Las Vegas Trip July 21st-23rd

Alan had a basketball tournament with his club team. It was Thursday-Monday. We couldn't stay the whole time, so went down on Thursday and came home on Saturday. We left Thursday afternoon and got in around 8pm. We unpacked and enjoyed some time in the pool. We then watched a Harry Potter movie. Some of us were behind and wanted to see them all before we watched the last one.

On Friday Alan had two games. We went to watch the first one, but wasn't expecting to pay $14 each. We were going to take the kids back to the condo, but they said we could babysit them at the gym. It was very nice of them to let us all stay. Alan played well, but lost a last second buzzer beater. Alan is getting more aggressive on offense and is really learning a lot about the game. We were really please with the coach and this team. Really great people. Everyone commented on the great man Alan is and how well he gets along with everyone.

In between games we went to the strip. It was hot and a lot of walking, but great to be together. We saw a show at the Ceasar Palace, it was fair, but the fish were cool. We saw some lions on the way to the M&M store and the soda store. At the M&M store we saw a free movie and Heather bought a hat. Then we were off to the roller coaster at New York New York. Heather was barely tall enough and Alan was able to fit, so off we went. It was fun and all the kids except Alan went again. Because of Alan's size it hurts more than it is fun. Vegas still just isn't a place for kids and not an ideal vacation spot.

That night we went to the second game and Alan played great. I don't have the exact stats, but he scored 10-12 pt and had good rebounds and blocks. Unfortunately one of the starters sprained an ankle in the first game and the other post hurt his eye in this game. They were doing great, but just ran out of steam at the end. They played well, but these teams are good. We lost, but only by a few points. That night we watched the last Harry Potter movie in the condo and that caught us up for Saturday.

Saturday we went to the 11am movie. We packed up and went to the Last Harry Potter movie. With all my passes it only cost 1.74, so we got popcorn too. The movie was good. We then had lunch in the car and the kids walked the mall, while we went to Alan's game. Alan's team played a really good team and it was hard only have 6 players. At half time I got up to go stand closer and fell down the bleachers. I was embarrassed and it hurt a lot. I was glad nothing was broke, but I was shaken up and in pain and a long ways from home. I guess I wasn't a happy camper. Timothy made a bed for me in the back, so I rested on the way home. It has almost been a week now and I am still sore. I guess it takes awhile, when you get older. Oh well.

We got home about 12:30pm that night.