Hello Everyone!!! We write from sunny Florida, a much cooler state compared to where we were this past week. We just returned from our summer adventure (not vacation) on Wednesday and oh what an adventure it was!! Let me just start out by saying that Phoenix was 103 degrees by 8:30 am. Half of the group arrived in Phoenix on time and the other half arrived delayed with luggages lost. Tio Nicky on the other hand had to make an EMERGENCY stop in Chicago, but fortunately joined us the next morning at the ceremony.
With a little jet-lag, the next morning we headed out to Daddy's big graduation. The ceremony was really nice, but long. After so much hard work, sacrifice and dedication Daddy received his MBA and we were all so proud of him!! Jovy's glad too "NO MORE COMPUTER DADDY!"
Despite the 3 hour time change we didn't seem to miss a beat. The next morning we set off in two mini vans for the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and finally Las Vegas. We arrived around noon to the Grand Canyon, an amazing place, in which our 9 month old has already had the opportunity to visit...crazy! The heat was unbearable at the Hoover Dam, but the incredible structure blew us all away. After one wrong turn, we finally arrived in Vegas that evening and we settled into the lovely Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Tio Chris and Tessa had arrived at the same time and joined the group.
Las Vegas was filled with everything you could possibly think of to indulge yourself. Some gambled, some watched Cirque du soleil, some partied, some shopped, but what everyone did do together was EAT a lot (gotta love those buffets)!!! We had to be very careful with the baby because the desert heat was crazy. Jovany actually started to overheat under the cabana poolside after being outside for only 15 minutes and it scared us all. Luckily he cooled off in the hotel by taking a bath. The heat was no joke!!
Overall, this trip was a super great time!!! Even though we all need a vacation to recoup from the adventure, it was great to see everyone and have 15 people's schedules coordinated for such a momentous trip.
One recommendation, if you can help it (we couldn't), we do not recommend bringing small children to that side of the country during July (summer).
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