Thursday, June 26, 2008

A Weekend in Sin City

My initial intention in going to Las Vegas with some friends was for our mutual friends' wedding reception. Instead, it ended up being a weekend of buffets, laying out in the blazing sun, and going to a Cirque du Soleil show... oh, and we did make it to the wedding reception... a bit late. Jim and Sara have done a great job in blogging the entire experience, so I won't do it here. But I will add my two (x10) cents about my sinful ways (aka: big jackpot winnings)!

After a glutenous brunch at the Bellagio, we made our way to the nearest chairs we could find. They happened to be at the $1 slots. Oh yeah baby. The money started flowing... ok, not really. I put two crisp dollar bills in and ended up with one voucher for 20 cents. A 'normal' person wouldn't go through the hassle of redeeming a 20 cent voucher. But that was my 20 cents! Yes, I waited in line at the cashier for all of 5 minutes. The guy in front of me had just been handed a $40,000 cashier's check. Holy crap. It was my turn.

I walked up smiling and confidently slapped down my voucher in front of the cashier. She looked at me inquisitively and said, "I just have one question for you. Would you like this in cash or check?" We both were giggling uncontrollably. Who turns in a voucher for 20 cents? I responded, "Cash please! It would probably be more expensive for you to write me a check." She held up my two shiny dimes and said, "Would you like an escort with this?" I couldn't help it, I quickly replied, "As long as he comes with a briefcase and handcuffs!"

I think I made her day. She definitely made mine.

Here are few photos from our adventures... bon appetite!


Oh yes we did... We rented a minivan!


Vegas here we come!


A road trip wouldn't be complete without a #2, animal style


YAY! We finally made it!!!





Danny and Sara @ the Planet Hollywood Wedding Chapel...
ou la la!


The thug in me


Sara getting a little comfy with Sin City


In front of the Bellagio Fountains


Danny, Jeff and Jim


Sara after brunch - Proof that the Bellagio has lots of yummy food


Jeff and I after the Bellagio Buffet... I seriously wanted to die.


Just about to redeem my big winnings!


I loved these balloons @ the Bellagio


Home Sweet Home!


Baking in the Vegas sun @ the Monte Carlo pool


Matt & Gleidy - The newest LA 1st newlyweds!


Sara & Gleidy (and her incredible dress)


Danny, Matt, Jeff and Jim


Gleidy & I


KA @ the MGM Grand
(Obviously Jeff & I didn't get the gray/green memo)


Jeff, Sara & I @ The Wynn (my new favorite casino)




The closest Sara and I will come to Venice any time soon!


Sunday Brunch @ the Paris Buffet


Jeff was thirsty!


I think I was pretty sick at this point!


Jim & Cheryl dancing in Paris

2 comments:

cheyney webb said...

Oh, I do love those pics. So cool of you to rent a minivan. I am headed to Las Vegas next weekend. Too bad it wasn't the same time ya'll went. I will have to check out those great flowers at the Bellagio.

Ryan said...

What is happening to all you sweet mormons out there? Are you getting corrupted by vegas's Bright lights?