The Great Adventure - Day Five

As the kids readied for school, Otto and I mapped out our day; get the tires checked and rotated on the truck, by an iPod touch so the kids could help set it up, look for some warmer clothes, and visit the Original Pancake House in Eden Prairie!

First things first though. We walked the younger kiddos to the bus stop, then took Polo on a walk along the bluffs by the house, what a beautiful trail they have access to - Polo loved it!  It was a little chilly, a sign of things to come for both the Hanson's and Stuck's who have never lived anywhere that had a 'below' before the temperature!  LOL

The veiw from the bluff above their house

Will and Gill at the bus stop

Mission accomplished.  Tires rotated, trench coat purchased at a bargain because it was last year's design!  iPod purchased and we were even able to fit in lunch at a local sports bar and enjoy some sliders while watching the Twins game!

We made it home just in time to greet the kids coming home from school.  Next on the agenda was agreeing on a place for dinner!  Gill is trying to be gluten-free because of her allergies, so online we went checking out menus and decided on Kona Grill, just a short drive from their house.  But, first, we needed to stop and get shoes for Kenz, big homecoming dance and the ones she had didn't quite match her dress.  Well, off to Famous Footwear where she struck out, then on to Target, strike two.  Finally Payless, where she found a cute short boot and tights that will compliment her dress perfectly!  Wish her mama could see her - such a beautiful young lady!

Dinner was great.... the kids even tried tuna sushi, all but Will - Kenz even had a second piece.  I love that they are all so adventurous and willing to try new things.  It was amazing to see how Gill handled her allergy situation by discussion options with the waitress, requesting the gluten-free menu and deciding on what would work for her.  The manager even came over to give her additional options.  Everyone enjoyed a great meal and then headed to the kids' newest find, Freeziac - very similar to YogurtLand, Yogurtology, etc.

Yogurt nightcap!

We laughed and tried to get as much in as we could knowing that we would be leaving first thing in the morning to head to New Stanton.  Once home, the well-oiled machine kicked in with showers, lunches made and reading before bedtime!  Love it!!