Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The One Where We Went to Great Wolf


We just got back from Great Wolf Lodge in Massachusetts and I will admit that it was a fantastic experience.

Wow! I cannot recommend it enough. It is a great family park and resort and perfect for a two-night stay.


The first night we got there a little bit late but had the opportunity to test out Magiquest, a creative Magical role playing game. Bri and Kiff had the chance to be magi in the making in an interactive and fun game.  We also played ping pong...and realized we had very little team skill.

The second day started us off with a cool buffet....affordable with good food. It then brought us the opportunity to visit the Water Park. We visited the wave pool as well as the river ride pool, which were both a blast! Kiff and I also went on one of the water slide rides. It was quite fast, but fun. After the time in the pool, we had a quick lunch and went to the arcade. It was a blast and Bri came in 1st place twice on a motorcycle game. Alas, Kiff used the motorcycle game to crash into stuff. The kids and I also did bowling. I got my first strike ever bowling! Overall I cam in 1st place, Bri was in 2nd place, Kiff was in 3rd place, and Emmie was in 4th place.

The final day brought a last visit to the water park. Loved it. Then, we did the ropes course, which was fun. It took us a little time to get used to it - and Bri a little time to gain her confidence - but it was a blast. All four of us took to it...and had fun.

What a great trip. We definitely enjoyed Great Wolf Lodge and cannot wait to go back. 





Friday, June 24, 2016

The One With The Last Day of School

At last it arrived

This past Wednesday, June 22

The last day of school.

The first moving on ceremony of the 50th class at our school.

I got to give the speech.

It was a day of fun, memories, and good vibes.

And in the end.

Summer is here!!!

Happy summer!!!


Sunday, June 19, 2016

The One With a Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day

To All The Father's Out There


Happy Father's Day!



I Love You Dad!!!

Saturday, June 18, 2016

The One Where Kiff Pitches

Last night, we had a first in our family....

June 17, 2016 was Kiff's pitching debut in a baseball game. Now, it didn't start off in that direction, because we were looking for pitchers. Kiff had volunteered to be catcher, but we realized a lot of people had already pitched and we needed someone new.

Enter, Kiff.


Luckily, he was batting second, so we could get him to warm up pretty quickly once he rounded the bases. That worked out well.

Once we got started, he did well. His first few pitches were WAY OUT there...but after he settled down, kids made contact on all his pitches...which is what we want.

In the end, he did great!

Saturday, June 11, 2016

The One With the Dance Competition

Today was the first time I got to experience a dance competition up close.

It was quite an event.

It was one of Bri's competitions in New Hampshire and it was fun.

They performed two dances and did a great job. The one a silver award for their jazz routine and a high silver for their tap routine. All and all, it was fun....with a lot of down time.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

The One With The Busy Day

Today was a BUSY day

Take a look at this schedule

7:30 cooking breakfast for the kids
8:15 picking up items at Dunkins for fundraiser
8:30 working at school fundraiser
9:00 drop off Kiff to work Snack stand
9:10 drop off items for fundraiser
9:30 drop off Bri
9:45 return to fundraiser
10:00 pick up Kiff at Snack stand and help out for short time
10:30 return to fundraiser and help pack
12:20 head to playground
1:00 pick up Bri
1:30 restaurant
3:00 to 7:00 yard work