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Vegas Baby!

Just getting around to blogging about this, but I went to Vegas. . .and had a blast!  It was one of those trips, that in classic me style, took a multitude of planning and time to pull off. . . work schedules, flights, caretakers for my Grandparents, etc, but the important thing is that we pulled it off! 

Dad and Michelle and I flew out from St. Louis on January 2nd, they then flew back January 5th as Bryan was flying in.  The two of us stayed through the 7th, so all in all, I think I was in Vegas for 5 days.  We stayed at the Stratosphere and at Treasure Island, I would recommend either hotel. 

Here are a few highlights from our trip: 

This first one may not a be a super-terrific memory, but a memory nonetheless!  I have a habit of being able to sleep anywhere, cars, planes, buses, office floors (yes!), you name it.  So, I had been up all night driving to St. Louis, and on and off planes, so I was napping after breakfast when my smart ass Father (who I love!!!) left this note, and took this picture of me! 

 The note read "Dear Michael, you were sleeping so soundly that Michelle and I decided to head to the gate without you.  However, we did leave you a trail of torn-up napkins to let you find us."  Love, Dad and Michelle. 

Treasure Island, one of our hotels, I would highly reccomend it! 

Composed salads at the Wynn Buffet, I highly reccomend lunch or dinner there. 

The atrium at the Wynn. 

At Hoover Dam. 

At the Grand Canyon. 

Vegas at night on the strip. 

I love this picture; the Ventian Hotel. 

Can we say classic pic. 

One of the best shows ever, I would highly reccomend the Beatles! 

Together in "Paris." 

On the streets with Bert and Ernie!

Finally, a good picture to end on. . .Freemont Street, the Old Vegas! 

 

Velveeta!

Making my (famous) cheese dip for a party tonight. Just thought that I hope everyone knows Velveeta cuts betterbid its been chilled. And if its been frozen for a few hours you can even shred it with your food processor.

Hope this helps!

-Chef Mike!

Maggie is 2 Today. . .

This little bundle of fur, I mean joy, no, I mean fur it celebrating a Birthday today, but she has no idea! 

Winding Down!

Maggie has had too much Christmas!

Good Christmas Thoughts!

Life is so busy here lately, but there are so many good, festive, happy Holiday things going on right now! As I drive to work, I am listening to Sugarland "Gold and Green." I could play "Little Wood Guitar" 20 times, in fact, maybe I will!

Despite the fact that the tree fell over on Monday, we got 160 cards sent out last night. Mom and Michelle made a great team along with me. Most of them will get there by the 25th! I have to get more prepared on cards next year. Even kits seem to take too long!

Tuesday afternoon, I joined Janet, Bryan, his Mother Brenda, and several others for a festive gathering at Butler High Rise in Marion. It was great to spread some holiday cheer to the residents there! Later that night, Mom and I made Oreo Truffles and Cranberry Tea! We even cooked dinner together. I love this, a lot!

I am planning to wrap gifts tonight, and I still have a few to finish making. I just hope I make it in time for Santa. Lol.

Find joy in the season!

My Latest Christmas Decoration!

My leftover Halloween Hand Soap turned festive, complete with rhinestones!

This is Me. Right Now!

Now, who wants to come help me stamp Christmas cards?

Storage Tubs of Cards!

Spending the evening with Michelle! Watching volleyball and making Christmas cards.

These are the simple moments to cherish forever!

Thursday Night!

And I'm cropping Christmas card pictures in bed! Lol. Its all good!