We were lucky enough to arrive at the donut shop JUST as a batch of donuts were being started so we watched them through the entire assembly line... flipping, dripping and bathing in frosting. Yum.
We had a great time at the golf course... Sammy got a hole in one (actually two but one was after she went out of bounds)... Tyler got a hole in one... and I actually got a hole in one. We had a great time.
Afterwards we headed home to pick up Coco to bring her to the groomers... she had a 1:00 pm appt. Once she was settled, we stopped by Logan's for lunch. After we ordered, Sammy announces "Uh oh! I think I feel something" She reached in to wiggle her tooth and it came right out. Very matter of factly, no tears, no complaints, no rush to the bathroom. We took pictures and congratulated her. She was so proud of herself. When the food came, it was as if it never happened! It was; however, a great meal and we all filled up!
Next on our list of things to do before we leave... the upside down building (aka WonderWorks). I'll be honest, I wasn't looking forward to it, but knew the kids really wanted to go so I agreed.
First thing through the door I reminded Sammy about the bridge walk with the swirling lights that surround you and make you feel like you are tipping. I really was hoping she'd say she didn't want to go so we could take the exit to avoid it but... my brave girl wanted to try. Its funny when you are so proud of her and so scared for yourself :)
Next up, we did the hurricane force winds - especially interesting this trip! At this point I realized that the place wasn't very crowded. Like NO ONE. This made it so much more fun... we could have the run of the space, not worry about waiting (or cutting) in line, shout for each other to "come see". It was honestly the most fun visit we've had.
I cannot believe it but BOTH kids wanted to go on the upside down bikes. They are hard to explain but picture a big swing with a bike where the seat should be... If you time your pedaling right, you will motor yourself up and over again and again and again. Well they were old enough and I was feeling especially adventurous since I made it over the swirling bridge so I said yes. They decided to ride together and then I would take photos. As they were getting suited up and hearing the instructions, I realized that this was a missed opportunity of making a memory with our kids. So, forgetting the large lunch I had consumed not 30 minutes earlier, I jumped in for the ride.
We pedaled, we SCREAMED (good thing it wasn't busy), we pedaled some more and finally I went up and over. It was awesome! Ironically, going up and over wasn't that bad. It was getting almost over and then falling backwards over and over that left you feeling a wee bit queasy.
We got done and the kids were noticably disappointed they couldn't make it over so the wonderful lady running the ride suggested each go with me. Sammy was up first - pedal, pedal, pedal - we made it over. I stopped. Once was enough.
It was Tyler's turn next. Seriously, no breaks between? The lady was just about to release us when I called a time-out. My mouth was dry, I was panting, I felt a little dizzy. I needed a break. So Tyler agreed to do another activity just to give me a minute and when we returned... We did it. ONE MORE TIME!
I am so proud of those kids. I'm proud of myself. Its a funny memory we won't soon forget.
Now that the stomach churning upside down bikes were over, we headed up to the next floor where the kids immediately requested the 4-D theater. They chose the "Extreme" Wall of China video which essentially is like a roller coaster. After that they ran right over to the roller coaster simulator and did it twice in a row ending with the Extreme level. (Mom sat out since it was just for 2 - Phew)
We did bubbles, we explored space, we took pictures of ourselves and imposed our faces on movie scenes. And then it was upstairs for the high ropes course. It was a great afternoon with lots of fun and laughter.
We headed back to pick up Coco and then went home for some supper - Macaroni and Brats - its not all fine cuisine at the Breens, folks! We watched Ice Age Collision Course and then FaceTimed the grandparents and then Daddy. Soon it was bedtime. I spent some alone time with both kids and then hit the sack myself.
