Jan 28th-Feb 1st - Mike's Birthday in Las Vegas!

Monday morning we woke up to go to Las Vegas for Mike's birthday trip and the airline called and said that our flight was canceled and that we would have to wait a day to fly out! Scott and Helen worked hard and were very generous to get us a flight that left that day.

We stayed at the Cosmopolitan and our room was unbelievable! We had walk-in closets, a kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, a huge bathroom and a wrap-around terrace with an incredible view!

Right after we checked in it turned Mike's birthday and we all went for a late night celebration meal at The Henry in the hotel.

(First birthday drink!)

The next morning we met up at a cafe and bar in the hotel that was surrounded by crystal chandeliers that were really pretty and Mike opened up birthday gifts!

Afterwards we went shopping in our hotel and at Caesar's Palace and then went to Wolfgang Puck's restaurant Spago for lunch. I thought it was pretty good and they sent out a birthday dessert for Mike which was nice!

Before heading back to the hotel we stopped in Chrome Hearts and David Yurman where Jon picked out his wedding band that is really nice! Then we all got ready for Mike's birthday dinner! Before we left, Mike's Aunt Arlene and Uncle Harold surprised him by getting champagne and chocolate covered strawberries delivered to the room! 

Then we headed downstairs to STK for dinner! We hung out in the bar area and then had an incredible meal! First we started with their signature bread covered with cheese and pesto dipping sauce.

I had salad, brussels sprouts, spinach, mashed potatoes, truffle fries and truffle mac and cheese which were all delicious! Then they sent out a plate for Mike with ice cream cones...yum!

After our amazing dinner we played a couple of slots and then headed to Caesar's Palace to go to Pure Nightclub. There was a crowd as far as I could see trying to get in but we had passes which was nice. We hung out for a little while and then Mike wanted to go to our hotel and smoke a cigar with his family.  

It was an incredible day and I am glad that Mike had such a memorable birthday! <3 The next day we went to the shoppes at Caesar's again and then had lunch at a great Italian restaurant in the Venetian. I had eggplant parm that was really good and we were on a balcony with a nice view looking out into the hotel. Afterwards we walked through The Ballagio and looked at the architecture and displays. 

Later we went to a burger restaurant for dinner and when we got back Mike's parents and I ordered him  chocolate cake and cookies!

The next day for lunch we got pizza from this hidden place in our hotel that has authentic New York style pizza and it was so good! Then Mike had a meeting at Odds On Records & Studios and it was nice there. They have the biggest duality console in the United States so it was cool to see that! 

For dinner we went to FireFly and had tappas and finished with a banana-nutella sandwich! After we went to the Hard Rock Cafe and looked around at the memorabilia and then went back to our hotel. We played some slot machines and then went to our room to watch The Bellagio water show from our balcony and then got ready to go out!

We went out to Marquee nightclub in our hotel and we had so much fun!! The music was great and Alex and I tore up the dance floor haha

Afterwards we went to The Bellagio where Mike had a great streak of blackjack and then we looked around before heading back to our hotel to get a late night bite to eat.

February 1st was my Dad's birthday! I was sad that I couldn't be home with him but we celebrated before I left for the West Coast. Dad I know you don't really care about celebrating your birthday but it is a special day to me because you are the Best Dad in the Universe and I love you! 

Then it was our last day in Vegas but it was another great one! For lunch we all went to Todd English P.U.B. in Crystals at City Center. While we were eating Mike found out that the lyric video for The Biggest Mistake Remix that he produced was published on youtube! Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb0KF7rQbEQ

At night we went to Sugar Factory for dinner which I have never been to! While we were there Rev Run, his wife and sons were eating too. I used to watch Run's House and I like his words of wisdom on Twitter so it was neat to see him and his family. Mike, his family and I all enjoyed our last dinner of the trip together. Of course we finished with a yummy dessert of an oreo cheesecake!

Back at the hotel we were in a casino and David Spade and Nick Swardson walked by with a bunch of friends and one of them randomly said "Bandz A Make Her Dance" to Mike and me which was funny. Afterwards we had to pack and get ready to go to Los Angeles the next day!

Scott and Helen, thank you for putting together such an unbelievable trip for Mike's birthday and Alex and Jon's engagement! This was a trip that each of us will always remember!