Saturday May 16, 2009

This morning we woke up to a gorgeous day. So sunny, warm and perfect for going to the Calaway Park grand opening of the season. The kids were so excited to go. So they all got dressed up in their "trusty" yellow shirts (I figured it would be easier to spot them and keep track if they were all the same and all bright) and off we went. Of course, all that being said, it was extremely busy because of the great weather and the grand opening. We were there right at 10am and there was a huge line going outside of the park to get in. We didn't mind the wait though, it was perfect out. So I obviously knew that those yellow shirts were going to be easily identifiable to me, so I could keep track of everyone, but was not expecting the attention that they brought. As soon as we showed our passes at the gate, the lady said "Awww, look at this adorable family in the yellow shirts. You look like sunshine in the park" LOL!!! Then I had a bunch of people throughout the day asking if ALL of those children in the yellow shirts were mine, hahaha!! I even met one lady while I was in line for drinks, and we had a 2 minute casual conversation..then later on in the day as we were leaving, she said "Did you guys have a have fun time?" and I was thinking, hmm..how does she even remember me?! Then she said "I couldn't miss you guys in your yellow shirts, HAHAHA!!! Wow, I guess we made an impression. Maybe it will be a new trend, and I will have to get them to wear a different colour so they don't blend with the sea of yellow!! Anyways, it was a really nice day for it. Grant played some of the games with the kids. We only let them do this once or twice a season (it gets costly and I also hate bringing home so many stuffed animals each time that just end up in a goodwill pile). They loved them though, and were very proud of their prizes. We brought lots o snacks for the day so we wouldn't have to buy $6 burgers for each kid. It really adds up. Unfortunately we forgot drinks. I ended up waiting in a line for 25 minutes just to get some pop for the kids (the water fountains weren't working, and I didn't discover until later, that there were vending machines with drinks in them) and it cost me nearly $6 just to get 2 for the kids to share. Oh well, it's to be expected at amusement parks. Next time I will remember the drinks...and sunscreen. We all came home with minor sunburns. The kids relaxed for a bit when we got home, and then went back out to play. Grant brought home McDonalds for the kids for dinner. Then I went to the grocery store for a few last minute things for Maiya's b-day party tomorrow. We are having a family party. I dropped McKenna off at her friend, Isabella's house, to play. While she was there, Kaitlyn and Damian were outside and said they saw a fire. I thought it was probably a bonfire, but when I looked out, there were enormous black clouds smoking in the distance. It was a house fire. Grant (as well as Kaitlyn and Damian) went to go check it out. It was a few houses right near Kaitlyn's school. One had totally burnt to the ground. They saw the roof cave and they even saw the car that was in the garage (that was no longer there) melt. He said it was horrible. I'm pretty sure no one was home, but if there was..I hope they got out. It's so sad to see stuff like that. Tonight I will be getting things ready for the b-day party tomorrow and maybe a bit of relaxing. It was a busy day though, and I am tired! It was a fun day spent with the family :)