Our Trip to Nebraska

 

The master packer fits it all in!  Camping gear AND bikes.

And, we made it! This trip was 27.5 hours of family-bonding in Herbie.  We left about 4:30pm EST and arrived in time for a SUPERB dinner with mashed potatoes, homemade bread, etc.  YUM!  

Production!

 

A Chorus Line - absolutely stunning, in my humble opinion!

We're in the Money!

And, after all that hard work at the competition we returned to the hotel room for some rest.  We decided to take a walk to Target and found these to be a great substitute for Coldstone Creamery which was across the street.  We also played Spite and Malice.  Be sure and ask Emily who won :)!  Great fun!

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN

 

Big Boys, Little Boys - Same Toys

On the way to the concert!

Dance Photos

We're in the Money & Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy ~ Ballerina Briella & Sweet Georgia Brown

More pictures at the pond!

Meet the Goslings

This is my favorite spot on my entire jog :)  (aside from the top of the mountain, I guess.)  I do love this pond!  And after telling the kids about the little babies I spotted this morning, I had to take them on an outing to see them firsthand.  We tried to feed them, but they retreated to the safety of the water.  I love watching families, particularly animal families in spring.  I also had a lot of fun observing families this past weekend at the restuarants, rest areas, etc. Hmmmm... I wonder what people think when they observe us!

We Witness a Live Birth!

The hooves are beginning to emerge.

Now the head is out!

A sweet little kid!  Both mama and baby are fine.

I was so excited when my friend called me to let me know her goat was in labor.  We skipped class and drove over rather quickly so we wouldn't miss it!  In hindsight, I should have thrown in a picnic.  I hated to let all those boys know that a 2-hour wait was a relatively quick birth!  At least now they can't quote Prissy and say, "Lawzy, we got to have a doctor. I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!" 

Runza Production

And, now our freezer is well-stocked for quick meals!  Looking forward to being in Nebraska where Runza Huts abound!

Friday Evening Fun --> Putt Putt Golf

We attended the annual CHAP convention in Harrisburg again this year.  It was nice to get away and have a break from cooking and cleaning!  The speakers were insightful and refreshing.  I always love the opportunity to peruse the many vendors and find helpful ideas for teaching the kids.  We heard Sam Rohrer speak - VOTE FOR SAM ROHRER for Governor, fellow Pennsylvanians!  The best part of the weekend was just being a family.  We enjoyed putt-putt golf at our lovely hotel, dinner at TGIFriday's and watching a bit of Twister on TV.  I actually read a book this weekend!  Ahhhh....