Thursday, May 28, 2009

Did I mention we went to Vegas?

We finally made it to Las Vegas! Reese and I went with Bryan and Jessica M the first week in May. We have been planning this trip since the end of last summer. We were without out kids, which was a nice break, but I have to admit that we missed Mason pretty bad at the end. We stayed in a nice hotel and had some excellent food including BBQ wings, brazilian grill food, and fried Oreos.
The four of us at the famous Vegas sign.Bryan and Jessica....and Reese.
Reese and Lacey also at the sign.

Enjoying Freemont street. It was a little more family friendly than Las Vegas Blvd.

The light show on the ceiling was pretty amazing.

Reese seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

At the "Old Vegas Strip" on Freemont Street.

This umbrella display was pretty cool. I think Bryan is upset in this picture because he is worried about all the bad luck that will come from the umbrellas being open inside.

Still in love while riding on the walkways into the Venetian.

At a 3D movie in the M&M factory. Here is the first of many appearances of Reese's "crazy eye." That's what Bryan was calling it. I don't know why I am trying to look like Popeye.

Reese next to the red M&M.

Lacey and the green M&M.

In the M&M factory in front of a picture of Vegas.

The two of us throwing up the M&M gang sign.

I know this is a picture of Brian but I had to post it because of the appearance, again, of Reese's "crazy eye."

Reese getting arrested! This cop was taking pictures with random people so the guys got one too. Reese asked if he was a real cop and he got a little offended because he really is one. I don't know many cops that park on the sidewalk and pose for pictures arresting tourists but it is Vegas.

We were able to do some "free" gambling at a couple places on the strip. What would happen is the casino would give us each $50 or $100 in promotional slot play. You could only play at certain machines and the only way you could actually win anything was if you won the jackpot.

Belagio fountians. My favorite "show" was set to the song "All That Jazz." It was sweet! We went to a comedy/magic show. There was one guy in it who was hilarious but I don't remember his name.

Jessica and I step up to the machines. I won $70 at one point but I couldn't cash out because like I said, you could only really win money if you won the jackpot.

More "free" gambling.

I wasn't sure who won this fight but it looks like it was good one.

Sharing a yummy chocolate milkshake at Planet Hollywood. There's Reese's "crazy eye" making another appearance.

When we turned on the TV it welcomed Reese to the room. We just didn't know that Reese's middle name is "(2909". I guess you learn something new everyday.

Mason sure was happy that we came back for him. Here he and dad are watching some demolition derby videos.

1 comment:

Beth said...

Hey. Chad and I just went to vegas this weekend. Last minute kind of thing. Funny.