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Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts

Viva Las Vegas


A couple of weeks ago Alex and I went on a quick trip to Vegas.  It wasn't my first choice, especially since I can't drink, and when you think of Vegas you think of drinking and gambling.  We did the gambling part, until we lost $50 in 5 minutes and I literally had a break down in the MGM casino.  I started crying, and thought "OMG...My husband is turning in to Clark Griswold. He's going to spend our entire nest egg." Which luckily after the first day, we set a budget for how much to gamble with and that calmed my nerves.  Vegas is one of those destinations that's good to see once, but I would never go back.  Just not for me.  

The shows were the best part of the trip. We saw Penn & Teller and Cirque Du Soleil "O".  Oh, and did I mention that our hotel had a crepe restaurant!? Crepes were everywhere in Vegas so I was in nutella heaven.  I did absolutely no shopping in Vegas, even though there were amazing shopping centers, but crazy high end.  Who can shop at those places? Then Alex reminded me how often the Kardashian's visit Vegas. 

I'm glad we went, but I was ready to be on that plane headed back to Austin after 4 days.


Thanks lady to the left for standing in front of the sign for 15 minutes with your stupid paper doll.

Wynn Hotel

Paris Hotel


Reenacting every scene from Vegas Vacation at the Hoover Dam



Black Jack...our favorite game
      


Bellagio Buffet...we regretted this decision later

I had no idea this was actually a running show...Alex wasn't up for it : (
Met Penn Gillette after his show. We had a talk about The Apprentice : )




Proud Lady

I'm extremely proud of my husband Alex, because he chased his dream and it finally came true.  If you know Alex, you know that he's obsessed with Apple, Inc.  He pretty much wakes me up every morning with a new Apple fact.  Anytime anyone has trouble with their Mac or iPhone, he's the one to call.  We own their stock, read their books, and love their products.  Now, he can officially say he is an Apple employee.  He's applied numerous times this past year, but nothing stuck....but then one day it did.  He met the right person at the right liquor tasting (Yes, that's right...we've both gotten our jobs through meeting someone at a liquor tasting).  So, if you need a job, I highly recommend you hang around liquor stores ; ) I truly believe that hard work pays off, and Alex works his butt off every day.  He would get discouraged sometimes when he tried so hard and nothing good seemed to come out of it, but I always reminded him that we reap what we sow.  Be honest, loyal, and loving to people and the Lord will one day bless you.  I'm not saying that God is always going to give you exactly you want, but he will bless you in his own way at his perfect timing.  


In celebration of Alex's new job, and his 24th birthday we decided to take a quick trip next week.  We wanted to go to Mexico, but my passport needs to be renewed, and planning a trip in week can be difficult.  So, we're off to Vegas!  I have never been a huge fan, and haven't desired to go (except to see Garth Brooks Live) but I'm pretty excited.  Unfortunately Garth won't be performing, but you know Celine Dion will...haha, I don't think I could put Alex through that.  We booked our trip last night, and watched Vegas Vacation in anticipation.  I plan on sitting by the pool most of the day, enjoying a couple of shows, playing the slot machines, and going on a damn tour ; ) Any tips? Must see casinos? Restaurants we can't pass up?