tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65199736380940246672024-03-13T09:15:28.014-07:00Adventures of the Little PeopleOur family adventures, children, money, saving and spending, debt free living, trying to be frugal, couponing, and anything else that comes to mind!Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-11563513372345444532018-05-27T14:43:00.001-07:002018-05-27T14:43:24.632-07:00<a href="https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cowboy-caviar/">https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cowboy-caviar/</a>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-44168130213926682392018-04-01T19:36:00.001-07:002018-04-01T19:36:56.898-07:00<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tBBpviLVmNg/WsGXStpFc1I/AAAAAAAACXM/sE3vNFe3IcMBczTpXG3kUqYdyZy1p2nKwCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/IMG-6498-716902.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tBBpviLVmNg/WsGXStpFc1I/AAAAAAAACXM/sE3vNFe3IcMBczTpXG3kUqYdyZy1p2nKwCK4BGAYYCw/s320/IMG-6498-716902.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6539674481664029522" /></a></div> Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-68151842889230967842015-11-09T20:18:00.002-08:002015-11-09T20:18:57.185-08:002015 HalloweenLittle people were spread out all over the state over the Halloween weekend, and each had his or her best fun!<br />
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Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-65252704695565165882015-11-07T06:24:00.002-08:002015-11-07T06:24:33.078-08:00Tea TimeThis year for Shelby's birthday we made plans for lunch at American Girl. However, in the weeks and then months surrounding August, life became a whirlwind of moving and traveling. Finally, things slowed down enough to arrange for a play date. She invited one of her favorite friends, who shares an affinity of all things doll related. I brought one of my favorite friends also, and wth dolls in tow, we had a delicious afternoon together eating, talking and admiring all things American Girl.<br />
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Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-90051636702544757152015-08-27T00:45:00.001-07:002015-08-27T00:45:59.631-07:00Out and about<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z5aJ4KkON88/Vd7ANt11A1I/AAAAAAAACSc/qlGlETTlrLc/s640/blogger-image--507130650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z5aJ4KkON88/Vd7ANt11A1I/AAAAAAAACSc/qlGlETTlrLc/s640/blogger-image--507130650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVhJLOIp7ow/Vd7AJep61MI/AAAAAAAACSM/K-R2BEoyMgY/s640/blogger-image--1159100633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVhJLOIp7ow/Vd7AJep61MI/AAAAAAAACSM/K-R2BEoyMgY/s640/blogger-image--1159100633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>I love when school starts. It's much less crowded when we go out to play! Notice the Shelby and Garry only pic. Shelby has missed her big bro who was working across town all summer (and staying away from home) and was not sharing him his first week back home :)<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FeO5Ykrd87o/Vd7ALgO-3jI/AAAAAAAACSU/FKW4TIzmrIc/s640/blogger-image-1711494159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FeO5Ykrd87o/Vd7ALgO-3jI/AAAAAAAACSU/FKW4TIzmrIc/s640/blogger-image-1711494159.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVhJLOIp7ow/Vd7AJep61MI/AAAAAAAACSM/K-R2BEoyMgY/s640/blogger-image--1159100633.jpg"></div><br></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-53372079458872536402015-08-27T00:30:00.001-07:002015-08-27T00:30:15.173-07:00Rachel's placeNew stop just added on northern trips. Rachel has new digs! Thanks for letting us stay. Expect many return trips:)<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FxjKXZcJrPA/Vd68hWLJE5I/AAAAAAAACSA/WdIsmVEjjJ0/s640/blogger-image-1838824872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FxjKXZcJrPA/Vd68hWLJE5I/AAAAAAAACSA/WdIsmVEjjJ0/s640/blogger-image-1838824872.jpg"></a></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-46261581419482433142015-08-27T00:28:00.001-07:002015-08-27T00:28:10.407-07:00And he's off!Garry with new clothes and backpack...1st day of school! In one year he will have his technical certificate for electrical. Woohoo! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NByk-HGTeYA/Vd68CAlmB5I/AAAAAAAACR4/OZAcFHnRjPE/s640/blogger-image--2087898695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NByk-HGTeYA/Vd68CAlmB5I/AAAAAAAACR4/OZAcFHnRjPE/s640/blogger-image--2087898695.