Vegas... go home you're drunk.

Our final day in Vegas we were already exhausted. There were so many things I wanted to show Chad but we both could barely walk and the only thing on our minds was a pool day. We woke up, got some breakfast at the buffet which was highly disappointing. When I was little I remember the buffets being AMAZING. Well, sadly the one at MGM was a let down both times we went for breakfast and for dinner. That was another $100 that went down the drain but hey... when in Vegas.

 

Anyways, after breakfast we headed to the pool. I was NOT let down there. It was just as big and fantastic as I was expecting and we headed straight to the lazy river. It was a million degrees that day and since it was our last day we decided to get a refill on our 100oz's and play all day at the pool.

 

Well, you know how when you're outside and you're in a pool and you're drinking that you just never feel drunk. We made that mistake. Let me explain: While floating around the pool we made a few friends. The first group of friends were from Cali and every time they saw us with the big jug of drink they'd be all like, "WHY ISN'T IT FINISHED YET!?" Never one to let down a challenge we drank that first 100oz really quickly. Not to mention extra shots that somehow made their way into our hands. After we finished the drink we still were not done with the pool yet and we were still thirsty. So, off CK went to get a refill. BAD IDEA. Once he came back we started working on our second 100oz pina colada. All I kept thinking was I wonder just how many calories I was sucking down. I swear it probably had over 4000 in it. Anyways, we drank it so now we are 200oz. Then we met more friends this time from Canada and they invited us to their super swanky cabana thing.

 

After we were done with the river we decided to get out and go hang out with them. It was at this point when I realized I wasn't feeling all that well. We got over to the cabana sat down and they had all this booze and food. I really didn't think I could drink anymore but my new friend was telling me about this drink called the George Clooney. I was like okay just a little bit... then I saw a chicken strip. I was like Chad I need that chicken strip. Our friends had gone somewhere so he reached over and got it. At some point I forgot that they had said it was okay for me to have it and I got all nervous and tried to eat it really fast. It was the best chicken strip of my life at that point but it was huge and I couldn't finish it all. I gave it to CK to eat but the next thing I know he throws it across the cabana and it lands in a tiny cup of honey mustard. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen but I was so confused as to why he did that. Then I told him I had to go to the room. I needed to pass out and it wasn't negotiable. We said bye to our friends (all the while I'm fearing I'm going to get yelled at for the chicken finger fiasco) and I don't remember the rest. All I know is that CK literally lost his shirt somewhere, we are too old to drink like that, and drinking during the day in water is a horrible idea for me I just never felt like I had too much until it hit me all at once. Needless to say this sparked my desire to rarely drink ever again.

 

When we woke up later that night I felt like a bus had run over me 100 times and I was so sick I felt poisoned. We were starving and all I could think about was mashed potatoes so we went down to the dinner buffet. It was just as terrible as breakfast BUT they did have mashed potatoes. So, that's what I ate. The biggest pile of potatoes you have ever seen. I basically paid $30 for mashed potatoes and 7 glasses of Sprite beacuse that is all I could stomach. After that... we were done with Vegas. Up to the room we went and we watched Lifetime for the rest of the night.

 

 

I think we officially decided we are too old and lazy to do Vegas like that ever again. We had a great time but alcohol is not my friend and I will never bring stupid fashionable shoes again. I think for vacations we like to go places and relax... you just can't relax in Vegas. I needed a vacation after our vacation ended but I guess when that happens you know you did Vegas right.

 

 



Waking up in Vegas

Day 2 in Vegas:

The second day in Vegas we set out to find me new shoes and to explore more. Both of us were complaining about how tired we were and how much our legs hurt so we slept all morning and then finally got up and headed out to explore and shop. Later that night we had plans to head to the Little White Wedding Chapel to renew our vows where many famous people have been before. It is the oldest wedding chapel in the city and we thought since it wasn't too expensive why not. After shopping and doing a little gambling during the day we headed up to our room to get dressed up for our trip to the chapel. They sent a limo to pick us up and that by far is the best way to travel while in Vegas. It was also the first time Chad and I had ever been in a limo together so that was pretty special.

