4th of July Weekend

This year daddy was home with us for the fourth. We picked him up in Grand Rapids on the first. We attempted to eat at Red Robin again while in Grand Rapids. Every time we try to eat there the kids have a major break down. This time went better and I actually got to finish my meal. After lunch we went to the mall in Grandville that I can never remember the name of. We were just going to ride the carousel. We went for a ride and for some reason Henry did not want to ride on a horse, he wanted to ride on the seat so I rode with him and Mark with Irene.

While we headed back to the bathrooms and our car we briefly stopped at one of the kiosk things that sells fake brand name purses. Irene was checking out a small, round, pink coach knock-off when a woman came up and threw her arms around my husband. My first thought was that a drunk woman had fallen into him. But no...it was his Aunt Kathy and her daughter and grandson. Aunt Kathy is one of his mother's sisters and his favorite aunt. We have not seen or talked to her in over two years. Some of you know that super drama that is his family and certain events that had lead to their removal from our lives. Turns out that the story his parents are spreading is about 100 miles away from the truth and Mark's crazy sister is still stirring the pot two years later. It was an informative visit and it was interesting to learn that Mark's sister is insanely jealous that Mark has a daughter. Supposedly that is why she is still pooping out the drama years later. Anyway it was a quick visit and Kathy gave us her address and phone number. She also bought Irene the fake coach purse and Henry a "The King" car from Cars. Mark also told her about the new baby. We wondered how long Kathy would hold onto that secret. But enough of that drama...it is best left in the past.

Thursday morning we had an early appointment in Traverse City for the Durango. That was another huge drama. Those people tried to tell us we didn't have a warranty while we held the signed warranty paperwork in our hands. Mark got VERY upset with them and we'll never do business with them again or recommend them. (Took from Thursday morning until the next week Thursday to fix the car too) We had lunch and went to the mall where I got some maternity shirts.

Friday we went to the carnival and flea market in town. We also checked out the animals and fed them carrots. By this time Roo was getting a cold and both kids were overtired. We decided not to go to the fireworks since they didn't start until 10:30pm. Both kids were in bed long before that.

Saturday we went to the parade. It was fun but Roo fell down and cut open her knee. Plus we were sitting by a very nice woman and her son. They shared any candy that got thrown near them and actually talked with Henry. On the other side of us was a kid that practically took the candy out of Roo's hands. Geez people...teach your kids to share!! From there we headed to the art fair. I wasn't too impressed overall and didn't buy anything there. We decided not to do the carnival again that day since Henry was getting a cold too. Instead we had naps and then a cook out at Grandma's.

Sunday we planned on going to the classic car show and the carnival. The darn carnival was already packing up! They were suppose to be open that day so I was mad that the kids missed it. But we went and fed the animals and the kids rode the camel. And Henry loved the classic cars. He had to be picked up so he could see the inside of every car. I so wished my brother Pete had been there so they could have talked cars together. Henry would have loved that. He did pick out a very pretty blue corvette that he said uncle Pete could have.

I can't remember what we did on Monday. We bought blinds at Meijer to put up in the living room and a big shade at K Mart to put in the playroom. Tuesday was back to Grand Rapids to drop off Mark. I did learn that I really like the Toyota Sienna minivan. That was our loaner car while the Durango was being fixed. Super-Duper car salesman Pete informed me that I can get one in all wheel drive and now I am wishing for one!

And that is what we did over the 4th of July weekend!!