Busy Fourth of July
We had quite the fun filled weekend last weekend. This year, once again, our street had a block party. There was BBQ, a water slide, and good company. Sophia, just like last year, adored the water slide and wen down it countless times.
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Phoebe on the other hand, never went down without me. Which got a little exhausting for Mama considering what it took to climb up the thing!
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The special treat this year was a snow-cone machine. I know I had 4, and I can't recall how many Sophia had, but it was about that many as well. Haha!
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We had planned on attending Kaboom Town in Addison for a fireworks display, but it poured rain from about 5-7pm making everything muggy and soggy. We just stayed home and relaxed, which was more than fine for 4 exhausted individuals!
However, my sister Tiffany had been to a fireworks show the year before over Grapevine Lake. So on Sunday evening after church and some rest we headed out to The Gaylord Texan, a huge hotel and resort in Grapevine, Texas. Little did we know they were doing an Alice in Wonderland theme!!! We were greeted by large flowers (some with faces) and all sorts of decorations of various craftmanship. It was not a bad way to spend some time before enjoying fireworks!
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There was an evil Red Queen wandering about the place asking children (and adults) to curtsy. Once my kiddos got over the initial shock and joy of seeing her they braved it, bowed, and got tapped on each shoulder with her wand and was wished a good time at The Gaylord Texan. It was a big deal for them!
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I could not resist stopping by the Rabbit's Cottage where they had all sorts of sweets and trinkets. Being me, I could also not resist indulging my kiddos in some delicious handmade suckers. You can tell they enjoyed them.....
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There was also a man there, dressed as a card, doing balloon *creations* for free. I say creations because he wasn't really doing balloon animals. As you can see Phoebe asked for a sword, and Sophia wanted anything that would allow her a pink heart balloon. We saw several other children walking around with all sorts of hats, and one kid even had an elephant with large ears, long trunk and everything!
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We had a lovely view of the fireworks on the top parking garage and the weather was beautiful for the evening. A perfect combo. Here is a small sample of my hubby's great photography, but also the fireworks we enjoyed!74218
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On Monday we joined my parents and sister at their house for more delicious BBQ and other yummy food prepared by my mom. We stuffed ourselves and then went to go get BJ's car out of the shop. Once we got home I got the crazy notion that I could go to the lake by myself with the girls (BJ had homework) and feed the ducks and let the kids play at the beach. It was a lot of fun, but nerve wracking keeping track of them with it being so busy and them being so excited. Sorry no photos! It was a very full and satisfying 3 days for us, but now I am ready for some rest....even if the girls aren't!
Phoebe on the other hand, never went down without me. Which got a little exhausting for Mama considering what it took to climb up the thing!
The special treat this year was a snow-cone machine. I know I had 4, and I can't recall how many Sophia had, but it was about that many as well. Haha!
We had planned on attending Kaboom Town in Addison for a fireworks display, but it poured rain from about 5-7pm making everything muggy and soggy. We just stayed home and relaxed, which was more than fine for 4 exhausted individuals!
However, my sister Tiffany had been to a fireworks show the year before over Grapevine Lake. So on Sunday evening after church and some rest we headed out to The Gaylord Texan, a huge hotel and resort in Grapevine, Texas. Little did we know they were doing an Alice in Wonderland theme!!! We were greeted by large flowers (some with faces) and all sorts of decorations of various craftmanship. It was not a bad way to spend some time before enjoying fireworks!
There was an evil Red Queen wandering about the place asking children (and adults) to curtsy. Once my kiddos got over the initial shock and joy of seeing her they braved it, bowed, and got tapped on each shoulder with her wand and was wished a good time at The Gaylord Texan. It was a big deal for them!
I could not resist stopping by the Rabbit's Cottage where they had all sorts of sweets and trinkets. Being me, I could also not resist indulging my kiddos in some delicious handmade suckers. You can tell they enjoyed them.....
There was also a man there, dressed as a card, doing balloon *creations* for free. I say creations because he wasn't really doing balloon animals. As you can see Phoebe asked for a sword, and Sophia wanted anything that would allow her a pink heart balloon. We saw several other children walking around with all sorts of hats, and one kid even had an elephant with large ears, long trunk and everything!
We had a lovely view of the fireworks on the top parking garage and the weather was beautiful for the evening. A perfect combo. Here is a small sample of my hubby's great photography, but also the fireworks we enjoyed!
On Monday we joined my parents and sister at their house for more delicious BBQ and other yummy food prepared by my mom. We stuffed ourselves and then went to go get BJ's car out of the shop. Once we got home I got the crazy notion that I could go to the lake by myself with the girls (BJ had homework) and feed the ducks and let the kids play at the beach. It was a lot of fun, but nerve wracking keeping track of them with it being so busy and them being so excited. Sorry no photos! It was a very full and satisfying 3 days for us, but now I am ready for some rest....even if the girls aren't!
Wow!! Awesome! Sounds like so much fun.
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