Vegas, Part 1

So, back in March, a few of us decided to get out of Provo for the weekend. I drove down to Vegas with E, M, and J, and we stayed with our fantastic cousins (Love you, K!) for two nights. Friday consisted of a lot of driving, which means a lot of singing (loudly, and out of key...), drinking Dr. Pepper like it's going out of style, and making jokes about and admiring the Virgin River Gorge ("Well, shoot, for being the Virgin River, it certainly gets around... Heh heh heh..."). Those who weren't driving got to relax between my squawking, and they even got some good reading in (Hunger Games, anyone?). When we arrived, we went out for dinner at In 'N' Out, and then headed to the Strip to experience fabulous Las Vegas.

M and J are enjoying their yummy burgers:

Our first stop on the Strip was the Bellagio. We walked around the gardens. We took ridiculous pictures like the tourists we were. M turned into a fearsome beast around the giant tiger. You know, the usual.
Also, J decided to try out some modeling for us... I think he could go professional!
And, of course, while we were there we HAD to see the fountains. They are by FAR my favorite part of the Strip. I think I could just sit and watch them for hours... Here are E, me, and M waiting patiently for the next show to begin....
After the Bellagio, M, J, and I walked around for a bit. We stopped at Monte Carlo so we could witness J being a dirty sinner outside of Provo. High roller that he is, he came out on top! That'll teach 'em...
We also stopped at a few fun places like the Coca-Cola Store and the M&M Factory. J just can't resist that darned green M&M.
After that, we drove down to the Venetian so J could see it. It was awesome inside, and the light really did feel like natural light!
Then we headed north to the older part of town. We swung by the world famous Chapel of the Bells, so J and I could get hitched, Britney-style. Or, you know, so J could pull a quick one on his mom...
Our last stop of the night was Fremont Street. We wanted to see a light show, but nothing too interesting was happening. M and J both got a chance to rub the magic lamp, though...
And, finally, a little pride for the good ol' Mountain West. I just had to take a picture of my true blue Cougar banner! :)