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-87303677147832305262015-07-14T14:19:00.001-07:002015-07-14T14:19:35.920-07:00Camping at the Adams<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WIz9OEyfERI/VaV8hx_6cRI/AAAAAAAACQY/VAiGzvpSNcc/s640/blogger-image-455574556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WIz9OEyfERI/VaV8hx_6cRI/AAAAAAAACQY/VAiGzvpSNcc/s640/blogger-image-455574556.jpg"></a></div>Last weekend we loaded down the van with camping gear and headed for Carol's. Most of the siblings were there, and those that missed, well, we talked about you! <div>The weather, while hot, was beautiful all weekend. Bert and Kevin decided that no tent is complete without a/c and Kevin brought the portable unit for our tent. Lol, is that worse or better than bringing the microwave??! (Our first and only blended family camping trip!) </div><div>The kids had plenty of cousins to hang with and the adults amused themselves with playing corn hole, much eating and Tile Rummy. Hope might be the next champion corn holer - you'll want her on your team! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> We had a great time but I'm thinking Carol & Al might rethink the next camp out when they see their electric bill?!?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LeKLvibb9d4/VaV8gAl7WgI/AAAAAAAACQQ/uC-t2doChC0/s640/blogger-image-425202820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LeKLvibb9d4/VaV8gAl7WgI/AAAAAAAACQQ/uC-t2doChC0/s640/blogger-image-425202820.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LeKLvibb9d4/VaV8gAl7WgI/AAAAAAAACQQ/uC-t2doChC0/s640/blogger-image-425202820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zenX33PyUo/VaV8xI5Z_bI/AAAAAAAACRA/T0fQX5nD-Kc/s640/blogger-image--1186899196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Almost as fun as Christmas! One of these years I'll remember where I stored last years costumes and not have to make as many new ones next year! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BR0jTvoNZG0/VaV1kxcDybI/AAAAAAAACNw/M4qfQxqlzNs/s640/blogger-image--779007022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BR0jTvoNZG0/VaV1kxcDybI/AAAAAAAACNw/M4qfQxqlzNs/s640/blogger-image--779007022.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-11828729950420582812014-10-11T09:55:00.001-07:002014-10-11T09:55:20.228-07:00Daddy Daughter Dance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think this is from back in Feb, but wanted to post. Shelby and her daddy went to the daddy daughter dance here in town. Aren't they cute?!Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-3424712601036091782014-07-11T11:46:00.001-07:002014-07-11T11:46:24.639-07:00Cow Appreciation Day 2014No words needed!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wgYecgNYCts/U8Aw61ZoIZI/AAAAAAAACLM/MYEuk7naVbo/s640/blogger-image-1325278915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wgYecgNYCts/U8Aw61ZoIZI/AAAAAAAACLM/MYEuk7naVbo/s640/blogger-image-1325278915.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4PBZYLj2w0w/U8Aw-2t9ncI/AAAAAAAACLU/W8WO6KjQZ9Y/s640/blogger-image--1934054045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4PBZYLj2w0w/U8Aw-2t9ncI/AAAAAAAACLU/W8WO6KjQZ9Y/s640/blogger-image--1934054045.jpg"></a> </div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-66172695689268672022014-07-06T20:40:00.001-07:002014-07-11T12:17:35.563-07:00Don't let Aidan near the CasinoToday was a quiet day. Besides Bert working late, it rained most of the day so we just hung around the house and played. And since we were inside all day, the kids daily video game time went by quickly. So by late afternoon, after reading and playing shopping with Shelby, Aidan was ready for something new. Now, Aidan loves games. Usually, though, he prefers to play by himself as he always wins! Tonight, however, perusing thru the special games (Garry's) he decided we (myself, Shelby, Bryce and himself) needed to play Risk. So after dinner, we cleared the table and brought out the game. <br>
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After all armies were sorted and placed on the board, we were ready for play. Since it was Aidan's idea, I let him go first. This is the first time he has played, but he's seen the game played before, so he had a good idea of what was going on. And he played with a vengeance. You could see it in his eyes, he was high on winning. He "battled" everyone he could, and since Bryce's armies were the closest to him, that's who he went after first. Bryce found it great fun, and the first go were noisy with giggles. Aidan played until he had no more possible plays. Successfully he had removed many of our armies. Happy with his wins, the dice were passed to Bryce.<br>
