crazy awesomeness!

OMG…I don’t even know what to say except OMG. From the time we arrived in Orlando to leave until the time we got back it was awesome! My first flight was a rough one – we flew through some bad weather in Charlotte and had enough turbulence that I had to get some Dramamine before we caught our connecting flight . The second plane ride was much smoother than the first and was even enjoyable around hour 3 when we started crossing the canyon and desert. The views were breathtaking but I wasn’t brave enough to take the window seat to get pics until our return trip. We got to LAS airport and got our bags and then we were off in my very first cab ride – it was interesting – cabbies drive like mad people!  We got to the MGM and it was unreal! We stayed in the Signature towers (the non-smoking part of MGM) and it was AMAZING! The staff was so friendly and we were treated like royalty! The called our cabs – brought our room service – took our bags and even gave me an extended check out time since our flight was later in the evening! The first night we were there – we walked part of the strip and couldn’t believe how far apart everything is! We walked about 3 miles that first night and NEVER made it to the north end of the strip (near Caesar’s and Bellagio) so I definitely got my work out in that day! The second day we walked around some more and spent some time in the Casino until it was time for the concert… IT WAS AWESOME!!!! Bette has to be the BEST person in concert I have ever seen! The props we crazy the show was bawdy and she even had a shout out to her gay fans! The crowd went crazy! I can’t say enough about it but sadly they did not allow cameras in the theater so – I could only get some video on my cell since it didn’t require the flash. On Sunday – we went ATV riding through El Dorado Canyon – we had sooooooo much fun this day! We got to walk through about 1/2 mile of gold mines- they wouldn’t let us go any farther but I didn’t mind. They told ghost stories of the mines and let us see what the work conditions were like! We got some great pics this day and had a barbque lunch in an old time gold miners town. On Monday -we went to the Grand Canyon. This was so intense. It literally made you feel sooooo small. really. The part we went to didn’t have any fences or railing just straight drop offs to 4,000 feet. It was scary but also very natural. You didn’t feel like you were in a tourist attraction with all the fences and signs – just the common sense that the good lord gave you to stay away from the edges! Pics to come i promise! We also met two very cool ladies from New Caledonia – Collette and Nicole’ (they are french). We had to leave the next day but the trip was crazy great! OH and did I mention that I won $418 dollars while I was there? Next up is the beach body challenge to get ready for our Sanibel trip and I am more than ready since I basically ATE my way through vegas – so much food – so little time.

 

1920 Gangster Murder Mystery Party

The title just about sums it up.  We are hosting our second annual murder mystery party!  This years theme – 1920’s.  Complete with some well known gangsters such as Al Capone!  My part this year is Carrie Ravioli (cheesy but cute) the jazz singer who is having an affair with the bouncer of her club   Therein lies my potential motive apparently!  I don’t have everyone’s parts assigned because I have to send out the invites before  I can do that…duh.  Last years party was pretty good – at first people were confused about how these things worked since it was our first time doing one.  After the jitters were over though people did a really good job – and it didn’t hurt that we had alcoholic beverages available   Also at last years party I played a guy – who was dating my MIL – interesting turn of events.  I ended up getting killed just before the game ended by gun shot to the chest…bummer.  If you have never done one I highly recommend them for a good time!  OH the party is scheduled for Nov. 1st tenatively   It takes a while to plan so gotta get going  -this year is a club setting and we will have a casino downstairs and a brothel upstairs so decorations are a must!