Thursday, March 24, 2011

Girl Scouts, Parties and Luke Days

The Mesquitas had another busy and fun weekend, spent with family and friends.  We started out on Friday by having another great Girl Scout meeting.  It was one big group meeting with all the Juniors (4th & 5th graders), Brownies (2nd & 3rd graders) and Daisies (Kinder & 1st graders)!  I thought the older girls wouldn't enjoy it but it sure looked like they did.  We started out with snacks, then a long round of "Red Rover, Red Rover."  The girls (and a couple of boys...like Joshua) had a blast!!  We played half an inning of kickball then headed back to the room for the actual meeting.  Our goal was to make cards for kids that are currently in the hospital.  I think we met and surpassed that goal, as each girl made at least 5 cards each.  Each card showed their GS and SJV spirit, letting the receipt know that they are loved and thought of. 

On Saturday, we had not one but two parties to attend.  The first was Claire's birthday party.  Claire is in Joshua's class, but also the daughter of a good friend.  Joshua, Alexandra and I went to the party where we enjoyed spending time with our friends.  For the kids that meant playing in the jumper, making crafts and running around.  For me, that I meant I could spend time to talk to my friends who I see during the week during drop off or pick up.  It was nice to be able to stop, sit and talk. 

Then we headed to the big party at my mom's house.  She was hosting the wedding shower for Raquel and Andy, who are not getting married in April, but instead in June.   Those two crazy kids look so happy when they are together.  They always have the biggest smiles on their faces.  Congratulations to them!  I can't wait for their wedding this summer!

Sunday we went to mass, then headed out to Luke Air Force Base for Luke Days.  I know, you're surprised we went. So am I! :-)  The only reason we went was because we went with the Morenos.  Ernie had texted Anthony on Saturday wondering if we wanted to go so I said, "sure.  I'll let you and Ernie plan it."  That of course meant, Cathy & I exchanging texts on Sunday morning before and after church trying to figure out when and where to meet.  We finally made it to Luke and had some fun.  Until the kids saw the "Kids Zone."  Joshua threw a fit when we didn't let the kids ride or play on the jumpers/slides.  I came to an air show to see the show and to see military birds that you normally only get to see on t.v.  We waited in line and sat in the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules.  The pilot was nice and talked about his job.  He is actually based in Little Rock, Arkansas.  They were there just for the airshow.  They were expecting to leave later that night, about 2:00am to head back to their base. 






We had lots of fun but this "free" event wasn't so free.  Parking was $10!!!  $10 to park in a dirt lot.  We get into the base walking through metal detectors, which freaked Alexandra out, then walked more to get to where all the planes were set up.  Programs were $10, we walked away with a free copy of the base's newspaper  "The Thunderbolt" instead.  The Kids Zone wasn't free, that's why we didn't stay in that area.  And when it was time for drinks and snacks... we paid $12 for two snow cones!  $12!!!!  But, hey, refills were only $2.  What a deal! 

We watched a couple of the air shows, best of which were the Golden Knights, the Army's parachuting team.  We decided to leave a little early and missed the Thunderbirds show.  But, all in all, we had a good time! 




Our evening ended with dinner at the Morenos.  Thank you Ernie and Cathy for dinner!

Now it's time for another week of work, and as usual, I'm looking forward to the weekend!

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