Well I hope that Ryan and Amber had more fun with Dad and Jane in Vegas than I did with my friends for the weekend . What's all the hype about??? If you don't have money for gambling or shows what else is there to do?
I walked (much cheaper than a taxi) to many of the hotels hoping for at least some kind of attraction to visit. Besides the beautiful aquarium at Mandalay Bay I was unsuccessful. The hotels are truly impressive in their decor and design but when you get down to it, they are very large, pretty hotels.
There were a few interesting stores but not many. LOVED the M&M store. Nothing like four floors of M&M's and M&M items to purchase. The Coke store right next to it was cute but not as impressive as the one in Atlanta.
For all my female friends, I highly recommend you never stay at the Hooters Hotel and Casino. I never thought I would have an issue with tiny girls with tiny butts and, dare I say it, HOOTERS, but enough was enough. It wasn't just Hooters though. All the hotels has wait staff (mostly women) in barely there outfits. Average age had to be 28 years old.
If you ever get the opportunity to see the comedian Bobby Slayton I suggest you run the other direction. I've seen some bad comedians but this guy was the worst! I didn't even laugh through 3/4 of his show which is at Hooters and he's the headliner!
No one bothered to tell me that if you're gambling that the drinks are free. I had no clue! It's a good thing I don't drink much anyway. I could have at least had a couple of hundred dollars worth of sodas though.
These are my initial thoughts. I'm not done but will get back to this post when I've got the ringing from the slot machines out of my head.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Ryan's 21st Birthday
Ryan and I made our traditional birthday visit to Sushi Zanmi in Boulder for his birthday. We've been doing this I think since he was about 10 years old. He doesn't eat Sushi but enjoys some of the other dishes they prepare. I like the Sushi.
Over the years Eric (his dad) had joined us and then Eric's wife Dianne joined us. It was nice to have someone, Dianne, who also enjoyed the Sushi. Although it was nice having them with us I always thought of this as mine and Ryan's way to celebrate his birthday. This year we decided to go just the two of us on his 21st birthday.
He got there before me and was waiting at the table drinking green tea. I was surprised. I thought he would already have his first "legal" drink in hand. He stood up and I gave him the biggest possible mom hug I could. I told him I couldn't believe that he was already 21. It seems like just a few years ago and just a mile from where we were having dinner that he was born. I told hime that at the hour we were having dinner that I remember it being very peaceful in my hospital room just the two of us.
I digress. Back to Sushi Zanmi. We sat down and decided to order a Purple Haze to share. That's sake with a rasberry liquor added. When it came and I poured it into the little cups I toasted Ryan and before I could tell him it was hot and to sip it he downed it like a shot! I about spit mine back out laughing at him. He drank the next one a lot slower.
We had our dinner and then the lights dimmed. We've seen this before so we knew what was coming. One of the Sushi chefs plays happy birthday on this odd looking electric saxaphone. Well this time the chef obviously didn't have a lot of experience with the instrument because he hacked it to bits. We laughed pretty hard. They brought out the standard green tea ice cream with a candle in it and sang happy birthday. I gave him a couple of TOOL posters he had asked for at Christmas and a card I made him with a big 21 on the front of it. Although he say's he's embarrased I think he really enjoys it.
We decided to have one more drink and after a short visit to a candy store on Pearl Street we stopped into The Walnut Brewery. I had a glass of wine, Ryan had a Jack and Coke. We had a nice visit and then called it a night. He walked me back to my car and we said goodnight with one last hug and Happy Birthday. "Thanks Mom" he said "I love you". You know what babe? I love you more. Mom
Over the years Eric (his dad) had joined us and then Eric's wife Dianne joined us. It was nice to have someone, Dianne, who also enjoyed the Sushi. Although it was nice having them with us I always thought of this as mine and Ryan's way to celebrate his birthday. This year we decided to go just the two of us on his 21st birthday.
He got there before me and was waiting at the table drinking green tea. I was surprised. I thought he would already have his first "legal" drink in hand. He stood up and I gave him the biggest possible mom hug I could. I told him I couldn't believe that he was already 21. It seems like just a few years ago and just a mile from where we were having dinner that he was born. I told hime that at the hour we were having dinner that I remember it being very peaceful in my hospital room just the two of us.
I digress. Back to Sushi Zanmi. We sat down and decided to order a Purple Haze to share. That's sake with a rasberry liquor added. When it came and I poured it into the little cups I toasted Ryan and before I could tell him it was hot and to sip it he downed it like a shot! I about spit mine back out laughing at him. He drank the next one a lot slower.
