The girls & I had made plans to see a mantinee in Kearney after school got out (Chad was working at a basketball game at the High School), so when I picked them up from school, they were excited to hear that Xander and Hayden would be going with us. (Blessing #315) It's a bummer that Dave had this accident, but the kids were all thrilled about spending several hours together. They love hanging out with each other, which just doesn't happen often enough for them. Even though we live in the same town, our schedules keep us going in opposite directions, it seems. Jillian and Xander are in the same grade, but they go to different schools. And Hayden is 2 years younger than Jenica. Looks like Jillian really missed her cousin.
We all piled into the car and went to the movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island".
Even though we weren't planning on a 3-D movie, that's the only version of the film they had in Kearney, so we made our way into theater #2 with our groovy glasses and a large bag of buttery popcorn.
Jillian knew from the previews that there would be some intense scenes, so she was quick to remove her glasses and grab my arm when the action picked up. She isn't quite as scared when the screen is blurry.
It was a coincidence that Jenica & Hayden each wore their Estes Park sweatshirts to school yesterday. And they've been asked more than once if they are brother and sister. Their grandpa Marshall & Grandma Patty took them on a camping trip to Estes last summer - hence, the shirts.
It's a blessing to live close enough to the Rocky Mountains that we can drive there about once a year. (#316) My dad shared his love of the mountains with me at an early age, and it stuck with me. And now, he's trying to pass it on to his grandkids.
Janet, what a fun place. I appreciate your post, as I think my girls would love it!
ReplyDeleteThe Plum Thicket was such a FUN place to go for lunch with my girl-friend, and I would love to take my daughters there for a "tea party" some day. It's totally worth the trip to GI.
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