Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We're celebrating a birthday at our house. The birthday boy asked if we could go to the Kite Festival on the Mall in DC Saturday. Sounds like great fun. What other fun stuff is going on in your area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm at work (out of state), so I have no idea what's going on in my area. The kite festival sounds pretty fun, though. I bet it's beautiful to look up on a gorgeous day and see kites dancing around the sky :) Have fun! I'm bumping this thread and subbing. We travel a lot as a family, and I'd love to make note of these festivals and happenings so I can pencil in some ideas for next year. Thanks, Sebastian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We're doing a birthday celebration, too. My son turned 13 earlier this month, and we're taking him and three friends to the big sci-fi / fantasy convention on Sunday. He's been working hard for a couple of weeks making his costume and parts of what his friends will be wearing. The plan is to let them run around the con for a few hours, then bring everyone back to the house for food and gaming or talking or whatever. I'm cleaning and shopping today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 My husband's favorite football player posted on Facebook today that he was selling his grill...and I jumped on it and bought it. So, tomorrow we get to drive over to Detroit and meet the football player, and pick up our autographed grill. So we're really excited about that :D:D:D:D It's Zack Follett from the Lions if anyone cares, LOL. The guy is crazy, and his blog just makes me laugh and laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We are celebrating a birthday today! My baby boy is 8yo:eek::crying:. I originally planned to invite his friends over to our place. We have 8 acres, which is almost enough space to contain 8 crazy boys. However, Spring decided to go away (we currently have snow on the ground...again), so we moved the party to the bowling alley. I had an outdoor activity planned for tomorrow, but it is supposed to snow again. Since dh is working, we may just have a movie day. If I'm feeling really adventurous, we may go to our local craft fair, but only because our local Usborne book lady will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 College Hockey game (we have free tickets) before oldest DS leaves to go back to college. Very Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I am going to try to go to a sugar shack for Maple Syrup weekend. Maple weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 My parents are coming on Sunday for the week :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm at work (out of state), so I have no idea what's going on in my area. The kite festival sounds pretty fun, though. I bet it's beautiful to look up on a gorgeous day and see kites dancing around the sky :) Have fun! I'm bumping this thread and subbing. We travel a lot as a family, and I'd love to make note of these festivals and happenings so I can pencil in some ideas for next year. Thanks, Sebastian! We were on the Mall a couple weeks back. There was one guy we saw flying a kite. He had gotten it almost up to the viewing windows of the Washington Monument from all the way on the circular walkway at the edge of the lawn. It was quite impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 I am going to try to go to a sugar shack for Maple Syrup weekend. Maple weekend Oh, good reminder, there were supposed to be some historic farms down here doing maple syrup days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We just got back from the Pompeii exhibit in New York City. Very cool! Tomorrow morning is bowling league, tomorrow afternoon is ice skating. Then late afternoon is going to be the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. Sunday we are going to do a major house cleaning as we get ready for new puppy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Saturday night is Star Wars night at the hockey game. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Sleep. Sleep. Oh and more sleep. :closedeyes: Between my head cold and these babies, I'm getting my butt kicked. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We have a lunch date tomorrow with some friends (DS is already very excited to see his "aunts", lol), and Sunday we'll be visiting some family for a baby blessing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Horse show! dd17 and her horse will compete in the 4H/FFA county fair show this weekend. Dd19 is just finishing her spring break and will head back to college on Saturday. I have finally reached the point that I can wave goodbye and know that she is happy and having a great adventure, instead of waving goodbye, going inside and crying. I hate the part where they grow up and have their own lives. :glare: I will pick up a food delivery on Saturday and they sort and shuffle my freezer. This is a favorite chore and makes me feel homey. Beyond that I will be enjoying the fabulous spring weather, working in my garden and prepping my chicken for the county fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We're going to a local SCA event. We haven't managed to get to anything down here since we moved last May, so we're looking forward to it. