Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
I love the TV show Diner, Drive-ins and Dives. And tonight, Daddy got to visit one of the places featured on the show. Gus's Fried Chicken is located in Memphis. Daddy is in Memphis for work. Mommy and I miss him very much, but I am happy he sent me pictures that I could share with you.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Mommy and Daddy's Vegas Vacation
Mommy and Daddy arrived home last night from their 4-day Vegas vacation. From what I can tell, Mommy and Daddy had a ton of fun. Although they don't really gamble, Mommy tried her hand at video poker and the penny slots. She won more than $50, which Daddy promptly gave back to the casino while playing Roulette. Mommy and Daddy left MSP on Wednesday. After dropping me off to spend time with all of my friends, Mommy and Daddy headed to the airport where they had breakfast at my favorite place...McDonald's (too early for French Fries).
It was also at the MSP airport that they spotted their first celebrity of the trip...Keith, the captain of the Wizard on one of Mommy's favorite shows, "Deadliest Catch." He is the one with his head turned slightly in the hat, island shirt and mustache.
Exciting to say the least, Mommy noticed that Keith was the last one on their plane and he sat in first class. By the way, Mommy hates to fly. Can you tell from this picture? I can't.
Mommy and Daddy landed in Vegas and were greeted by a driver from the Bellagio (where they were staying). He helped them with their bags and brought them to the car (much better than having to stand in the taxi line, Mommy said). Once they arrived at the hotel, they were greeted by a member of the Bellagio staff and brought to a private check-in (which took more than 30 minutes...a very busy place, but Mommy did not spot any celebrities). Mommy and Daddy finally got checked-in and they headed to their room to change. 31038, the Presidential Suite at the Bellagio is where they would spend the next three nights.
Daddy took more pictures of the room, including thier view of the famous "Fountains of Bellagio."
Mommy and Daddy changed into more comfy clothes and headed to the new City Center (next door to the Bellagio). They wanted to see what everyone had been talking about, including the shops at Crystal Court and the Elvis theatre at the Aria hotel (needed to pick-up tickets to Viva Elvis).
Art Installations at Crystal Court
Shops at Crystal Court (including the largest Louis Vuitton in North America)
Hotel Aria Flowers in Chocolate
Mommy loves Elvis...
Mommy and Daddy were quite impressed by City Center, but felt things were a bit to posh for them (that is saying something). On their way back, they stopped at Bellagio indoor flower display. Pretty cool...
They said they stopped by many times (it is on the way to breakfast) and that I can share more photos of the garden later. Mommy and Daddy spent the rest of the day exploring the hotel and watching the fountains from their bedroom. They headed out to dinner on Wednesday at Yellowtail (a Japanese restaurant in the Bellagio). They had a great meal...and the most interesting part was the pop rock sushi (pop rock, the candy, was in Mommy and Daddy's sushi).
After dinner, Mommy and Daddy tried their hand a few games and made their way back to the Bellagio garden.
Mommy and Daddy spent most of the second day on their feet. They walked down the the Venetian; on a mission to find shaving products for Daddy. They found them...and encountered many beautiful visuals along the way. Also, Daddy spent time on the phone with his work (Mommy left her blackberry at home).
Mommy and Daddy headed back to the Venetian that night to have dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Cut. Cut is a steakhouse. Daddy had Kobe and Waygu steak. Mommy and Daddy both enjoyed the Macaroni and Cheese.
Mommy and Daddy spent much of Friday by the pool. It was beautiful, except for the 40+ mile-an-hour winds. Mommy said it made it feel like it was freezing outside. In fact, Mommy had to wrap herself in towels for lunch. Mommy and Daddy had lunch at the poolside cafe. They had to hold onto everything just to make sure their food didn't fly and hit other people in the restaurant.
Mommy and Daddy had dinner at Circo in the Bellagio. Hands down, they said, it was the best Italian meal they ever had. And, they had the best view of the fountains (they sat in the best part of the restaurant). After dinner, they headed to Aria for the Viva Elvis show. Mommy and Daddy had a great time - especially Mommy. She loves Elvis - and they played her favorite song..."Suspicious Minds." Mommy said it doesn't get much better than that.
Mommy and Daddy had a great time in Vegas, but all things must come to an end. Mommy and Daddy had the driver take them to the airport. They spent the next 30 minutes in the airport security line (see the photo below), but it did move fast.
It was also at the MSP airport that they spotted their first celebrity of the trip...Keith, the captain of the Wizard on one of Mommy's favorite shows, "Deadliest Catch." He is the one with his head turned slightly in the hat, island shirt and mustache.
Exciting to say the least, Mommy noticed that Keith was the last one on their plane and he sat in first class. By the way, Mommy hates to fly. Can you tell from this picture? I can't.
Mommy and Daddy landed in Vegas and were greeted by a driver from the Bellagio (where they were staying). He helped them with their bags and brought them to the car (much better than having to stand in the taxi line, Mommy said). Once they arrived at the hotel, they were greeted by a member of the Bellagio staff and brought to a private check-in (which took more than 30 minutes...a very busy place, but Mommy did not spot any celebrities). Mommy and Daddy finally got checked-in and they headed to their room to change. 31038, the Presidential Suite at the Bellagio is where they would spend the next three nights.
