Vegas Flashbacks

Byron's Dad, Gary, was able to come out to visit last year. We were so excited since he wasn't able to come out for our wedding and we hadn't seen him in a long time. While he was here we went to the Grand Canyon. Surprisingly it is only a couple hour drive from Vegas and yet this is the only time we made it. The rim that is closest to Vegas is on an Indian Reservation. When you see the Grand Canyon in pictures you always think wow that is pretty, but trust me pictures don't do it justice. And they don't have any fences up along the edges, you could walk straight off into the Canyon if you wanted. The entire time we were there I think all of us were a little weak in the knees.

Me and Gary posing at one of the lookout points...


Gary patiently waiting for the bus...

Byron and Gary so close to the edge it is making my heart race even now!

This is the new platform they built. It is glass bottom so you look straight down at the Canyon. We all decided it was too much money (yeah right, we were chicken!)

You have to go to believe how amazing it is...

Byron and I trying to smile even though we were afraid we would step too far back and fall in...

Byron and Gary...

Out for dinner...

We went down to the Strip one night and of course we had to watch all four of the Belagio fountain shows. If you get me down in that mess of downtown you have to take me to the fountains.


Me and Byron at dinner. We had a free meal on Martin Harris. It was delicious. I didn't even make the boys eat Sushi, although I love it!
We went to a baseball game. Clearly Gary was more into the game than me. I had my Miller Lime so I was happy.

I was stuck at work one day, but Byron and Gary went to see Hoover Damn. It is worth seeing too.
You can see the new bridge they are building in the background. Soon you won't even drive over the damn to get into Vegas.

We went out to the base that Byron currently works at. This is the Predator (an unmanned aircraft). It is crazy to think such a small plane plays such a big part in the war on terror. It runs off a snowmobile engine.


We had so much fun while Gary was here and cannot wait for Gary and Dana to come visit us in Arizona. I am sure we can find something to do there. After all the beautiful beaches of Mexico are only four hours away!

We also have to give a shot out to Gary for making the Honor's list for the Fall 2008 semester at DACC. We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!