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D's Weekend Away

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By Sarah
As the school year came to a close, it was obvious to Hubby and I that D needed a weekend away.  First grade takes a lot of adjustment and we are proud of him for doing so well with the outrageous academic standards of modern America.  So, using his birthday as an excuse, he and I had an overnighter in Denver doing things we had never done before.  On Friday we went to the Scout store to buy him his Cub Scout uniform, spent the afternoon at Pirate's Cove (the best!), bought his birthday presents at the Lego Store, ate dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, and watched the newest Night at the Museum movie at the hotel.




He had such a difficult time deciding between 2 sets that he gave up me throwing him a birthday party so that he could buy both.  They are pretty amazing Star Wars sets, so I can't blame him.

 On Saturday, after swimming at the hotel pool, we visited Dinosaur Ridge.  It took way less time than I thought it would, so we headed over to the Amusement Park at Heritage Square.  What a blast!  

 I could have stayed there until closing time, but those new Lego sets were calling D's name.  He couldn't wait to show daddy what he had picked out and begin building.

 While D and I were away, M had her first ever sleepover at my parents house.  She had a wonderful time and made lots of cute, yummy chocolates to share with us.  So when D and I arrived home, Hubby had dinner ready and M provided the dessert.  It felt good to be back together as a family.

 Here's the finished products -- completed after church on Sunday!  
Speaking of Sunday, I noticed the missionaries didn't have a place to eat so we had them over.  Usually the children are a little put out by that, but this night, they were laughing so much they didn't want the missionaries to leave!



P.S.  Near the Scout shop is a pizza place.  Imagine my surprise when I realized the man behind the counter had been one of my AVID students at CHS and owns the place!  D wasn't as excited as we were but was happy he got free pizza.  Poor boy thought I was nuts to be chatting like that with someone he had never met.  Turns out this guy is married and has the cutest little baby boy.  Don't worry, Danny, you'll always be my favorite boy, even if I tell other people their children are cute!





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