Movies, Parks and McDonald’s Oh My

We are keeping the trend of Echo (well all the kids) experiencing firsts going. Today it was ECHO’S chance to see her very first in theatre movie! This was a lesser known one called – Flushed Away. We had a few thrown binkies and had to pass her back and forth between Ken and myself a few times but all in all she did quite well! 

Snuggled in the theatre

Of course with the popcorn during the movie the consensus after was that NO ONE was hungry. So we postponed our dinner out and went back to the Novak’s to do a combo kids run and adults visit… oh and Ken napped in the middle of it all. Seriously I LOVE these kids… not only are they sweet and hilarious but Anthony and Andrew are total gems (when they want to be helpful or in Anthony’s case any time Echo is involved). We had a magic show and watched the kids run back and forth and in and out. 

Anthony and Echo

Andrew in the trash???

There is some thing so refreshing for the mind and soul when you visit with a good friend. I always feel better after an afternoon with Darcy. There is always something to talk about and humourous anecdotes to share. Seriously, her kids crack me up and I am rather sure the antics of mine do the same to her. 

Well after around 2 hours of visiting and kids running the tummies started growling. So after a leisurely rousing of Ken, Anthony getting kicked in a most pain creating place (accidentally) and a rather painful head collision we were ready to collect the shoes and head out. But not before taking a group shot! I cannot believe how our group of 9 look together… they seriously look like they fit together! 2 families… 9 kids… all varying shades of blonde and the majority boys… I think we’ve done good!

All 9! (Zander left)

Where to take 9 hungry kids and not break the budget? Well apparently McDonald’s has better prices here in Minnesota than they did in Canada. AND  they still have the 2 cheeseburger meal! Oh and chicken nuggets 20 for 5.00! So all 7 of us came to 20.oo and we all were full. I love the any size pop 1.00 deal during the summer! 

McDonald’s

As we were leaving Darcy commented that we must have looked like the show Sister Wives. One husband with his two wives. Especially since through the first half of the meal Ken sat on my side of the table with Trinity between us and then the other half next to Darcy (he moved so Emanuel could see the tv that was playing Rio) add to that all of our kids looking like they could be related and… well it was a funny thought!

The day looked to be on the verge of raining until we made our way to a park. Then it got hot and sunny. Which worked perfectly with our plan to wear out the kiddos. Actually I would have to say this was about THE BEST park we have come across locally in Minnesota. Though it is closing down on the 20th so they can begin construction on what they call a splash pad here (splash park)… so NEXT summer… I am pretty sure everyone can guess where we will be meeting the Novaks!

Swinging

TRAIN

Trinity the pirate

Ken declared our time at the park at an end and then promptly began a soccer scrimmage on the green behind it. It was wonderful to watch him go all out playing with the kids though! And they made sure EVERYONE got to kick the ball around a little… Echo included.

Dog pile on Ken

Seriously though, Echo has found her perfect man in Anthony… she has him completely wrapped around her little finger. I would love to bring him home! 

Echo and her man

We said good bye after that and headed back home, light supper and then tv before bed… no butterfly yet but Zander did a quick draw of our chrysalis that is now at the bottom of our cup. It wiggled its way off its hanging thread. Ken has his gaming night tonight so of course I am solo. Which means early bed for the kids and then stitching up a storm! I feel a lot better having time with a friend and letting the kids get their time in with the Novak boys. We are already making plans for Saturday. Yup we are in for the long haul!!! 

Another Kohl’s clearance! With shoes I found in a bag we brought south

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