After a very full first half of the day,
road tripping from Zion, we then had a few hours to spend in Vegas. In that Beach and I had been a couple of years prior, I thought I would never take my kids here....but seeing as our flight was out of the city that never sleeps, things changed. I was thankful to know the lay of the land, though, and where and how to take the kids to have a safe time.
After parking at our hotel, we scurried through what felt like a non ending hotel areas to get to the Paradox Museum, which was another stop on the Get Out Pass. (I'm not going to lie, this was anxiety producing and not my favorite, as there are so many people and darkness.) I wasn't sure if we would make it before they closed, but we did and pretty much had the place to ourselves. The museum has several exhibits that really trick your mind and make for so many fun photos.
We thankfully had a staff member offer to take this photo, and explained how it worked!
Kids liked being silly...
and we tried out several poses!
House of mirrors is always fun...
and brought a lot of laughter!
Making shadows of yourself!
Game of poker with fierce opponents.
Optical illusions at its finest when using a camera!
A merged mirror...but the girls look so similar that you can hardly tell it is two different people.
Beach and Shiloh combo...
More fun will mirrors.
This was a silly one of Ezra and Shiloh....
Switch!
Another fun room....
Zoe was feeling it!
Shiloh was feeling dramatic...
Becoming one with the wall...
Another crazy one with optical illusions with the camera!
Beam me up!
Kaleidoscope of faces....can you tell who is each one?
And one more before we head back out...
They got a little carried away.
In doing a little research, one thing that Ezra really wanted to see was the Coke store (despite the fact that we don't drink soda). It was close by and we were able to stop in!
I'm always a sucker for tastings....and this one of Coke around the world was fun for us to sample and guess the tasting notes and which country they were from!
While enjoying the view!
The coke elevator was also pretty epic.
Then we checked out the M&M store.
Layed out over several floors, it was interesting what you may see!
Then we journeyed back to our car...
For one last stop at the Strat.
Part of the Get Out Pass was to go up to the top of Strat Building (the tallest point in Vegas).
With views inside and out all around.
There was, also, a ride that when even taller, extending from the top of the building, a drop zone type experience! This was a no go for me and Ezra but Beach went with the girls the first time and then they took another ride after that.
Screams were heard!
Ezra and I enjoyed watching and had helicopters fling right around us as well.
Checking out the view from the inside and a touch map!
One last look before heading to our hotel for the night!
We stayed at the Luxor Hotel, as I was familiar with it, you can get great deals, clean rooms, and the novelty of it being designed in a pyramid shape.
However, after a super long fun filled day....we are all ready for bed!
It didn't take long to get to sleep but we had a very short night in that we had to be at the airport bright and early!
BUT we made our flight on time...
and despite being so tired, I was very thankful for coffee (and the instant Loveland Coffee packets we brought).
This trip was beyond a blessing and my heart couldn't be more thankful for all that we were able to do and see of God's creation. I hope these core memories will be ones that we will look back with fondness for many years to come! Thank you Jesus!
