Spring Break 2017....Day Two

It wouldn't be right if the first ride of the trip wasn't Pirates of the Caribbean.  However, it had been closed down for 6 weeks for repair, cleaning, and some refurbishing.  Time to find the end of the line and wait with everyone else to ride a family favorite.

Woooo!!! we found the end of the line
thankfully, it moved rather fast to this point.

We are still moving.
A little slower now.

Getting to this point took a lot of patience.

There were more stops and starts while outside with a few more repairs.  A word of advice to the crew in charge make sure it's working before you open the ride for the day.  After approx 45 minutes we made it onto the boat.  It was bumper to bumper but still a fun time for everyone.  Splash down was a little wet and they should have told us to watch for flying objects.  A pair of ears came flying back luckily Blake caught them for the little girl in the front seat.

The kids decided the only new stuff was a few more wine bottles in a few places.  Captain Jack was still hiding in the same spots.

Now onto the next ride or adventure....

Spring Break 2017

We are the road again towards California and Disneyland.  This year the Wheeler Family was coming along for the fun.  The long drive began a little later this year due to having to drop Ginger & Dexter off at Doggy Daycare.  We once again had our friend Google Maps giving directions we are sure to make it in one piece.

We even arrived a little early we headed off the River Walk Shopping Mall for a little down time and maybe some shopping while we waited for our rooms to be prepped.;

Who can resist a a large chalkboard?
Not these boys

Not her

Let's leave our mark or name

Perfect selfie stations
I had to snap a few

Check this one out.
It had a lot of attitude posing with it.

Quick dinner

Subway

The parents went shopping for dinner & breakfast.  The kids all went to the pool & hot tub with a little side trip to the arcade.

We were planning an early night so everyone would survive a long day in Disney tomorrow.  A few of us had a little trouble winding down.  All was quiet by 10:30.

We Are Back with The Blue & Gold

Time for pack meeting and has it only been a month since the Pinewood Derby.  It is now time to celebrate with the Blue & Gold.

Awards first
The Bear Den worked really hard on their
wood projects,,,A Tool Box.

They all worked really hard
sanding, painting, and maybe a little decorating.

They are a wild bunch.
So full of energy and crazies.

Dinner at last.

Dessert was going to be yummy decorating their own cakes.  They were all eager for the challenge and not much frosting was left untouched.

We have amazing leaders that really put forth 110% for the boys.  The boys are full of energy and mischief but week after week they try and teach them something they can use in the future.  Just no power tools yet.

Who is Stronger?

Ginger loves to play tug of war all the time.  Her main problem is getting someone to play with her.  Dexter will play for awhile and he refuses to give up.  Ginger soon loses interest and starts looking for another opponent.  After a couple of hours the ropes are shredded, the toys have lost all their stuffing, what is left for her to play with?  

A mini tire that she got for Christmas.  She loves to carry it around the house with her nose thru the whole.  As she carries it around looking with hopeful eyes for someone to play with her.

Dave was up for the challenge.....

Round One...
Pretty equal not much strain on Dave's part.

Round Two...
More resistance and dead weight.

Soon followed by Dexter barking and growling at both of them to stop.  Dave dug in his heels and Ginger dug her claws into the carpet.  Who would let go first???

Dave let go and Ginger stumbled backwards with the tire grasped firmly in her mouth.  Dexter still barking soon tried to grab it but Ginger trotted off to hide it for another day.  She then came back without it and laid down to take a nap.

A rematch will happen but as of yet nothing is scheduled.

Cleaning Assignment

Our ward as the assignment this year to clean the church every Saturday.  Our turn arrived the last Saturday of February.  I reminded everyone that we would all be going together and do our part.  A couple of weeks before nobody showed up.  I told the kids that if everyone pitched in we would be done early and could enjoy the rest of the day.

Surprise every family showed up and quickly got to work.  The kids paired up with their friends and Dave & I paired up with some of the younger kids.  Everyone vacuumed, polished, scrubbed, encouraged, and even joked about the jobs left to do.

What's left?

We finished much quicker than I imagined.  35 minutes to be exact and before the drudgery could set in.

Dave had a surprise for the kids for not complaining and working together.

Yummy Donuts...

A quick stop to wash the van and then it was time for Daylight Donuts.  They were quickly devoured and enjoyed by all.

We now have another month before we have the assignment again.  How lucky we are to be able to give service and have fun at the same time.

Delicious & Dangerous

Who could pass up trying the new Oreo's?  Not me of course when I found them at Walmart.  Could I get anyone to give them a try?  Before I knew it the package was 1/2 gone.

The verdict?  The kids they are way to sweet.  Dave said just like eating a sugar cookie.  After a couple I was hooked.

However, I hadn't seen the reports of what happens after you eat them.  I only found out for myself afterwards.  The first side effect is a pink tongue.  A HOT Pink tongue!!!  The other side effect is to delicate to describe but all the reports out there are not exaggerating the final result.  After 24 hours the evidence is gone.

Can we roast these?  Will they stay fresh until July? Should I buy more? Too many questions for now only time will tell.  

DHMS School Play

Rylee surprised us all by auditioning for the school play after Christmas Break.  She couldn't contain her excitement being involved once again with all things theater.  She did get the part she auditioned for but that included all the lines she needed to memorize.  Thank goodness the performance with 6 weeks away.

Speed forward 6 weeks later to opening night.  There were a few nerves and some anxiety but everyone said she did awesome.  There were a few technical glitches and everyone survived.  

Friday was the night we picked to go and we couldn't wait for show time.  The theater slowly filled up with parents, grandparents, and friends supporting each other. 

Being patient with Mom's phone.
The evil eye didn't even phase her.

The hero's sidekick.

Maybe solving the crime...Where's the villain?
Oops!!! that's him in the white hat.

Applause and final curtain call.

Hanging with friends
enjoying rootbeer floats and crazy friends.

The kids did a great job most of them having been performing together since 6th Grade.  They have all really grown and developed some amazing skills.  Mr Robinson has been a great teacher for Rylee helping her gain confidence in her abilities and creating a safe place to go every day it needed.

Let's hope she continues to develop this amazing gift she has.