Day Trip...destination Medicine Hat

Well it was long overdue. The Boylans (Joey, John, Nena and Emma) were supposed to join us on Dec.22nd for Zach's 5th Birthday Bowling Party and evening Christmas Celebration. But...poor little Nena was sick. And I don't mean "cough cough" sick...like vomit sick. Poor little princess :( So...she finally got over that bug and we found a day that worked for all of us to do our Christmas. We thought maybe we'd stop in on our way to Moose Jaw at the end of the month but they just HAD to be in Hawaii for 3 weeks during that time...as if! ;) So we drove up today (beautiful and sunny) to have a visit and do presents. Auntie Joey and Uncle John spoiled us as usual. I should really remember this for next year and start saving now...although now I have a gift card to take Travis out for his birthday next week....does that count as me taking him out? hahaha

We went for a great luch at Local in Med.Hat. If you haven't been there you HAVE to go! I have Celiac so there were menu items that could be made gluten free..even Nachos! Yummy :) Travis loved it because there was Football on.....and it was hard enough to get him to leave the house on Football Sunday..I know some of you feel my pain.

After Lunch we headed over to the new crossfit gym...Gas City Crossfit. Joey and John have played a huge role in getting this gym off the ground for their friends and Joey is a trainer there. It was great to see it in person...although now Travis wants to get a tractor tire and flip it down the street for a workout...stay tuned for updates on that one! LOL

We headed home on a very quiet drive while Norah slept and Zach watched Thomas. I managed to make 90 flowers on the drive...pretty impressive thanks to Jod-I for helping with step one while she was here...only 12 steps to go! LOL

We got home and immediately the new jammies were on and the kids were pumped to play their new Penguin Pirate game; even though Norah decided she liked it better without the teeter totter part (which is the point of the game). She was so proud to get all the penguins onto the ship :)

So here we are...still full from an amazing lunch and we've decided dinner is going to be grilled cheese and tomato soup :)

Tomorrow is back to school for the kids and Travis...another few University courses lined up (will it ever end??) Nothing too crazy planned but I'll probably take them to Crazy Cakes after school...just because :)