Vegas Vacation

We decided that we needed to take our first ever vacation together. Jarekah is a little older now, and she is a great traveler, so we ventured on a very long road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. What beautiful country it is and the drive was just amazing!

Some of the beautiful sites along the way:

Had to capture Eric driving...

Our little munchkin after having her first ever "In N Out" burger...she only had a couple of bites, but she downed almost an entire small strawberry milkshake. I let her splurge because it was so hot and she refused to eat.

This was on the way home...she has a giant strawberry marshmallow in her mouth. She didn't actually eat it, but she loved playing with it!

We finally arrived at the resort!!!

First thing after unpacking, we headed to the pool for some relaxation and to cool off. It was over 100 degrees in Vegas!

Jarekah and Mama at the pool...we spent a lot of time there!


We walked down Las Vegas Blvd and found M&M World...what a place! They had over 20 different colors of M&M's and several flavors.

Eric & I at M&M World...

Jarekah with Daddy...M&M World

Jarekah and Mama at the Shark Reef inside Mandalay Bay

Shark and Sawfish...we were actually underneath them as they swam above us!

Here comes JAWS!!!

RAY...again it is swimming above us!

This is one of the most poisonous fish known to man...

The touch tank...we actually got to touch these RAYS!

This is a Komodo Dragon!

I love this picture because it actually looks like Jarekah is touching the jellyfish!

Jarekah and Daddy inside the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

Jarekah listening to the remote...every person gets one when you go into the Shark Reef. That way you can get all the info about each animal on your own pace. (It is called the "Self Tour"...so that an actual tour guide does not have to accompany you.)

I think this is my favorite picture. Eric took it just as the sun went behind the Statue of Liberty. This is at the New York, New York hotel.

I took this picture of the Tram...I love the view, it is so gorgeous. On the right is the Luxor Pyramid Hotel.

This is the Excalibur Hotel...I love the look of the outside!

Hard Rock Cafe on Las Vegas Blvd.

Coca Cola World...Las Vegas Blvd.

Harley Cafe...we ate here!

Waiting for the food to come...Harley Cafe on Las Vegas Blvd.

For all you Jon Bon Jovi fans...this is his actual leather jacket. It was right above our table at the Harley Cafe on Las Vegas Blvd.

Advertisement...just thought it was funny

The Luxor Hotel...yes, it is a pyramid and, yes, it is an acual hotel that you stay in!

Titanic show inside the Luxor Hotel

New York, New York Hotel lit up at night...very beautiful!!!

This is the Bellagio, I think...

The Eiffle Tower outside of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel

Inside the Paris Las Vegas Hotel...you can really get the feel that you are walking in Paris!

Jarekah passed out when we returned to our resort

Inside the Luxor Hotel:

We had such an awesome time...of course I would like to post more, but I could go on for days! Everyone has to go at least once. It is extremely family friendly and we were amazed at all the free exhibits and fun things to do. You don't have to gamble or be a drinker to experience a good time in Las Vegas!