Christmas Vegas Vacation (lots of pictures)

We hope everybody had a merry Christmas. Our family did. Plus, Lucas wasn't sick this Christmas with a fever and full body rash, so that was a nice. Here are some pictures from our Christmas vacation in wonderful Las Vegas with Wayne's family.

I know it may seem weird, but we were happy to leave Carson City, where we have been having a cold, white December, and head south to Las Vegas, where we enjoyed a warm, brown Christmas. It was also great to see Wayne's family, especially his Uncle Jay, whom we haven't seen for years. We were also happy to visit some of our favorite Las Vegas food establishments (shout out to Raising Cane's and Zaba's!) that we sorely miss in the great white north.

The night before we left Carson City, we had a pre-Christmas present opening with Lucas. We were worried about fitting all of Lucas' gifts (he is so spoiled) in our small car, so we let him open them early. He was happy to finally be able to open all the funny boxes under the tree.







Christmas Eve we made gingerbread houses. I feel our house was the best, even though Wayne broke the roof and ate most of the candy before we could put it on.


Here is Wayne putting on the roof, right before he broke it :)


Our competitors Brandon and Jay.


Rodolfo got into the spirit late, but, despite his prediction, it wasn't enough to help him team claim victory.


These are the finished products. You be the judge of who won (hint: pick the house on the left). In all honesty, they both turned out very nice, and yummy!

Christmas day was full of eating, opening presents, and of course, lots of fun. Santa brought Lucas an awesome red wagon, among other fun toys. He spent most of the day sitting in his new wagon with all the stuffed animals he could fit in there with him. Christmas is always more fun when there is a kid involved. Thanks everybody for all the wonderful gifts.


Lucas' new Radio Flyer wagon.


Christmas breakfast.


Lucas looked so cute in his new Elmo Christmas PJs.


Lucas opening presents with Mommy.


Even Bentley got into the Christmas spirit. Doesn't he look so handsome?

The next day we took Lucas to see the fish at the Shark Reef inside Mandalay Bay. He thought is was great. He loved just looking at all the colorful fish as they swam around.


Lucas checking out the surprisingly calm piranhas.


He liked the colorful fish the most.


Good thing there was a thick piece of glass between Lucas and this sharp toothed fish.


Having fun with Mommy.


This is not a great picture, but it is of Lucas checking out the jellyfish.


Resting with Grandpa Matt at the last exhibit.


Lucas and Grandpa Matt making funny faces.

We had an awesome time in Las Vegas, but sadly, we had to come back to Carson City so Wayne could go to work. Still, Lucas is having a fun time playing with all his new toys.





Happy New Year!