Ok, maybe it's not the typical way to begin a Vegas trip, but we started the first morning with a simple brunch at a local dim sum place. The food was.....eh.... a little underflavored (is that a word?) for my taste. Of course, we had to stop by to get some Lee's crack coffee....oh my gosh, I think we may have an addiction problem to their coffee. It literally jolts your eyes open!
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| One of my favorite things from dim sum: sweet tofu soaked with a light ginger syrup. It taps into my childhood memories of being 5 yrs. old again. |
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| The infamous coffee: I think we had more energy than our kid that day. Parents, wanna outrun your kid(s)? Get Lee's coffee! |
After a yummy brunch, we headed to the mall and shopped....window shopped mostly but got a few goodies as well. By late afternoon, we headed to new adventures....
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| Silverton Casino: a huge aquarium that mesmorized the boys |
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Nate's drink: Starbuck's vanilla steamer (hot milk with vanilla syrup and frothy whipped cream;
topped with caramel) |
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My drink: Misto (half coffee & half skim)= perfect
Don't worry....it's decaf.... I was still "awake" from this morning's coffee from Lee's! |
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| Even though he's 8, I'm glad he still has his "baby eyes".... |
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| Nate teaching us how to fold his intense paper airplanes. I still don't know how.... |
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| "The Headhunter" plane |
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Favorite Thai place: Lotus of Siam
Tom Yum Noodles: hot, sour, spicy goodness |
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| Jay's dish: short ribs with penang sauce |
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| Nate's favorite: Pad See Eiw |
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| After dinner, we headed back to the hotel. Nate quickly got ready for bed and climbed in for a short movie. Of course, he had great company with his Perry the Platypus (2 of 'em!) *sigh.....what a life! |
So that was DAY ONE. It doesn't sound like very much but it was full of good times as a family. It was nice to be able to reconnect with each other....relax....and enjoy. Every family should have moments like this. More to come.....
so hungry now...
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