Jen's Last Day (in Vegas)

Today was Jen's last day (sad face). We started at the outlet malls where I spent my newly acquired 250 (ish) dollars. It was fun to do some "free" shopping! (Don't worry, BeBe, I didn't spend your portion. . .and get excited Hays, Maggie, Tiki, Dax & Gabby you all got a little something!)

Then Jen left.

And that left mom and I wondering what we are going to do with ourselves. . .so we decided to watch another Cirque show, "Mystere." It was good. . .more of an original Cirque. Very entertaining and I would recommend it, but I liked "Viva Elvis" better. We had a yummy dinner at a different Mexican restaurant than before and tried on fake diamond rings for a long time. It was a fun evening. . .and now we're off to bed (without Jennafer here, the 2 old ladies are fairly boring)!

Good night!

Comments

Berg said…

Hey Jamie Jo!

If you get the chance, go see 'O' by Cirque du Soleil (at the Bellagio). It's definitely the best Cirque show, and while it might be more pricey, it's worth every cent. The whole act focuses on performing in water and it's truly spectacular!

- Laura Berg

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