Vegas, Babies!

"Why Maureen, did you spy any celebrities while in Vegas? " As a matter of fact, Sarah and I (with our reluctant husbands in tow) stalked the cast of Ocean's Thirteen to the Bellagio. We spied Andy Garcia and Al Pacino from the gawker section while they filmed a scene in a casino bar. Amy and Andrew grabbed a picture of the back of Bernie Mac's head, and were threatened to be kicked out of the casino. Also, Shawn and I met one of our many favorite reality TV stars. If you watch the Amazing Race, be JEALOUS!!! Yes, that IS BJ from the Hippies!

Here is Amy winning big at the penny "Lucky Seven" machine. That is her bonus dance. Her husband, Andrew, watches on in pride. Did any of us win big? Uh, no. But I enjoyed watching Sarah's fascination with the Star Wars machine...

Here are the six of us after our "last meal." We ate more food that you can imagine -- unless you know us, and have seen our mad eating skills in action. We took advantage of some awesome buffets, particularly the the Paris champagne brunch.

Amy's birthday dinner was at the Pink Taco in the Hard Rock Cafe. Here we pose with the infamous "Hit Me Baby One More Time" outfit that skyrocketed Britt's career. JEALOUS? We thought we looked attractive going out, but upon arrival at the HR, realized that we were wearing entirely too many clothes. I saw some WRONG tube tops...

While vacationing, the girls practiced our art of self-portrait taking. This way we didn't disturb complete strangers with our shenanigans. Here we are on a shopping excursion to purchase outfits for Cirque Du Soleil's O. What an amazing show. Great. Highly recommended. So is spending a long weekend with some of your favorite and dear friends.

Ahhh!

This is the happy face of a woman whose children are napping. She may look a little worse for wear, but her soul is free.

Not Quite Broadway...

And so the 40th season of the Sawdust Theater comes to a close. Last night was "closing," and so there were as many photo opportunities OFF stage as on. For those of you who have never been, The Sawdust Theater is performed in the melodrama style of the 1890's. There is a play (complete with heroes, villains, and damsels in distress[es?]). In between there are singing and dancing numbers called olios. This is the venue you can catch Yours Truly performing in most weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Meet Amber Dawg. A natural brunette, she is seen here sporting her Marge Simpson hair. Here we have the "glow worms," just about to hit the stage with our shenanigans. You haven't really lived until 200 people see you in a black leotard and pink feelers, shakin' what yo' mamma gave ya. At least it's not a solo number. Here are Susie ("She's 50! 50 years old" - say that like Molly Shannon in the beloved SNL sketch), and David -- a few of my fellow performers, backstage enjoying some tasty beverages. And so, next summer, if you find yourself in Coquille, Oregon on a Friday or Saturday night, come on down to the Sawdust Theater. It is well worth the $12.50.