Viva Las Vegas

Two days after Christmas we drove down to Las Vegas to visit with Josh and Megan.  The other reason for our visit is that Matt had been wanting to stay at El Cortez and play black jack at their casino.  Emma stayed with J&M at night.  Our room in the old part of El Cortez was renovated, but it was so small with really low ceilings and a window that had glass you can't see through.  I felt claustrophobic and didn't want to stay.  But I made it through one night, and we decided to move over to the Circa for the second night.  That was so much better.  Really nice room with a floor to ceiling window and an awesome shower.  

The day before our visit, Josh asked us if we wanted to go on a helicopter tour that flies over the Las Vegas Strip at night.  He was going to be working the night that we were driving into town, and he said he could get us a good deal.  We drove straight to Maverick Helicopter and met Megan there.  Her pregnant belly is growing.  We just found out that the babies are both girls!  It was so fun to see Josh at his workplace and see him in action.  There was room in the front seats for Josh and three passengers.  I sat in the back by myself but had a really great view out the left side of the helicopter right behind Josh.  The city looks so cool all lit up at night.  But the coolest thing was just watching Josh fly and do his thing.  I'm so proud of him and the skills he has developed.  

While in Vegas, we all went to see the new Avatar movie.  We made homemade corn tortillas and had chicken tacos back at Josh's house.  We played a fun game together at night.  The last day, Emma, Megan and I went shopping for maternity clothes while Josh and Matt went golfing.  Then we went to Shang Artisan Noodles for a late lunch.  So yummy!  Josh and Megan really love it, and we've been wanting to try authentic ramen anyway.  It's fun to go to new restaurants and be a little adventurous with eating.