Bizzare

I went for a walk yesterday and I was just a few blocks from the house, when 2 deer ran in front of me and crossed the road. I just find that absolutely bizzare that in West Des Moines, there would be deer in our neighborhood. Hummmmm...........

Bizzarre

Vacation Part 4

Wednesday we went to Mme Tussaud's Wax Museum and then headed to the Eifel Tower at the Paris hotel. We went to the top and looked out all over Vegas. Even saw a fontain show from the Bellagio.

On Thursday we lounged by the pool. After a few hours we went to Seifried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin habitat. It was really awesome. For supper we went to Treasure Island and ate at Isla's, a great Mexican restaurant. I'd go back. I also recommend it, Thanks Josh and Dara.

We turned in early because we had to be at the airport by 6am to fly back home. A trip wll worth it.

Vacation Part 3

On Tuesday we spent most of the day at the Rio for the 2007 World Series of Poker. If you know us, poker is a mainstay at our house, we watch a lot and Andrew plays online a lot when I am at work. So to walk in there and see all these world renown poker players, it is surreal. Doyle Brunson, Todd Brunson, Freedy Deeb, Greg Raynor, Phil Gordon, Annie Duke, any one who is anyone in poker was there (except Chris Moneymaker, didn't see him). Even Celine Dion's husband was there!

We watched Howard Lederer and Dan Harrington play a Head's Up tournament. It was awesome to see them play. It is so different than watching it on TV. Can't see what they have for a hand unless the players flip their cards over, which isn't very often.

By the end of the day, our feet and backs were killing us, but it was well worth it.

Vacation Part 2

On Monday we relaxed by the pool for a few hours. Can I say HOT!!! Oh my. Within a couple of minutes you start to sweat, and everything you touch is hot. The cement is hot so you basically run to the pool, where the water is nice and cool. After spending time in the pool, laying back in the chair to work on your tan is much more tolerable.

Then on Monday evening we went to Cique du Soleil's Beatles Love show. It was awesome. Very talented people. The stage is built so that you are almost interactive with the show. Andrew really loves the Beatles, so we both enjoyed the show very much. Too bad we didn't go to Vegas this week because Larry King Live did a show from the Mirage for the 65th Birthday of Paul McCartney and all the Beatles living and the spouses of the deceased were there. How cool would that have been to see the 2 remaining Beatles!

Vacation Part 1

Our flight to Vegas went off without a hitch. We got to our hotel, dropped our things off and walked around. We decided to eat early but in reality it was almost 6 Des Moines time. Then I took a nap. I had been up since 4am and new I would not make it through Jay Leno if I didn't. So after that we went to see Jay Leno. He was performing at the Mirage. Very funny and very hyper.
On Sunday, we did alot of walking. We found a Walgreens to get some staples of food. Everything there is so EXPENSIVE!! A bottle of water in the vending machine was $3! And they don't believe in serving Pepsi products anywhere in restaurants! Everytime we went somewhere that had Diet Pepsi I bought one and horded it to last the whole day! So here are some pictures from the first couple of days in Vegas. The Saga to continue later.

Home

We got home from vacation yesterday afternoon and what a welcome it was. Nothing like being greeted by a nasty thunderstorm! Destruction everywhere around us, but not our property thank goodness. Vegas was fun, I'll fill ya'll in on it throughout the next week or so.

Vacation

It is finally here! We leave for vacation today!! 6 nights in Las Vegas. We can hardly wait. We haven't been on vacation since February of last year (2006), so we are ready for this one. We see Jay Leno tonight and on Monday a Cirque du Soleil show. Just ready to relax by the pool and get a tan. See ya next week!!!

Old Friends

I had the pleasure for having dinner with a couple of old friends from Wisconsin last week. I only get to see Tammy once a year when she comes for the World Pork Expo. This year Keri happened to be here also, so I had dinner with them both. It is nice to catch up on everything and to see Tammy's children grow. I worked in the same office as them when I worked for a livestock magazine and they for the Wisconsin Pork Producers. I left WI in 1999 and Tammy and I have kept in touch. We don't talk much during the year, but when we get together, it is like we just talked yesterday. That is what is so great about having great friends - never feeling like you are far away.

brutally honest

I must say that I have not been doing so good with weight watchers today. I get so easily influenced by what others are eating around me that I just want to eat what they eat and not so much of my healthier food (maybe I shouldn't go down to the cafeteria anymore!!). I know it is bad for me, but I do it anyway. The will power is lacking. I just need to stay focused so I can get to my weight loss goal of 20pounds. I hope to hit the treadmill 3 times this week, but will be hard. I only have one night off. Maybe someone needs to hold me accountable besides myself.