More fun in Vegas

Yesterday was a full and fun day in Vegas. We started at the MGM and then hit the M&M store, where we ate some mega M&Ms (about twice the size of regular ones) and watched a 3D movie about Red and Yellow's adventure in Vegas. We even saw Red in person as we were leaving the store. Then, we moved down The Strip to Paris and the Bellagio. We were disappointed that the famous Bellagio conservatory was closed while they transition from the spring display to the summer one. But, we were still thrilled with the huge chocolate fountain and the flower display in the registration area. Searching for quality Italian food, we ended up in New York New York for lunch and then popped into Excalibur to work on show tickets. Later, we walked back down to the Bellagio to watch the dancing fountains and then wandered through The Cosmopolitan and Aria. Eventually, we made it all the way down to Treasure Island, which is essentially at the complete other end of The Strip from where we are staying. But, we had to go there so we could see Mystere, an amazing Cirque du Soleil show. When the show was over, we headed next door to see the volcano erupt at The Mirage. By the time that was over, we were beat and called an Uber to take us back to our hotel.

MGM

Max and Red

Paris

Bellagio Chocolate Fountain

The dancing fountains

No words to describe how
awesome this show is!

Erupting Volcano

Today started with a fantastic brunch at The Wynn. Then, we visited Circus Circus. After that, we decided to head back to the hotel to spend some time at the pool and take care of a few items of business before heading out tomorrow. Tonight, we saw the Tournament of Kings at Excalibur, which our little knight was especially excited about. Afterwards, we took a limo ride down The Strip, because it seemed like the thing to do while we were here in Vegas. We have had full days and have walked our legs off in 100+ degree heat these last few days, but we have had a blast!

Moving floral carousel in The Wynn

Circus Circus

We were the only family to bring
its own knight to the tournament.

Happy to support the king of France

Surprise limo ride after the show

Vegas, Baby!

We arrived in Las Vegas yesterday, around 11:00 am, when the temperature was already in the 100s. We grabbed a quick bite to eat and then checked into the hotel (because it was roughly the same price to stay in a two-bed/two-bath apartment with a full kitchen and living area as it was to stay in a poorly reviewed RV park), so the boys could play in the pool while we had a couple of minor repairs done on the RV. Later, we hit The Strip, popping into Treasure Island, Caesar's Palace, and The Venetian, before finally ending up at Cravings, The Mirage's buffet.

Treasure Island

The Venetian's Grand Canal

Mesmerized  by the magic shop

Fun in Caesar's

Caesar's Palace

The Mirage

High Roller

Today, we visited Excalibur, The Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. But we spent most of our time at New York New York, where the older boys rode the roller coaster for hours and Clay played in the arcade and the rest of us enjoyed coffee at a "sidewalk" cafe.

Excalibur

New York New York

"Sure plays a mean pinball"

Our little knight

Date in NY
(with our crew in the background)

Tonight, we headed down to Freemont Street, which is a totally different Vegas experience. We saw the famous light show and a number of interesting people, including two Elvises, quite a few show girls, a man in handcuffs, a couple of shirtless cowboys with curious money storage techniques, and tummy flying zipliners, just to name a few. This is such a crazy city, but it is fun and gives us plenty of things to talk about!

Presidential Tribute

Freemont Street Experience

Viva Las Vegas