A Shopping Spree

Big Boy #1 turned ten on Tuesday. We decided to celebrate his birthday a little differently, and took him on a shopping spree for his big day. His gift? A box full of $1 bills.

After a dinner (and a very large dessert!) I took him to Toys R Us, where he wondered around looking for a place to spend his cash.

At one point he had three different bubble gum machines in the cart, but ended up with much more respectable selections. However, I'm not sure that "The Suite Life: The Game" can ever been called respectable???

Was it a good idea? I'm still not sure. BB1 does not like to make quick decisions (sooo his father's son!) That said, I think it was fun to mix it up a little - plus I had NO idea what to get him. Heaven knows that I would have never come home with The Suite Life game!

Almost Panama

Two weeks ago Diamond called from work to say that his job might be sending him to Panama City, Panama for a week, and did I want to come along. "Uh, YEAH!!!"

So I spent the next several hours browsing pictures like this:

Two days later I found out that Diamond did not get the gig. But at this point, I had a major itch to get out to town.

We decided to surprise the boys by taking them to Colorado Springs for a quick overnight. We were at the hotel before they figured out our plans.

The hotel had an indoor/outdoor pool that the boys LOVED:

The next day we toured the Olympic Training Center:

*Notice that the Caboose is not too thrilled with "Silver". He was much happier standing on "Gold." Below the boys are on a bobsled from SLC Olympics

And stopped at the Garden of the Gods:

It was nice to get out of town. No computer, no phone, no laundry. However, I have to admit that I am still itching. Maybe I just need something more like this:

The Very Young and the Restless

Overheard earlier this week: "She used to love me, but I ran too fast!"

Found in Big Boy #2's pocket:

Translation:
"How are you? Circle the yes or no. If you like me: Yes No"

Upon further investigation, this note was ghostwritten by our neighbor's daughter. (The first clue? When when BB2's name was misspelled on the back of note.) Apparently, BB2 was supposed to give the note to her friend, but he has since changed his mind.

"I'm not gonna give it to her mom. I'm not in love with her anymore."

Well, that settles things then. Except, um, for the part about why my seven year old is apparently involved in drama worthy of daytime TV.

The Master Bath

For the last three days:
*I have showered in Big Boy #1's bathtub.
*I have used regular soap on my face.
*I have used BB1s toothbrush.
*I have applied no lotion.
*I have been unable to access my deodorant.

I'm chapped and stinky.

I want my bathroom back!!!