16th Anniversary and Father's Day

This week was a double whammy for our family. Friday was mine and David's 16th wedding anniversary and today was Father's Day.

For our anniversary, we decided to celebrate with the kids and go to "The Big Mo", a drive inn about 45 minutes away in Monetta, South Carolina. Monetta is a tiny town - very country - with less than 300 inhabitants. But their drive in is one of only four in South Carolina. 

We went to see Incredibles 2, which I slept through, and Avengers: Infinity War. By the time we got home it was 2:00 a.m!

I had planned to wake up early and make David breakfast, but that didn't happen because I slept in. Whoops! The kids couldn't wait to give him their presents and cards.

Jalen gave him a helicopter drone.

 Jalen has an ear infection, hence the cotton balls.

Baylie gave him a USC basketball hoop.

And we had decided to get each other a new office chair as an anniversary/Father's Day present. Ours has been backless for several months.

I am grateful that David is such a good dad. He spends such amazing quality time with our kids and he is always conscientious about doing better to honor their feelings and help them reach their potential. I'm glad we're partners in parenthood.

Acting Camp

Baylie has always been dramatic. She has wanted to take drama for quite a while. So this year when I saw a local high school was doing an acting camp this summer, I knew I had to sign her up. Plus it was a total bargain - $50 for four full days (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.); free breakfast, lunch and a snack; plus a free t-shirt. At the end, they put on a performance. I don't know what they did all day, but they came home exhausted and had a great time. Jalen wasn't as excited about it, but he enjoyed himself.

Baylie was in a Seussical number.

 

Jalen's group did a recitation of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

Then Baylie's group did an improv where they tried to convince someone to get off a bus. 

Jalen's group did a Wizard of Oz number.

They both came out for the grand finale and took a bow.

It was kind of strange for me to be home alone. It reminded me of what it was like to be a stay at home mom. It was a great week for all of us!