VEGAS!!

Last weekend, Chris and I got to fly down to Vegas to see my sister and her family, Stephanie and Lyndon, and have some fun in the city! After our flight being delayed 2 hours out of Idaho Falls,we finally made it down there Friday night at about 7pm. We grabbed some Jack in the Box on the way home and got to sit and visit with Beth and Doug till it was time for bed. The next day we got up and went out for a YUMMY breakfast buffet at one of the casinos near their house. They had every breakfast food that you could imagine, and I definitely ate enough breakfast for about a week :)

That night we were wanting to go see Phantom of the Opera so we headed over to the Venetian Hotel and bought our tickets! Because Doug and I still had our BYU ID's, we were able to get student discounted tickets for only $35! What a steal! I had been wanting to see that show for YEARS, so I was very excited to see it, as was Chris. When we got back to the house, Chris and I decided to check out the city of Henderson. We are wanting to move somewhere new, so we wanted to feel it out and see if Henderson was for us. We stopped by an Auto Body shop for Chris to check out a job there. He loved the boss and the feel of the shop. It made him happy to know that there are happy work environments out there unlike his current job. We then went and looked at a house. It was a decent size, lots of light and space. It definitely needed some work done, and we could make it super cute, but it was a short sale, and those are always really risky. But it's a fun town, lots of salons, and things to do, so we will see.

We rested for a little bit when we got back to the house (and Ryder is always there to entertain :), and then we got ready for PHANTOM! I couldn't believe I was finally going to see the show! I have loved Phantom of the Opera since I was really little. We all went out for Chinese food before dropping the boys off at some friends of Beth and Doug, and then went to the Venetian. We got some pictures taken before climbing a million stairs and getting to our seats which were at the very top! Which I thought was perfect cause we were able to see everything that was happening. Their set is amazing, and as soon as the lights went out and the music started, I got chills all the way up my spine. :)If you ever get the chance to go see it, TAKE IT! It's well worth the money.

Sunday morning we woke up and Beth made a very delicious breakfast for us, and then we got to lounge around and take our time getting ready for the day. I love lazy sundays :) While the boys took their naps, the four of us played Ticket to Ride. I LOVE that game! And it was fun to teach Chris and then get beat badly by Doug. haha We then piled in the car and drove to North Las Vegas to Stephanie and Lyndon's new house! I have missed them a lot since they have moved, so it was so nice to see them. Their house is beautiful and they are so happy in their new place. We ate a very yummy meal of ribs and potatoes and salad and got all caught up in each other's lives. Bethany made some amazing peanut butter cup cupcakes that were to die for (yes I ate 2!) and had some good laughs together. It was then time to get the babies to bed, and Chris and I had an early flight the next morning so we needed to get some sleep as well.

Thank you Bethany and Doug for letting us crash your house and visit! Can't wait to come to Vegas again!