Our Day

Well, as promised to the kids when they filled up their bingo chore chart they get to go out for a date with Dad. All 3 of them finished and so I thought maybe "UP" was in the $1 theatre and it'd be a fun family trip. We were going to go on Labor Day, but quick plans to St. George delayed it. So we went today! The kids loved it! Unfortunately it was just the kids and I. David was busy working today and I would have waited until next Saturday, but he is working then too. So, off we went. We stopped at Baskin Robbins and filled up on ice cream with our coupons we got in the mail a bit ago (thanks Mikaela!) and then headed to the theatre. For a $1.25 each, it was well worth it! When we got out we went to see David working at his side job. One of the mills that David's boss owns is located right across the street from the entrance to the fair grounds. The parking lot is HUGE and can park a ton of cars. At $5 a car, it becomes quite a good amount!! I couldn't believe all of the cars that just kept filtering in to the parking lot! It was busy. Everyone excited to go to the fair!! We didn't stay long. It started on Thursday and will go all week next week. With every baby we have had, we have never had the burden of paying for one. But with the economy and bonuses long gone, I was a little worried that this might be our first baby to make payments on, hoping for a tax refund. I wouldn't be surprised if when the fair is over we can cover all of our expenses at the hospital. Such a blessing! So David has been and will be getting home around 10 at night for the next week. I'm so glad that he is willing to sacrifice his time for us!

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Candace and Brian said…
Isn't it crazy how the Lord blesses us with tender mercies. That's awesome you are seeing one now. Glad you had a fun date!
September 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Julie said…
I love your blog pages. So stinkin' cute. Especially with the buttons and the big flower on the side. Isn't UP awesome. We took the girls on a date to it at the dollar theatre. Tell the fam hi. We miss you guys tons!!!!
September 16, 2009 at 10:05 PM
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