Pookagoomba: Pollocks, Pig-Outs, and the Fun Park

What a week! Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Gordon came to visit on Thursday and we had a BLAST! Thursday night Grandma told Leah and Abby that we could do whatever they wanted. We talked about going to a movie and going out to dinner but Leah had her heart set on skating. That's right... skating. We went to the Fun Park around 5:00, thinking we'd skate for a little bit and then go out to dinner. When we got to the park we found out that they were doing some kind of fundraiser and we could do TWO activities + a slice of pizza + a drink for $7. Skating alone would be $6.50. So our plans changed. Sharon, Leah and I tried skating. I think we did two laps total. Leah was slipping and sliding all over and I am SOOO glad Sharon was there to help me hold on to her! It was a fun first for Leah.

After skating we ate pizza and drank root beer (Abby's favorite!).

Then all of us went bowling. That was a blast! Abby won. She beat ALL of us. Quite impressive. After bowling the kids (and grown-ups) were wiped so we headed home.

Friday we drove to Preston to check out the elk at one of the farms up there. Then we ate lunch at LD's Cafe (another first), and Lenny settled in for his afternoon pre-work nap. Grandma, Grandpa, Leah, Abby and I went and saw the Yogi Bear movie. The kids liked it and we were all STUFFED full of popcorn and candy. The rest of the evening was spent reading stories and playing games with Grandma and Grandpa.

Saturday morning Grandma and Grandpa took the girls to McDonald's for breakfast. SWEET! Then we got Lenny out of bed and went to lunch a couple hours later. Leah ordered deep-fried macaroni and cheese bites and they were delicious. Abby ate nothing but french fries and ice cream. A dream come true.

After lunch we said our goodbyes and Grandma and Grandpa headed back to Tropic. It was so nice having them drive all the way up here to spend time with us! They slept on our couches/floor, shared our bathroom, paid for our meals and entertainment, and didn't slow down or complain once.

Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa! We love you!!

Grandma Sharon, Leah, and Me... SKATING!

Leah "skating"

Lately whenever I go to take a picture of Leah she poses like this...

Dad helping Leah get everything just right

Grandma Sharon "looking great" (according to Leah)

Abby loving her root beer

There were some teenagers at the lane next to us who got these silly stick-on moustaches from a vending machine and Leah and Abby just HAD to have some. So, of course, Grandma hooked them up. Look at my silly kids!!