Weekend With Friends!

This past weekend, our dear friends from Portland (did I really just say "dear"?) came to visit. The past 2 trips that Gary and Maria have made to Las Vegas have been just what you would expect from a Vegas trip - cocktails, clubs, and lounging by the pool. Needless to say, times have changed and this trip was all about our little man! We did, however, get a chance to do some fun grownup things like Gourmet Dinner night on Friday (Maria & I think we are the next FoodNetwork Stars), dinner at Simon and Le Reve on Saturday night, and Gourmet Junk Food night on Sunday (the BEST night ever!). We also took Chase to see the Springs Preserve on Sunday. It was our first time going out there - for all you Vegas people, if you have not been, I encourage you to go. It was such a cool experience right in the heart of our city. The historical, preservation, and sustainable living exihibits were fantastic and there is also a Wolfgang Puck Cafe that has a great Sunday Brunch (even though we didn't eat there, it looked great :)). I am so glad that Las Vegas is beginning to get more and more things to do that are fun for the entire family! Below are some pictures of the trip. In true Carrie style, I lost my camera for half the trip and just found it - so, I will put the pics that I have and will wait for Maria to send me a CD of her pictures (hint, hint :)).

Striking A Pose Valentine's Day

And Another Pose... And Yet Another Pose...Not sure why we found it humorous to take pics of the poor kid on the Starbucks table! Chillin' With Maria

Mike Enjoying Some BubblyChicken Liver Pate And More Bubbly

Salt Encrusted Beef Tenderloin, Cream Spinach and Gorgonzola Polenta with Fresh Porcini

I'm sure you would all just love to see the rest of the food that we made, but lucky for you, I stopped taking pictures of our food! Here's a picture of Chase crashed out after the weekend!