Then it happened. Bryce's turn. The tables were now turned. Bryce, excited to be the attacker, turned to the closest opponent, which of course happened to be Aidan. However, being the defender wasn't nearly as much fun. You could see tears forming in Aidan's eyes, and he buried his head in his arms and didn't want to play anymore. Being the fun mommy I am, I made him continue playing. Still sniffling, he continued playing much more solemnly. Plays continued. Bryce finished, and the turn passed to me, then Shelby. Finally it was Aidan's turn again. I informed him that he could add more armies to the board. The eyes started sparkling again, and those dice didn't stop rolling until he had played all he could again. But when it was Bryce's turn, again came the tears and the dramatic toss of the head. Finally he asked to stop playing. I asked him to finish the current round and then we would discuss. The light went on and he realized the faster he lost, the faster his turn was over. And the sparkle came back and he played until the very end. I'm pretty sure, based on how he played, that if he ever went to Vegas, it would be a Clark Grizwald moment; he would play until his bank account was empty.😛<br>
<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lv-PvNGQEpg/U8A2Kd4cMMI/AAAAAAAACL0/cyAOWF_8UVA/s640/blogger-image-56323492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lv-PvNGQEpg/U8A2Kd4cMMI/AAAAAAAACL0/cyAOWF_8UVA/s640/blogger-image-56323492.jpg"></a>It's all fun and games when one is winning!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d_AYoTPeQFE/U8A2PegyX2I/AAAAAAAACL8/PKNrlrfNImk/s640/blogger-image-1478825173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d_AYoTPeQFE/U8A2PegyX2I/AAAAAAAACL8/PKNrlrfNImk/s640/blogger-image-1478825173.jpg"></a>Agony of defeat</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BjmyC33VN-U/U8A2CgQl8LI/AAAAAAAACLk/KiCdLIN7tg8/s640/blogger-image-1248779866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BjmyC33VN-U/U8A2CgQl8LI/AAAAAAAACLk/KiCdLIN7tg8/s640/blogger-image-1248779866.jpg"></a> Do I gotta play anymore?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1_d571A2QNc/U8A4IlYBlVI/AAAAAAAACMI/4SXzfrBPfqs/s640/blogger-image-524246090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1_d571A2QNc/U8A4IlYBlVI/AAAAAAAACMI/4SXzfrBPfqs/s640/blogger-image-524246090.jpg"></a>It's all good again! </div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-56900919586031262672014-04-15T17:30:00.001-07:002014-04-15T17:30:38.448-07:00Work in progress...Overheard from Shelby and Aidan playing Littlest Pet Shop. "Excuse me, sir", says Shelby to Aidan<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. "How much do you charge for valet parking?" I have no idea where she got that from....I don't ask the price-my training is not complete!</span>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-16407864476373692902013-12-20T11:53:00.001-08:002013-12-20T11:53:42.116-08:00Christmas listWhile wrapping presents for cousins Bryce comments "mom, I don't care what you get me for Christmas, just don't get me any underpants!" Sorry son, for that very reason alone, underpants will be the first thing you unwrap Christmas Eve. Bonus, they do have video game controllers on them....maybe now you will consider wearing them?! Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-62713097865458434352013-10-20T05:18:00.001-07:002013-10-20T05:20:56.697-07:00From the back seat.. "Mom, Garry's too big to fit in the van!" Shelby's sober observation of her brother sitting in the middle seat. Not sure why she thinks that? Guess we're gonna have to strap him to the roof to ensure he has enough space:)<div><br></div><div><br></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-63973968118342417482013-10-07T08:20:00.001-07:002013-10-07T08:23:42.808-07:00Too many hours.."WHamO is super excited this morning. He loves doing demos!" Observation from Shelby on our way to an elementary school demo. Maybe we are spending too much time with the robot if we know what the robot is "feeling!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mOKB3J7sTHQ/UlLROc0pSkI/AAAAAAAACK0/wSVuo000cW8/s640/blogger-image-281287574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mOKB3J7sTHQ/UlLROc0pSkI/AAAAAAAACK0/wSVuo000cW8/s640/blogger-image-281287574.jpg"></a></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-34535780408586902562013-10-01T22:48:00.001-07:002013-10-08T01:05:49.914-07:00A few more pictures... (2013 St Louis)<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NMKwxPOWxAA/UkuzEsUqUGI/AAAAAAAACJo/EJsWKOAJ-Go/s640/blogger-image--1228447000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NMKwxPOWxAA/UkuzEsUqUGI/AAAAAAAACJo/EJsWKOAJ-Go/s640/blogger-image--1228447000.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Aidan was wooed by the flashing pink ears. I guess he is now 'bunny bacon'?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zYS0fvDQ5t8/UkuzrfdjchI/AAAAAAAACKY/UFaNTyD1hj8/s640/blogger-image-1372613665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zYS0fvDQ5t8/UkuzrfdjchI/AAAAAAAACKY/UFaNTyD1hj8/s640/blogger-image-1372613665.