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07/21/21 Getaway to Vegas and Brian Head

 Andy and I took a trip down to Vegas and then to Brian Head to celebrate (in advance?! haha) our anniversary (which is October 4). 

We stayed at the MGM, rode the monorail, ate famous pizza, found some yummy BBQ joints, enjoyed(?) the strip at night...cover your eyes!!!!...and enjoyed the city life. 

Then we drove north out of the heat to Brian Head and rode the lift to the top of the mountain, hiked down. Got BBQ in Parowan. Had a big rain storm. And ran into Tammy Himelright, Deanna (court clerk from Hurricane) and Teresa (Christensen) Fails from our old ward.  And the three of us who were at once time court clerks were all staying on the same floor right next to each other...like we planned it?!?!  haha.  What are the odds?!

We had a really nice time just the two of us. 


Soul Belly's BBQ in Vegas - a new favorite!


John Mulls BBQ - outdoor dining only






We walked a couple miles and waited over an hour in 100 degree outdoor restaurant for 
this stuffed pizza. We finally got to eat at 10 p.m. Yummy!!!!
(Sadly we noticed the air conditioned portion of the restaurant AFTER the meal was over!!!!)





7 acres of pools - lazy river...2 times around and a thunderstorm ended the fun. 




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