Aaron and I went with our friends, Mindy and Mike (also my business partner) to Vegas at the end of February. Initially, it was just going to be a girls trip, but then we decided to be nice and invite the hubbies along. I had talked to Mindy back in August when I saw Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were going to be in concert at the Venetian. I have always wanted to see them in concert and have never flown to a destination for a concert. So, we booked our trip right then and there. I had only been to Vegas one other time. Aaron and I had stayed at Mandalay Bay, which, despite being a beautiful hotel, was too far to the end of the strip. We wanted to stay in the middle of the strip! Caesars Palace got the vote! Plus, it was in close proximity to some amazing shopping!
The two hour time difference was ROUGH! I was ready to pass out each night by midnight! Aaron managed to do more gambling and win more money than I did. I was perfectly entertained people watching! Mindy and I sat at this bistro in Caesars and were highly entertained for 2 hours people watching while we waited for the guys to return from golfing. Amazing concert. Amazing food. Amazing shopping. Amazing trip with friends. But, I was so happy to return home to my babies!
Aaron and I in front of the pools at Caesars!
Since I was in marathon training, I had to do a long run of 12 miles (which, I did on the treadmill and wanted to poke my eyes out the entire time it was so boring!) But, my recovery drink was a mimosa.
The night of the concert, we ate at Ruth Chris' Steakhouse
My hot date!
We sat in the balcony, but it was only a 1800 person venue so it was very intimate. Tim and Faith talked with the audience, sang some amazing music...VERY cute couple! The only disappointment was that Tim McGraw had WAY to much clothing on. He wore a 3 piece suit the entire time! He was still hot, but I am just saying.
After the concert, while the boys played craps, Mindy and I headed up to Toby Keith's and had a little too much fun! I mean, look at the size of those drinks! By the time we drank them half way down, they were warm!
Again, we were very entertained people watching. A cowboy...in Zubaz. I am really glad those pants stuck in the 80's!
The next night we headed down to Fremont street. Mindy and Aaron both struck it big on the Wizard of Oz slot machine! We headed back at midnight once the shady people started to come out :)
