Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Las Vegas!

For our anniversary this year we decided to go to Las Vegas to see Phantom of the Opera. We're not really Las Vegas people (hate the strip), so we decided to stay out at Lake Las Vegas, which is about 20 min. from the strip. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton ... oh my gosh it was fantastic!! I highly reccommend it to anyone going out there - it was quiet and so nice. And FANCY!

Here is our very pretty hotel room and the fancy grounds:
First we did some shopping ... and then we hit the pool (it was SO hot outside) ... they also had a lagoon (part of the lake) that had white sandy beaches and a waterfall!
Then we got ready and headed downtown for Phantom. It was so amazing!! They didn't let you take pictures in the theater, but it was like a movie set. I couldn't even believe the special effects. The cast did an incredible job ... we were so swept up in the story! Absolutely amazing!!

Now, I have to brag about my very thoughtful husband. We set it up so each year we take turns giving an anniversary gift. This year was my turn to give Jeff a gift ... so I framed pictures of Ireland for his office (which he had been wanting). He loved them!

But Jeff is not to ever be outdone ... when we were in Vegas he came into our room looking mighty sneaky. He gave me a bag with a shirt I bought in it ... when I looked inside to get the shirt out, there were two pretty pink boxes tied up with brown bows. He suprised me with a matching earring and necklace set! Now, this isn't an ordinary set. Many months ago I found them in People Stylewatch ... and I showed them to him and told him how much I loved them ... they are so classy! From just the designer name ... he tracked down the boutiques they are sold in (only in LA and NY) and the designer herself ... got in contact with her and picked out the exact ones I wanted!! She shipped them to arrive in time!! How sweet is that?! I don't know which I was more excited about ... the set - which is gorgeous (this picture just doesn't do it justice), or the the trouble he went to! Just another reason why I love him so much!

So pretty!!

Overall, we had a wonderful weekend ... I love getting away and hanging out just the two of us!!

2 comments:

Jake and Megan said...

The hotel looks amazing! Happy Anniversary! It sounds like you had a lot of fun.

Carolyn said...

Wow, go Jeff! Looks like you guys had a great time. Next time we go to Vegas I think we'll stay at that place. It's awesome!