Left on Saturday, May 11th from Milwaukee on SWA on hubby's birthday. Two Vegas newbies joined us this trip (his cousins from Appleton). On the flight the steward somehow discovered it was hubby's birthday and gave free drinks to us the entire flight (all four of us). That was a win-win. Hubby got more than half-in the bag; I had to watch it because I was the DD. Arrived in Vegas early...must have had a tailwind. Hubby wanted to make a bet on the Detroit Tigers (is favorite team) for tomorrow so we stopped at Santa Fe Station before heading to the house. Dropped off our luggage and then proceeded to party-hardy for the rest of the evening. Sunday was a blur for me because I had housekeeping to do...we hadn't been there for several months. Hubby watched his game and WON (hello win column and $500 claims!) We are actually ahead for the trip now. The newbies had fun lounging around in the warm weather (high 80's) and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine of Las Vegas. It was newbies anniversary on Sunday so we had reservations at Hugo's Cellar. It did not disappoint. They were very happy with their meal as were we. Then we decided to hit the Strat for some more cocktailing and sightseeing. Another long evening in Vegas. Monday we had our pool guy come over because we had to put a new pool cleaner in. That took a good portion of the day so we lounged around some more and hit the casinos at night. Also had the buffet at the M-Resort that evening. WOW: what a menu! Didn't know where to start and where to finish. We all got thoroughly stuffed and did the penguin dance out of there. Hubby and I love Pai Gow poker and this was the only day we really had a chance to play because we wanted to spend most of the time with the cousins. I actually won some that evening and was up about $300. Hubby kept taking my money or I would have won much more. Tuesday we again lounged around the pool and then had the neighbors over for a steak dinner. We cooked on the grill and the wind outside was reaching Wisconsin speeds and cold. We had to wear our sweatshirts and jackets that evening. Cousins didn't gamble much at all but still had a ball. Sure did enjoy our time with them. Left to go back on Wednesday morning back to the Wisconsin cold. Sorry this is so boring but its the best I could do.
