What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas

In January, Daddy was laid off from his job. He wanted to expand his business with something to that would withstand the tough economic forecast. He had learned about Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning from the casino. Daddy earned his certification through IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association). Their annual spring meeting was held in April in Las Vegas. Daddy took us all with him because he had free time in the late afternoon and evenings. We left in the evening and drove during the night. For the most part, the boys slept. We did stop to get dinner and gas. This gas station had a really nice bathroom. We stayed at the Luxor Hotel.


I bought matching outfits and pajamas for the boys. On the first day, we changed rooms. Because we checked in so late, we were given a horrible room that was in the smoking section of the hotel. We moved to a nicer room with a fridge, a nicer bed, and no smokers! After lunch, we decided to go see the lions at MGM Grand, buy some M and Ms at the M and M Factory, and walk down the strip. The trip down the strip was much longer than we anticipated. It was also very windy that night. We decided (wisely I think) to take the bus back to the hotel. We ended up eating dinner at the Luxor Café even though we waited in line for a free dinner at a new restaurant. Of course, they ran out of food as we neared the front. You win some and lose some. We put the kids in the big bath tub, which I might add was the best thing about the casino, and put them to bed.

The next day was a little more challenging. Because of the wind, Garrett woke up with a very bad sinus infection. We had to call cousin Gretchen for a prescription of antibiotics. We got dressed, had lunch, and met up with daddy. Because it was really stormy outside, we decided to go to the Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. We saw things like a Gila monster, sharks, and sting rays. We then ate dinner at the Luxor Hotel with Daddy’s new friend, Randall. We gave the kids a bath and put them to bed. Garrett woke up in the middle of the night with a bloody nose.

On the last day, we went swimming and to the Titanic exhibit. Noah also took his first steps on this night. I guess a house full of tile is not conducive to learning to walk. All Noah needed was carpet.

The next day we drove back home. We had a great time, and Daddy made a lot of contacts for his business.