WHAT A FUN DAY!

This is our week off of school for the month. Generally our week off is spent with me catching up on stuff around the house and just playing. I decided a few weeks ago, a bit after last months trip to the zoo with friends during our off week, that I should plan an official "outing" during those weeks off. So, I called the library and reserved a cultural pass.

The pass we had was good for five people, so Becky came along with the kids and I. We drove down to Salem and spent a few hours at the A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village. Silas had gone there a couple years ago with a friend and Tim, but it was the first visit for the rest of us. Everyone had a good time. Unfortunately the batteries to the camera died and we didn't get a single picture of our time there. Next time I'll be sure to have freshly charged ones!!

Then we zipped down the road a few miles and popped in to see Tim at work. One of the big, honkin' bummers about him working so far away is that we never get to visit him at work. It stinks, but such is life. Anyway, the kids were showered with candy upon entering the building, given copies of a photo of Tim wearing a pirate's hat, then adorned with necklaces for Mardi Gras. Tim moved to a different building a few weeks ago, so this was our first visit at the new spot.

The last stop of the day was at Dairy Queen, where we scarfed a variety of frozen treats. Then we headed home, ate dinner a while later, then all the kiddos went to bed super early. It was a fun day!