Las Vegas

Hello from Las Vegas! I arrived on Friday for my dear friend Johanna's wedding. Friday was basically a girly day with a little Sean thrown in at the end. We had lunch at this neat Irish pub (Nine Fine Irishmen) in our hotel - New York New York. I drank Magner's which is a fermented apple cider (it's not apple juice no matter what Cindy says). It kinda tasted like beer (which I hate) but sweeter. I actually liked it and even had a second glass later in the evening when Sean arrived. We did a little shopping and then got ready for our big girl's night out. Kelley did a great job planning the bachorlette "party" which consisted of a limo picking us up and giving us a ride down the strip. We were treated to instant access into the clubs (no two hours in line for us) and escorted by our very own VIP hostess. We started the night at Pure (Ceasar's Palace) and ended at Studio 54 (MGM). It was a great time just hanging out and dancing with the girls. A couple of men infiltrated but since they were boyfriend's of the girls, it was okay! I was the first to bow out at around 3:30 or 4, my poor feet just couldn't dance another step! Saturday was a sleepy day with the wedding at 6. It was a great ceremony - Jo looked so beautiful I cried until she yelled at me to stop before she cried!! I was honored by a pre-ceremony picture with the bride and then the entire party and guests took a picture together after the ceremony! I must say - Vegas weddings are no longer just for fly by the seat of your pants elopers - there is definitely a place for the classy and elegant! We had dinner at the World Buffet at the Rio and then it was off to the Tropicana with the gang to play $5 blackjack! We ended the night with a soak of the feet in Kelley and Homero's jacuzzi pool (some people call it a bathtub but when it's that big - I call it a pool)!! Today was pretty lazy, we slept in and then met for lunch at Zeffirino at the Venetian. Cindy and I had to say goodbye to Jo, Marcel, Kelley, Homero, and Sean as they headed back to California - miss you guys already!! We took a stroll down the strip, snapping pictures, shopping and checking out the insides of the hotels! I finally got to see the fountains at the Bellagio and went into the M&M store for some PURPLE! M&Ms. We had a late dinner courtesy of room service and are just chillin'! It has been a great trip, not because of the location but because of the great friends I got to see! There really is a lot more to Vegas than just casino's, clubs, and strippers - if you're willing to dig a little!



Quick update on the new job - I still don't have one! I did get my license but the hospital I would like to work at is notorious for being slow! I may end up staying an extra week or two in Tulsa in effort to get things lined out. It is important to me because my friend, Lucas, is planning to be there. He doesn't have a job yet either (and he submitted before me) so there are still a lot of details to get worked out. I know this would be a great place for me so I put my faith in the Lord that He will get it all worked out! I'll let you know if there are any new developments!