simply sweet: The Last Horrah of 2011

Wide Open Spaces

Alan & I left for Vegas! We made a last minute decision to drive out to visit his brother, SIL and their new daughter. Plus, I've only been out there once for her baby shower, and thought it would be fun! So, instead of paying an arm and a leg for plane tickets, we decided to drive. I got off of work and we hopped in the car and head South. Of course, driving down I-5 at night is so rivetting I could barely keep my eyes open. We took turns driving 2 1/2 hours on, 2 1/2 hours off. Good, Good. It worked perfectly. I drove us into Vegas, it's always so huge on screen, but honestly if you blink you kind of, miss the entire strip driving by. I couldn't wait to crawl into bed! But, I couldn't wait to get out of bed 3 hours later to meet Alan's Niece. She's one of the cutest babies I've ever laid eyes on, and watching her and her parents is seriously priceless!

6 week old HK

after bath, cuddly and sweet

I could go on and on of our visiting time, but I won't, pictures can speak volumes....I really wanted to have a night out on the strip, never have done that before, so we did that. It was so fun, the energy before New Years was so incredibly amazing. People were just so full of excitement, a New Year approaching, on Vacation...warm, beautiful weather...even at night...it was great.

The Sugar Factory

So, after a Mani-Pedi afternoon, that the SIL needed and was so thankful for we headed out to the strip, and got all dressed up. We had dinner at Yellow-tail Sushi, and went dancing, we re-visited the Sugar Factory. I think I am in Love with Vegas. Or maybe it's Lust...whatever it is, I get super excited when I see it all lit up. Late (Vegas nights) usually aren't my thing, but I didn't mind this time.

What I wore and it was warm too

The Bellagio

Dance like no one is watching! Billie Jean

face shot

While Las Vegas at night is fun, during the day is/was just as great! This time it was just me and him and we walked the strip, walked in the Forum Shops, took pictures, watched the fountains at the Bellagio, and ate lunch at Margaritaville. I have the best time with Alan, and with his family.

Like all vacations they have to come to an end, but it was hard this time. Seeing Alan with his brother, and his super cute Niece, it was such a pleasant time. But, it was time to head back, it was NYE after all. Off we went, into the desert it felt like forever till we got home, but the desert, the wide open spaces, the Red Rocks...so beautiful. We got home at 11:30, just in time for a quick shower, a toast of champagne and a kiss at midnight...then, we passed out. 2012 here we come!!

I'll leave you with pictures, I can't wait to go back this Summer.