We had our dinner and then the lights dimmed. We've seen this before so we knew what was coming. One of the Sushi chefs plays happy birthday on this odd looking electric saxaphone. Well this time the chef obviously didn't have a lot of experience with the instrument because he hacked it to bits. We laughed pretty hard. They brought out the standard green tea ice cream with a candle in it and sang happy birthday. I gave him a couple of TOOL posters he had asked for at Christmas and a card I made him with a big 21 on the front of it. Although he say's he's embarrased I think he really enjoys it.
We decided to have one more drink and after a short visit to a candy store on Pearl Street we stopped into The Walnut Brewery. I had a glass of wine, Ryan had a Jack and Coke. We had a nice visit and then called it a night. He walked me back to my car and we said goodnight with one last hug and Happy Birthday. "Thanks Mom" he said "I love you". You know what babe? I love you more. Mom
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
They grow so fast.
They grow so fast. Funny, I found myself saying that a lot when Brandon and Amber were babies. Now, looking at our Grand children I hear the echo of my own voice.
Joe and I loved having and being around our families for Christmas! Having "little ones" in the house just makes it that much more magical.
Now Brandon is 24, married and has a baby girl. Amber is 21, and she and her significant other have a baby girl and Joe's daughter, Dani, and her husband have two, a daughter and baby son.
Thank you all for a wonderful Christmas!
Kharen
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Hello, everybody.
Happy New Year.
Jane and I will be visiting Wingie in Sun City West January 11 thru 15. You can reach either of us during that time by cell. Please call if you need anything or anything happens we should know about.
Had my colonoscopy. My colon is in fine shape and functions very well, as opposed to several of my other body parts. Jane says this is graphic evidence that I am an almost perfect asshole, an observation several of you have already made more than once.
Big love. Mean it.
Happy New Year.
Jane and I will be visiting Wingie in Sun City West January 11 thru 15. You can reach either of us during that time by cell. Please call if you need anything or anything happens we should know about.
Had my colonoscopy. My colon is in fine shape and functions very well, as opposed to several of my other body parts. Jane says this is graphic evidence that I am an almost perfect asshole, an observation several of you have already made more than once.
Big love. Mean it.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Ambers List
Target Gift Card
Pots and Pans
Vacuum
Iron
Bed Bath and Beyond Gift Card
Wal-mart Gift Card
Silverwear
Dinner Wear
These are the things I really need and sorry its so late.
Claire needs
Clothes size 18-24 months
Kitchen Play Set
Toys (big girls)
A big girl bed ???????
Pots and Pans
Vacuum
Iron
Bed Bath and Beyond Gift Card
Wal-mart Gift Card
Silverwear
Dinner Wear
These are the things I really need and sorry its so late.
Claire needs
Clothes size 18-24 months
Kitchen Play Set
Toys (big girls)
A big girl bed ???????
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Ryan's List
DVD burnerhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8478667&st=dvd+burner&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1185267958772
Burnable DVD'shttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8409377&st=dvd&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1181347550316
Guitar hero 3 [with wireless guitar] (for xbox 360)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8566287&st=Guitar+hero+3&type=product&id=1188562305833
Anything TOOL except for the CDs I have them all lol. T-shirts, limited edition stuff, posters etc. would love anything that has to do with the band. The attached picture is the poster i really want a lot!!!https://www.toolband.com/catalog/ (ordering from them can take up to 5 weeks but you can use this for ideas)
Gift certificates!!!-Target, Best Buy, Zumies, BC Surf and Sport, Circuit City, Game Stop
ROCK BAND [for xbox 360] (a little on the expensive side but i figured i'd put it on here anyway)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8604343&st=rock+band+360&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1192232281392
NHL '08 (for xbox 360)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8499298&st=NHL+'08&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1186004524731
Microsoft points (can be found at your local 7-11, best buy, Circuit city, where ever video games are sold)
And if anyone knows a nice single girl that's looking for a nice single guy that would help also. bahahaha
Burnable DVD'shttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8409377&st=dvd&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1181347550316
Guitar hero 3 [with wireless guitar] (for xbox 360)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8566287&st=Guitar+hero+3&type=product&id=1188562305833
Anything TOOL except for the CDs I have them all lol. T-shirts, limited edition stuff, posters etc. would love anything that has to do with the band. The attached picture is the poster i really want a lot!!!https://www.toolband.com/catalog/ (ordering from them can take up to 5 weeks but you can use this for ideas)
Gift certificates!!!-Target, Best Buy, Zumies, BC Surf and Sport, Circuit City, Game Stop
ROCK BAND [for xbox 360] (a little on the expensive side but i figured i'd put it on here anyway)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8604343&st=rock+band+360&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1192232281392
NHL '08 (for xbox 360)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8499298&st=NHL+'08&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1186004524731
Microsoft points (can be found at your local 7-11, best buy, Circuit city, where ever video games are sold)
And if anyone knows a nice single girl that's looking for a nice single guy that would help also. bahahaha
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