had thier little kids out LATE at night - and in the casinos!!!