Pregnant in Vegas...

Yes, that's where all the pregnant girls go to get away.  You didn't know that?  Ok, maybe not.  But truthfully, we booked the trip a LONG time ago and it meant one last chance to see Garth Brooks perform before Charlie arrives!  If you and I aren't well acquainted, that's one thing you'll learn quickly.  I love country music and Garth Brooks is near the very top of my list.  Cy totally indulges my obsession with seeing him live because a.) Vegas is fun and b).  The show really is the best we've ever seen.  

It was VERY awkward to be pregnant in Vegas.  It was obvious from the get-go that I had a shortage of skin tight mini dresses.  Amen.  I've never felt so out of place as I did when walking into the hotel late Friday night in the midst of the club going girls, and I've never been so glad for my out of place status! 

Our room was awesome!  We were upgraded because they didn't have anymore non-smoking rooms in the level (cheapest) we had booked.  We ended up on the 52nd floor overlooking the strip and the mountains:

So what is there to do in Vegas when you're pregnant and your hubby is super indulgent?  Eat, sleep and shop!  Here are a few highlights...

Saturday night we had dinner at a pizza place in the hotel and Cy was starving.  Additionally, lately all I want is to have a few bites of several things.  This resulted in us ordering a meal so large that the girl at the counter said, "...and how many place settings?"  Yep, just two, thanks.  The server came out and seriously thought he was at the wrong table.  Nice.  Here's a shot of our spread...

Feel free to count.  Yes, there are four meals there.  And an appetizer.

On Sunday, we ate at THE MOST amazing restaurant for brunch.  I told Cy I was really upset that we'd never eaten there before and requested to only eat there for the remainder of the trip.  What was this miraculous place?  A restaurant dedicated to chocolate.  Here is a shot of my apple cinnamon white chocolate truffle french toast:

Seriously, how happy do I look?  Ha!  It came with a side of melted white chocolate to drizzle like syrup. The best was when Cy's skillet scramble came out with a side of melted milk chocolate.  Seriously.  I would post that picture, but I think you guys get the point.  The waitress actually brought me a spoon to eat the milk chocolate.  In return, I requested that Cy give her a huge tip.

Sunday was another glorious day of shopping and napping.  Vegas can be relaxing when you aren't pounding cocktails and staying out all night!  I had some great luck on the Wheel (Wheel of Fortune that is) that I parlayed (like my Vegas terminology?) that into lots of fun on the Roulette wheel.  Cy was against Roulette for all of 30 seconds until we started winning.  Within 4 minutes we were up a couple hundred dollars due to betting on Charlie's due date!  Like any responsible parents would, we cashed out immediately and spent the winnings shopping. 

Ok, so what about Garth?  He was AWESOME!  This was by far the best concert and we had ridiculous seats in the fifth row. 

It was a wonderful and much needed weekend away!

Until next time! 

The Phillips Family