PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF: I roused the kids (well Annabelle, at least) a little early, so that we could get our acts together and hit the road for a quick trip down south. SpongeBob was playing in the background until 8 a.m., at which time I thought to flip it over to the news. At that very moment, the VP of Egypt, looking rather ashen, came on and delivered about a 12 second message announcing Mubarak's departure.
"Freedom!" Annabelle declared as the people in Liberation Square rejoiced.
I told the kids that it wouldn't mean Egypt gets a truly democratic government immediately - but Mubarak's departure at least made that a strong possibility. Time will tell. ...
We watched the coverage for a bit and then loaded up and hit the road by 9 a.m. It was a nice day for a drive. We could see snowy Mt. Rainier as we made our way south of Seattle.
Kirby was along for the ride. She and "Pinky Pie" rode shotgun.
For most of the journey, Annabelle and CJ enjoyed "The Cat in the Hat's Quizzer." They took turns trying to stump each other. It was the perfect road trip book.
They both did some painting, with Annabelle being MUCH more interested in that task than CJ.
We also made three kinds of deviled eggs, about three dozen fortune cookies, a few pounds of Bloody Mary steak bites, some super yummy shrimp roll ups and some really cute heart shaped hand sized, portable pies. 
After about 5 hours of nearly non stop kitchen work, we headed out to our old stomping grounds.
Kirby was along for the ride. She and "Pinky Pie" rode shotgun.
For most of the journey, Annabelle and CJ enjoyed "The Cat in the Hat's Quizzer." They took turns trying to stump each other. It was the perfect road trip book.TO WORK: Once in Vancouver, we had work to do. The reason for our trip was to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of an aunt and uncle, and we had some treats to create for the occasion.
CJ and Annabelle helped paint some pretty heart-shaped cookies. Annabelle helped mix the bright red frosting.
CJ and Annabelle helped paint some pretty heart-shaped cookies. Annabelle helped mix the bright red frosting.
They both did some painting, with Annabelle being MUCH more interested in that task than CJ.
We also made three kinds of deviled eggs, about three dozen fortune cookies, a few pounds of Bloody Mary steak bites, some super yummy shrimp roll ups and some really cute heart shaped hand sized, portable pies. 
After about 5 hours of nearly non stop kitchen work, we headed out to our old stomping grounds.OUR OLD BACKYARD: We headed over to Felida Park, 17 lovely acres which used to be literally in our backyard when we used to live in Vancouver. Our first stop there was the brickyard, where CJ and Annabelle hunted for their names.
They each found each other's.
Afterward, they enjoyed the playground.
Before leaving the park, we walked its perimeter, strolling especially slowly by our old house. It was a good opportunity for me to coach the kids on how to "act casual" while surveying a scene. :)
They each found each other's.
Afterward, they enjoyed the playground.
Before leaving the park, we walked its perimeter, strolling especially slowly by our old house. It was a good opportunity for me to coach the kids on how to "act casual" while surveying a scene. :)We had a relaxing evening, and then the next day enjoyed a lovely party before heading back home.
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