Girl's weekend! TOFW - Las Vegas part 2

TOFW - LAS VEGAS

Girl's weekend #2 started with Girl's weekend #1 here. We were supposed to be 5 but ended up with 3. We originally planned to go to TOFW (Time Out for Women) in Las Vegas back in February but because of President Hinckley's funeral it was postponed to September. We went from 5 to 4 at first because Becky just had her 4th child and wasn't ready to take a road trip with a new baby. Here are the 5 of us at our last GNO - dinner at Texas Roadhouse - YUM!

L-R Me, Becky, Nikie, LeAnn and Kim.

The story of how we went from 4 to 3 will have to come at a later date. We started the trip Friday morning driving straight to Vegas with a few potty stops (Kim is pregnant.. that should say it all!) but forgot to get gas so we barely made it to the edge of Las Vegas on fumes! We also had to plan out our meals around Kim's schedule.. every 4 hours she would ask what we were going to eat next.. it became a fun game to guess when she would mention it again! We love you Kimmy Sue!

We spent a great deal of time in the Caesar's Palace Forum shops Friday afternoon and evening..especially at FAO Schwartz. We helped Kim find some Christmas gifts for her kids. We went to dinner at La Salsa a Mexican restaurant that evening and then headed to the Von's grocery store to get some treats for TOFW the next day. I almost stole a protein bar but luckily remembered I had accidentally stuck it in my purse instead of on the check stand. It could have been awkward sitting at TOFW feeling guilty about not paying for my bar. Good thing I figured it out then so I could pay for it before leaving.

We stayed at a hotel approx 5 miles or so from the strip and the convention center. It was surprisingly nice and a great set up for 3 women to get ready bright and early in the morning. We were upgraded to a golf course view for free and didn't get to see it until the morning as we were leaving. oh well...

The next morning we headed to the Time Out event. (Click here for more of an explanation of what TOFW is and my previous experience.) We thought we were getting there early but when we arrived, there were 4 lines of at least 40 women in each line. Luckily, we still found great seats right up front. I was able to see Hilary before the event and chat with her a bit before getting started. I have only been to TOFW events where she has been performing and I can't imagine one without her. With her fun sense of humor and strong testimony she has it all!

The day started with having each presenter introduce themselves and a little bit about what they were going to speak on. We were fortunate to have Virginia Pearce stay over from the previous day to fill in for Carolyn Rasmus who was ill. She was so inspiring and by far my favorite speaker of the day. Amanda Dickson was presenting at a Time Out for the first time outside Utah and she was fabulous! She was so hilarious and really spoke on a level for many to enjoy. We also heard from Michael Wilcox, Pam Hansen and Chris Stewart who were all great as well. Overall, a great day filled with inspirational presentations that made me laugh and cry all at the same time! This weekend was a great way to relax and really evaluate where I am in my life.

Here we are with Hilary.. L-R Kim, Hilary, LeAnn and Me.

Just us girls!! Aren't we cute? All color coordinated..that is what the lady who took our picture said!

We had such a great time laughing and making memories! Thanks Kim and LeAnn for making this a very memorable trip! Love you both!

We can't wait until next time when Nikie and Becky can join us. We missed you guys!