Happiness is....: Vegas Baby

After a very long work week, Nick and I were discussing what to do for the long weekend (since he had Monday off) we were really craving some sunshine and blue skies, so what do we do...head to Vegas of course! In less than 12 hours after deciding to go, we loaded up our car, and headed out of town. We usually don't plan trips so last minute, so it was kinda fun to throw all our stuff in the car and just leave. We also convinced some of Nick's family to go with us.

We drove clear past Nephi before the gross inversion finally lifted, and we saw our first bit of blue and sun. Nick was so excited about the good weather in Vegas, that he rode the whole way in shorts and a t-shirt.... a decision I think he regretted when we stopped for gas and it was -6 outside!

We were so excited when we arrived, and the temps were in the mid 60's! It was amazing. I think I have been a little vitamin D deficient, so a little light therapy went a long way. We ended up staying at the Las Vegas Hotel, which is right off the strip. It was nice, I think its a 3 star hotel, I think we would stay there again, and with the rooms being an amazing price of $31 a night who could complain? Vegas is a great place to vacation, because it works on any budget!

We had a ton of fun on our spur of the moment trip... we will have to do it again soon!

Kaylee at Circus Circus

After much coaxing nick finally got Kelli (who is vegan) to try his hamburger (over a pound of meat ) at Hash House a Go Go... this place was amazing.. I have never seen so much food on one plate before. You can defiantly share here!

Jason, Rachel,Cozi, Ella, and Kelli on Fremont Street

Fremont Street... its cool, a lot to look at,
but also a lot of hobos...

Nick decided that the food at Hash House a Go Go wasn't enough, so he got fried twinkies, and chocolate dipped bananas!

Kaylee finally got tiered enough to fall asleep in the stroller

When Kaylee and Cozi decide to stop tormenting each other they have a great time!

The kidos were getting a little sick of the Strip, so we decided to head over to Red Rock Canyon. It was beautiful, and the girls had so much fun! It was the perfect day for it.

The girls loved the tunnels!

Jason, (nicks older brother,and his family) Rachel, Cozi, and Ella

Hiking around at almost 7 month pregnant really did a number on me... at the end of the day my ankles were swollen to the size of my knees!

Dinner with the whole Crew... Buffet style of course! We hung out with Steve and Pam (nicks dad and step mom ) quite a bit, and even got to watch Finding Nemo in their home theater!