Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Las Vegas

It's good to be home--even if it's only for a week and a half. We left for Utah on Friday the 5th & just got back on Sunday (the 14th). We spent time with family & David & I spent 5 days in Vegas, woo hoo. We had so much fun, but home & my own bed is fabulous.

The day we left, we were trying to make it to a wedding & reception in Tooele, Utah. We got a late start, & then stopped about a gazillion times for Lance & David. So we missed both the wedding & reception. The trip should have been a little over 5 hours, but it took us 8 hours. Oh well, good intentions anyway. David's family all met at his grandparent's house, so we were able to see most everyone & visit a little. We had a great time just visiting, & Lance had fun playing with the kids.

We then drove to Milford where we stayed with my parents for a couple days. We left Lance with my Mom--I was sad. :( And on Monday we headed to Vegas!! We forgot our camera, so I have no pictures. We actually bought a disposable one, but then David used it to take pictures of the giant construction sites & all the cranes. I guess that's the plumber in him, or maybe it's just a guy thing.

We stayed at the Alexis Park Resort (not a casino) for free--we did that Tahiti Village presentation thing. Anyway, we walked around a bit, gambled a bit, ate a lot, & my favorite--we saw Phantom of the Opera. It's not the Phantom that travels all over the world performing. The Venetian has built a theatre just for Phantom (it is soooo cool), & they perform every day. Anyway, it was absolutely amazing. David & I both loved it. I wanted to get up on stage & sing, too.

We also made time to go to the Las Vegas temple. It was the first time David & I were able to go to the temple together since we first went in July, so it was probably the highlight of my trip. It was also where I realized I missed my baby boy sooooo much. I wanted to rush home to him right away. But David assured me he was doing wonderful with the grandmas, & reminded me that we don't get the opportunity often to go on any kind of vacation. It was so wonderful just spending time with David without any other responsibilities.

We finally left for Utah on Friday, & David & I were both so ready to see our boy. He had been sick the whole time we were gone (what a horrible mother I am) & he was so excited to see us--which was wonderful. He mostly wanted his dad which was okay with me. I'm getting all the time with him now anyway. Then of course we came home on Sunday. It's been so great to be home, but now it's time for packing since we're moving to Vail, Colorado.
More to come.......

5 comments:

Jewels Rules said...

I'm so glad you kids had fun.. I love the VEGAS.. and um ya I feel you guys should come visit me but that's just a thought I had.. Cuz how fun does everything I do look ya that's cuz it is woo woo.. and um I didn't know you guys were moving to Vail and yet again Julie is out of the loop I swear it's like I'm not even a part of this family anymore no one tells me ANYTHING so therefore I am no longer sharing my life and my life is so exciting you all will be so sad.. ya that's all..

Nat Lud said...

Rock on, Vegas! I so miss living there. Isn't the temple there awesome? That's where I was married. I love it. and Vegas really is a fun place. I have heard lots of wonderful things about Phantom. Maybe I should check it out. I really wanted to see ya while you were up but missed out. Hope your move and everything goes good. I know your fam was hoping you'd be closer but things don't always work out that way. Take care and good luck packing!

Anonymous said...

Glad you had lots of fun!
I'm sure the grandma's took great care of the cutie boy! You are a great mom and sometimes we need the refresher with self and spouse to be even better!
Love,
Noreen

Kelli said...

I'm glad you guys had fun, I bet it was a nice little break! And I bet Lance had fun with his Grandma's, and vica versa.

happy mom said...

I want to see Phantom there! I also want to go and see Celine. I want so much, but yet what I have is the best so who cares about my wants.

I am so glad you had fun, and good luck with all the new changes.