We left on Tuesday night after Alex's basketball game and drove to the Rio Hotel, the home away from home for the next 4 days.
The guys, except Alex went golfing on Wednesday morning. Alex and I hooked up with the ladies at the Planet Hollywood mall. First stop: Sephora, for make-up.
Alex and Elle at the Planet Hollywood mall.
Alex and Elle rubbing Buddha's tummy for good luck. Yes, we need good luck at shopping. Need to find good deals, for sure.
Alex and Elle on their way to the Bellagio hotel.
Alex, Elle, Whitney and Leuri on their way to the Bellagio hotel.
Alex and Elle at the Bellagio hotel garden with a creepy tree in the background.
Beautiful women, Elle and Whitney.
Elle and Alex drinking their 32 oz (1 litre) frozen hot chocolates at Serendipity. Just a reminder to those who hasn't had one...not worth the price.
Next stop was at Man's Heaven or Niketown. Alex wanted to buy a pair of "Nike Hyperize" basketball shoes, which he did. He was a happy man.
On Wednesday night we went to see the Lion King, the broadway show at Mandalay Bay. The show was simply A-MAZING! If you go to Vegas, go see it. It is a must see. The costumes, the stage, and the music, just incredible.
Elle and Alex waiting for the show to start.
Whitney and Craig are excited for the show.
Elle was so happy to be there.
The side show, "The Nostrils" were there too.
On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, the guys left to go golfing again....minus Alex. Us ladies and Alex were left to fend for ourselves again. No problem. Plenty to do and more sights to see.
We started the day with a hearty breakfast. Here is Alex's sunny pancake creation.
Elle at the M&M World bagging candies as fast as she could.
For Thanksgiving dinner, we chose the Rio buffet. Because we had the Diamond Card, we had a separate entrance to the buffet, so we got seated instantly, instead of waiting in line for hour and a half.
I had the traditional Thanksgiving meal with crab legs, sushi, salmon, and shrimp. I think I was able to down a couple of platefuls of that goodness. I started feeling guilty that I hadn't had any turkey, so I decided to go and get a small servings of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy.
The best thing was that there was no cooking or cleaning involved with this Thanksgiving dinner. Just enjoying the company of loved ones and feeling sorry for the people who had to wait in line.
The whole gang at Thanksgiving dinner. Stevan, Rod, Elle, Alex, Craig, Whitney and Leuri.
Alex's dessert plate.
After the meal, we headed to the movies. Rod and Alex went to see "2012" and rest of us went to see "The Blindside". Before the movie started, I heard loud snoring next to me and yes, it was Stevan who had gotten hit by tryptophan. He was luckily awake by the time the movie started.
On Black Friday morning, the guys, including Alex went golfing and us ladies, except Leuri, hit the outlet mall by Charleston. I think there were about 1/2 million people trying to find a parking space. With my cut-throat maneuvering, we were able to follow a lady who was leaving the shopping area, and we parked in her space. Let the shopping begin!
Shoppers at the Outlet mall by Charleston.
Our loot after shopping for 4 hours. We saved so much money! Hahah!
On Friday night when the guys came back from golfing, we met them at Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. This is the place where we always go when we travel to California during spring break. Remember the place where Alex and Carsen compete how many wings each can eat. Yes! That place. Alex ate 39 wings of various hotness.
After dinner, we decided to go get gelatos for dessert at the Bellagio hotel. Behind the garden area, there is a nice little chocolate shop with a chocolate fountain. I think I should have something like that in my own house. Like, right next to my bed.
After gelatos, we watched the Bellagio fountains. This picture of Alex reminds me of our trip to Paris where he was sitting kind of the same way looking at the Eiffel tower.
The Larsen's at the Bellagio fountains.
The Davis' at the Bellagio fountains.
Then it was time to say farewell to Vegas and the rest of the gang. Tomorrow morning we would leave at the crack of dawn back to Utah, so Alex and Rod can make the BYU-Utah football game (which BYU won).
What a fun way to spend a Thanksgiving for a change. Just pure fun and relaxation for all. When we walked into our hotel on Friday night, we passed some black jack tables and one of the players, while playing, was having a massage from a masseuse. Gambling is hard work. I think I have seen it all now.
3 comments:
Will you adopt me? That sounds like the most fun Thanksgiving ever! Did you get rid of your silky tresses? I couldn't tell in the pictures.
It looks like you had a great celebration of Thanksgiving! But I have a question... What happened to your extensions? I can't see them in the pictures... (=
Happy Thanksgiving,... a little late!! That does look like a fantastic way to spend Thanksgiving. So how was Blindside??? I have heard great things about it. We would love to see you again soon... anytime!!!
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