Vegas - Day 4

We were all so exhausted that we decided to stay at the hotel all day. (There was plenty to do there anyway!!)

After breakfast (cereal) Skyler and I went to play in the arcade! Then, we headed to the Kids Tyme again, at her insistence. They even let me go in with her for a bit so she could show me all the fun stuff!! She loved that place, so I didn't mind leaving her too much. (She got lunch of hot dogs and mac n cheese there...)

Ryan and I went to a Cajun Restaurant in our hotel, which the gumbo was delicious!! Then I went and played two slots, which I fell in love with! The Price is Right Punch-a-bunch! (I won $60!!!) and The Wizard of Oz (I lost the previously mentioned $60...)

We picked Skyler up about 2, and headed to the pool for more swimming!! Despite that it was 110*, we were actually freezing when we got out of the pool. (A nice breeze, I guess!)

After a bit, we picked up Skyler and had Mexican from the same restaurant as the first night, and watched "Little Fockers" in our room. (Skyler was too busy playing with her new toys to care what we did... LOL!)

We went to bed early, since we had to catch a 3:30am shuttle to the airport.

After all was said and done, we had a FABULOUS trip to Vegas!! We did a lot of walking, saw most everything we wanted and had a great time!! I was nervous about the trip with Skyler, but I think it was a great choice in the end. 

Vegas - Day 2 & 3

Day two in Vegas, we started out the morning early with some swim time! We hit the pool right as it opened at 9am; and we practically had the place to ourselves! Skyler hadn't been in an actual swimming pool that she could remember, so she started out a little scared. But she quickly warmed up and had a ton of fun! She especially loved jumping from the edge of the pool as I would catch her.

After our time at the pool, we had lunch at T.G.I.Friday's (in our hotel) and then took Skyler to the Kids Tyme center (she called it the playground) where she spent a few hours playing while we went and took our chances on the casino floor! We started out with video poker and blackjack. Then we both hit the blackjack tables, which wasn't very profitable for us... So back to the machines we went.

We picked up Skyler about 3, and headed out to the strip! We checked out the Luxor, NYNY and Excalibur (Skyler wanted to see the Castle!) Before we headed over to Treasure Island to have dinner (A pizza by the slice place, that was just so-so) and then we took our seats for Mystere!!

The show was FABULOUS!! Skyler was mesmerized the entire time, which I was glad about! (I had been nervous it might be too much for her!) She loved the Ballerina's and giggled at the baby.

After Mystere we got some ice cream at Ben & Jerry's and then headed outside to wait for the Pirate show to start. Skyler got a kick out of the explosions and fireworks with the pirate show.

Then it was time to head back to the hotel for bed. (Another midnight bedtime for all three of us... )


Day Three, We took it easy all morning and then had lunch at the hotel food court. (Fuddruckers!) Then up to the bowling alley in the Orleans for 3 games of bowling.

After that, it was back to our room to take a quick nap.  Then Skyler wanted to go back to the playground, so we took her and Ryan and I went to relax between the room and playing slots again.

Then we had dinner at the hotel buffet, and headed downtown to see the Fremont Street Experience! We saw a quick show of "Queen" and then spent a few hours just roaming around watching all the buskers and live music. (Skyler was particularly fascinated by a Saxophone Player at the Golden Nugget.

On our way back we stopped in an attempt to see the Caesars Fountains again, and after waiting 30 minutes, they finally said the show was out of order again *sigh* (The one thing I didn't get to see while we were there that I wanted too! But not for lack of trying!)

After all was said and done, it was nearly 1am when we got back to the hotel - and Skyler was the only one not cranky!!

Dolphins and Clowns and Birthdays! Oh My!

This is the first of what will probably be several posts! I mentioned a few days ago that we were in Vegas! So I thought I'd do a proper trip report :)

We flew in on the 19th, ended up back at our hotel (The Orleans, which was amazing!) by about 8pm and went out in search of supper. We decided on the Mexican restaurant in the hotel. (Ryan and I both had enchiladas, while Skyler had Rice and Beans *lol* ) After dinner? We went straight up to bed.

The next day, the 20th was Skyler's 3rd birthday! So we decided to do a day based on things she would LOVE.

We hopped on the shuttle to the strip, and started out at Caesars Palace. (I thought she would LOVE their anamatronic fountain.) Of course, theh fountain was out of order. (*Instert Sad Face*) We did try for a family photo (having someone else take it) and it was blurry. Sadly? I forgot all about a family photo and we didn't get another. I'm so bummed at this.

So we hiked on over to the Mirage where they have this amazing Tiger and Dolphin Habitat. We spent a good chunk of time watching the big cats, and then watching the dolphins with their trainers.

Finally, we were starving, so we left and headed to Treasure Island for lunch! (We ate at Kahunaville, which was really yummy. But before we got there, we got sidetracked into looking at the really cool mammoth tusk they have near the front entrance.)

Next up? A nice LONG hike from Treasure Island to Circus Circus... (I wouldn't recommend this hike, not on the hottest day so far in 2011, but that could just be me ;) )

Skyler LOVED Circus Circus. We watched several circus acts (A clown, some acrobats, some dancers) and played a few carnival games - which Skyler won 3 stuffed animals - one good sized "Vegas" Bear.



We headed back to our hotel, where Skyler played in the Kids Tyme playground (she'd been begging ever since we saw it when we first toured the hotel the night before!) We had dinner at a small Irish Pub across the street from our hotel. (If you're ever in Vegas and at the Orleans -- I highly recommend McMullins Irish Pub - it's across the road. The Shepherds Pie is the best I've ever had!)

After dinner we headed out to the strip to see all the pretty sights. Skyler was IN LOVE with the fountains at Bellagio! We watched them at least 3 times. (And there will be photos of Vegas at night later -- but I'm caught up to what I've edited so far! *lol*

We finally got back to our room about 11pm (*eek* Skyler was surprisingly well that late at night!) and we gave her her birthday present (a stuffed Tiger from the Tiger Exhibit) and then we all crashed!

(More updates tomorrow!)