Friday Afternoon- School was canceled because of the flooding so we left around 1ish. Got gas, lunch, money, and headed out.
We stayed at the Hilton in Henderson (15 mins from LV) because my dad has two permanent rooms there. It was really really nice. My dad got there about an hour after we did and then we all headed to the airport to pick up my mom. After that we went to a fancy Italian Restaurant. They were pretty slow, but the food was delish. Once we were done there we went back to the hotel and had a slumber party, complete with pillow fights. We went to bed late.
Saturday- Woke up late and had a fabulous breakfast at the hotel. All of the people there were so nice, plus my dad practically lives there so we all got special attention. =) Then it was off to the Luxor! The kids and I are big Criss Angel fans, so his shop was our first stop.
All I bought was a deck of cards. To be honest I was just happy to be walking on the same floor Criss Angel had walked on. LOL
We walked around for a while just to take in all the sights. The kids were in awe. =)
Then we made our way to Mandalay Bay. This image that was projected on the wall rippled anytime you touched it or got close to it. The kids had fun running back and forth in front of it.
Speaking of Shark Reef, that was our next stop. This alligator was light yellow. Makenna is holding an "audio guide."
When we were done there, we are all literally "DONE". So we went back to the room for a nap. After our nap it was time for dinner. We decided on Red Lobster because my kids looooooooooooooove crab legs. We finished up there and went over to the Sunset casino. Grandma and Granpa took the kids to the arcade and the hubby and I went to lose a little money on slots. I lost $30, he lost $20.
Then back to the hotel for another slumber party. We stopped at the hotel bar when we got back. The kids got Shirley Temples. =)
Sunday morning we had another wonderful breakfast at the hotel and then went back to the Sunset for some bowling. They have a 71 lane bowling alley. It was HUGE!
Daddy got 1st place, and Connor got 2nd! I was dead last.
After bowling we went back to the hotel and got all our stuff packed up. It was time to go home. It was a great weekend!
I took these pictures on the way home. Generally, the Desert isn't the most gorgeous place in the world, but sometimes the views are breathtaking.
This is what the middle of nowhere looks like...
This was a dry lake bed before the flooding...
Both sides of the highway.
Almost home...
