What Happens in Vegas!!!

Well, my family made the Annual December trip up to Vegas to enjoy a fun time of rodeos, shows, food, food and more food and tons of fun!! It was a whirlwind of a trip, but it was such a blast.

Here we all are on the shuttle bus Thursday night heading to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) opening night. I know this is the highlight of the trip for Brett. I think his dream of being a cowboy becomes a little more of a reality here.


We got to the rodeo a little early, so we could check out the pre-rodeo scene. We came across this big tent of loud music and of course lots of drinking, but then we spotted this mechanical bull that people were attempting to ride. Sarah decided she wanted to show everyone up and jumped in line. Of course, we all had to follow after that. To be honest, riding a mechanical bull has always been on my "bucket list", so now I can check that one off.




On Friday, Brett caught an early plane back to Phoenix, so he could attend a mandatory laser class at school, so my fam and me enjoyed the best buffet ever, the Paris Hotel breakfast buffet and then did an endowment session at the Las Vegas Temple. I have never seen a celestial room that literally takes your breath away. It was so beautiful. Here we are, eating yet again, before the show that night. Here we all are after the PHENOMENAL performance of Phantom of the Opera. Luckily, even though Brett's plane that evening was delayed he made it just in time for the performance. He was so exhausted from all the traveling and long day at school, but I think the trip was worth it.


I think one of my favorite things in Vegas is the water show at the Bellagio. Not only is it so fun to watch, but it's FREE!!

Brett, Chance and my dad had a fun time golfing on Saturday, while my mom, sis, brother and I headed to the outlets for a fun day of shopping. I think I am pretty much done with all my Christmas shopping now. That evening, we enjoyed another great show, Cirque de Soleil O. It was pretty cool, but I would have to say that Mystere is still my favorite.


I am so grateful to my mom and dad who make this trip possible. We have so much fun as a family and it's something I will remember more than any gift exchange we would have done. I love that it has become our little Christmas tradition and I can't wait to make even more lasting memories.

I am also thankful for Bob and Terri, who watched my little ones why I was gone. Here were a few of the text pics I received while I was gone. I love that I was still able to see them everyday. Bradock and Raylee had lots of fun with Grandma and Grandpa.



Bradock had a doctor's appt Monday morning. He weighs 23.5lbs, (10th percentile), but he's a whopping 36in tall (97th percentile).