Nevada!! State #16!!!

Last week, we made it to Las Vegas, NV.  When we weren't covering our eyes, we actually had a great time.  :)  Unfortunately, this place is NOT the most 'family-friendly' or pure place to visit, but we did find several fun and clean things to do here.  It was also a great teachable moment for us to take advantage and teach the kids about gambling addiction, as well as a host of other problems that can cause us to sin.

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is praiseworthy- think about such things. "
Philippians 4:8

I wanted the kids to see the beautiful architecture surrounding Vegas Boulevard.  It is unlike any other place in America, and I wanted them to see it for themselves, so when they are older, they can honestly say, "Been there.  Done that."  :)  Even Tanner made a comment to me that Vegas wasn't that big a deal to him, and he really doesn't have a desire go back.  :)

 Our first stop was the M&M shop!!  WHOO HOO!!

 This place has literally, every color imaginable!  It is 4 stories of M&M yumminess!!  :)

 Todd loved this race car display.

 Tanner really wanted this cool chess board......just a little out of our league! $$$$

 They also had an awesome 4-D, FREE movie that was one of the best I've ever seen!


After our fun time at the M&M shop, we traveled just a few steps to the Coca-Cola Store.  :)  Coke is my favorite soda to choose from, so this was a MUST see!

 We decided to try their "Coke Around the World" taste test.  :)  For only 7 dollars, you get 16 different cups of Coke made in 16 countries.  Some were so good, however, some made us want to puke!  HA!

 Ya know, I try to be a good mom.

 I don't buy soda very often at all.

I try to keep sugar at a minimum.......



but, here, we just let them enjoy, and it was so fun!  :)

 It was so funny to stare at each other to see if they liked the certain country's Coke or not.  ;)

 Parker was in HEAVEN.  ;)

 We headed out of the store, and noticed these fun 'recycled' purses made of Coke tabs!  :)

This day was fun-filled, and we enjoyed a couple more later in the week, too!

Blessings,
Steph