Las Vegas

Saturday - Day 15

We were really excited about heading off to Hoover Dam today, which is only a short drive from Las Vegas. The trip in through Boulder City is really scenic, overlooking Lake Mead. We arrived at the dam just before 12noon, but had to wait until 1.30pm for the tour, so we had some time to look around at the visitor centre. The tour took us inside the dam wall and we were able to look out some of the vents. The girls were able to stand on the boarder between Nevada and Arizona.

Late in the afternoon we headed back to the stip for a buffet dinner at the Stratosphere and we also visited the Lion enclosure at the MGM Grand

Overnight: Annette's Las Vegas

Sunday - Day 16

This morning we went for breakfast at Linda and John's house, where they made us sensational breakfast burritos. Afterwards we went to Red Rock. As Annette said - Ayers Rock wouldn't look out of place here. Amazing scenery and there are so many walks, trails and rock climbing opportunities. We did a short walk before returning to a local casino where Shane and the kids went and saw National Treasure Book of Secrets and I went shopping at a local outdoor mall.

Overnight: Annette's Las Vegas

Monday - Day 17

Today started with shopping for the girls and Shane went to the gym for 3 hrs. In the afternoon we went to a Christmas open house at Holly's and met her family and friends. Including her really cute grand daughter Addison.

Afterwards we came home and logged into msn with Annette's camera and talked to the family back home. It was hard to hear everything that was going on as there was lots of noise but it was great to see everyone having a great time on Christmas Day.

Annette, Linda, John and Skyler came over for dinner. Linda made really nice lemon drop martini's, so watch out for those when we get home.

Overnight: Annette's Las Vegas

Tuesday - Day 18 (Christmas Day)

Santa came this morning for the girls. After we opened presents, Shane and Ali went for a hike up the mountain near Annette's house. We had a huge Christmas lunch at the fire station - fried turkey, prime rib, yams, stuffed potatoes and heaps of sweets. I think that we probably rolled out of the fire station and headed home. No dinner was needed after such a great lunch.