What Happens In Vegas...Day #7

Yesterday, on our way to check out of the hotel we were greeted by colorful umbrellas in the lobby. They had removed the chinese lanterns they had up for chinese new year. It was so pretty.

We were so tired, but ready to head home.

I forgot to show you my fave purchase of the trip. It is a Brighton charm bracelet. I LOVE the little owl. They also have charms for each state. I would love to make a bracelet with the charms from the states I have visited.

Today I have been doing laundry. Thanks to getting only 4 hours sleep AND recovering from jet lag...I FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN HIT BY A TRUCK. I look like a zombie...

Highlight of the day...my little ones crawling in bed with me this morning and cuddling.

It feels good to be home. Thank you God for blessing us with such a nice trip.

Hope you all enjoyed hearing about our adventures and seeing the photos.

What Happens In Vegas...Day #6

Our final day of FUN in Vegas...

After eating a buffet breakfast we headed to Madame Tussauds. We always have a blast there. We enjoyed harassing Tiger Woods.

Manga Dork found her another Elvis on the strip...sorry Big Elvis.

We browsed the Forum Shops at Ceasar's Palace. They are fancy schmancy...there is even a Harry Winston!

The gondolas are outside too! I don't think I would have any luck getting Dr. Hubby to do them again.

Dr. Hubby's conference was over at noon so we booked a tour to the Hoover Dam. {Boy am I looking tired}

They are building a new bridge.

We rubbed the toes of the statues for good luck...at least that is what our tour guide told us to do.

When we got back to the strip we had them drop us off at MGM. I wanted to see the lions.

We had the MGM Grand Buffet for dinner {$29}. The food was ok, but the desserts were adorable and yummy! {M-Cat we were using the line "Gimme some of the yella" alot this trip...we thought we were hilarious}

The Statue dudes reminded me of New Orleans.

The M&Ms store is huge and filled with colorful merchandise. We also visited the Coke store and I had a watermelon Sprite...yummy!

A clown in a wheelchair made us these awesome hats. I love that Dr. Hubby was silly with us. It doesn't happen very often.

This zorro REALLY got into the part.

Bellagio fountains are a must see! Gorgeous!

The Mirage volcano was cool too! I am glad we took the time to see these.

We headed back to our hotel room {with gelato again.} Time to pack up...

What Happens In Vegas...Day #5

We jumped in a cab and headed for the Stratosphere. After lunch at Roxy's Diner we headed for the observation floor.

It totally took my breath being up that high. The view was amazing!

After the Stratosphere we headed for Bonanza the largest gift shop in LV.

On our walk back to the obviously grander end of the strip we passed the Sahara Hotel.

We made the mistake of stopping at Circus Circus...unless you have kids that you want to let run wild then this is not the hotel for you. I couldn't wait to get out of there!

We stopped at our hotel to pick up Dr. Hubby and then we headed to watch the Treasure Island Pirate Porn Show...yeah...not very kid-friendly.

We fought the crowded sidewalks back into our hotel. I love the Canal Shoppes.

The gondolas are so romantic.

Dr. Hubby gave in and joined us for the "boat ride around a swimming pool." {His exact words}

Our gondalier was adorable and from Italy. He sang to us...so romantic. I was looking around at the gorgeous surroundings...Dr. Hubby pointed out the small motors on the bottom of the boats. Men!

We retired to our rooms...with more gelato and tired feet.

Tomorrow we go on the dam tour...heehee.

What Happens In Vegas...Day #4

We started our day with Dr. Hubby. We went back to the Fashion Show mall to pick up a couple more goodies for family and to eat lunch. They were having a Macy's fashion show. The runway raises up out of the floor...very cool.


We visited the Wynn Hotel. The florals were gorgeous!

The flower balls were made with real flowers.

The Esplanade shops were very very fancy. Manga Dork loved Chanel.

We ate Panda Express for dinner in our room and then we went to see...

DAVID SPADE!

I am such a huge Joe Dirt...Dickie Roberts...Tommy Boy fan. He was hilarious. I was a little envious of the VIP rows who remained seated while we exited. They paid $175 for their seats AND got to meet him after the show...FUN!

I grabbed a cup of cantaloupe gelato on our way back to the room.

My poor feet.

What Happens In Vegas...Day #3

We started our day with a taxi cab ride to Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. I {heart} the twisted mac, chicken, and cheese.



A couple more cool hotel sightings.


Dr. Hubby wanted to shop a little before heading back to the conference. We went to the Hawaiian Marketplace. These twins had everyone moving. Manga Dork got a temporary tattoo...a fleur-d-lis to honor her beloved New Orleans Saints. A girl pulled me aside and gave me one french manicured nail, one nail with a white flower, and one nail with a blue butterfly. Cool product...not so cool with only one of each...lol.






We strolled along the Miracle Mile Shops in the Planet Hollywood Hotel. These were a few shops that you don't see just anywhere...btw...that is french connection uk! Cracked me up though. Dr. Hubby went back to the conference and we headed back out on the strip.


He called me "love"


then took out his gun and tried to make out with me!


Ahhh...Paris...How romantic...


We went inside and strolled the streets of Paris. We wanted to go up in the Eiffel Tower but a crazy wind had started to blow.

By the time we got to Ballys the wind was making my hair blow straight up in the air and the palm trees were bending...yikes!

The sky was a little spooky above the Bellagio Hotel.

We walked back to our hotel...got some Panda Express...and crashed!

What Happens In Vegas...Day #2

Our day started with breakfast at the Grand Luxe Cafe...our first Vegas buffet! Then we headed out onto the strip!


It is so cool to see these hotels in person. We are going to watch the Treasure Island show, but unfortunately we have been warned it is not as G-rated as before.

Shooting with my 55-200 Nikon lens was driving me nuts so we went into a Nikon store. I came out with my beloved 18-55 lens...2 lens protectors...a polarized filter...and a lens that does fisheye, wide-angle, and macro.

After making Dr. Hubby's credit card sweat we headed to the Flamingo. Here are the live flamingos at the Flamingo.

And me with the "not so live" flamingos in the fountain. This hotel was originally owned by the mobster Bugsy Siegel.

By this time we were wanting some lunch so we made a decision that was not the best {hindsight is 20/20 definitely}. We had the chinese at Wild Bill's Gambling Hall & Saloon. Let me tell ya...I have been known to jokingly say that I could eat ROTTEN chinese...I was wrong.

BUT if we had not eaten there we would have missed seeing an Elvis impersonator...one of the necessities on our Vegas list. This is BIG ELVIS. Yep...that is his belly hanging over the chair he had to sit in to sing!

Manga Dork had a hard time getting the sweat wiped off her arm after taking this pic. He did sing very well though.

We walked back to the hotel and met Dr. Hubby. Then we all headed for the Fashion Show Mall. Doesn't it look like a UFO crashed into it?

The Betsey Johnson store was adorable. Manga Dork wore high heel wedges and her new wrap dress that she bought on the strip...you can make all kinds of different styles out of it...very cool. Her feet, however, died on the first floor of the mall. Beauty = pain.

I love the time we spend with Dr. Hubby on these trips.

Manga Dork does too.

We hurried back to the room to watch the American Idol results show...we are dedicated fans. I am loving the special guest performances this year. David Cook...Yay!

Viva La Vegas!