Highlights from Las Vegas

We had a great trip to Las Vegas with Grandma, Pop-Pop, Uncle Ron, Aunt Ronda, and Cousins Raquel and Randy at the end of March. We took in some sights, ate lots of good food, and managed to relax some too! We spent three full days there before heading to Salt Lake City.

Josh slept through our arrival - landing, pick-up and through the night!

Our view of the strip from the living room

We went to Nellis Air Force Base and watched some jets take off. We even got to see the Thunderbirds - well, sort of! We had been watching the plane for about thirty minutes, had just gotten into the car and out of the parking lot, when...the Thunderbirds took off. Those in the front seat had a great view and even saw some tricks...Josh, Betsy and Grandma didn't see anything. :( Timing is everything! While at Nellis, we went to the "Petting Zoo" to see some old planes. It was really cool to sit in the jets - we all enjoyed it! Raquel and Katelyn took a turn.

Uncle Ron

Josh really loved taking a turn!

The weather was comfortable, but a little windy. We enjoyed one morning at the pool.

Pop-Pop, Josh, Jeff, Raquel, Uncle Ron, Aunt Ronda, Grandma, Katelyn and Betsy enjoy sushi for lunch

We checked out Fremont Street one evening. We went to the Golden Nugget - where there actually is the World's Largest Nugget of Gold!

Josh liked trying out the go-cart...while it was parked

Viva Las Vegas!

On Thursday we went to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.

Josh, Katelyn and Randy check out the alligator.

Josh poses with the Komodo Dragon

A Family Portrait

Look closely and you'll see Grandma, Raquel, Betsy and Uncle Ron with Josh and Katelyn

Josh and Daddy check out the Rays

Katelyn and Grandma with the Jellies

Happy Birthday Randy - we celebrated with dinner at the Rio

The Fountains at the Bellagio with Grandma and Pop-Pop

Katelyn really did think the fountains were cool - Josh didn't like getting sprayed. It was windy out!

Happy Birthday Jeff!!

Bedtime story at the end of a long day