For Grandma's first check up in Aurora after school began, N joined us for the first time and we drove a quick 15 minutes over to the DMN&S on the way home. We pushed Grandma around in a wheelchair while we checked out the new exhibit called "Marvelous Machines" about the mechanics of certain animals. I wish I had a picture of N and I learning about bird wings. We sat in a chair and lifted an artificial wing up and down and spun around faster and faster. I was so nauseous by the time we were done I felt like I was going to puke all day. Lol. N's favorite part was squeezing the giraffe heart in simulation of pumping blood all the way up that long neck. By the time we were done N was ready for lunch and we headed to Costco to eat and shop there. We got home just in time to pick up the other children from school. Score!
We've had plenty of play time around here, even with going back to school. Many activities such as sports haven't begun yet so we are easing our way into the school year and loving it this way. K had Lara and Kina over and Mary even helped up wash the dog. Giggles galore! D has been spending as much time as he can on the dirt trail with his bike and friends Mason, Alex, and Connor. N has continued to spend lots of time with neighbor Annalisa and when M's friend Austin came over he even brought an ice cream cake with him. The children are convinced his family is the nicest in the world.
It was K's turn to have time away with Dad. She chose to do things like go hiking, out to eat, and visit the Apple Store. They also tried to play volleyball but the mosquitos attacked them so fast they didn't get any play time in! K is currently working extra chores to earn money for an iPod Touch since we told her she wasn't allowed to have a cell phone yet. I have been amazed at how quickly she has been able to earn $75 when she is earning money for as little as 50 cents at a time. Of course, mowing Grandma and Grandpa's giant lawn sure helped. Thanks, Mom! While Hubby and K were off on their adventures, the other children and I did things like go to the JBF sale (where we scored M a $2 pair of saddle shoes) and eating lunch at Culver's. Amazing how people don't look at me like I'm crazy when I only have 3 children with me. lol.
A woman had set up a Lu La Roe booth at the JBF sale and we couldn't resist these dress and a few of the new Disney items. Guess what! K is wearing the same size dress as me in this picture!
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