Bombeck, Bucks, Bears, Boo and Burgers

This weekend we had alot of fun things planned, some of which we didn't end up doing. But then we had some good times that weren't on the schedule --which are always the best times anyway.

Friday morning was Mom's Bible class at the church building. Loving that! I'm so glad those nice ladies in charge saw the need for that. God bless the volunteers who are babysitting for us!
Our teacher spoke of Irma Bombeck and referred to her books. I think I should probably be ashamed that I don't know who that is??! She sounds great and I'm going to check her out at the bookstore sometime this week.

Friday afternoon we went to Jenny's favorite store (and coincidentally Will's) Sportsman's Warehouse. She loves to sit in the buggy and go on a tour of all the animals on the wall. They've got to have 100 wall mounts. She meows at the big cats, says "ish", deer and bear. She is unable to say the names of the other animals there, so she just points very enthusiastically. Its only a matter of time before she realizes that they've been killed and most of them decapitated.
I can hear us now, discussing the 2 lucky animals in our own living room:
"But he don't say oink oink??
"No baby. Daddy shot him and he went bye bye"

"Gobble gobble got no head?? no legs??"
"No sweetie. Daddy saved only his feathers to remember him by" (Thank goodness)

Anyway, back to the weekend. After the hunting store, we hit Jason's deli, where Jenny gobbled up Will's broccoli cheese soup. She kept on and on begging for it. Don't want mommy's soup, want DADDY'S.

Then we strolled the Hamilton Place Mall. You know, its about time to do some Christmas shopping, and I needed a refresher on which stores were there. Will took one for the team. We came upon Build a Bear..... and what do you know I had a gift card for Jenny to get a bear! (friends had mailed us one) So we helped her pick a bear to bring to life. She was thrilled to watch his little body get poofed up and watch all the fluff flying everywhere in the machine. I picked out his heart and she gave it a big smooch. We are curious what will his name be? Maybe "he" is even a girl? Only Jenny knows. In the checkout line we discussed our potential future visits for bear biker outfits etc. Will added that the clothing line would probably fit just right on Little Dee also........

Saturday we went to Boo at the Zoo with our friends from small group. It was awhile before we could find everybody because of the crowd, but it didn't matter. They had added onto the zoo and there was alot to do! It was a nice festival. We enjoyed hanging out with our friends and seeing the animals. I thought the weather was just right. Jenny was Snow White. Others among our crew were Beauty and the Beast, mouse, monkey, ballerina witch, pop star diva and a classic witch.
On our way out we bought "I love Hank" gear. (Ironically Hank the chimp is the featured animal at our zoo) Jenny and me bought T shirts to show our love and a sticker for the car window. We didn't tell them that we love our dog more than we love their chimp.
(sidenote: Can you believe Will didn't want an I love Hank t-shirt for himself?? ha ha
Either he doesn't think they are cool, or he just didn't want to spend the money)

After the zoo, we had to have a complete Jenny wardrobe change in the car (due to diaper mishap). Off came the sweater, costume, onesie, stockings, shoes. Luckily we had her Hank shirt and I had brought her blue jeans to wear under the Snow White skirt in case of cold weather. After what seemed like a wrestling match with a wild hog in the back seat, we ate a late dinner at Steak and shake where Jenny enjoyed wearing her paper cook's hat. That girl can tear up a burger!

After I put the wild hog to sleep on Saturday, we focused on accomplishing our new goal:
a smooth running, relaxed sunday morning that just maybe could result in showing up for church......dare i say it??.....on time! More to come on that topic later.............