The drive-in

Last night we headed down to Ennis to watch "Maleficent".

The previews make it look like it might be scary, and even though she voiced a character in "Kung Fu Panda", it's hard to believe Angelina Jolie would be in anything kid-friendly.

We loved it! Caroline got bored in parts but not scared.  It's a completely different take on the villain from Sleeping Beauty.

We got in late, even though we chose not to stay to watch the second movie, "Million Dollar Arm". (Every ticket is a double feature. )

I think the kids enjoyed the experience.  We'll definitely do it again sometime.

Lunch at American Girl

Yesterday I took the kids to the American Girl store.  One of Sarah's dolls had tangled hair so we took her to the Doll Hair Salon.

(You may remember that 2 yrs ago Sarah cut her doll's hair to get the tangles out.  This was a better option.)

While Lainie was having her hair done, I thought we'd have lunch.

The table had a box of questions for us to ask each other as we waited for our food.

The dolls were served small glasses of lemonade.  Our waitress was good about checking on the dolls and making sure they enjoyed the meal as well. :)

The kids had fruit, pretzel bites, burgers, and mac and cheese.  We wrapped up the meal with a banana split, and ice cream sundae, and mini cupcakes.

It was a fun way to spend our afternoon. 

And Lainie's hair is tangle-free. 

So...

I have work to do but I'm having a glass of wine and watching the kids swim. 

Because it's summer!

And that's what you're supposed to do... :)

(I'm sure most lifeguards drink while they're watching the kids, right??  It's probably totally safe.)



Caroline says, "mmm... good smoothie..." 

A great start to summer

I slept until 9:30!!!!

Unheard of.

I feel like a new woman. :)
A lazy woman, but a new one just the same.