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Einstein matches (finals)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OA7Ns393cQg/UkuzuYg306I/AAAAAAAACKg/520FHUTKWFE/s640/blogger-image--496379753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OA7Ns393cQg/UkuzuYg306I/AAAAAAAACKg/520FHUTKWFE/s640/blogger-image--496379753.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">St. Louis had a bus painted in honor of competition. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-go776Yt0hGQ/UkuzKTvD_yI/AAAAAAAACJ4/6h6hbgstS7w/s640/blogger-image--216039782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-go776Yt0hGQ/UkuzKTvD_yI/AAAAAAAACJ4/6h6hbgstS7w/s640/blogger-image--216039782.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">City museum was really hard work. Thanks to Phillip for the ride back to hotel.</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1Sn8RL_ixKI/UkuzHdAHOQI/AAAAAAAACJw/LABvHT8mtCU/s640/blogger-image-619760568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1Sn8RL_ixKI/UkuzHdAHOQI/AAAAAAAACJw/LABvHT8mtCU/s640/blogger-image-619760568.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No stop complete without a stop to the arch</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEDTJt8n84Y/UkuzNfju7hI/AAAAAAAACKA/HH0xzzKymsM/s640/blogger-image-354457156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEDTJt8n84Y/UkuzNfju7hI/AAAAAAAACKA/HH0xzzKymsM/s640/blogger-image-354457156.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inside the arch</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U7oSBZ-fOs0/UkuzQO5JupI/AAAAAAAACKI/bJuAYUSO3v0/s640/blogger-image-1511082210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U7oSBZ-fOs0/UkuzQO5JupI/AAAAAAAACKI/bJuAYUSO3v0/s640/blogger-image-1511082210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In front of the convention center. Hopefully we'll make a trip back next year!</div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-47801287625687299642013-10-01T22:45:00.001-07:002013-10-08T00:58:36.411-07:00St. Louis<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0jk_pytwQXI/UkuydNWaNtI/AAAAAAAACIw/0DgtVzI2QtM/s640/blogger-image--704226275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0jk_pytwQXI/UkuydNWaNtI/AAAAAAAACIw/0DgtVzI2QtM/s640/blogger-image--704226275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rEJnonTsrAQ/Ukuy4TBMCXI/AAAAAAAACJg/9Uct-c9CDc8/s640/blogger-image-488871042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rEJnonTsrAQ/Ukuy4TBMCXI/AAAAAAAACJg/9Uct-c9CDc8/s640/blogger-image-488871042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IHoE7IHsaLU/Ukuyxu8QUbI/AAAAAAAACJY/mb5GEGec4Lo/s640/blogger-image--1992637951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IHoE7IHsaLU/Ukuyxu8QUbI/AAAAAAAACJY/mb5GEGec4Lo/s640/blogger-image--1992637951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KE1PbmWWABU/UkuykTPyZtI/AAAAAAAACJA/HU6uw_0bYYE/s640/blogger-image-1579214606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KE1PbmWWABU/UkuykTPyZtI/AAAAAAAACJA/HU6uw_0bYYE/s640/blogger-image-1579214606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>It's almost 2am here and I should probably go to bed, but Bert's alarm goes off in about an hr. Which, I might add, I can NEVER sleep thru. Instead I have spent the last hour going back thru this blog. Even though I can be sporadic, I'm so glad I have posted over the years, jotting down silly sayings, posting pictures and such. So, I might as well spend this next hour catching up on all the goings on around here. We'll have to back track a couple of months to get caught up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I mentioned some posts ago that Garry's Bacon team won at So. Florida regionals and it gave us the opportunity to go to St Louis to compete at World's in April. Somehow we (Bert, kids and I along with several mentors) ended driving out to St Louis pulling robot and paraphernalia behind us. Needless to say, it was a very long trip but we were kept entertained by our mentors. We sang songs, told stories, played games ( we attempted 20 questions, but it was ended being more like 50 questions!) and when all else failed iPads were dug out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reaching our destination, we played non-stop for the next 96 hours. Thankful that Bert was able to accompany us, he and the little little people slept in every morning for some much needed rest, and Garry and I headed over to the dome early each day to be with the team. By lunch time, the well rested crew joined us for an afternoon of cheering. Nights were filled with the City museum, swimming and sight seeing. Alas, we did not win in our division, but our team played well and we didn't go home empty handed- the team was awarded the Imagery award; which basically means that the image Bacon projects to the public is how FIRST would like to be presented. Ok, I've talked enough...let me get on to the pictures. There were way too many to put in one post, so I've broken it into 2 posts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rEJnonTsrAQ/Ukuy4TBMCXI/AAAAAAAACJg/9Uct-c9CDc8/s640/blogger-image-488871042.