So I went to Las Vegas for my first time when I was visiting my Great Aunt, Debby, with my grandparents, my little sister, and my cousin aka Lovehim(on CA site). We left my Great Aunt's house on July 28th and we came back to her house on July 30th.....

So we left from her house in California around 10am. We got to Vegas around 2pm.

I was in awe! I have never been in so much shock! Vegas was even more than I bargained for. The first thing we did was drive by the Welcome sign. We drove the strip first. As we were about to pass the Luxor, I cried.

I couldn't beLIEve I was actually here. So the first order of buisness was to go to Circus Circus. My Great Aunt had bought one of the rare Submerged posters framed and signed by Criss for me when she went to the opening of the Circus Circus store. She couldn't make it to the signing in enough time, so Chad the manager said that whenever I came for the next signing that I could be first in line. So when we got to Circus Circus, we went up to the store. Chad was there and my Great Aunt and grandparents talked to him. He said that if I was able to make it to the August 1st signing that I could be first in line. He also told us after talking to us for a little bit that Criss had paid for all of his veneers. That was funny! So I took pictures of the store and bought the bandana and the hat that said Criss Angel Mindfreak on it.

After that we took the back way to the Luxor,where we were staying. So we got there and checked in. We waited for the bellhop to come with our bags. We had 2 rooms next to each other. My Great Aunt, my cousin, and I stayed in one, and my grandparents and sister stayed in the other.

After that, we went to go look at everything in the Luxor. My Great Aunt said that she wanted to gamble before we ate so she went off to go gamble. My sister,cousin, and grandpa went to the pool. My grandma and I went to go look around some more. When I was about to go show my grandma the theater, guess who walked by? CRISS!!!!!! Around 5:45pm we saw Criss walk past the Pyramid Cafe with his bodyguard. He was on his blackberry and the bodyguard said he had to get to the theater. I was in total shock!! Criss just walked past me! I am glad my grandma pointed him out or I never would have saw him. He smiled and waved at me while he went to the theater. So we went to tell my Great Aunt and she started crying like I was. My grandma and I went up to the rooms and Amber, my cousin, Ashlynn, my sister, and my grandpa were already getting dressed fo dinner.

We went to the Pyramid Cafe' for dinner. I had buffalo wings. I was getting a stomache because I was so nervous. I was going to see BeLIEve that night. So after we ate, I got into my jeans and Amber borrowed a pair of my jean shorts. She didn't bring any.

So at 8:30, Amber, my grandpa, my Great Aunt Debby, and I went down to the theater. My Great Aunt went to go gamble while we went to the show. Ashlynn went with my grandma to go check out some more stuff around the Luxor while we were all gone. While we were waiting in line to get into the theater, what do you know? My friend, Caroline, who I was supposed to meet up with, found me and we waited in line together. She was with her mom and dad. I think.

Anyways when we got inside the doors to the theater, I saw all of those pictures. They were so cool! I love the one were Criss gets dismembered. After we passed the pictures, we went through security. We got to our seats which were section 101 row c seats 8, 9, and 10. Amber and I were freaking out because our seats were right underneath the stage.

So we wait and wait and wait. Finally the ushers come out and do their thing. I took a piece of popcorn from Luigi. After they were done, this screen comes down and I am like Holy ****! And then he comes down and I am in shock. :0 When Criss gets wrapped up in that cloth and then disappears, I see Luigi back up towards me. And I see Criss' jeans! I tell Amber. She's like nah ah, and I am like yea hah. Then confetti goes up and theres Criss in the Luigi costume. :)

I absolutely loved BeLIEve. It was more than I expected. Who knew his mind could be as beautiful as he is? I did. lol The dancing was great! Wade Robson did an amazing job. Homage to the Rabbits was my favorite. From beginning to end, fantastic! BeLIEve was where I first got to see one of Criss' illusions up close. The only thing I saw live was the Clearwater Implosion, but it was nothing like him getting cut in half or that Luigi thing he did. Those were just amazing! Overall, I couldn't have asked for anything more. BeLIEve is imaginary!

After the show was over at 11:00, we went to take Amber upstairs because she didn't want to wait that night outside of the theater just in case Criss came out. She was tired. Anyways when my great aunt came down to the theater with me around 11:13pm, Criss was already out of the theater. Of course I caught him in his act of sweetness. :) A couple of handicapped girls were with him. It was so sweet. Of course I wanted to get pictures of him with them, but I tried not to take to many. I wanted the girls to have their space. Other people though were all over them. Criss brought the girls to the BeLIEve store and let them pick out what they wanted. I know one girl got the little Lucky the rabbit stuffed animal. After he said his goodbyes, Criss went past the Pyramid Cafe' on a secret route to go back to his room. My friend, Caroline, who actually touched his hand at the show, tried to get in front of him. Well it was actually her mom. She was going to go in front of him, but I think she was scared. I was, too. But her mom got a hug and picture with Criss, I think.

So after we all talked for a little bit her parents went off do to their thing and my great aunt, Caroline, and I went to explore the Luxor! She showed me the tour bus, and she showed me where the Corvette was before, but they must have moved it right before we came there. Anyways, while we were racing around trying to look at things, I completely forgot that my great aunt has asthma. With us running around, she was having to use her inhaler a lot. As soon as I saw that, I had to stop. We walked around for a little bit longer.

Then I was starting to get a little tired, and we had a big day tomorrow. We took Caroline to her floor which was 16 I think. It was my first time riding the inclinator. Our rooms were on the third floor. So when we got to her floor, I said my goodbyes and gave her a hug. I told her I would see her at school. My great aunt and I made our way back to our room. I told everybody about my adventure that night. I went to bed and got some rest before the next day started.

Here is a link to my Vegas album on photobucket. It will continue to get updated while I finish posting blogs about my trip. Enjoy! Copy and paste it into the address bar!

http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp345/omeihaveocd/Vegas%202009/