Las Vegas 2014

Husband M had a work conference in Las Vegas last week. Son K and I decided to go with him at the last minute as the timing seemed perfect for our schedules. We had to stay in a different hotel as M had a roommate. But we found a good deal on Expedia and ended up staying at the Monte Carlo Casino and Resort nearby M's hotel.

I'll show you some photos of 'The Strip' today. We had a wonderful getaway and were even able to see a bit of husband M.

Paris Hotel

New York New York

MGM

The Excalibur

The Luxor Hotel

Our Hotel

Monte Carlo Cafe

New Casino, Great Tips I heard

Paris Hotel Washroom

Fresh Orchids at the Wynn

Wynn Buffet

Gondola Rides at the Venetian

View of Mountains from our room

Nice

I like this quote, it's very forgiving:

Son K goes back to his 3rd semester of college today... it's been a wonderful summer for us all, a lazy one.  Sigh.

Creative Tuesdays - This Old Barn

I've started a Tumblr blog and am posting my art there among other things, haven't quite decided as I have to learn more about it.  It's mostly so I can follow other Tumblr blogs.  The link is cmlk79.tumblr.com.

Creative Tuesdays' current theme is 'This Old Barn'. My piece is done on good quality cardstock (6" x 6") in acrylic and fine point marker. It came to me quite quickly and was fun to do. I'm pleased with the result. Thanks to Michael for coming up with this lovely, inspired topic.  It's back to school time and thoughts turn to fall.

Downtown Toronto

Welcome to the month of September and all it brings!

We were in downtown Toronto recently and I took these photos for you as we walked around, it's a busy city:

CN Tower

Royal York Hotel

See the Go Train?

Sightseeing Double Decker

Sunday Sketches - Beautiful Eyes

My Sunday Sketches piece is entitled 'Beautiful Eyes'. It's done in my art journal in watercolour pencils (5"w x 7"h).

Lays Chips

Lays chips have introduced a bunch of new flavours into the market recently. Son K and I were at the grocery store and decided to try this one. We have to say it's pretty good!  It's hard to go wrong with potato chips.

Paint Party Friday - All Grown Up

For Paint Party Friday, this piece is done on textured pink cardstock (6" x6") in acrylic. When I was a little girl it was the most fun dressing up and walking around in my aunt's high heeled shoes.  Do you have fun memories of childhood?