If you define jackpot as countless uninterrupted showers, complete with putting on my make-up without sharing it with either of my kids, then I won.
If you define jackpot as hours and hours of time with Ryan, laughing about nothing and talking about everything, then I won.
If you define jackpot as drinking a banana colada on a beach (a man-made one, but there was sand!) while devouring Water for Elephants and In Style magazine, then I won.
If you define jackpot as taking a long, leisurely nap while Ryan played blackjack for a couple hours, then I won.
If you define jackpot as having an impromptu dance party while getting ready, with the music loud enough that Ryan called from outside of the room to see what exactly was happening inside, then I won.
My favorite winnings, though, came back in Michigan when I got to hug and kiss Abbey and Dylan millions of times while hearing about all the fun they had with Grandma and Grandpa.
As for the money kind of jackpot? I guess that'll have to wait until our next visit, because my paltry $30 in gambling money stayed in Nevada.
probably the best of the five pictures I took
it's like I forget what to do with a camera when the kids aren't around!
And my not-at-all professional travel opinions are:
Mandalay Bay - two enthusiastic thumbs up (I told Ryan I never want to stay anywhere else, but who knows when it's time to plan again)
Viva Elvis by Cirque de Soleil - two thumbs up with reservations (I get that the slow songs are some of his biggest hits, but they didn't hold my attention)
Burger Bar (Hubert Keller) - casual but delicious and maybe my favorite meal, even though I got a Cobb salad (I don't do burgers)
Feel free to share your Vegas favorites! I love hearing about other people's vacations.
I sounds like you got so much out of your trip! I would've loved going to the bathroom without my preschool present.
ReplyDeleteThank you for you wonderful comment on Shell's post! I think a safety bubble sounds like a great idea.
Indeed, you won! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome and much needed vacation!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun and very rejuvenating. I was terrified to leave the kids, but I am glad that I did it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely despise Vegas, but I'm SO glad you had such a great kid-free time. Jealous! xo
ReplyDeleteIt's Ryan's favorite place in the world (and he's been a lot of places!) I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but it was so fun to recharage the batteries!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED everything about this post!!!
ReplyDeleteYou sound and look AMAZING, and I'm so glad that you had such a great time.
WINNING!!!!!!! for sure. Honestly, this made me so happy, I smiled all night last night after I read it, sending "GOOD JOB" vibes to you..
YEA!
That IS the jackpot!!! Sounds like a great trip. Can't wait until hubby & I are on the same coast again, can leave the little ones with Gran & Poppy and have a trip of our own!
ReplyDeleteSeeing your smiling face makes me happy :) Thanks for all of the well wishes! Your friendship is another big "win"!
ReplyDeleteHopefully that happens soon, because it is so good for everyone involved!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I feel...like I "won" with having you as a friend. :)
ReplyDelete"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers"
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