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Viva Las Vegas...The Recap

Las Vegas was great! We stayed with Dwayne's aunt and uncle. They live about 10 minutes away from the strip which was perfect. Dwayne's dad also came out so we were able to leave the kids and enjoy time alone. Here's what we did:

Sunday - arrived in Vegas around 10 pm.
Monday - went to Silverton Casino. They have a small aquarium and Danae got to see them feed the stingrays and sharks. We also rode down the Strip and past Fremont Street. Also went to the Fashion Show Mall. Dwayne's dad arrived Monday evening.
Tuesday - went to Mandalay Bay and enjoyed their aquarium. It was very, very nice. We saw all kinds of animals...except the turtles because they were removed for their feeding. The kids had a blast! We ate at Green Valley Ranch Casino. Dwayne and I watch "Hell's Kitchen". This year's winner, Rock, got a job there. But, we went to the wrong side and his dad really wanted to eat at the buffet instead. Plus, the buffet was cheaper and you get more food. Initially, we were disappointed. But, the chicken marsala, salmon, and other goodies helped us get over the disappointment. Daddy took the kids swimming that evening.
Wednesday - We went to Hoover Dam. I must admit it was more than I actually expected. It was so HOT out there though. Horrible. Brayden ended up getting a fever by the time we got home. I guess he overheated. Some good old Tylenol did the trick. He felt and acted fine by that evening. Dwayne and I went out to the strip that night. We watched the fountains at the Bellagio, the pirate show at Treasure Island, and the volcano at The Mirage. We also walked around looking in the other hotels/casinos.
Thursday - We didn't do much during the day. That evening we went out so the kids could see the evening shows. Danae enjoyed the fountain show at the Bellagio until the finale started. I guess the water was so loud and shooting up so fast that it scared her. She wouldn't even stay with her grandfather so I had to hold her big 30+ pound self until she calmed down. She is such a scaredy-cat. We walked around on the strip a bit. Went into Caesar's Palace where it looks like you're outside because the ceiling is painted to look like the sky. Also, went in some of the other hotels there to marvel at the excessiveness of it all. Danae got a jack-in-the-box and Brayden got drums...both gifts from granddaddy.
Friday - We spent the day at Circus Circus where Danae got to play in the arcade. Unfortunately, ate at another buffet there and it was not good at all.
Saturday - we went to church during the day where Danae decided to use the bathroom in her clothes instead of telling me she needed to use the bathroom. I was so upset. Saturday evening, Dwayne and I went to the Bellagio to see Cirque du Soleil's "O". This show was soooo good. They had a pool in the middle of the stage that the people were diving into, synchronized swimming, funny clowns, and anything else you could think of. The tickets said there was a possibility of getting a little wet but we didn't get splashed at all, just a couple of near misses. The funny thing was these two black women who sat on the front row. They had on ponchos and shower caps. You know black women do not like to get their hair wet. We were rolling with laughter at them! It's not like anyone got drenched, just a couple of splashes.
Sunday - we went to an outlet mall and walked around. Also, went to Circus Circus to redeem all the tickets we won. Flew back to Cali that evening.

We had a wonderful vacation and now we're ready to get ready for our next move to Manila.

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