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We're celebrating birthdays, too! Emma turns 11 tomorrow (!) and Abbie turns 10 on Monday! Tomorrow, I believe we will take Emma to pick out a new bike. I am not sure what else she would like to do. We are planning on having a few people over for pizza & cake, and at least one friend gets to spend the night. The other friend has church duties on Sunday morning so I am not sure if she will stay over, or not. Abbie wants to go gem mining on her birthday. She also wants to go to her gymnastics class, so we will see if we're back in time for that. She has asked me to make dinner at home, so that's easy! We were supposed to have grandparents visiting, but that fell through at the last minute, so I am feeling a little bad that we don't have more of a plan. Maybe we will come up with something else fun tomorrow. However, I know both girls will have a ball with their friends here tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 We are at the InHome conference in St. Charles IL. My kids are really enjoying their workshops. I am seeing lots of old friends and selling books. My kids are enjoying hanging out with homeschoolers and not having to do their daily chores;). We'll probably hit the pool this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 You all are so ambitious! I'm totally pumped because dh just pulled out of the driveway with both kids and an SUV full of camping stuff... AND I'M NOT IN THE CAR!!! :party: They won't be home until Sunday. Oh yeah. Quiet house. :D Think I'll watch some basketball now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Outdoor movie night. We're showing It's a Mad, Mad, World on a big screen hitched to the large oak tree at the edge of our forest. We've got popcorn, snacks, lawn chairs, and blankets - should be a large group of teens converging here shortly. Gotta run.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Twins B-day tomorrow! shhhhhhhhh....(were going to spend all day at the beach!!!!) I grew up on the coast, but my kiddos have never really gotten to just PLAY at the beach. (and I mean an Ocean beach ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetkvass Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Are we supposed to do something cool? We'll be gardening and finishing up the goat shed for our new goats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 You all are so ambitious! I'm totally pumped because dh just pulled out of the driveway with both kids and an SUV full of camping stuff... AND I'M NOT IN THE CAR!!! :party: They won't be home until Sunday. Oh yeah. Quiet house. :D Think I'll watch some basketball now. You win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legomom Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 The Gonzaga Bulldogs are playing and we have tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 My biggest boy completes his grad challenge (a 6-mile mountain run) and graduates (in uniform!!) into our local Young Marines troop tomorrow. He's so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Are we supposed to do something cool? We'll be gardening and finishing up the goat shed for our new goats. :D It is not unheard of to do something "cool" on the weekend if you are able or willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Baseball signups Go look at a ewe lamb Skiing on Sunday (local's day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 The kite festival looks like a lot of fun! We're also celebrating a birthday this weekend. I'm taking dd (newly 10) and 3 girlfriends to get giant cupcakes & to spend the night at a local hotel w/pool. I'm not sure what I was thinking! :glare: I'm sure it will be fun for the girls and I'll bring the laptop! Today I took the girls to see Cirque du Soleil Alegria. Amazing. We all enjoyed. Two volleyball games tomorrow afternoon. Our weekends are usually quite dull. You picked a good weekend to ask the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We're taking our science studies (fish) to the zoo/aquarium. The older kids will be logging their observation and noting the fish's name, mouth shape, body shape, fins, and defensive mechanisms. The younger kids will be hanging out at the zoo with dad during the school part of the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm sending the kids to Grandma's for a night! DH has promised to take me out for dinner. Other than that, DD has group violin class, she and I are getting our hair cut, and I might do some garden planning before I plant next week. We're just gearing back up because it's the end of Spring Break and school starts again on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 My husband has his fantasy baseball draft tomorrow, so he'll be gone all day and I'll be solo with the kids. Which wouldn't be so bad, except that we're coming off a week-long episode of toddler stomach flu, and I am worn out. Also, I had planned some cool outdoor things, but it's going to be in the low 40s and rainy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We might go to the movies and see Gnomeo and Juliet. My 6 year old has never been to the movies so this will be a big thing for him. After I get home from work that is and the rest of the family have karate. Hubby drops the chidlren off at my work so he can go to work. Then Sunday I will be away all day for some CE on physical rehabilitation for animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We will be wrapped in blankets, wearing gloves and watching 6 lacrosse games. :001_smile: It is supposed to snow on Sunday, but Mr. competitive spirit informed us this evening that we are playing on turf fields so coach said the tournament will go on sun, rain or snow. I will be the Mom with the coffee thermos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am on the opposite end of NC to attend the state gymnastics