Memorial Day

Day scorpion looks like this. See the stinger? Night scorpion under a blacklight looks something like this. YUCK!!



After we found another SCORPION in the hallway, we loaded up our morning good looks and went to Culvers for lunch. It was a unanimous decision to eat outside after about 3 kids popped out of the car in some "creative" outfits. After our delicious lunch, we headed to Arizona Mills to buy some running shoes for a few of the little ones. Successful shopping at the Nike Outlet. Finally on to our original destination, a fun outing at the local high school track. Todd and I ran a 400 relay against the four older kids, and yes, we've still got it. Our 2 x 200 beat their 4 x 100. It will probably be one of the last times though-they are growing bigger and becoming speedy. Even little Sophie made it around the whole track. When she crossed the finish line, I picked her up and she said, "I made it!". She wasn't even breathing hard. Brynn did her lap with Twizzlers in hand. The swimming pool was ready for us when we got home. Ally had a friend over, we had a little BBQ with rib eye steaks and grilled corn on the cob (good with butter, Parmesan and lime). We finished the day by going to Thrifty for ice cream cones and watching "Flyboys", a good Memorial Day ending.