Sean picked up Mary and Jake last Thursday night from Limon. He and Beth took them to see Bolt at the movie theatre. They spent the night at Sean's and went to JumpStreet Friday. I had to work, so I missed out but heard it was tons of fun. JumpStreet is all trampolines. Guess they even had trampoline dodge ball that could get pretty heavy if you weren't paying attention.
Friday night we went out for Pizza and then to Mr Biggs FunPlex. The pizza place had art for sale on the wall. I asked Jake which one was his favorite and he picked one of Venice. I told him how Venice has roads of water and he thought that was pretty neat. He then asked my favorite and I picked one of the ocean with crashing waves on the beach and a silhouette of a tree. He asked me again if I was sure that was my favorite. Then he said he'd be back......The cute little guy went to the hostess to buy the picture for me!!! He said he was ready with his $6.25 but the lady told him that the picture was actually $625....He told me if he had the money he would have spent it so I could have the picture....now that's a sweetheart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr Biggs was fun. We played mini golf, laser tag, bowling, and rode Mr. Twister (well they rode Mr. Twister, I was getting sick watching Mr. Twister). We learned once again that Jake is a natural at sports. This was the first time he played mini golf and he did great. Mary and I played through and had fun being silly and trying over and over to get the ball in...we aren't naturals...but we had fun.
They spent Friday night with me and Mary woke up early to help me feed. Then we were off, back to Denver. This time to meet up with Jared and his 2 girls, Keiran and Evee. We had breakfast and went to Jungle Quest. Jungle Quest was pretty fun with vines to hang on and zip lines.
This was the first time the 2 cousins have met and I think they all enjoyed each other. I know I did, Keiran is very polite and funny. Evee is still pretty young and shy, but by the end of it she was warming up to us all. It was nice to see Jared. With his busy schedule we don't see enough of each other.We said goodbye to Jared and his family and met up with Sean and Bet to let the kids open their Christmas gifts. We went together and got Mary a bike and Jake a Power Razor. I spoil them a little more then maybe I should, but I think that is part of being an Aunt...and their only Aunt at that.
They both got me presents. Mary gave me a picture frame that had her pic on one side and a card saying Mary means exalted. She also made me a vase, bracelet and gave me some little cows she bought at school. They were all very good presents. Thank you Mary...oh and a home made card telling me how much she loves me!!! The best part present of all!!!
Jake asked Sean to take him shopping the night before. He picked out a game for me "Things." Sean said he asked for help to be sure and get me something I would. He went up to the cashier and got his money ready..then Sean stepped in and said he'd get it....I'm lucky to have such great people in my life! Thank you Jake and Sean! And yes, I like the game and am excited to have some friends over so we can play it. It was one of the games I was actually going to buy for myself.
Saturday night we, including Phil, went bowling in Longmont with Sean and Beth, Sean M and Krystal. By the time Sunday morning rolled around I was broke and exhausted.
Jake woke up early and helped me feed. Mary wanted to sleep in and Jake said that would be best since she is grumpy if she doesn't get enough sleep (hmmm, kind of like Aunt Tenneile). We had to leave the house by noon to meet Ang in Limon so we stayed home and played on the haystacks.
It was a great weekend and I was sad to see them go. Can't wait for next time...but I may need a few weeks to catch up on sleep.
