As I type this, my dad's plane should be taking off for Minnesota, the next leg in his trip. Yep, he's been here and gone already, but what a great week we had together!
Dad hadn't had a chance to buy a little prezzie for the girls, so he insisted we go to Target and the girls picked out these teeny tiny Hello Kitty things. Oh my, they play with them constantly! My dad is thrilled to see how well they play, and with such imagination.
We went miniature golfing a couple of times. So fun. The second time we went my dad got THREE holes in one!
Way to go, Dad!
We went to this model train show, only to find out it was closing 10 minutes after we got there. Steve said it didn't close til 5pm, but it closed at 3. Bummer. But we still got to see this great set up for a few minutes.
We took Dad to the girls' swim lessons.
Even though he says he can't see well, he sure enjoyed it!
We went to lunch at the school after lessons. Love those silly girls!
Dad couldn't wait to go to the zoo. Our friends, Dave and Tracy, joined us.
Then we went out to eat (at Gunther Toody's). Yum!
My dad loves to eat at Gunther Toody's (50s Diner) and Cracker Barrel. Here we are at Cracker Barrel.
He sure loved his meatloaf!
A kind patron allowed me to be included in a photo.
We also went out to a place called Joe's Crab Shack. Oh my, was that ever fun! The waiters wear funky socks and funny t-shirts. They also dance all over the restaurant. Loved it!
The time went by way too fast, but Dad sure was generous.
He asked me what I wanted for my birthday.
I was honest (and joking) and told him I wanted a Wii and a Cricut Expression.
He had no clue what either thing was.
So, I told him.
AND....
he
totally
spoiled
me!
For my birthday (and Christmas)
he
got
me
a
WII!!!!!
(thud)
I honest to goodness NEVER expected him to buy it, but am so thrilled.
Steve just rolled his eyes when we told him.
He has yet to play a game, but maybe we'll get him to try it once.
(Dad bought him the movie Avatar, on blu-ray, though)
The girls and I are having a blast with it.
So did Hattie, who came over to check it (and Pam, the hamster) out.
And speaking of the hamster...who is super cute, and fun to pet...guess who wants one of her very own now?
Yep, Miss Jessica would love to have one.
It remains to be seen if it will happen, though.
So, that's what we've been up to for the past week.
I've been reading blogs, but haven't had time to comment, hope you don't mind, too much.
Hopefully I'll get back on track soon.
Although, school starts on the 18th
and we may have to cram in a bunch of end of summer fun.
Thanks for stopping by!
I sure appreciate the visit.
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