The Joys of a Lazy River

I look thrashed because Beanie and I just got tossed around in the wave pool!

I don't think the idea of a lazy river is that complex. I mean, growing up, my family and I would float down the Illinois River every summer, which was relaxing and fun each time. I'm just grateful that I live in a time when the idea of putting a river into pool-form came to fruition. Colleen bought a couple of inner tubes and we just plopped them into the "river" and went around and around and around....It was bliss. Kavella would either sit in my lap or cruise solo in her tube, but she seemed to enjoy either way! In the course of the river, there were two waterfalls that cooled us off further. I loved splashing around, people watching and chilling in the lazy river with my girls! Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of us girls, but we DID get one of K and her Daddy! Speaking of Kavella and her Dad, check out the next picture and see if you can tell why Dust is feeling so uncomfortable....

"Hey now, you're an allstar...," "Can't get enough of you baby...," "[something, something] walking on the sun...," and "I'm a believer" were just a few of the Smashmouth songs enjoyed by all the tradeshow attendees, including Dust and myself. C'mon, don't act like you don't remember jammin' out to Smashmouth. No? Go ahead and Google them. Seriously, Google them. Now do you remember who they are? They put on a pretty good show for a bunch of washed up old dudes! Of course, I spent most of the evening body surfing, jumping in the mosh pit and other such schenanigans....oooookay, I might be exaggerating just slightly.

While the Blues Brothers were performing, I took a quick trip to the bathroom and when I returned, this is what I found Dustin doing......

I'm pretty sure the "girl" in this photo is actually Grover in a sparkly dress. That's a dude, right?

Our room came with two complimentary drinks. Colleen and I took advantage of that offer by treating ourselves to some virgin margaritas. It was funny to watch peoples' reactions when we offered Kavella a taste of our drink. "Mmmmm, good, huh?" I'd ask her. "It helps her sleep." Ha, ha!! She loved the lime, too!

What's on the top floor, you ask? Well, this sweet view of the strip and a security guard. Apparently, we don't look like we should be in such a prestigious area. Ouch.

It's soooo early. What time is it?

Oh my gosh, I LOVE me some mini sewing repair kits! Aaaaaahhhhh! Haaa! Ahhh! Ahhhhhh! I'm so happy right now! So happy.

While the rest of us enjoyed our time in Las Vegas, Kavella spent most of her days talking business. "Yup, that's the lowest I can go on that console server. Take it or leave it...."

We brought all Kavella's beach toys, which she loved playing with in the kiddie section of the pool! We had such a fun time!

Goodbye, Mandalay Bay, until next year.....