Jodi arrived first on Thursday afternoon and did an amazing job decorating the room, getting snacks and making sure everything was in place for the arrival of the bride-to-be.
She had these adorable shirts made up.
Hayley & Alana and I landed (separately) on Thursday night and met up at the hotel before heading down the strip for dinner at Café Ba Ba Reeba. The sangria hit the spot after our long flights, and the house marinated olives as well as the goat cheese baked in tomato sauce were to die for. If you find yourself in Las Vegas or Chicago – make sure you check this place out!
Jodi, Hay and Alana
Alana and me
Mel arrived around midnight and we thought our excitement for the night was over, but to our surprise, we were soon informed that Hayley was about to become an aunt! Shortly after 4 AM (7:11 AM on the east coast) Brooke Lily Mayer was born! Weighing in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces we all wished Allison and Stuart Mazel Tov on the arrival of their daughter. We got a little more rest before heading to the pool that morning.
Baby Brooke
The Bride-To-Be and Brand New Aunt
The pool and beach are very cool. Located on 11 acres, Mandalay Bay Beach has a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools and 2,700 tons of real sand. It was a great place to spend the afternoon.
Mel, myself and Hay cooling off
After a day of sunshine and fun, we got ready for a night on the town. Hayley’s cousin Ariel and Aunt Debbie joined us, and we headed to Caesar’s Palace for a yummy dinner at Sushi Roku.
Getting ready for our night out
Hay and Debbie
Then it was off to Tao Nightclub for drinks and dancing the night away. Shawn, the groom-to-be, treated us to an incredible table. It was quite an experience and a TON of fun.
our table
Saturday was a day of re-hydration, napping poolside and yummy nachos from Border Gill- just LOOK at the size of this plate!
For dinner on Saturday night, we went to China Grill. The planetarium-style illuminated ceiling and open kitchen were very cool, and their duck two ways (pan-seared duck breast with chocolate-orange sauce and ‘moo-shu style’ confit leg with hoisen-style sauce) is to die for!
Carolyn and I having fun with the sunglasses display.
Hay’s aunt got us into the House of Blues’ Foundation Room. Located atop the Mandalay Bay hotel, the lounge patio has a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Strip. The lounge’s huge fireplace, plush sofas, huge statues and gorgeous tapestries give the place a very cool vibe. It was a great way to cap of our weekend.
The weekend was so much fun. I can't wait for the wedding and to meet little Brooke
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