We had a great weekend birthday celebration for Sue's birthday. We decided to head to Las Vegas on Friday night to catch the "Jersey Boys" show at the Pallazzo, which is a very ice high end hotel and casino that is attached to the Venetian.
Before the show we ate dinner at one of Mario Battali's higher end restaurants, Carnevino, a really nice steakhouse.
The show was a synopsis of the rise of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. The cast was great and the music was pretty awesome too. The show was about 2 hours long and worth every penny.
After the show we decided to take stroll through the canal shops at the Venetian. We passed the Blue Man Group's theater and said kind of asked if we should take in that show too. We both kind of laughed it off and just kept walking. As we finished our walk we were heading back to the Pallazzo when we were passing the BMG theater once again. I was talking to Sue and all of a sudden this guy kind of stuck something out in front of me to look at and I told him that I wasn't interested. Then he said, no, listen, these are free tickets tot he BMG that was starting in 5 minutes. I looked at him suspiciously and then he said that he had two friends that did not show up for the show and he was just going to give us the tickets. Wow, what a coincidence. I took the tickets and we went inside. We scored 12th Row seats that had a face value of $170 bucks a piece. How cool was that. The show was very entertaining. Great percussion based rock music and some pretty good mime style comedy. We found out that the guys were from Brazil. On our way out of the theater we were able to get real close to one of the BMG members....take a look at the cool picture I was able take with Sue and "Mr Blue"
After the BMG show we went and found a really good Italian gelatto shop and enjoyed some more time together and some great gelatto. Then it was off to our hotel. We stayed at the Rio, just off the strip. One we got there it was pretty late and then they upgraded us to the Presidential suite on the top floor. We didn't get to sleep until 3:45am...well worth it!
You know, Sue just has a knack for receiving these special blessings. ..ALL THE TIME!
Before we went home on Saturday we went to the Gold Coast Bowling Center and got Sue fitted for her own bowling ball. We have been going out every now and then just for grins...but those house balls suck!
When we got home the best birthday present of all was waiting. Kari, Will, and the kids beat us home. They are now officially "Utahns". They are staying with us for a few days until their furniture gets here and they move into their new home. Will starts his new practice today...Way to g Will! We are happy for them....and...US! It's great to have them close by. WE love it when our family is able to visit or we are able to visit them.
Until next time...happy blogging!
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