What happens in Vegas...

Could be juicier and more fun if you are there long enough. lol. Seriously, a 3-day weekend is not enough to fully enjoy Vegas. First of all, you only get half a day on Friday and a full day Saturday, and then you have until 11 to check out.... So, if you add it all up, it's all just under 2 full days of being there. That is not nearly enough time in which to do everything you want to do.

Nevertheless, in the little amount of time, we had a good time. Well, except for my sister and brother-in-laws perpetual bitching. I won't get into that though, because frankly I don't want to get myself upset and irritated. All I have to say is that I'm never rooming with them again.

Anyway, from the minute I got there I was having a good time. As I stood in line to check-in, some little cuties were actually chatting me up. I was shocked, but I tried to be as friendly as possible. I'm sure they would have asked for the number and maybe to hang out, but honest me, I told them I was there with family. Oh well, just the fact that they even spoke to me made me feel like I'm becoming more and more of an approachable person. Yay!

That evening was Phantom and it was, of course, awesome. I sat behind a tall guy and couldn't see much, but it was okay, since I know the thing by heart anyway. As long as Mandy had a good view I was fine. She was the one who had never seen it before. The new special effects were really cool. I definitely approved and, as a Phantom expert, I could totally tell what parts had been enhanced/changed. I overall really enjoyed it and of course was crying like a baby.

Afterwards, we met the whole family at Margaritaville. I was happy because all the aunt's were complimenting me on how "great" I looked. Yes, the working out is paying off! I'm glad someone noticed because my sisters and mom didn't even mention it.... Anyway, that was fun. I got a balloon margarita glass hat made for me, which I totally rocked the entire time. Everyone had them. We all looked funny with our hats.

After that, we all went to Karaoke. I thought it was going to be retarded and cheesy, but it ended up being so much fun. Everyone (but me) was drunk and getting up there doing songs as everyone else sang along. There were so many of us and we were so boisterous. I'm pretty sure some of the other people there probably found us to be annoying, but oh well... It's Vegas. This is what happens. I know Liz had a ball! She was loving the family and she totally fit in.

Saturday, Liz, dad, and me went to Hoover Dam. My dad and I had never been and I knew he would love to see it, so we went. Of course, he was loving it. I thought it was pretty cool, but I'm sure I didn't look all that enthused. I was very tired because my sister and her husband refused to let me sleep in the morning.... whatever.

After that, we dropped Dad off and met Katie and Tirsa over at Dick's Last Resort... Love that place. Had a few laughs with Taco while Liz got totally drunk. Then we left to go back to the room to take a nap before we had to head over to Ceasar's palace to put our names in at Cheesecake Factory for the whole family. Liz ended up getting really sick (from drinking too much) and we left her behind while we met up with the family for dinner at Cheesecake Factory. She needed to rest after all that barfing. lol We didn't do anything else after that, but head back and go to bed because I was just too tired. (So sad... we didn't even go out Saturday night..... another reason why I need more than 2 days in Vegas!)

Next morning, we got up, ate some breakfast, gambled a little, and then checked out. No breakfast with mom for Mother's day, but that was her choice. I was so not ready to go, but we had to. We were tired and Liz wasn't feeling too well. Like I said, overall, it was a good trip, but it definitely wasn't enough time.... Next time I'm going for AT LEAST 4 days. AT LEAST...