This girl went to Vegas! But she only saw the strip once, and wasn't very fond of it. (Not the typical Vegas tourist, I know.) Too much smoke, advertisement for strippers, and people with barely-there attire for my taste. (Don't judge me. I'm a sensitive soul.)
But what I got to see outside of the strip in the big city, and even a little north in St. George, Utah, was completely to my liking:
Heritage Museum, Las Vegas
These people have actually taken houses that were built in and around Vegas throughout the 1800- 1900's, and moved them to this park. Each house is decorated in the style of the year it was built/remodeled. I was so in love with the vintage decor, the old floral couches, and the narrow staircases, old locomotives, churches, and even a few outhouses.
These people have actually taken houses that were built in and around Vegas throughout the 1800- 1900's, and moved them to this park. Each house is decorated in the style of the year it was built/remodeled. I was so in love with the vintage decor, the old floral couches, and the narrow staircases, old locomotives, churches, and even a few outhouses.
Iceberg Drive Inn, St. George
I do love me some retro styled restaurants. And if you live in Utah and haven't been: you're missing out. It was so yummy. And they have "mini" milkshakes that fill a 24 ounce cup. I hardly made a dent in mine, but boy, was it good!
I do love me some retro styled restaurants. And if you live in Utah and haven't been: you're missing out. It was so yummy. And they have "mini" milkshakes that fill a 24 ounce cup. I hardly made a dent in mine, but boy, was it good!
St. George LDS Temple, St. George
This building was the brightest white I have EVER seen. It was so peaceful, and so relaxing to just walk around and take it all in. The visitors center was full of information on when and how the temple was built. Some gorgeous paintings covered the walls. *Sigh.* I just love the temple.
This building was the brightest white I have EVER seen. It was so peaceful, and so relaxing to just walk around and take it all in. The visitors center was full of information on when and how the temple was built. Some gorgeous paintings covered the walls. *Sigh.* I just love the temple.
The McCallum Clan, Las Vegas
These guys were the whole meaning of my trip. I was so blessed to be able to be around Mike's family. I felt SO much closer to him when I was there. And being able to raid his closet? There's a bonus. They were all so welcoming. And made some yummy food, too! They took me all over to show me the city. I do love it there in Nevada. The weather reminded me so much of California. Still warm, in the 70's. Gosh. Can I go back yet?
These guys were the whole meaning of my trip. I was so blessed to be able to be around Mike's family. I felt SO much closer to him when I was there. And being able to raid his closet? There's a bonus. They were all so welcoming. And made some yummy food, too! They took me all over to show me the city. I do love it there in Nevada. The weather reminded me so much of California. Still warm, in the 70's. Gosh. Can I go back yet?
And the most exciting of all of this last month? The first of every month marks another month closer to Mike (er, Elder McCallum...) coming home! We hit 10 months down. I can see the year mark from here! Being able to open my November gift from him was pretty spectacular, too. He got this little ring from the good ol' Lauren Conrad thay says "taken." And, boy. Ain't that the truth. :)
So much fun! And I feel kind of anxious being back. Being with his family made it so I could practically sense him there with the rest of them. (That sounds weird. Whatever.) I can't wait until the day he returns. I absolutely cannot wait. Less than 14 months to go. That's nothing considering where we started. And though this month was another milestone, it's been really hard. We haven't heard much from Mike in about 3 weeks. Which really isn't much, but when you count on emailing as the main communication, and his time is cut down to just 5 minutes... It's kind of heart wrenching. But, it's all in the Lord's hands. I'd be getting nowhere without faith and prayer.
And to Mike (even though he can't hear me, or even read this): Keep on living. Keep on dreaming. Through it all, I'll be eternally yours.
Kortney