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A quick stop to visit Metro City. Although if judging by pajamas it should be early morning, it was really late afternoon. Jammie's are so much better for traveling!</div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wADCpcWgXX8/UkuyXeBzxvI/AAAAAAAACIo/54DiMe27Afk/s640/blogger-image--1588098239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wADCpcWgXX8/UkuyXeBzxvI/AAAAAAAACIo/54DiMe27Afk/s640/blogger-image--1588098239.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our fantastic entertainers and college mentors, Bethany and Kelly</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-soSTI-zXNDM/Ukuyt5_tpMI/AAAAAAAACJQ/YSj_S_PJwxk/s640/blogger-image-1231803123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-soSTI-zXNDM/Ukuyt5_tpMI/AAAAAAAACJQ/YSj_S_PJwxk/s640/blogger-image-1231803123.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some downtime between matches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IHoE7IHsaLU/Ukuyxu8QUbI/AAAAAAAACJY/mb5GEGec4Lo/s640/blogger-image--1992637951.jpg"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Plenty of sleep make for smiling little people</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KE1PbmWWABU/UkuykTPyZtI/AAAAAAAACJA/HU6uw_0bYYE/s640/blogger-image-1579214606.jpg"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There was a playground right outside our section. Wilbur came to play with us!</span></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H4MXB8fedeY/UkuyoreJMTI/AAAAAAAACJI/dJLhR9ArA08/s640/blogger-image-1658983489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H4MXB8fedeY/UkuyoreJMTI/AAAAAAAACJI/dJLhR9ArA08/s640/blogger-image-1658983489.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Having fun at City Museum (recommended)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rrgk396cfEc/Ukuyg986XsI/AAAAAAAACI4/HSPhPSXZ8-o/s640/blogger-image--658418249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rrgk396cfEc/Ukuyg986XsI/AAAAAAAACI4/HSPhPSXZ8-o/s640/blogger-image--658418249.jpg"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Even big kids played (got stuck)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4JSfE_QaPZM/UkuyIsBl-fI/AAAAAAAACIg/uHFCh8XD_PU/s640/blogger-image-1048287141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4JSfE_QaPZM/UkuyIsBl-fI/AAAAAAAACIg/uHFCh8XD_PU/s640/blogger-image-1048287141.jpg"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We met some unique individuals in the pits</div><br></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-63600327539864889722013-10-01T22:21:00.001-07:002013-10-01T22:21:54.717-07:00Maybe I won't get in trouble if???Bert: Aidan, did you kick your brother?<div>Aidan thru tears: Not that hard!</div><div><br></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-74988276943437778352013-08-08T15:40:00.001-07:002013-08-08T15:40:16.894-07:00Snippets from SummerReliving summer one picture at a time<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ENCucFEaW4g/UgQeNLIFPJI/AAAAAAAAB_U/c334Xs8jOfE/s640/blogger-image--1121780092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ENCucFEaW4g/UgQeNLIFPJI/AAAAAAAAB_U/c334Xs8jOfE/s640/blogger-image--1121780092.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Look, mom! I still fit!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U0PXbDeZreI/UgQd-m5ICrI/AAAAAAAAB-0/IPYfR9-F9Cc/s640/blogger-image-1471994248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U0PXbDeZreI/UgQd-m5ICrI/AAAAAAAAB-0/IPYfR9-F9Cc/s640/blogger-image-1471994248.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cousins!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6vauUWBrEMw/UgQeB8QoHMI/AAAAAAAAB-8/-tjx0D273tQ/s640/blogger-image-2084884473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6vauUWBrEMw/UgQeB8QoHMI/AAAAAAAAB-8/-tjx0D273tQ/s640/blogger-image-2084884473.jpg"></a></div>Aidan skating the night away<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xd5a6AdoHks/UgQd7T_4q6I/AAAAAAAAB-s/nW88Nbro544/s640/blogger-image--117979427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xd5a6AdoHks/UgQd7T_4q6I/AAAAAAAAB-s/nW88Nbro544/s640/blogger-image--117979427.