Meeting Pete Rose

Pete Rose has a table at one of the stores in Caesars Palace.

When Grandpa S. was a kid, he went to a Geneva Redlegs game, and saved the program.

It happened to be 1960, which was Pete Rose's first year in professional baseball,

and coincidentally, he played for the Geneva Redlegs.

So, Grandpa S. sent Mommy & Daddy the program, who went to Caesars Palace and got it autographed.

Pete Rose was surprised to see the program and seemed to enjoy flipping through it, before he signed it.

Halloween

This year, for Halloween (I guess I'm really behind on these posts), Miss Alexis was a witch.

We had some professional pictures taken ahead of time, but these are the pictures I took on Halloween.

She didn't want to wear her hat, so it was just the dress.

We decided to stay at home and hand out candy this year.

We waited and waited, but we didn't get any trick-or-treaters this year (possibly because our neighborhood isn't very big, and it recently became a gated community),

but Alexis and I had a good time together on the patio, anyway.

I think Alexis was trying to get some kids to come to our house by showing them we had gum,

or maybe she just wanted to try it herself.

Running Free

I'm not really sure who likes it more, but we always have a good time at the doggie park.

Elvis, Alexis and some new friends.

I particularly like this doggie park, because they separate the big dogs from the little dogs.

Elvis and Alexis like it, because they can run all around...

...and make new friends...

...with both animals and humans.

Here are a couple of videos. Nothing really happens in either one (luckily, they're short), but I just love to watch Alexis run and run.

Renaissance Festival

A few weeks back, there was a Renaissance Festival in Las Vegas. Mommy & Daddy always enjoyed going to the one in New York, so we thought we'd give this one a try.

While it was quite large, and there were a lot of people in costume, very few people were actually in character (not quite the same when you see the village wench talking on her cell phone or the town drunk checking his watch).

Ahhh, yes. I believe Miller Lite was the official sponsor of the original Renaissance.

Some of the characters and theater set.

Alexis checking out the program.

The King's throne (I assume - we never actually saw the King).

Revolutionary war cannons - getting our timeframes confused gentlemen?

Some characters by the water.

More stages.

This guy had a bird show, where his birds flew around and took money that people held in the air - sounds like a scam to me.

I'm really not sure what these two were supposed to be.

Jester.

Juggling.

Medieval Jenga anyone?

Some of the tents.

More tents.

Crazy snake lady.

With all the inconsistencies, Alexis didn't seem to mind. She still had a great time hanging out by the water with Mommy & Daddy.

King Putt

There's a great little miniature golf place in Vegas called, "King Putt".

We like it, because it's all indoors, so no matter how hot or cold it is, it's still fun.

So, a couple of months ago (I really will get caught up on here), Mommy & Daddy decided to take Alexis there.

As you can see, it's all lit by blacklights, but Alexis had no trouble making her way around the course.

And, she enjoyed climbing on the animals.

Nice shot, Daddy!

Blocking Mommy's shot.

Daddy and Alexis with King Putt, himself!

I won't put up the final score, but let's just say Daddy wasn't too pleased when we left there, but he was a good sport (mostly).

Too Long

It's been way too long since I updated, so here are a couple of cute pictures to start with, and hopefully they will inspire me to keep going...

Hiking in Mt. Charleston

While staying in Mt. Charleston, we decided to do some hiking.

This trail was a four mile hike.

There were beautiful views all along the trail.

Mommy & Alexis stopping along the way.

Daddy liked the vegetation.

Half way.

Stopping for a rest.

Daddy's turn to carry Alexis.

Just gorgeous!

Daddy & Alexis along the trail.

Alexis fell asleep on the way back.

No hang gliding? Oh well, maybe next time!

Alexis still sleeping.

The end of the hike!