meet where my 11yo will be competing tomorrow. We drove all day and I'm glad to be snuggled in my hotel room bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'll be watching parts of two baseball games and two soccer games. They overlap at three different locations, so I'll only see some of each of them. I also signed up a child who doesn't have baseball game tomorrow to volunteer at the animal shelter for the afternoon. (It was definitley one of those crazy moments when I forgot I couldn't time travel between locations.) Then the oldest has a surprise party to go to an hour away. I'm taking the whole crowd with me since it will be super late when we get home, and the next oldest hasn't shown the maturity to stay up that late while babysitting. I am hoping to get together with old friends for dinner, but it was a last minute party. (Yes, I normally would have said no to such an invitation, but it is a sweet gesture for a girl who just lost a sibling.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We are driving to Death Valley for the weekend to see all of the flowers in bloom. They only last for 4-6 weeks each season and we're looking forward to the sunny weather and lots of nature walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Irish musicians in the area for a concert on Saturday night with the kids opening for them. Taking dd to Irish fiddle lesson Sunday then she is playing with her teacher in a library concert, then two kids and I will attend his Irish session at a pub before making the 3 hour drive home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 This is opening weekend for Tee Ball for my youngest and he is thru the roof excited. I am not sure yet what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 At this point I'd consider any time with my kids that didn't involve packing, hours in a car or plane, or unpacking to be pretty cool. Hope you have lovely weather for gardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You all are so ambitious! I'm totally pumped because dh just pulled out of the driveway with both kids and an SUV full of camping stuff... AND I'M NOT IN THE CAR!!! :party: They won't be home until Sunday. Oh yeah. Quiet house. :D Think I'll watch some basketball now. You win! No, actually now I lose. Apparently it started raining last night as soon as they got there, the tent almost washed down the mountain, and they're coming home. :glare: I should have known it was too good to be true. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetkvass Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, our plans totally changed. I forgot to check the weather channel. No gardening! It's pouring rain and will be raining all weekend. We might do something really cool like clean and declutter.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It's an unusually uneventful weekend for us so I'll be doing errands, helping dd16 make 30 "Conrad Birdie Fan Club" buttons (guess which musical she's in? :D), and reading a library book. Next weekend: dd11's Persephone ballet performances, ds's Eagle project workday Following weekend: dd16's musical performances, ds's Eagle project workdays Third weekend: ds's Eagle project workdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We're vacationing in FL, so we are planning a boat trip tp Shell Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Just hangin out together this evening (some sort of board game may be involved, plus DVDs of the Scarlet Pimpernel) Tomorrow will be the first carboot of the year. :auto: Do you guys have those? Everyone turns up to a field with things they want to sell - like a jumble sale but with each 'stallholder' selling their own stuff. The DDs are hoping for lego bargains. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Dh is having a great weekend in Seattle...I'm home with our sick kid. Hopefully he will be on the mend by the time he gets home so we can do something fun next weekend. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Just sitting here, as I've done for the past month, not leaving the house, feeling icky with morning (actually all day) sickness. But now I have a sick kid to care for. My youngest was sick earlier this week and now it's my oldest's turn. Sound fun? Ugh, I cannot wait for this first trimester to pass. I want to feel (halfway) normal again and be able to do fun family things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Well, our plans totally changed. I forgot to check the weather channel. No gardening! It's pouring rain and will be raining all weekend. We might do something really cool like clean and declutter.:tongue_smilie: I just noticed your user name. Does it refer to the drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetkvass Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I just noticed your user name. Does it refer to the drink? Yes, it does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yes, it does! Then I guess I have to ask if yyou're in sweet tea Georgia or kvass Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 A kite festival would be fun! My mom has a ton of kites and the boys are looking forward to going out and flying them, but it's been too windy. As for the weekend, I'm still trying to get over the jetlag and exhaustion of the past week and a half. I'm thinking of going to Barnes and Noble tomorrow, a real book store! If the Pompei exhibit is the same that we saw in Yokohama last year, that was super cool and well worth it. My boys loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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