Las Vegas was such a fun trip. We got there at about 12:30am. Took a cab from the airport. We then spent 3 days with nothing planned, except for the Zumanity The sensual side of Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas show on Friday evening.
Sponge Bob is in the Excalibur hotel, which was the first hotel we went to... after checking into New York, New York. We were up until about 3 am the first night (morning) before we decided to take a break.



We took this pic the morning that we left. Our hotel was in the background, as we toured across the street.







We ate at this "New York" style pizza shop, a few times during our stay. We ate on the strip the whole time, since we choose to walk and not rent a car. It is pricey to eat on the strip, but we enjoyed the places we choose to eat at. Sean was excited to eat at ESPN Zone for one meal. We also had a burger at the shop around the corner from the pizza shop. YUMMY!!
We did do one breakfast buffet at "chin-chin" in our hotel. $25 but it kept us full for most of the day too. We drank a TON of water, after we found the "walgreens" that was two blocks down from our hotel.


The "flipper and flappers" as we nick-named them, were our biggest worry on the strip. We had been warned about how pushy they were. Well... they were a nuisance, but became a game for us too. They flip their fingers on advertising cards, that are handed out for adult activities and nightclub invites. We laughed at the number of people who collected the cards, and then jokingly started handing them out too. It was not a big deal, and turned into a great funny story.
Oh, this pic is Sean, in front of the "pepsi" sign on the side of our hotel. Across the street we would soon find "Coke" world. I am a coke collector, and coca-cola drinker. Sean loves Pepsi. It is a fun war in our house. Most places in Vegas sell coke, or if you find pepsi... it is $3 + for a small cup. He was in withdrawls. LOL
Between the lack of soda, drinking water, and the 3 + walking tours on the strip and through the hotels... we both felt healthier on our return flight. :)

Here I was taking a pic instead the mall of Cesears Palace. Sean just happened to turn into the corner of my shot, and I loved the pic. This sky turns colors as the scenery from daylight to evening changes. You can completely loos all track of time and day in almost any hotel in Vegas.

We spent most of our time shopping and people watching. We drank a margarita during most of our first day touring... with the bartender putting 3 shots + in it, after seeing our out-of-town ID. How sweet of him. It was the best drink I have had. We grabbed a beer hear and there too. We gambled about $40 total. Winning and loosing... up and down... on the slots and blackjack machines here and there. We got players cards at a couple hotels, but overall didn't go wild with the that scene.

I enjoyed the time that I got to spend with Sean. We joked, laughed, and simply spent time together. What a great vacation.

Oh, yeah... texting with the kids was a fun part too. We took pics here and there (like when I got free Shots at Coyote Ugly, and sean shared with the kids!) LOL I don't think we had left the first airport before Jarod texted "I miss you already". Ahhh!!!

I came home to find not too big of any huge issues. A burnt pot from hot dog water left to boil away on the stove (ugh!). Our pool was green, from lack of chemicals and additional hot weather. Oh and the kids watered the backyard plants, but forgot the front (tomatoes) lol. They survived though, black spots and all.

The weather in Vegas was 114 and dry. It felt so good!! Lightening started as we were waiting for our flight out in the airport. We never felt the muggy bit from that though. However our flight home was delayed for mecanical issues, but we made it back in time for Sean to work 4 hours later. He is still sleeping that off I think.

It was a memorable trip, and will soon be a scrapbooking event. Whether we return, who knows... worth it once yes, another time maybe. :)

Hugs ya'll