Viva Las Vegas!

Viva Las Vegas! If you read my last post then you know that we spent last weekend in Vegas. We went up there to visit our friends Melissa and her mom Vonnie who was visiting from Ricks home ward back in New York. Vegas is only about a 4 hour drive from Phoenix (three and a half if the boys are crying in the back seat) We had a great time walking the strip, going on top of the stratosphere, swimming, barbequing and just hanging out. It was nice to get out of Phoenix together as a family. Here are a few fun pictures we took of our little getaway.

Me and the boys at the M&M Factory. Tyler was so excited about all the candy everywhere. He loved it!

Rick and the boys on the strip.

Me and Tyler watching the fountain show at the Bellagio

Rick and I renewing our wedding vows at the forever grand wedding chapel. Not really, but we couldn't resist taking this picture being in Vegas and all.

Our family riding the monorail. Tyler loves anything that reminds him of a train. Funny story: We were chit chatting with another couple on the monorail and we were asking them if they knew any good shows to go and see. They told us about one of their favorite shows and then said what became our favorite quote of the trip "It's a topless show but it's not dirty or anything" What?! Rick and I just looked at each other like that didn't make sense, how could a topless show not be dirty? We got a good laugh out of that later.

When Rick thinks of Vegas one word comes to his mind, Buffet! He is in heaven with all the buffets to choose from. Here he is enjoying lunch. I hadn't seen him this happy since breakfast! :)

Tyler loved the buffet as well, especially the dessert table.

One day we were able to go up to the Las Vegas temple and walk around. It was very pretty and we enjoyed it a lot. Here we are in front of the temple.

Rick and Logan at the temple grounds.

Tyler and Logan on the lawn of the temple. I love this picture of them both in their green shirts on the grass. So fun!

Here is a pic of Rick and Vonnie. It's always nice when Vonnie is around because she's not afraid to put Rick in his place when he gets out of hand.:) Rick was the one who introduced the gospel to Vonnie and Melissa. And they have remained good friends ever since.

Tyler with just a few of the many many goodies Melissa got him. Melissa, you spoil him more than any one we know. No wonder ever since we got back he keeps telling me he wants to go to "Lissa's house "

Our family at Melissa's apartment. Thanks for letting us take over your apartment for a few days Melissa. We really did have a great time!