We awoke to a quiet household this morning. Our sister-in-law/saint-in-training, Cheryl, asked several weeks ago whether she could come get our girls and take them to Mandan, ND for a slumber party at their house (she's married to Susan's brother, Jerrett, and they have a son, Arron). We spent almost an entire half-minute considering it before finally giving her our permission. So Cheryl arrived yesterday (and delivered a box spring and mattress that Susan's sister, Cassie, and her husband, Nick, left behind in Fargo, ND for us when they moved to NC last year, and that Cheryl and Jerrett this past weekend retrieved for us to use on Suzanna's bed) to get the girls, and we drove to Mandan this evening to retrieve them.
Before picking them up, however, we took advantage of the opportunity for a delicious meal alone at DiDonna's, an excellent Italian restaurant in Bismarck, ND. We each had a glass of wine and shared wild mushroom shrimp bruschetta for an appetizer, a portion so large that it alone could have been our meal. But we forged ahead to the soup course: tomato basil for Susan, potato pepperoni for me. We knew we were too full for our meals, but we had already ordered and felt we needed to put a dent in the main course: chicken paesano for Susan, chicken rolatini for me. We ate only a few bites before stopping and asking for "to go" boxes . . . and then ordering dessert! We shared one piece of chocolate mousse cake, which was sinful and divine, both at the same time. The meal did nothing to help with our recent weight loss efforts, but was it ever delicious!
We got to Cheryl and Jerrett's in time to watch them eat their own supper (lasagne that looked delicious, by the way):
We got to Cheryl and Jerrett's in time to watch them eat their own supper (lasagne that looked delicious, by the way):
The girls let us know all the wonderful things that Cheryl did with them, including but not limited to
- going to the Raging Rivers Waterpark in Mandan
- going to the Sertoma Amusement Park in Bismarck
- eating at Space Aliens restaurant in Bismarck
- having a slumber party in the family room after watching the movie Charlotte's Web and enjoying snacks that the girls got to select while shopping with Cheryl
- fixing the girls' hair
- painting the girls' nails
- making crafts together
- playing with Jerrett and Cheryl's dogs, Mojo and Max
Suzanna, Abigail, and Hillary had an awesome time, and Susan and I were grateful that their stay with Cheryl hadn't scared her away from inviting them to do it again in the future. When we got home, the girls stripped to change into their pajamas, which were still in their overnight bag from staying with Cheryl. So, until Mommy got around to getting out the pajamas, the girls wrapped themselves in their blankies:
Abigail even took a photo of us. Here's what we look like after 14 years of marriage:
P.S. Thanks to Dad and Beverly for the card and beautiful candle, which will match our kitchen decor perfectly. Thanks to my sisters, Cathy and Sandy, for the cards (both paper and electronic) and for the phone call, Cathy.
It was my pleasure taking the girls, I'm glad they had a good time. It's nice for me to have girls around to talk thongs and wedgies with. (Ask them about the thong conversation). I will get around to posting pictures on the Morey family blog of our adventures. Maybe you could email me their versions of the weekend that could go with the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI still remember 14 years ago....yes, I do....even with my bad memory. But at least I remember! Happy celebrating....and here's to more happy years ahead.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. I remember that day also. Just think only 86 more years to go then either one of you can use the escape clause to get out.
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