Viva Las Vegas!

I was lucky enough to enjoy a fun get-away to Las Vegas with my mom. It is really an amazing place - no where else quite like it! This was the first time that I have left Lucy for so many days (early Saturday morning through late Wednesday evening), so I was a little worried about how I would do. Knowing Lucy was with Brian made all the difference though and I was able to just relax and have fun!

We gambled, of course, my mom a bit more than me. I did win a little our last day at Planet Hollywood and Harrah's, so I went home not too far down from what I brought with me. That was nice. We saw two great shows - Rita Rudner and The Legends show at Harrah's. Legends is really neat because they have impersonators on stage performing as great singers while they show real concert footage and videos of the actual performer. It was great - especially "Michael Jackson!"

The food was wonderful - we went to several buffets so got to choose from so many things. Everyplace had sushi - which I enjoyed. We also went to Paris and up the Eiffel Tower. There are two pictures below from the tower. One is of The Flamingo - our hotel & casino, as well as the first in Vegas - and the rest of the view of the strip from that angle. The other is the hotel at Paris.

I was completely in awe of the Bellagio and, especially, the fountain. It is quite amazing. I could have just watched the fountain shows over and over again. I guess I sort of did. Our room overlooked the fountains. I would turn the lights off during the night shows to enjoy the full effect. It was awesome! There is a picture below of the fountain during the day. There are also pictures from the Bellagio's conservatory, one with my mom & me, the other of the glass flower ceiling. Quite impressive. I must say, the Bellagio was the most luxurious and extravagant of the casinos we visited.

We also went to the spa. I was lucky enough to get treated to a massage, thanks to my mom, and enjoy the calm soothing atmosphere.

I did talk to Brian & Lucy every day. For those of you who have tried to carry on a phone conversation with a 21 month old, I am sure you know it is quite unsatisfying. I was glad to hear that Lucy really enjoyed her bonding time with Daddy. They did lots of fun things and got to play together much more than they generally do. I think it was great for both of them.

Brian & Lucy came to pick me up at the airport. They met us on the sky bridge between the terminal and baggage claim. Lucy was so cute walking toward me carrying a bouquet of flowers almost as big as she was! It was so nice to see my Lucy girl after being away from her for so long. I am glad I didn't drive myself to the airport.

Thanks mom for a wonderful trip!