Emma Lauren

Well, she's here!! The much anticipated first niece of mine has entered the world (with apparently very healthy lungs), and I know I may be biased, but she is too cute. Here are a few pics of just her.


Look at that cute little tongue . . . I'll add more when I get the chance. I was just so excited to share with you!! I'm an aunt!! Hehe :)

Proof

A few weeks ago I told you that I feel down our stairs. Well, I'm finally healed, but before I got my proper leg color back, I took some photos to document the unfortunate accident.


See?? Told ya it really happened!

What happens in Vegas . . .

should stay there, but I'm breaking the rule.


That's right . . . you're getting a close up, in depth look at my recent trip to LV. Ok, Ok, for the sake of some of my audience, I'll censor it a little. For my big 25th birthday I went to Vegas for a tri-state reunion. Have I really gotten to an age where I must plan a trip out of state to get old college friends together? It feels very Sex and the City. Anyway, I met two of my Pepperdine buds at LAS where we took a cab to the great and wonderful TI! (the new and improved Treasure Island) It was actually quite a nice hotel and just a train ride from The Mirage, the wonderful place that housed the greatest Cirque Du Soleil show of all time . . . LOVE.


True, I've only seen this one Cirque Du Soleil show, but I would venture to say it's one of the best, if not THE best one, in Vegas. Very impressive, trippy stuff. Here we are pre-amazement. Clearly excited.


I also managed to win $40 on a slot machine. At least it paid for my buffet . . . my #1 thing to do in Vegas, next to playing the slots. These buffets are just a gluttonous way to try all sorts of foods that either you're too lazy or too cheap to order normally, all complimented by an unending amount of champagne. Scrumptious! This year, I think I passed my last record sitting time, spending nearly 3 hours there eating, drinking, and overall just being silly. Amidst our gambling, eating and drinking, we did sleep and we even went to the club in our hotel, but left soon after we arrived due to its overly skanky atmosphere. Not as classy as we would have liked. I know, I know, it's Vegas. I shouldn't be so discriminatory.


The last thing we did was swing by Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville restaurant (surprisingly AMAZING nachos) where we were able to walk off with our cocktails in plastic cups.


Only in Vegas, folks.
Overall, great trip. If you ever need a buddy, I'm always up for going. :)

High school

Do you remember what high school was like? Were you ever intentionally mean to your substitutues? Well, then shame on you! I have been in high school this whole week, and I have never been so ready to go back to elementary school. So, tomorrow I will be in a kindergarten class. For just a few hours, but I cannot wait to see the little ones. The ones who still enjoy adult company and aren't automatically excited when they see a sub because they think they can get away with murder while the teacher is away. They just aren't as manipulative or rude as those older ones. I'm sorry. I'm sounding pessimistic, but I really wish I could record some of my conversations with these winners. No respect. No manners at all. And those 3 or 4 in each class pretty much ruin it for the rest. I hope and pray that my children (should I choose to have any after all this) learn how to treat people in a proper, nice manner. Both their peers and adults. No matter how much they don't like either. Ok. Venting over.
Guess what tomorrow is?? My birthday. 25 years of life. I am starting to feel old. Ah well. I'm going to Vegas to celebrate, and I'm pretty sure I'll be able to forget my exact age while I'm enjoying martinis and playing the slots. Or however I choose to spend my time. :)
Happy Fridays everyone!