Brent's birthday

Brent's family came from BC for his birthday. I had the lawn decorated for when we came home from the cottage. Brent's sister (Robyn) put up the "Honk" signs. The horns were blowing all day!

We had a party in the backyard.

50 is Nifty

Campfires

Campfires = Roasted marshmallows, S'mores, Octopus dogs & roasted Banana splits.

Kelvin's Catch

Kelvin caught a Bass.

Dillon's Catch

Dillon caught a Pike.

Big Catch

Here is Brent's big catch of the week - a 41" Pike.

Cottage

Our rental included 2 buildings. Brent & I stayed in the one on the right and the boys slept in the one on the left.

Fun on the Water

Tubing

Here is Dillon & his buddy tubing. BIG SMILES :)

Las Vegas 2009

The hotels are not far from the airport. I tried my hand at penny slots and found that we were up-and-down. Then I learned Roulette and I may be hooked (up US$175).

We went to a Chris Angel show (he is better on TV).

We stayed at Circus Circus Hotel. I loved Vegas but the next time, I will get a better hotel in the middle of everything.

P.S. It is hot in Vegas in June/July - even if it is a dry heat.

I saved some dollars at the outlet mall shopping for my son.

LAS VEGAS

What happens in Vegas ... Stays in Vegas!

Bellagio Hotel

Here is Brent & Dillon watching the 'Fountain Show' at the Bellagio. The picture doesn't do it justice. There was music playing and the fountains shot up like fireworks.

Freemont Street

With a bus pass to the hotel and our son to take care of us ... Dad and I cut loose a little to the old rock music and the light show above our heads on Freemont Street. Drinks are cheap and potent, the music is fabulous and the atmosphere is amazing!

Grand Canyon

You just gotta love a moment together with your teenager.

Cowgirl

I used to twirl a baton but ... I couldn't seem to get this roping thing down. I guess 'Cowgirl' is not one of my possible careers. But ... I had fun!

Vegas Showgirls

I wanted Dillon to get a photo with a Vegas Showgirl. He was too shy, so his loving Dad offered to go with him :)

I think they will cherish this in later years!

SkyWalk 2

The funny thing about this photo is that Brent is the one who is afraid of heights. He got onto that glass floor and went for it just like I told him he would.
You can't pass up 'one-in-a-life-time' chances!

Sky Walk

Here is me jumping on the 'SkyWalk'. It is a glass floor that hangs out over the Grand Canyon (higher than the CN Tower in Toronto). Was I scared? Not for a minute. I loved it! But, I didn't think that I could touch my feet to my butt - not too old yet!

Helicopter

This is Dillon in the front seat of the helicopter that we took down to the base of the canyon along the Calorado River.

Eagle Point

This is Dillon at 'Eagle Point' in the Grand Canyon. Can you see the bird at the top of the ridge behind him? The Indians believe that the spirits put it there.

It was 107 - 112 degrees everyday that we were there.

M&M World

We visited M&M World. Four floors of candy and other realted items. I felt like a kid - it was great. We bought M&M plates for the boys next door, who took care of our cockatiel while we were away.

Las Vegas

Here we are in Vegas.

Aga Boom 1

I attended a comedy show in Toronto with my family called "Aga Boom". It was created by Cirque du Soleil.

Aga Boom 2

The fun begins with one clown who touches the button marked "Do Not Touch"

Aga Boom 3

Aga Boom 4

Here is an example of the chaotic fun.

They threw the paper and various sizes of large balloons into the crowd.

My son enjoyed the toilet paper attached to a leaf blower (shown with the clown in the black). I told him not to try it at home :)