Let’s start with a reminder of how we received this trip to Vegas…watch this clip from The Ellen Show.

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Here are some of the highlights of our Vegas weekend…

THE SWEET SUITE

We had a fabulous suite at the Wynn Las Vegas, overlooking the only golf course on the strip. The view was incredible, and the suite was very luxurious. The picture below shows off our view, and yes that is me wearing a cowboy hat. We were going to see Garth Brooks!

ADULT TUMMY TIME

We had many great meals, particularly our steak dinner at Wynn’s Country Club. Our table was the best in the restaurant, which overlooked the 18th hole of the golf course. Previous visitors to this table in just the past few weeks included Joe Torre and Tyra Banks. Tom Brady also had a drink at the bar there not too long ago. Yeah, I’m name dropping.

ELEVEN

On the “Ellen” show, Ellen kindly gave us cash, and said to put the money on number eleven. This was my plan, and the first time we stepped up to a roulette table, for some reason I hesitated. What did it land on? Eleven. Ouch. My fault, I didn’t listen. Then of course I put money on eleven, and lost it. The second time I stepped up to a roulette table, I thought, there is no way it will land on eleven again, so I didn’t put money down. What did it land on? Eleven. Double ouch. The third time we played roulette, we put money on eleven each time. One time it landed on eleven, and we won $120. I’ll never forget those first two spins, though. I should have listened to Ellen.

DJ TONY O

Ellen’s DJ, and my friend, Tony Okungbowa was the guest DJ at the new Mandarin Oriental. This place was amazing, and it was great to see Tony. The only bad news…this hotel replaced my beloved Carrow’s restaurant and Boardwalk Casino on the Vegas Strip.

“O” BELLAGIO

We saw the amazing Cirque du Soliel show at the Bellagio. Great seats, and an unbelievable show. O, they are doing something right!

COUPLES MASSAGE

As part of our fabulous package, Lucy and I received this treatment. I’ve never had a fancy massage, and it was so relaxing I fell asleep. Afterwards, I saw other guys hanging in the waiting area in deep thought while eating apples. I didn’t really want an apple, but I figured that was what I was supposed to do. So I pretended to be in deep thought, and I ate an apple. I’m not a spa guy…but the massage was great.

GARTH

We sat in the 5th row for this intimate concert. It was like Garth Brooks was in our living room. Just before the show, Garth’s security told us we were going backstage after the show. Garth was fantastic, and we got a true look into his musical upbringing. Mr. Brooks took requests from the crowd and played many of his all-time favorites.

GARTH BACKSTAGE

We spent about 20 minutes in Garth’s dressing room, with him and his wife, Trisha Yearwood. They were so compassionate when talking about our baby’s story, and then even gave us (and Lucy’s brother Tony, via telephone) a private performance of Garth’s song Alabama Clay. Lucy, a true fan, was blown away. It was amazing.

BABY GIRL

After the unbelievable weekend, the highlight was arriving home and holding our baby…Thanks Mom and Dad for taking such good care of her! Thanks to Ellen and the staff for giving us this perfect weekend!

Where are my cattle?