Monday, October 24, 2011

Vacation Day 2......

Today we woke before the sunrise...no surprise to us...but it did seem really early!! The view was pretty spectacular.....






After our early morning rise it was off to the "Strip"...there really can be no better time right to visit the strip than early on a Saturday morning!?! Our one and only stop was the Bellagio.....


If you never been to the Bellagio it's a "Must See" on my list....they have this incredible indoor flower garden that changes with the seasons.....this was probably my favorite...the fall colors, fall flowers....it was amazing!





Look at this apple...made completely out of roses!!



Such sweet faces!!


The talking tree was a huge hit with the kids.....



And there was this pictures...designed like a painting with real flowers....





No stop to the Bellagio would be complete without a visit to the chocolate fountain.....


And then after some chocolate crossiants....we were off......off on another adventure...this time headed for Edwards Air Force Base to visit some good friends that used to live in Rapid City with us....


But not without a stop first out "In and Out Burger"......


The entrance to Edwards AFB.....this was really fun to see where our friends were now living...and although it really is located in the middle of the desert with very little around them....I really enjoyed being able to visit them and their home!! Thanks Pattersons!!


Amanda took us on a short tour around the base first before heading "home"......As we drove by these model planes Eric knew everyone one of them....I don't know what a single one is called....so just enjoy the "planes"......






And then there is Louisa....what a sweet little girl!! She is the brown eyed, brown haired version of her siblings....and the last time I saw her she was a mere 8 weeks old.....


Oli and Eli....


Ana and Alayna.......


A little dance party.....


And the beginning of our attempts to take pics of all the kiddos together.....



Thanks Thanks Thanks...Amanda for hosting us for the night.....wish we were closer!!

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