Daddy took more pictures of the room, including thier view of the famous "Fountains of Bellagio."
Mommy and Daddy changed into more comfy clothes and headed to the new City Center (next door to the Bellagio). They wanted to see what everyone had been talking about, including the shops at Crystal Court and the Elvis theatre at the Aria hotel (needed to pick-up tickets to Viva Elvis).
Art Installations at Crystal Court
Shops at Crystal Court (including the largest Louis Vuitton in North America)
Hotel Aria Flowers in Chocolate
Mommy loves Elvis...
Mommy and Daddy were quite impressed by City Center, but felt things were a bit to posh for them (that is saying something). On their way back, they stopped at Bellagio indoor flower display. Pretty cool...
They said they stopped by many times (it is on the way to breakfast) and that I can share more photos of the garden later. Mommy and Daddy spent the rest of the day exploring the hotel and watching the fountains from their bedroom. They headed out to dinner on Wednesday at Yellowtail (a Japanese restaurant in the Bellagio). They had a great meal...and the most interesting part was the pop rock sushi (pop rock, the candy, was in Mommy and Daddy's sushi).
After dinner, Mommy and Daddy tried their hand a few games and made their way back to the Bellagio garden.
Mommy and Daddy spent most of the second day on their feet. They walked down the the Venetian; on a mission to find shaving products for Daddy. They found them...and encountered many beautiful visuals along the way. Also, Daddy spent time on the phone with his work (Mommy left her blackberry at home).
Mommy and Daddy headed back to the Venetian that night to have dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Cut. Cut is a steakhouse. Daddy had Kobe and Waygu steak. Mommy and Daddy both enjoyed the Macaroni and Cheese.
Mommy and Daddy spent much of Friday by the pool. It was beautiful, except for the 40+ mile-an-hour winds. Mommy said it made it feel like it was freezing outside. In fact, Mommy had to wrap herself in towels for lunch. Mommy and Daddy had lunch at the poolside cafe. They had to hold onto everything just to make sure their food didn't fly and hit other people in the restaurant.
Mommy and Daddy had dinner at Circo in the Bellagio. Hands down, they said, it was the best Italian meal they ever had. And, they had the best view of the fountains (they sat in the best part of the restaurant). After dinner, they headed to Aria for the Viva Elvis show. Mommy and Daddy had a great time - especially Mommy. She loves Elvis - and they played her favorite song..."Suspicious Minds." Mommy said it doesn't get much better than that.
Mommy and Daddy had a great time in Vegas, but all things must come to an end. Mommy and Daddy had the driver take them to the airport. They spent the next 30 minutes in the airport security line (see the photo below), but it did move fast.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
My 4-Day Vacation
I just arrived home from my 4-day vacation. I have been spending the last couple of days with all of my friends from Day Camp. Mommy and Daddy have been on vacation in Las Vegas. So when they go on vacation, so do I. For the record, Daddy called to check on me. They told him I was doing great; he wasn't surprised.
My Pawgress Report:
Food
Gobbled it all down. Well, sorta. The staff has devised this contraption called the "Cosmo Bowl." They have to put several bowls into other larger bowls to prevent me from spilling my food all over the place. A few weeks ago they told Mommy and Daddy that they had finally come up with a solution that prevented me from spilling my food. But, that just fueled the fire for me. I was able to "crack the code" and find a way around their full-proof "Cosmo Bowl" solution.
Fun
Party Animal. Need I say more?
Bed
Lights out, sweet dreams. This was by design, according to Mommy. She planned all of the activities to ensure I slept good at night.
Potty
Took care of business.
Overall
Carefree, calm and comfy. Of course, as this is my second home.
Overall Comments
Cosmo had a great time with us. He was a great boy and had soo much fun with all his friends...4-legged and 2! He will be happy to see his mom and dad. I was happy to see Mommy and Daddy...see for yourself.
My Pawgress Report:
Food
Gobbled it all down. Well, sorta. The staff has devised this contraption called the "Cosmo Bowl." They have to put several bowls into other larger bowls to prevent me from spilling my food all over the place. A few weeks ago they told Mommy and Daddy that they had finally come up with a solution that prevented me from spilling my food. But, that just fueled the fire for me. I was able to "crack the code" and find a way around their full-proof "Cosmo Bowl" solution.
Fun
Party Animal. Need I say more?
Bed
Lights out, sweet dreams. This was by design, according to Mommy. She planned all of the activities to ensure I slept good at night.
Potty
Took care of business.
Overall
Carefree, calm and comfy. Of course, as this is my second home.
Overall Comments
Cosmo had a great time with us. He was a great boy and had soo much fun with all his friends...4-legged and 2! He will be happy to see his mom and dad. I was happy to see Mommy and Daddy...see for yourself.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Visit Jack
Jack tells you all about his visit to my house on his blog...
http://www.karlaandtim.blogspot.com/
http://www.karlaandtim.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday's Report Card
Play
Romp 'n roll
Friends
Made Lots of New Friends
Nap
Too excited to rest
Food
There were a few leftovers
Potty
Took care of business
All Day
One happy camper
Looking forward to next time
Missed Mommy and Daddy
Comments
Cosmo taught Bailey a good lesson - we don't bark at scared puppy dogs. Cosmo knows the rules and enforces them. Cos is my helper :-)
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