4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TRIP TO LAS VEGAS

Dave and I just got back from our 4 year anniversary trip to Las Vegas and it had to be one of the best vacations I've ever been on. Here are a few pictures from the trip:

SUNDAY - DAY ONE

We ran the marathon yesterday so, needless to say, we were pretty tired on our flights to Vegas, but super excited to start our trip. We were really sore from the marathon so we looked like a bunch hobbling geriatrics walking around the airport. We had quite a few people giving us funny looks. We arrived in Vegas around 11:30 am and went straight to the Mirage to watch the last two minutes of the Redskins game. Then we went to the Bayside Buffet for dinner at Mandalay Bay and went to see Criss Angel's Believe at the Luxor Hotel. See day one pictures below:

The Mirage (our hotel)

Here is a picture of our room. It had a very contemporary look.

A picture of me in the courtyard of the Mirage before going out for the evening

The Bayside Buffet at Mandalay Bay was incredible and was one of the first stops on our food adventures. There's nothing like running a marathon and then stuffing your pallet at a buffet.

Dave in front of the buffet before our first feast :-)

Dave enjoying his meal at the Bayside Buffet at Mandalay Bay

Me stuffing my face at the buffet (Side note: this was my second or third plate. You begin to lose count after awhile)
Just a sample of the delicious desserts

Luxor Hotel

Dave and I went to see Criss Angel's Believe at the Luxor Hotel on the first night we were in Vegas. Here is a picture of the outside of the theater.

A picture of me in front of the Criss Angel Mindfreak store. I'm a huge fan of Criss Angel's show on A&E so it was really cool for me to be there.MONDAY - DAY TWO:

We went to Fashion Show Mall and walked the strip for a good part of the day, ate at La Salsa Mexican Restaurant for lunch, ESPN Zone for dinner, and then went to see comedian Frank Caliendo at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino. See day two pictures below:

Picture of Wynn and Encore Hotel across from the Fashion Show Mall

Fashion Show Mall

Picture of Frank Caliendo and Louie Anderson after Frank's first show in Vegas. He was one of the funniest comedians I've ever seen live. His impression of George W. Bush is right on point.

TUESDAY - DAY THREE

We walked the strip to sightsee for most of the day, went to the Mirage Buffet 'Cravings' for dinner, and then went to see Holly Madison from 'The Girls Next Door' star in the Vegas show 'Peepshow.' Aubrey O'Day also starred in the show. See day three pictures below:

Dave and I were buying our tickets to Peepshow at Planet Hollywood when we saw Holly Madison walk by. I asked her if I could have a picture with her and she was really nice. She is in the process of filming a new reality show called 'Planet Holly' that will highlight her life in Vegas and her role in the Vegas show 'Peepshow.'

Me and Holly Madison from 'The Girls Next Door'

Peepshow ticket booth

Dave and I in front of the volcano at the Mirage

Dave in front of the erupting volcano at the Mirage.

DAY FOUR - WEDNESDAY

We went to the Mandalay Bay buffet for breakfast and dinner. Then, we went to see Carmen Electra star in the burlesque show 'Crazy Horse' I don't have any pictures from the show because we weren't allowed to bring cameras into the theater.

Picture of the outside of the Crazy Horse Theater starring Carmen Electra

DAY FIVE - THURSDAY

This was where our vacation came to an end :-(, but we had a great trip and can't wait until our next vacation to Vegas.

UNDER ARMOR BALTIMORE MARATHON - OCTOBER 10, 2009

YAY - WE DID IT! Dave and I finished the Baltimore Marathon!! It was definitely challenging, but our goal was to finish so that's all that matters. :-) Here are a few pictures from the race:

Me at mile 14 - still doing ok at this point. :-)

OH DEAR...........starting to struggle at mile 20 - my left knee was killing me. Dave and I at mile 26 - I thought it was so sweet because he waited for me at mile 26 so we could finish the race together even though he was way ahead of me. What a great husband!!;-)

BLAKE'S SOCCER GAME

Dave and I went to see our niece, Blake, play soccer this past Saturday and it was the most precious sight to see. Doesn't Blake look cute in her soccer uniform? Here are some pictures from the day:

Blake and I after her game

Dave and Blake
Our niece, Josie, dressed up in her Halloween costume for this year. Note the banana in her back pocket. Is that not the most adorable costume you've ever seen? Nice job Marshalls.

Josie and I

BLAKE AND JOSIE

My sister-in-law, Stacey, is a photographer in St. Mary's County and she took these pictures of me, Dave, and our nieces this past weekend. The girls are soooooooooo cute and are growing up so fast.

10 Year High School Reunion

One of my best friends, Melissa, and I

Dave and I
(From Left to Right) Stephanie, Me, Melissa, Ashley, and Danielle
Dave and I at the reunion

Nights in Rodanthe

Dave and I just got back from our annual summer vacation to Rodanthe, NC in the Outer Banks. We rented a little beach house near the ocean with my parents and our doggie, Sampson. Our trip consisted of sunbathing on the beach all day, making the 'difficult' decision of which seafood restaurant to eat at each night, taking Sampson for walks on the beach, and seeing which of us could stuff our bellies with the most food. :-) It was so relaxing! Here are a few pictures from our trip:

Dave and I on the Rodanthe Pier

Dave and I on the porch of our beach house

My parents, Dave, and I at the Froggy Dog Restaurant in Avon, N.C.

My parents in front of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Dave and I at the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - it was sooo windy!

Dave and I at Top Dog Cafe in Rodanthe, N.C.
My mom and dad at Top Dog Cafe

Dave and I on the Rodanthe Pier

My dad and I on the Rodanthe Pier

Dave and I at Lisa's Pizza

So, I remember seeing the preview for the movie, 'Nights in Rodanthe' and being so excited for the simple fact that my family and I have been camping and renting beach houses in Rodanthe, N.C. for the past 20 years. Rodanthe is such a small town on Cape Hatteras Island that very few people have actually heard of it so it was shocking to me that they filmed a movie in this small beach town. We happened to be in one of the local shops and I spotted t-shirts that read "I spent a night in Rodanthe" with a picture of the beach house from the movie. (SEE PICTURE BELOW)

I remember asking Dave what sucker would blow $12.00 on a t-shirt with a picture of the 'Nights in Rodanthe' house on it

So, yeah........I was one of those people who got suckered into buying the t-shirt on the last day I was there. Looks like I stuck my foot in my mouth on that one.

SEAN AND LINDSAY'S ENGAGEMENT PARTY

I'm sooooo excited for my two friends, Sean and Lindsay, on their engagement. They are a great couple and it doesn't hurt that I introduced the two of them - thank you very much! Here are a few pictures from the party at Sean and Lindsay's house:

Pam, me (Maid of Honor), Robbie (Best Man), and Lindsay (Bride-to-be)

Pam, Lindsay, and I
Me, Sean (Groom-to-be), and Lindsay (Bride-to-be)

Lindsay and I