Arno, Cherie and the birthday girl standing on a walkway over the strip.  Here it is in the heat of summer, but the crowds are as bad as ever.  We managed to have a good time in spite of all the hype and noise of Vegas. 

Here is Jenn going ape, monkeying around, or just showing off.  You get to do this when it's your birthday.

Jenn losing some serious cash at the blackjack tables.  Arno is leaning back behind the smoker trying to escape the second hand smoke while keeping an eye on his considerable winnings.  :)

Chris and Jenn at the overpass.  Originally we planned on a much larger group, but they got stuck going with just the birthday girls' parents.  We had a good time in spite of the generation gap. 

Here is Cherie wrestling with a one armed bandit.  She lost!  In fact, we all went home a little lighter in the pocket book.

On the MGM monorail on the way to Emeril's Restaurant.

Sitting right across from us.  Be aware!  This couple will strike up conversations with perfect strangers. 

Sitting at the table after a nice meal at Emerils.  A note of interest:  Behind us at another table is the lead singer from "Quiet Riot", old "whatshisface.  If you're into 80's rock bands you might remember.

This isn't Vegas, but at our home the day before we left.  We had a little BBQ for Jenn From left to right:  Jenn, Allison, Chuckie, Arnie, Leslie, Summer and little Allison were on hand to help us celebrate.  Chris was off running an errand.