Yes – we took all 6 kids ages 5-11 to Las Vegas. In addition, the Biggs family joined us with their 6 kids. Together we went tromping up and down the strip. I tried to run interference keeping the porn slappers – yes there is a name for the folks handing out the “cards” on the strip – from getting to the kids and Nancy was the sweeper bringing up the rear making sure that none of the kids got distracted and left behind. Beyond the bright lights which are an obvious attraction for the kids we did a couple of cool things while in town. We went to the Coca-Cola store and sampled 16 different coke products from around the world. Sunfill Mint from Djibouti, Beverly from Italy and Smart Apple from China were the favorites. If you ever want to taste Vegiabeta from Japan this is the place to do it. We also took in the M&M store – all 4 stories of it. They even had a M&M NASCAR on display. The ACM awards happened to be in town when we were there and there were free concerts down on Fremont street. It was a total madhouse but we had a blast checking out the sights and sounds there. Nancy also allowed a brief visit to Bass Pro Shop. I had forwarned her that the store was an impressive sight and warranted a visit and I considered it quite a feat getting her into the store. I think she actually enjoyed it. I almost fell over when she pulled me into the women’s clothing section to show me a sundress she liked. Wonders never cease…
We stayed in a Residence Inn while in town and the kids enjoyed the pool. The hotel has 2 swans – Elvis and Pricilla – that live in a pond in the lobby of the hotel. Pretty cool. We also enjoyed dinner with Nancy’s cousin Ben Stuart and his wife Nicole.
When we left town, the “Hot Babes Direct To You” mobile billboard was still traveling – seemingly nonstop – up and down the strip.
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| Fountains @ Bellagio |
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| Sampling Coke products |
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| 12 kids - 2 families... |
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| Fremont Street |
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