Taking the kids to the strip was a little unnerving at first. We didn't know how busy it would be or how 'dirty' (in multiple uses of that word) it would be. We were pleasantly surprised and had a great and long day. The kids did amazing, blowing our expectations actually, especially Bentley. We walk so far and so long! Thankfully, there were so many things to see and do.
The kids all had some spending money and choose to do fun things with it. Radley, Bentley, and Mackenzie decided to use their money at the arcade in Excalibur. Damon wanted to ride the New York, New York roller coaster, so he did that with Kenney while the rest of us were at the arcade. Kyler tagged along to the arcade, but decided to spend his money on some souvenirs. We had a great day and were able to make some lasting memories!
1st stop "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. The sun was a little bright!!
The Beatles!!
We didn't realize this picture was going to cost us $5, eek!
Caesar's Place
Paris loving boy and the Eiffel Tower
Inside the Belliago
They were taking down the winter garden, so we didn't get to see the pretty view inside the Belliago
Trump Tower, Damon said, "I don't see a building with Biden on it!" hahaha
M&M Factory
Individualized bags of M&Ms. Those didn't last long!!
Pound it!
Lunch break
Chocolate Statue of Liberty
Inside the Excalibur
Arcade in Excalibur
Waiting in line for New York, New York roller coaster
Waiting for the fountains
Inside the Paris Casino
All lit up
Posing
The Venetian
The kids were so enthralled with the escalators. They would go up and down, up and down. So not only did they walk miles, the went up and down a lot of extra stairs too, just to ride the escalators.
This was the first escalator of the day.
So many different things to see and look at.
Walking through one of the many casinos. The boys were a great help with Mackenzie, taking turns carrying her, entertaining her, etc.
So many color options and flavor options too.
The glass elevator was a huge hit!!
Radley was on a roll! I missed most of the made shots, but he was doing amazing!
Guess who choose this 'game'???
Bentley was rejuvenated after getting a prize from the arcade. We realized if we buy her something she lasts much longer on days like this. I was so sad I missed the really cool dance moves Mackenzie had as we passed a guy playing some music off to the side, right after this video was taken.
Waiting for the fountains!!
We were able to see the fountains with a great song! The kids now correlate this song with the Belliago fountains. During the show, Mackenzie dropped her new unicorn that she got at the arcade into the water. Damon saw her face and the devastation and proceeded to jump down shimmy across the wall and reach down to grab it. He saved the day!! And we didn't get caught!
When they started it was just in the middle section of the water. As I moved the camera back, the fountains and lights stretched across the entire lake. I love the expression I was able to capture on Kyler's face!
I have no idea how the girls had this much energy still! It was getting late and we had walked so so much! I loved their moves and enthusiasm!
The energy didn't last! She was fading, but it was so nice that she wasn't grumpy tired. She was a great sport all day. All of the kids were!
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