Dance Team Nationals - June 23rd-26th Las Vegas

Mikayla was on a competion dance team this year, the Razzle Dazzles. They competed at the National Encore Dance Competition in Las Vegas. Her team competed with three dances and she also competed in a tap trio and a lyrical duet. It was a great vacation for the whole family.

On Monday we checked into The Planet Hollywood which was just around the corner from the convention center where the competition was being held.

Micah and Mikayla on the Red Carpet
We even had a view of Paris!

Tuesday was competition day for Mikayla. Her team performed a jazz routine called "Let's Get Together" in which Mikayla was great at shaking those little hips.
Mikayla, Dalton, and Rebecca with Coach Lisa before performing their trio, "Jailhouse Rock."

Bella and Mikayla received another platinum award for their adorable duet, "No One."

Duet and Trio award winners from The Colorado School of Dance.

Micah had the best seat in the house for this long day.

Wednesday started out as a relaxing day at the pool.

During this trip Micah learned how to swim using arm floats.

Mikayla enjoying the pool The Senior Razzles won competition money and were able to spend their winnings on a limo ride down the strip.

Having a toast with champagne glasses filled with M&M's. Senior Razzles outside of Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at the Mirage.

Mom and Mikayla Ice cream was a well-appreciated treat after walking through the garden in 107 degree heat.
Taylor, Mikayla, and Torey in their matching tanks.
Dad and Mikayla
Micah and Dad waiting for the water-fountain show at the Bellagio.

In the mall, the floors were so shiny that Micah would see the reflection and not dare to walk. He thought he was going to fall into the floor. I'm not sure what kind of phobia this is, but it was hysterical.

Mikayla and Micah waiting for the thunderstorm show in the mall.

Thursday was our last day in Vegas. We spent the day visiting the nearby casinos and shops. The kid's favorites were M&M World, the lions at MGM, and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.

Kaleo and the kids pet the stingrays at the Shark Reef...I was happy just watching! Of course Micah found some cool motorcycles.

The M&M race car at M&M World Before leaving town, we ate at a restaurant called Dick's. The name says it all...they're known for being very rude. Our waitress made these hats for the kids.

Mikayla: "I fart in the tub"

Micah: "I eat my boogers"