Monopoly

We played monopoly today. I am starting to think my grandma was half Wonder Woman. When Lydia asked me to play monopoly today, I thought why not I use to play monopoly all the time with my grandma. It was alright. But it was more of me scolding a very whiny two year old and playing against myself but it made Lydia happy. 

It doesn't help that I have a sinus infection-cold-headache thing going on. And in other words I feel miserable and the idea of sleeping in my bed it sounding more wonderful by the minute. Hope your allegories aren't getting to you and you have a good start to your weekend. 

The Circus is in Town!

Yesterday I told Rachael part of me wants to go out and do something fun and the other half just wants to lay in bed and read a book. After I had made up my mind to stay in bed and had already changed into my sweats ready to start reading my book when Rachael informs me that she heard the circus was in town tonight. (Just to let you know she told me in French so it took me about five minutes to figure out what she was trying to tell me. It's a work process.) Then I shared the message with Rachel. And we decided this might be the only exciting thing happening in Albertville for a while, so we decided to venture out and check out the circus.  

And oh was it so much fun!

The circus was so much cleaner then the carnival. And you don't have to understand much french to watch a show with animals and dancing Cubans. 

My advice to all: 

The circus is fun for all ages!

Five Times

Five is the number of times we have watched Tangled since I gave it to Lydia for her birthday.   Between the holidays, rainy days, and sick days this past week. Tangled as been the movie of choice to watch. 

Who doesn't love a good fairy-tale mixed in with some fun clean action, making it fun for everyone in the family. Even Isaac! 

Hope you had a great weekend and maybe find some time to watch Tangled for yourself this week :) 

The Perfect Little Trail

In my mind it is the perfect trail... a trail to run my long miles, a trail walk and talk to friends with, a trail to remind me of home. 

The trail along the river is so beautiful with the view of mountains and the sound of the river. It reminds me of the towpath back home and it's a nice quiet escape from town beside the many bikers on the path. If I could capture the beautiful surroundings for you I would but I don't think it would be doing it justice. So I thought I would just share with you a picture of Rachel and I on our many walks on the trail. 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

We like reading... A LOT!

We also don't like smiling when Shannon is taking our picture. But we know she loves us anyway. 

P.s. If I randomly start quoting Dr. Seuss or the Berenstain Bears don't be surprised.

Rainy Days

The perfect thing to do on rainy days beside stay in bed with a good book and a cup a coffee is to bake!

I found a great cookie recipe on Pinterest that is only three ingredients. Two bananas. A cup a oats. A cup of chocolate chips. In other words a great recipe for kids. All they have to do is smash of the ingredients. 

Only bake for 350* for 10 mins...

They are pretty much healthy :) hehe. I love this recipe!

Chambery - Take 2

Saturday, Rachel, Rachael, and I  headed out to Chambery to go out for lunch and do some shopping. It was tons of fun, filled with lots of cute clothes and yummy food. We ended up being able to go into the Chateau (castle) just to check out an art show we weren't allowed in to the real castle part but just to be able to see a glimpse was pretty cool. I got a few cute new shirts and a dress. So I am sure I will be posting pictures shortly with my new clothes on. 

Have a good hot Wednesday, hope your rain doesn't ruin your day!