WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS .. ... .. . . . . . .

We made it safely to Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon. Without problems we found our way to the Venetian Hotel to pick up our tickets for Phantom of the Opera. Before leaving the hotel we decided to stop at the Phantom souvenir shop. (Our mommas didn't raise any dummies!)We purchased two champagne flutes that have black stems and a gold insignia of the Phantom. From previous experiences in Las Vegas we knew that after the show it would be a mad house in there!! Then we found our way to Paula and Jason's, where wine, hors d'uerves, and a loving home were awaiting us. Oh my, was dinner delicious. Afterwards we sat outside by the fire pit and enjoyed cherries jubilee. Did we ever feel like queens!

Monday, we slept late and just relaxed. It was a nice change from getting up and driving for hundreds of miles.

AND THEN....

We headed to the Strip - just the two of us! We visited all the shops in the Venetian, played with the one armed bandits (except they are computerized now) and then headed to a lovely restaurant on the canal for drinks and appetizers. We had a table which sat right next to the canal. The gondoliers were continuous and we even saw two weddings taking place! Only in Vegas!!! :o)

The Venetian has a specially built theater for Phantom and it was SPECTACULAR!! It is fashioned after a Paris Opera House. There are no words to describe the atmosphere, the excitement, and being transported in time -- back to the 1800's! Our seats were directly below the chandelier which begins to light and swing and be put together in the opening scene! We were close to tears during a couple of the scenes. Oh my! We could go on and on.


We also visited Paula's and Jason's schools today! They both work in a very nice part of the city, and they do not have to get on the freeway to get to their schools. Tonight the mommas are grilling lobster and shrimp to serve along with steamed veggies and homebaked French bread with dipping oil. Yum-yum! We love cooking for them because they work so hard at their jobs and don't take the time they should to get their veggies! ( I know, that sounds just like a momma!)

Guess we should close for now. We have two more nights to get into trouble . . . . . . . .

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS!!!