catching up

This past weekend Brett & I went to a movie. did you read that? A MOVIE people! We never go to movies... so this was a big deal. Trent was at an over night scout camp & the girls had plans- so what's up? A movie -- that's what!

We saw The Big Year & I loved it! Of course we don't go to a lot of movies so maybe we are not the best judges. Still- I really loved it.

On the way in we saw this ultra cool car. I had to get a photo! It's in perfect condition & look at those sweet tires- wow. On our way home we had to run over to the camp sight (good thing it was only a couple of minutes away!) to take Trent a new pair of pants, socks, shoes .... ya- he had gotten wet- then gotten wet again. His pants, his extra pants & his pajama pants were all wet. They were camping near a pond & there was a marshy area- I guess we are lucky he wasn't soaked- or drowned? What in the world? We picked up the girls & headed off to get late night Chinese food! Ya- we're pretty hip~ going to movies~ getting Chinese food. We got into our favorite local place just 1/2 hour before it closed & chowed down on the best ever egg rolls & sesame chicken- yum. I can't remember the last time we did something like that- really fun. The girls & we visited & laughed & laughed. Good times- I wish I would have had my camera. (The view of our mountain on my way home from work Saturday afternoon.)
I got home from work the next afternoon right after Brett & Trent finished riding a 15 mile bike ride. Brett had met up with the scouts in the morning. Trent's hair was singed & he was missing a bit of eyebrow & eye lash hair... he had tried to help a leader light the propane stove----- poof. Oh my- I'm thinking maybe Brett should start going along on these camp outs?? Sunday we had a house full of company!Johnna & Clyde were in town so Ruthie & kids came down too. I'm starting to feel like our house is too small. The kitchen & eating space is always so crowded! I'm thinking we need to start eating out more, move, or remodel?
It would probably just be easier to eat out? So much for my healthy, home cooking ways-- I need a better/bigger kitchen. See what all this cooking has done for me? I'm certainly not getting any thinner & I'm seriously thinking I need a new kitchen. Golly if it's not one thing- it's another. At least I have all my eyelashes!?

field trip - sort of

Today we finally went to go see Kung Fu Panda.

We've been trying to get out to see it for a month now!

It was a darling movie & did not disappoint. This is a big deal in our family, because for years taking trent to the movies was absolutely out of the question. He was miserable- just couldn't sit for it. He did so great & he loved it!

Afterward we went to McDonalds to get happy meals because hey- happy meals right now are featuring Transformer & Littlest Pet Shop toys! Trent is over the top for transformers & this is a great way to get some cute little ones, plus lunch. Chloe & I sacrificed our toys for two more transformers, then we stopped at two different McDonald's on the way home and traded them for other models. He is thrilled to now have four different transformers- he got one last saturday with his dad. He has some of the big regular ones, but these little ones... they are so cute.

Before our Mcdonald stops we stopped by dad's office to take him a piece of his favorite candy. Rocky Mountain chocolate, milk chocolate, rocky road. Its marshmallow & walnuts covered in rich milk chocolate. As you can see- trent fits right in here at the office.This past week trent has been going to "kids camp." A day camp for kids at the park put on by the parks & rec department. Tonight was a special program with skits & songs for the parents to come to.

Trent is in the orange group. Unfortunately in typical asperger fashion he chose not to participate in the skit or song- or watching any skits or songs. Night time + long day+ large crowd+ public performance= not cool, if you know what I mean?

As you can see he was just a little crabby & not willing to be reasoned with.

It's okay. He does great there for his couple of hours a day. His counselor called him a "free spirit" I think that was a nice way to say rowdie & not always willing to participate, hmmm.

Baby steps.

It's a good experience & he really does love to go.

*have you seen Kung Fu Panda?

*do you like McDonald's, transformers & littlest pet shop toys?

Day Of Discovery At The Discovery Children's Museum

Today I took Trent & Chloe to the children's museum while Brett took Jack & Hailey to the movies. Both at the Gateway in Salt Lake City. It really was so much fun. I am so glad we got the house clean & all the Christmas stuff put away so I can just relax.

Trent & Chloe showed me all around.The construction sight was a big hit with Trent. So was the robot exhibit.
Chloe found this lovely ball in the gift shop.

Before

After Chloe had a ball pretending to host a radio show. She's good.

And hullahooping.

But Trent's all time favorite was the TV news weather station. Notice the TV screen in the top right corner. He practiced giving the weather. Well, not really. He mainly looked at himself in the monitor & every now I then said- it's darn cold outside.

Trent decided after getting home from his cement truck driving job he will go in & do the evening weather report when he grows up.

Chloe took it all much more seriously- in a fun way.

Trent went shopping...

Then checked himself out at the cash register. I would've loved this when I was a kid.

Afterwards we went to the food court & had McDonald's. Then we met up the rest of the fam at the movie theatre. They thought the movie was awesome.

I am so glad we went. I've been trying to get out for a couple of days- it's been so busy.

What a fun day.

* what are you doing for your Christmas vacation?

* have you seen National Treasure or National Treasure II?