Almost Wonderland

Chris took a few days off and we escaped to Grapevine, we hit the Great Wolf Lodge for a few days and then went over to the Gaylord for their Friday night festivities. It's all themed around Lewis Carroll's books. There's cards everywhere, life size chess pieces, and characters dressed up all around to please the older 3 and scare the littlest 1. We walked around the lobby, and then joined in the parade led by the Queen of Hearts which took us outside to the parking garage where we partied with the D.J., celebrated my adult hula hoop contest victory, and watched fireworks over Lake Grapevine.

Of course we have no pictures of the Great Wolf Lodge because we were submerged in water the whole time, I have to look into one of those fancy pant waterproof camera cases. Here are some pictures from the Gaylord.

Tea Time!!
The oversized flower was the scariest, and when he didn't fit out the front door to continue with the parade outside, nobody was happier then Mallory. This is Mal hiding. Mad Hatter with the kids sporting some of their own mad hats.

Is there anything trippier then Alice in Wonderland? I haven't read the book or seen the new movie, but seriously, the original.......a bit trippy.

Busted!!!

This probably shouldn't have made me so happy but it did. I was thrilled that Charlotte was practicing beautifully without complaining, working on her scales, and playing a few pieces. When I walked past the room this is what I found..

No wonder there was complaining she was happily reading away, what she loves to do best. I love Charlotte, such a clever kid.

School's Out Update

Bring on summer......
Mason, Mal and I awaiting the kids. Rozlyn was awarded the Rachel's Challenge Honor Award. It is awarded to one student per class who represents the 1.Power of Influence 2.Kindness 3.Dreaming Big and Setting Goals & 4.Accepting of Others. It really is who Rozlyn is, she was just born that way, I can't take any credit but my buttons were bursting anyway. A final hug for Rozlyn's teacher, Mrs. Levy, this lady is seriously amazing. Charlotte's teacher, Mrs. Love, was also wonderful. We luck out every year with the best teachers. We wasted no time grabbing some shaved ice, our first of many this summer.
I love summer. Sleeping in, yummy breakfasts, lots of pool, minimal schedule, shaved ice - lots of them, creating, reading, movies, etc. We have lots of activities awaiting us on the calender, the perfect blend of structure and relaxation. The kids and I also have some reading and math goals. Actually I didn't set any math goals for myself this summer, but I am reading the Book of Mormon in 60 days. You should join me.

Somebody in Idaho Loves Me

I've been feeling sick for a good week now. I'm so sick of it:( I posted a comment of Facebook, about missing Idaho. I wanted to surrender on adult responsibilities for one day, mostly to sleep the day away. So my thoughts went to Idaho....I love Idaho!!! I love telling people I'm from Idaho, I love the people in Idaho, I love the weather, I love the small townish feel. Within a few hours my sister replied with a comment to be checking my mailbox.
On Tuesday, still feeling sick, look what I found...... Love straight from Idaho, frooties, spud bars, huckleberry bars, potato peeler, beef jerkey shreds and more misc. Idaho stuff. I was oh so happy and felt oh so loved.
It was enough to almost make me feel better. I have the best sister! The best!
You can take the girl out of Idaho but you can't take the Idaho out of the girl.