The Big Adventures of Lil' Johnny: Aunt Sara Comes to Las Vegas!

I got home a bit late from work on Wednesday, but guess whose smiling face was here to greet me?? Sara! She had a math conference in Las Vegas at the beginning of the week and was able to extend her trip for a few days. I was so happy!

Thursday we did some girly stuff- getting a pedicure, running errands, lunch with Brian. After a delicious dinner of homemade eggrolls (who know they were so easy?!) we went to see Grownups 2. I think the first one is just so hilarious. This one did not disappoint on the humor scale, but it wasn't nearly as great at the first.

We also had our first china casualty that night, as well as a close call with one of our glasses (come on Sara, you couldn't have broken the SCSU glass instead of the plate?!). Thank goodness next time she comes to visit we'll have plastic baby plates in the house ;~)

Friday we spent the day running some more errands (thanks for doing that with me!) and then got ready for what was going to be a fun night on Fremont Street, the original Las Vegas strip. The great outdoors, however, had other plans for us. As soon as we started our drive, we could see showers around the valley, as well as the ominous haboob wall. Fremont Street was smack in the middle of the dust storm and when we saw lawn chairs flying we decided we probably would be smart to just stay in the car and enjoy the evening elsewhere. We found a delicious little hamburger place near UNLV and as soon as we drove into the parking lot the power went out. Dinner strike two- and we were hungry. Thank goodness for emergency power and chocolate milkshakes. The restaurant was delicious and we made it home without driving through water higher than... halfway up the tires.

Saturday the weather allowed us to get out of the house for a bit before heading to the airport. We spent some time in the mini-indoor garden at the Bellagio and enjoyed the fountains. It's so beautiful there and crazy to think that it's basically in my backyard!

Thanks for coming to visit, Sara, and thanks BYDS for the trip! Obi and Johnny enjoyed their time with you as did Brian and I. We can't wait to see you again when your aunt-status becomes official!