We're back down to just the five of us at chateau Waterstraut. It was super fun to have James visit, but now it's time to get back to normal. Well, for a couple weeks anyway, until we have another visitor.
Before James left though, we had one awesome grown-up Disney day planned. We left the house a little after 9, and arrived at Epcot in good time. When we arrived James realized he had forgotten his hat, and so we searched the world in the hopes of finding the perfect one.
Fun, but no.
Better- but still no.
No way. (Notice how James didn't even try the beer hat on)
Not exactly what we're looking for.
I now realize I should have taken many more pictures of our hat mission. (Think barrettes in France, rice hat in China, and moose hat in Canada)
We came up empty, though. The result: a sun burnt forehead for James.
But, it was not for nothing. We did also travel the world in search of all the best food and wine festival offerings.
We had the VERY gummy grilled cheese in Greece. (It's topped with pistachio's and honey--YUM!)
One of our favorites: the Boeuf Bourguignon in France.
I wasn't a fan of the Crispy Pork Belly in Brazil, but Asa and James enjoyed it.
The Poa de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) and Cocada (Brazilian Coconut Candy) were pretty yummy though.
Belgium is the land of waffles- we went with the Potato and Leek Waffle with Braised Beef.
One of Asa's favorite was the Teriyaki Gyoza Bun in Japan.
Though he wasn't a fan of the Carrot Cake with Craisins and Cream Cheese Icing, but it was one of my favorites.
In Italy we split the Chicken Marsala.
I was a little nervous about the pierogies in Poland topped with sour cream, but they were actually pretty tasty.
Africa has something new on their menu this year- Bobotie. I actually made this two summers ago during South Africa day. It wasn't amazing, but the other Africa dish is too spicy for me.
Having enjoyed the steamed bun in Japan, Asa opted for the Mongolian Beef in a steamed bun with chili mayo. It was also really good. Meanwhile, James ordered some pot stickers.
We stopped in Norway for some school bread.
And to ride the Maelstrom one last time.
It's closing (next week, I believe- maybe two weeks-- but soon!), and turning into a Frozen ride. Everyone get ready for the Norway pavilion to get a whole lot more crowded.
Having heard the Farm Fresh booth had a great Pepper Bacon Hash- we gave it a go. Asa loved it, but it was too spicy for me (even with the pickled jalapenos on the side)
We were all getting pretty full, but we did have room for a few deserts. We had the Pavlova (a crispy meringue shell with fresh berries and vanilla custard) in Australia.
And the Cranachan (whipped cream with raspberries and toasted oats) in Scotland.
We ended the day very full but wanting to try the Tostones (fried green plantains with mayo ketchup) in Puerto Rico. They were a disappointment though, I wouldn't recommend them.
After we traveled the world, we headed off to Test Track.
And made what ended up being the fastest car of the day (it was a 96 power!)
We stopped by the Club Cool for the international line up of pop/soda/whatever you call it.
Then we rode figment, and headed over to the Magic Kingdom. After hitting the laugh floor we had to wait in the stand-by line for the new Snow White Mine Train. On the upside, we finally got to see all the cool stuff in the cues.
And it was totally worth the wait!
We used some fast passes on Space Mountain, and visited the Hall of Presidents before heading home.
Friday I had lots of errands to run in the morning, I left the boys their checklists and headed out for a really good couponing trip to Target. I spent $40 and saved nearly $80. Asa and James got to hang out before Calib, Hayden and I took James to the airport. They wanted to tag along because I had to make a costco trip on the way home and they wanted the smoothies.
Also, big news on Friday: our new dryer arrived! It's nothing fancy, and I hate the fact that I spent $500 on something I had a week previously, but now we own a dryer instead of using the one that came with the house (and we likely would have had to buy one when we moved anyway) It looks the same, but how can you not take a picture of a big purchase like that?
This morning I got up and took Hayden out to his build n grow class.
Today he built a fire truck, without ANY help from me. I was trying to tell him how great it was that he didn't need my help for anything, and he said 'Don't worry mom, I still need you to drive me to my build n grow classes'. Too funny.
We stopped by Publix on our way home and he was super helpful with my coupons. He kept his Lowe's apron on and put them in his front apron pocket to help me out. He got his free cookie and picked up a free coloring book (isn't Publix the best?!)
After we came home, had lunch, and did some school work, I took Peyton out to the tween craft at the library. Today's craft was duct tape bags.
I think he made a pretty cool one.
On the way home I spoiled him with happy hour at Sonic (you can't beat $2 for a lemonberry slushie and some tater tots).
That's all I've got, I guess I can't put off that giant pile of laundry that needs folding for any longer. I'm totally excited to hang out in my PJ's tomorrow (after sleeping in with Asa!), have a nacho bar, and watch football all day. I have nothing else planned, and it sounds pretty glorious.
Next Up: We're gearing up for Science Project Week, so if anyone has any good ideas of suggestions, I'm all ears!
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