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8 X 30 Project Day 40- Harry Potter Party Planning

Today was a pretty lazy day. Hunter didn't even make it to gymnastic camp, she was too tired. But after a lazy morning we decided to head out in hunt of some Harry Potter items for our party on Saturday.

I was able to find some pretty neat stuff. Lucky the shelves are already being stocked with some Halloween items too. Today we visited Micheal's and found some slithering snakes, a broom, some potion jars, and some other party favors. Oh and I found some owls too! Super Cute. Then we headed to the candy store where we found maroon and gold MnMs. I think that might be my favorite purchase of the day. I still have to some more goodies to get for the feast and to try to recreate the candy they ate on the train, but it is slowly but surely coming together. I think it will be fun too!Gracie is super excited and can't wait till Saturday.

Going through some of my pics today and found this one. I just thought it was sweet. 

So I am working on the new blog tonight and hoping to have it up by tomorrow night! I have been threatening to throw the computer into the wall all day today, so lets hope I catch on to this new blog soon!!!! If not up tomorrow, the for sure the next night!!! YAY!

8 X 30 Project Day 39- Gummy Bears

Well the word Gummy Bears just makes me laugh. Those of you parents who have seen the movie Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs knows exactly what I am talking about. Besides who doesn't like a gummy bear, soft, chewy, tangy and cute. My favorite is to take their heads and bodies and mix them around.

So today I saw Monica posted a challenge on Clickinmoms. The challenge was to be the 11th person to post a pic of 11 gummy bears. There couldn't be any greens, since she doesn't like green(Which I still need to protest about!) and the Haribo brand of gummy bears. I have to agree here, they are the BEST! So yes, I drove to Safeway to get some gummy bears. On the way I had the best idea on what to do with them. But getting JuJu to agree to doing it was a whole other story. Have you ever told a two year old to do something, especially when she already has a plan for herself. Well if you haven't it, is sort of like trying to drive forward with your car in reverse.

So this is how it started out. Not looking at me at all, running from fake spiders, and screaming.

Ahh...just maybe a look by chance.

No...don't look at Molly! Don't you want a lollipop?

This is where I told her that I was going to have Gracie do it.

Now there is my JuJu, with coach Molly behind me. :)

FINALLY!!!!!

One of my attempts before I decided to do the "downed gummy bears".

I just love this pic. She was so proud of her tummy, but was done done done with the pics.

I actually got this one by chance as she was running in the backdoor from me. GEEZ!

I made one of my pics in at #6 (the "finally" pic), but while I was out getting Hunter the #11 was submitted. But what a super fun challenge; I really enjoyed doing it!!! I think the girls enjoyed it too, well at least the gummy bear part. They even made up a chant. "Too much gummy in my tummy will make my poo..." Well you get the picture. And yep, they are all mine. :)

8 X 30 Project Day 38- Home Again!

Today we checked out of Great Wolf Lodge and headed on a new adventure, but before I get started into that I need to let you all see what we did yesterday too!

Tons of fun at Great Wolf Lodge. JuJu was so sad about leaving today. I think she thought we lived there now. She just couldn't wait the whole time to put on her "bathing soup".  The older girls made instant friends with other kids and slid with them the entire time. We even exchanged information at the end of the day so they could email each other, now that is a military kid!

JuJu holding on to her loot!

Molly showing me her new head gear. 

Decisions... Decisions.

I think she is looking like a big girl now.

I just love this picture.

Gracie is the one laying on the ground. She is waiting for the bucket to dump water on her. 

YIKES!

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I think she had fun.

I think we all had fun!!! I can't wait to go back. 

Now on to the adventure of the day. We decided to take a last minute detour to Mt. St. Helens. It was only an hour away and why not right? Now I have one more check on my list of things to do and see done. 

Mt. St. Helens is great for a learning experience for the kids. At mile marker 33 there is a Forrest Visitor Center that is wonderful for kids. There is a movie, discovery room, a helicopter simulator, and best of all a playground. But remember the coats, it is way colder up here! BRRR!!! 

JuJu steering the helicopter. Mr. Brent would be so proud. 

Then our next stop was the Johnston Observatory Station. You can get the best view of the crater from here, well if the weather cooperates you can. Today, well the weather just wasn't that good. The shot I got was the best of all day. Most of the time is was raining, cloudy(like fog up there), and 40 degrees. Can you say burrr?

If you go make sure to watch the movie. It is kind of corny but a spectacular ending. You will see.

This is what JuJu thought of the movie.

Yep, this is a good as it got for seeing into the crater. This was good, just before you couldn't see past the barrier wall.

The girls getting sworn in as a Junior Ranger. I just love this program! What a super way to get kids involved and they learn so much!!! They were also able to make lava lamps!

Who knew...this is Big Foot Country. Molly must be akin to them. :)

Super day but I am so glad to be home. Hunter has Gymnastics camp this week and the girls and I are just doing out appointments. Oh, and Molly has her first soccer practice on Wednesday. Can't wait to get pics of that....HMMM....what a great reason for that Nikon 105mm. 

Great news!!! A new blog form heading this way and this week!! I can't wait and I hope it turns out nicely. I am so excited to finally be able to post bigger pics and at a better quality too! 

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