You're Never Too Old for....

Crayons! I found it hard to believe the kids were actually asking to go to the Crayola Factory this year.

K. even asked just a few days before my girl friend called to ask if we wanted to join them. I was certainly delighted because I love the place! I love to color and play with the model magic, and melted wax! I also love that the creativity usually continues when we get home - as in ironing crayon shavings on parchment paper. :)

so we spent the day with paper hats....and model magic, and making wax designs with hot wax. My favorite one. :) No matter how many times we sit through that demo - C loves to watch the machines make the crayons. Even got to wrap one himself this time around.
K. had to point to the macaroni and cheese color on the wall at their favorite attraction - the gift shop!
And C. had to have a picture of the biggest Crayon in the world.
Our first big planned trip for this summer. So many plans, so many days have flown by......I really feel like we didn't even "do" July yet and it is August! Vacation in 16 days! Then - Oh my lawd - SCHOOL STARTS!Oy.

Sleeping in is pretty much over...tennis starts at 8 am every day until school starts. That has been a rude *awakening* - pun intended - every morning. :) She is loving it though, and more motivated than ever to make the team. She is getting better every day but keeps comparing herself to the older girls. Getting over it slowly. We are delighted to see her have a passion. This is new to us. Enjoying every second.

So here's to the smell of a fresh crayon and the anticipation of brand new markers and drawing pads awaiting our car ride to TN!