Wednesday & Thursday, July 29 & 30, 2009

First of all - my sincerest apologies to my faithful blog followers. There was no post on Wednesday because the blogger was not feeling well. So Memere, Aunt Lisa and Dad(Pat) we do know you are watching - Thanks.
So as I said on Wednesday - we really did not do much because Kathy was sick. Dennis left with his dad to bring his motorcycle back to Spencer. Cortney took the kids up to the pool for a while. Kathy and Vicki played some more Canasta. We are not really sure what happened but Kathy seems to be taking things from Vicki. First Kathy is having trouble thinking of the words she wants to use (not Vicki), then if you remember Vicki was the one that fell out of the trailer - well Kathy has a huge bruise on her right foot's toes and her left foot is swollen (much worse than Vicki - and we don't know why) and finally Vicki was complaining that she couldn't go to the bathroom - well guess who ended up running to the bathroom the rest of the day.!!! Kathy told Vicki at least she could do something good like Vicki could say she needed to lose 100 pounds and maybe Kathy could do that - what do you think?
Anyway - so I know the kids were a little bored - but the upside sometimes you need some downtime on vacation.

Thursday - Kathy's feet still are not looking that great - but she is determined to get out of the trailer today. So after breakfast sandwiches and showers we get ready to head out. The Desplaines family are heading out on their own today. So the Kings head out. The kids ask for Chinese food - so Kathy surprises them - I don'tknow the name of the restaurant - but it is the Chinese restaurant between Renys and the campground. You have to go there! The food was delicious, the restaurant was gorgeous. THe service incredible. Mimi said the BBQ spareribs were the best she ever had - (Grandma Pauline guess you'll have to make her some - cuz I hear yours are the best!)
Next stop we went to Renys. Kathy bought a new game. As we were checking out we all got free candy bars, in honor of Mr Reny who passes away last week - why? Because Mr Reny believed life is too uncertain - you should eat dessert first!
Anyway - we continued up to Old Orchard Beach which is where the King Kids wanted to go. We browsed in all the stores. Nick bought the book he had seen the other day. Then we went up onto the Pier and Zack bought is Marshmallow gun (Everyone look out) (But Grandpa Ed we were wondering if you could figure out how to make this we'll show you it when we get home) and Mimi bought a shirt with her name on it.
After we stopped for a snack - fried oreos. The kids looked at me VERY STRANGELY when I handed them this blob of dough on a stick - and told them it was an Oreo - but it was sinfully delicious.
we also ran into Megan and Cortney (I think the Desplaines were stalking us!)
Anyway the Kings left Old Orchard and went on an expedition to find Cookie Monster. Zack wants to buy one for his little sister Caleigh. We have tried to win them - and that is todays mission, since he is OBSESSED to find it.
The Kings head to South Portland. We find a Toys R Us and Mission accomplished! They have a cookie monster - BUT don't tell Caleigh - It's a surprise!
Kathy also gets to do some shopping at Michaels. Then we head back to the campground for a late dinner of BBQ ribs which literally fall off the bones.

Meanwhile - The Desplaines family drop Lacey off at Theresa's house. They head to the Country Buffet for Lupper. Next they pick up Lacey. They now head to Old Orchard Beach. The girls do some shopping while Vicki, Dennis and Lacey hang out on the beach. Then Dennis manages to beat both the girls at one time in a wrestling match on the beach. Lacey enjoyed going swimming again. They stayed for the fireworks at 945pm. Then they headed back to the campground for an even later dinner!

Theresa thanks for watching Lacey. She loved playing with Lady and Ally. But she had a nightmare last night - and she was saying something about no more MoMo.