SURPRISE! Birthday trip to London!

I am currently sitting at BWI waiting for my flight to London via Reykjavik on Wow Air. This was a surprise trip for my son turning 18 in December and it nearly killed me to keep it secret for nearly 2 months!! But we are finally on the way! I am going to try “live blogging” … Continue reading SURPRISE! Birthday trip to London!

Viva Las Vegas…Part 4 – Let’s Eat!

Now that we’ve walked up and down the Strip, you must be hungry.  I know I am.  When we got to the hotel and checked in, we were a bit peckish so we decided to eat at Todd English’s restaurant in the Bellagio, Olives.  Even though it was January, the weather was fantastic, so we … Continue reading Viva Las Vegas…Part 4 – Let’s Eat!

Viva Las Vegas…Part 3 (Strip Tour!)

As I may have mentioned, you can mostly walk from one end of the strip to the other, without ever setting foot outside…just travel from casino to casino through their connecting hallways and you never have to see the sun!  However, there is some spectacular sites to see if you do choose to venture outdoors. … Continue reading Viva Las Vegas…Part 3 (Strip Tour!)

Peace For Paris

In the midst of outrage over Starbuck’s cups, we are brutally reminded of what is really important.  My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris tonight.  Paris is my favorite city in the world and I am devastated tonight.  I have no wise words to explain away this senseless tragedy, or any other … Continue reading Peace For Paris

Viva Las Vegas…Part 2

Sunrise in Vegas…I’m sure there are people that go to Las Vegas all the time and have never seen one!  However, it is worth the retina burning to watch the sun rise over the bleak desert only to hit the chrome and glass of the city and explode! Today we are just wandering around the … Continue reading Viva Las Vegas…Part 2