Accidental Fun

We went to Green Valley Ranch recently to have dinner at Lucille's BBQ with Betty and Phil and then go on the carousel. It was 100+ degrees, but sometimes you just have to get the kids out of the house no matter how hot it is. After dinner we stumbled upon a free activity in the stage area of The District - free masks and necklaces for the kids to dress up, music and bubbles. What luck! It is nice to see some family-friendly things now and again in the midst of Sin City. Then we headed to the carousel and instead of $2 a ride, it was free! The night kept getting better. The kids were sweaty and worn out when it was time to go home, good times.

Splash Park with Dad

Summer in Vegas = Splash Park

Claire's Cafe Rio

These are all pictures Claire took with my phone at Cafe Rio. It is interesting to see what she decided was picture-worthy. Notice our free meal - love it!

I Am Like a Star Shining Brightly

Claire filled out a spotlight form today for her primary class at church - they have all the kids stand up and then read the answers to each question. If the answer doesn't apply to them, they sit down. It is a fun way to see what Claire is thinking about - she said she wants to be a dentist when she grows up. A dentist?! I guess reading the Bernstein Bears Go To the Dentist has had an impact.

London - 10 Years Ago

Sigh... I don't even have a current passport anymore, that's how long it's been. Someday I will visit Europe again, if I can convince Matt. Here's Karry and me in Green Park, London.

Post-Harry Potter

We were the first ones in line for our showing of Harry Potter - after we took our pictures around the theater, of course. Some girls leaving a previous show let Emily borrow a wand. Nice! The movie was everything it was supposed to be - very well done, as usual. I love Alan Rickman as Snape - all the actors are great, actually. We had a great time and I am glad our husbands didn't mind that we we wanted to go on opening night without them :)

Date with HP

I have been on a Harry Potter marathon this week to get ready for the last movie which opens tonight.I am almost done with watching The Deathly Hallows Part 1 (though I have seen them all before, of course). I wasn't crazy enough to go to the midnight showing last night, but Emily, Katie and I are going to see it tonight. I am excited and sad at the same time because I really have loved the Harry Potter books and movies - I hope my kids will read the books someday.