The BIG Five-O!

Turning 50 is dreadful for some,

but if my 50th is anything like my Dad's-

BRING IT!

He's typically not one for surprises but turning 50 is a milestone-

go big or go home, right?

That was our motto at least!
The surprise was a destination party...
in VEGAS BABY!!!

My parents go several times a year (birthdays & anniversaries) so getting him there was easy.

What he didn't know was there had been a lot of secret planning going on for several months 

and there would be 14 of us joining them!!!

We anxiously awaited his arrival in the sportsbook bar (knowing his first stop would be the sportsbook!)...

you can only imagine the surprise and shock on his face,
it was priceless!

The weekend he thought would be spent relaxing with his wife and hanging out in the sportsbook quickly turned into an action packed weekend with little time for relaxation!

Once he got over the initial shock,

 the drinks started pouring and they hardly stopped the rest of the weekend.

Here are some highlights of the shenanigans!

Immediate family (minus 2)



workin' the pole on the bus!



Soaring over Freemont street with the B-day boy!



The lights were amazing!

Happy 50th!!!

Since our party was so big we took a limo bus when we wanted to venture out of our hotel.

This was my first time going to Freemont Street,

I had a blast!

And the zip line is a must (especially after a few drinks ;)!

Dinner at Benihana was delicious

and the company even better!

Between all the birthday festivities

we all managed to find time to gamble.

most of the youngins playing blackjack after dancing the night away at club Carnival!

Some did better than others...

check out my lover celebrating after his big win!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

One last thing, if you're wondering about our matching shirts in the first few pictures,
they were designed by sisters' boyfriend at bumpnote.