Our cousins from California came to visit us for Memorial Day weekend! We filled our days with visits to the strip, a little shopping, an evening out for the adults and playing at home. Matthew & Connor especially enjoyed riding in the bike trailer with Uncle Bill- too bad we didn't get any pictures of that. Our weekend was perfect, despite the overcast weather. Thanks for coming to visit us... we hope to see you again real soon!
Here's the photo journey of our vacation:
On Friday we headed to the strip where we started at the Bellagio atrium. They have an impressive train exhibit surrounded by beautiful flowers and 'shooting water fountains'.
Caitlyn & Connor enjoying their after-lunch snacks.
This crazy picture is taken at the Lion Habitat in the MGM- it's actually 2 pictures. I tried the 'multi-exposure' feature in Picasa. I thought it was kind of cool to see the size comparison of the lion with us- we're actually standing directly below it.
Madisen liked riding with Matthew- who was happy to oblige & shared his seat in the stroller with her.
Back to the Bellagio so we could see the spectacular water show- we actually got to see 2 quick ones in a row. It stared with a patriotic song and then it was one of my favorite songs, the Italian song that Andre Bocelli & Sara Brightman sing together... it made waiting in the chilly weather worth it. Connor enjoyed this show with his eyes closed- it had been a big day.Our plans to BBQ were spoiled with the threat of rain so we savored a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup instead!
Too many kids in this tub!On Saturday we were hoping to enjoy a show at the Luxor IMAX since we couldn't hike at Red Rock, but they don't allow children under 11 in, so we went with plan C & visited the Shark Reef.
Sunday evening we did some finger painting- Madisen is hiding NOTHING here. She was T-I-R-E-D!On Monday morning we left early to shop at the outlets in Primm so Don & Karlea could beat the traffic into CA. After we got home we took a nap, did some home improvement projects, and had a picnic in our backyard.
It started out warm, but got progressively chillier! 
A big THANK YOU to Sara who let us borrow her camera for the weekend. Karlea's was broken & mine is, well, MIA!
10 comments:
Cousins are so much fun! I don't think there is anything better for kids. (Except of course for us, their parents.) I know people that don't live here think the strip is awful, but there really is some great stuff to do there.
glad you had such a good time!
What a fun weekend! I miss the Belagio fountains! Oh, and I don't know why my email didn't work. I'll try to call you tomorrow!
What a fun weekend you had. Sounds like you guys have had not so great weather also. I'm sorry your still cameraless. You got some cute pictures though!
Looks like so much fun.
FUN FUN weekend!! You live in a fun filled place.
What a fun weekend! I love when all the cousins pile in for bathtime!!
You guys do all of the same things we do when our family is here on vacation. The Bilagio will always be my favorite place on the strip!
You guys will have done a lot of entertaining after your mother-in-law leaves. I'm glad you guys get to spend some fun time with your family.
What a fun weekend! I can't believe how big Matthew has gotten.
That stinks that your camera is still missing. Hope you find it soon!
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