More Vegas Blah, Blah, Blah....

Okay so maybe it looks boring to you, but I could walk around taking pictures all day long. Here are a few of today's pictures.  These were taken while we were out to buy "Phantom" tickets...don't faint, we finally decided we were stupid not to enjoy some shows while we were here.

This guy was singing his heart out.  Should have brought my better camera!

This canal is actually on the second floor of the Hotel and is centered among the posh shopping. I love how you could swear you were outside even if you are on the second story of a hotel.

Here are some of my favorite big pumpkins.

The shapes and textures were all a little different.

This pumpkin was huge!

This was my favorite.



This one had a bad case of chicken pox.

Thought I was just taking pictures of our hotel  from across the street. OOP's

While I was looking around glanced up and saw a bride and groom getting on the escalator.

My fav...the leaves.

Out and about Vegas style

We arrived in Vegas in style...the limo driver must have read the exhaustion on my face.  He offered us a limo ride for a taxi fare.  We took him up on it.  Don't know why I was thinking that 70 degrees in Vegas would be a bit cooler... not so. I didn't pack one pair of sandals, or shorts, or t-shirts!  It has been a wee bit warm. 

 What every Mormon bishop wants in his limo!

The lobby of the Palazzo is awesome.  Fall decor is all over the hotel.  Loved it!  I loved the giant leaves floating down from the ceilings.



So this is what happens to all the biggest pumpkins grown.  There are hundreds of them.

View of lobby from 2nd floor.  This is a "green" hotel they have smoke free walk ways around the edge of the casino.  It is amazing how less smokey it is here.  This is a great place to stay. Our room hasn't even a hint of smoke smell in it.

Almost got my fall fix.

The Palazzo Hotel LasVegas. The Fashion Show Mall is across the street and there are sky walkways provided to get there.  I like this area of the strip so much better than anywhere else we've been in Vegas.

This waterfall is at the Wynn hotel right across the street.

I have tried to have a better attitude this trip.  We are probably going to "Phantom" on Thursday night.  I'm sure there will be more  blogging to come.  Just good to be out and about.

Boo Party

Decided  to have the family over on Sunday evening for a little get together. I gave them their "Boo Lunch Boxes,"  books, and Halloween shirts.  It has become an October tradition for us.  I took this photo of the table before it was done, because I was afraid I would forget, and I did. Hopefully Brianne got a picture of the finished product. We were going to have mummy dogs and chili, but Bri didn't feel well. I told her I would make a casserole and salad.  As always, Loo scored a homerun with the carmel pumpkin cake.  We started out with dinner..

Table not finished, but main idea.

 Ucky casserole told the kids it was twisted worms.  Had salad too.

Looli's famous creation.

 Then it was outside for a pumpkin hunt.

 Ike always enjoys being outside.

 Bailey was the only one who could reach the high ones.

 Benson was very mythoical in finding his pumpkins.

 Benz inspecting his pumpkin.

 Ike got the ones on the rocks.

 Brynley really enJOYed finding her firsst pumpkin.

Jakey was happy to play with the ghost coaster he found in the house.

 Gang inspecting their loot.

 They had a great hunt.

 Cute Bay with her new look, without one of her top teeth.

 Jake showing me his treasure

 Ike had his emptied in no time flat.

 Benz,newly potty trained, had a WEE accident in he pants on the way over.  He looked like a ghost in my t-shirt.

After the pumpkin hunt, the kids got their boxes and shirts.  I had them put them on for a picture.Took about  25 pictures, as always not every body cooperating.  The neighborhood kids were playing, and more interesting to watch than Guggy.

Happy  Halloween!

        

                                           BOO!

As always...we missed Jamie, Becky, Gavin,and Laynie!

And this is why I do it!

 And this is why I do it...

Big Smiles....

Laynie looks so cute in her shirt. Bought by me, created cuteness by Aunt Looli!

More Smiles...

You know Gav is in a good mood when he will pose for you.  More of Looli's creation. 

And finally keeping them busy for a second so Mom can have a minute to herself. 

 

It makes all the modge podge stuck in my fingers and all over my scrapbook room totally worth it!

They had already read their books I sent them also.  These two  kiddos love to be read to. Happy October, Gavin and Laynie!  We love, and miss you!

Celebrating October

 Twas the month before Halloween,  and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The garland was hung on the stairway with care...






















a miniature witch was hanging mid air...

The geckos were playing outside on the porch,  wishing to make every bug it's corpse.

The pumpkins were placed on the tables here and there... and fall leaves scattered about, as if blown through the air.

The village was ready to celebrate the night, when the grandchildren come, and squeal with delight.

 The Halloween stories are ready to enjoy, and the Fisher Price Halloween to be their favorite toy. 

Just lights and yard art to be placed on the grounds, to get ready for Halloween's familiar sound...

TRICK OR TREAT!

Sister Sister

This is the 3rd time in thirty years that I have seen my sister move away. I hated it every time. I know that sometimes I drive her absolutely crazy, but we still had fun. She is an incredible person that would do anything for anybody. Her kids have been extremely blessed to have her as their Mother, and so have I, as her sister. I will miss our sporadic lunches and family-get -togethers. I am glad that her daughter Sarah and husband will live in their house while they are gone, it makes it seem not so final. I hope they have a great time in Switzerland. I don't know if I will make it over to see her, who knows? We got together for a little while last night to say good bye.

Me and Becky

Bri, Me, Becky and Sarah

Becky is a Grandma to a lot of extra kids including Brandon's family, Bri's family, and Jamie's Family. I know 7 little kiddos that will miss her.

Becky,and Brandon's Fam

Bri will miss getting a second opinion from her Auntie!