 

 

Once we got to the Chapel we had to wait awhile to do the deed. Then when it was time we got some pictures taken and met with the officiant who looked like Elvis and in under 15 mins we renewed our vows in the same spot where countless celebs had before. In all honesty the place was really outdated and in my opinion old and cheap. I can't believe people actually get married, married there. However, I did cry 10 times more this time around than the first one. It felt so special just Chad and I and after all the things that we have been though and done together everything just felt so perfect. We wrote our own vows this time around and I'm pretty sure that's what sparked the water works. Hearing the most important person in your life tell you that you make them a better man will never ever be topped. I know I say it all the time but I'm so thankful for Chad... I honestly can't imagine a life without him in it.

 

 

 

It was a fantastic night. Of course we ended it by heading back to the hotel room and ordering pizza in from a local joint that was absolutely fantastic. (and a very normal/reasonable price!) It was classic us. Get married and go have pizza and for our 'cake' we ended up getting some froyo. I'll always have fond memories of that night.

The final chapter of Vegas is coming at you guys tomorrow.

 



Viva Las Vegas

Last month on June 4th Chad and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary in Vegas. We had been wanting to go to Vegas together for awhile and after finding a good deal on Vegas.com we decided why not.

 

Details: We stayed at the MGM Grand in a Deluxe King room in the West Tower / Saw Beatles LOVE Cirque du Soleil at the Mirage / Renewed our wedding vows at The Little White Chapel

I had been to Vegas a few times before but this was Chad's first time. I keep trying to explain how big the strip was and how much walking we would be doing but I don't think he really believed me until we got there. My stupid self did not bring good walking shoes (trying to be all fashion forward again) so after the first night of walking I had to find new shoes or I just wasn't going to make it. When I had been to Vegas before it was with my parents when I was younger and we always stayed at Harris in the center of the strip but I had always wanted to stay at MGM mainly for their amazing pool area so when we booked our trip that is where we went. We were not disappointed. Our hotel room was amazing and the pool area was fantastic! Lazy river on a Monday anyone? Our flight got in pretty early and when we checked into the hotel the front desk allowed us to check in early at no extra fee. Score. (Vegas is full of fees... that's why getting to Vegas is Cheap but once you get there, watch your pocket books.) After checking in and getting dressed we headed down to the strip to start exploring. The first thing we did was get tickets to ride The DEUCE bus up and down the strip. We each got a 3 Day unlimited pass for $20.00 each. It was the best deal available and it worked out really well for us. Walking in 100 degree heat in crappy shoes just wasn't going to happen for this girl. After that we headed to the Mirage to pick up our will call tickets to the Beatles LOVE show. We got the tickets FREE with our vacation package on Vegas.com and I have ALWAYS wanted to see that show.

As usual everything in Vegas is bright lights and sensory overload and the entrance to the Beatles LOVE show was a perfect example. It was so pretty.

 

After we got our tickets we decided to start exploring and we worked our way back up the strip towards our hotel. But first a stop in front of a step and repeat to pretend like we are important.

 

I only brought my camera out this first day because I still had no idea how to use it but enjoy the two other pictures I snapped on automatic:

 

We did however snap quite a few pictures on our phones so here we go:

 

Once we got back to our hotel on the first day we got ready for our night out which we were planning on doing dinner and the LOVE show. We were running late and couldn't decide on what to eat so we just got a gigantic drink instead. (Stupid idea)

Yea, that's a 100oz. We then found out you couldn't bring drinks on the DEUCE. Epic fail which meant us drinking that thing as fast as possible and getting a killer brain freeze. After we finally got on the bus we headed to the show. It was absolutely amazing. I recommend that anyone in Vegas go see this show. I was on the edge of my seat and amazed by the music and the performers. Once the show was over we were starving and a still tipsy so we stopped at BLT Burger inside the Mirage and it was fantastic. We ate the food too fast so no pictures but know that it was yummy. The prices however... not so much. We both got a burger and fries and the total came out to be like $46 bucks... Highway ROBBERY.

 

After that we made our way back to MGM for a little gambling and more drinking. It was a great night and a well done first day in Vegas.

 

 

Part 2 tomorrow.