Megan's 14th Birthday Celebration!

On July 7th Megan turned 14! Seriously. We spent the morning piddling around, and the afternoon shopping and getting her hair cut (trimmed). Megan decided that she wanted to play laser tag at Warehouse Wars so that is precisely what we did. She had never played before. Neither had Eric or Sade.

 

 

It's fun. Truly we all enjoyed it, but after a couple of games we were SO HOT that we were literally (I can't say that word without thinking about "The Fault In Our Stars" or the new Weird Al song! Anyone else?) dripping in sweat. Even me, and I really don't sweat.

 

We then went back home so Meg could open her gifts.

 

 

Sade made Megan a large card and gave her $1. She actually accidentally gave her $21 but promptly took back the twenty when she realized her mistake. We are still laughing about it.

 

 

Jackson made Megan a hilarious coupon book that had coupons that said things like, "This coupon is good for one free Instagram like" and "This coupon good for one full day of wearing my silver hat" (Megan is always trying to steal it from him).

 

 

She also received lots of stuff for her high adventure trip that was beginning the next day, like a CamelBak, new water bottle, sunglasses, socks, etc. She also received money, a new hair dryer and a new iPhone 5s. I think she was a happy girl.

 

 

She chose Zaba's for dinner. Mostly because she wanted to make sure she wasn't too full for dessert (we always overeat on birthdays). Happily we were not too stuffed after eating so we were all able to  enjoy our Cold Stone ice cream (Megan's choice of course).

 

Happy 14th Birthday Megan!

12 X 12 - July 2014

I awoke around 9 am Saturday morning. While still in bed I checked my Instagram and discovered that multiple people had been awake for hours and had done all sorts of things like go the Farmers Market (Rachael) and others had been at work or had already exercised! I just can't make myself get up early!

 

Anyway...I awoke to find Eric making waffles. I love waffles.

 

 

Jackson and Sade spent the morning playing various board games. After getting ready I walked out to see they had recruited Eric to play some UNO. We probably play about 15 games of UNO a week.

 

 

While they played I headed out to get my eyebrows threaded. I switched to threading 2 or 3 years ago and will NEVER go back to waxing. My skin could not take it and I would be red for days! While on my way I admired my new bracelet (Old Navy $2). I'm not an extreme jewelry wearer but you will rarely find me without a bracelet and earrings.

 

 

After arriving home we left to go see some model homes. We all love looking at model homes. Especially Sade. She often asks to go "house hunting." I just have to say that house prices right now seem out of control! So high. Seriously. And no we are not moving we just look for fun. (Plus I don't have half a million dollars laying around).

 

 

Jackson and Sadie cannot help themselves and have to touch ANYTHING and EVERYTHING in the homes.

 

After looking at homes we had dinner at Raising Cane's. I love it there.

 

 

And then I dragged everyone shopping with me. I had multiple returns and also wanted to look for some clothes. I get so excited when I get to return something (more money back into my banking account), but on this trip I think I spent more than I returned. Did you know that there is now a Maurice's at Centennial Center? I do, and it took a good portion of my money Saturday.

 

Sade admiring the jewelry at Deseret Book.

 

 

Requisite car selfie:

 

 

We also stopped at Costco to get a new area rug. We have desperately needed one for some time but I have not been able to find one I loved. I did however LIKE these area rugs at Costco, and when I noticed they were on sale this week my LIKE turned into a little bit of LOVE.

 

 

After arriving home Eric left to attend to some duties of his new calling.

 

 

Sade and Jackson had some fun jumping from the new carpet onto the couch:

 

 

While I spent time preparing my singing time lesson for the next day:

 

 

After Eric arrived home and we put the kids to bed, we watched the movie, "Enough Said." I really liked it, and I think Eric did too (but maybe not as much as me). While watching, Tucker lounged on the new soft rug:

 

 

Just like last month Megan was again away on the 12th. This time to High Adventure Camp!

High Roller

The new High Roller must not be doing all that well based on the number of deals they have had for it (not that I'm complaining). When I heard that kids were free in June and locals were receiving $5 off the regular price I knew we had to go.

 

 

The entire set-up and mechanism is awesome.

 

Getting ready to board:

 

 

The orbs are quite big up close:

 

 
 

The orbs can fit up to 40 people (which would make them VERY crowded) but happily we ended up getting an orb all to ourselves (The Baird's were there too)!

 

 

The orbs (how many times can I say orb in one post?) were just the right size for the 9 of us. They were even spacious enough to allow for cartwheeling:

 

 

Orb floor lounging:

 

 

I am somewhat terrified of Ferris wheels, but this one wasn't scary at all given that you go at such a slow pace and there is no rocking back and forth.

 

Random orb pics:

 

Disembarking:



It's almost exactly a 30 minute ride.

More, more, and more pics:







I recommend going. And the deal may even be better this month. I do believe that Rachael mentioned that locals get in for half price on Tuesdays and kids under 18 are free!