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Auntie Tody came for a visit (and brought many more)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AKZSNfiBQes/UgQeGfw7NTI/AAAAAAAAB_E/eJWsbl009aM/s640/blogger-image--334049497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AKZSNfiBQes/UgQeGfw7NTI/AAAAAAAAB_E/eJWsbl009aM/s640/blogger-image--334049497.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Down on the boardwalk...</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tsQaBMcEcsM/UgQeR71IOFI/AAAAAAAAB_c/hG0GUgEeXC4/s640/blogger-image--639473060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tsQaBMcEcsM/UgQeR71IOFI/AAAAAAAAB_c/hG0GUgEeXC4/s640/blogger-image--639473060.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Visiting Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Science Center</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X0QDnIknl4Q/UgQTQgd4V8I/AAAAAAAAB-c/B1MYCoxr_RE/s640/blogger-image--910748190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X0QDnIknl4Q/UgQTQgd4V8I/AAAAAAAAB-c/B1MYCoxr_RE/s640/blogger-image--910748190.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Parks and slushies...could we be any more cliche?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-__cg3F0KP08/UgQeKBNxnlI/AAAAAAAAB_M/XSTJGTN1-FY/s640/blogger-image--1523566294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-__cg3F0KP08/UgQeKBNxnlI/AAAAAAAAB_M/XSTJGTN1-FY/s640/blogger-image--1523566294.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bass Pro Shop fun with friends</div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-34901173618177891852013-08-08T14:29:00.001-07:002013-08-08T14:29:38.466-07:00This one is for Aunt TannyAlthough VERY belated, your box of scraps was a huge hit. I think every girl in the neighborhood has made a craft or<div>two (or three or four) using items from the wonderful box of goodies. Thanks again!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hP4u5WNzqds/UgQNwHDWUTI/AAAAAAAAB-M/vjFMU0nCgRw/s640/blogger-image--1474204626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hP4u5WNzqds/UgQNwHDWUTI/AAAAAAAAB-M/vjFMU0nCgRw/s640/blogger-image--1474204626.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kyNa6mAV9G8/UgQNsVv8oyI/AAAAAAAAB-E/VcvzJhRcN1U/s640/blogger-image--203118439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kyNa6mAV9G8/UgQNsVv8oyI/AAAAAAAAB-E/VcvzJhRcN1U/s640/blogger-image--203118439.jpg"></a></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-80963378093247227072013-08-08T14:21:00.001-07:002013-08-08T14:21:18.944-07:00I can't believe I didn't post Chick-Fil-A day!We went twice:)<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-npXr64Akmao/UgQLpzTXP4I/AAAAAAAAB9k/qOetSdb45xI/s640/blogger-image-909627073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-npXr64Akmao/UgQLpzTXP4I/AAAAAAAAB9k/qOetSdb45xI/s640/blogger-image-909627073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Breakfast....</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1j92ga2yhlE/UgQLzG5Q4rI/AAAAAAAAB90/UWyb5Bh7VLg/s640/blogger-image--1530185831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1j92ga2yhlE/UgQLzG5Q4rI/AAAAAAAAB90/UWyb5Bh7VLg/s640/blogger-image--1530185831.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We picket up a couple of calves along the way...</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hdp9Gv8u0CE/UgQLmEorHKI/AAAAAAAAB9c/0C2-KTrcDSo/s640/blogger-image-915085809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hdp9Gv8u0CE/UgQLmEorHKI/AAAAAAAAB9c/0C2-KTrcDSo/s640/blogger-image-915085809.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hanging with the herd</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oVy2Pqw3BAQ/UgQLvKvKCoI/AAAAAAAAB9s/rln2VsqHOXI/s640/blogger-image--1071780127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oVy2Pqw3BAQ/UgQLvKvKCoI/AAAAAAAAB9s/rln2VsqHOXI/s640/blogger-image--1071780127.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eat more Chikin!</div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-83207459746774246112013-08-08T14:12:00.001-07:002013-08-08T14:12:52.364-07:00Hanging with W-Ham-o at KSCWhile we do have a life without robots (occasionally) today was not one of those days. We met WHamO over at KSC for a demo. So after Garry and fellow Bacon member finished the demo, we headed over to the Astronaut Hall of Fame for some fun!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qoBGREIoF_c/UgQJ0v5jMZI/AAAAAAAAB9M/PSgJAxvwn18/s640/blogger-image--1601417472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qoBGREIoF_c/UgQJ0v5jMZI/AAAAAAAAB9M/PSgJAxvwn18/s640/blogger-image--1601417472.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Even though it looks like he's just hanging out, Garry's in charge of shooting frisbees. He's in heaven!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Yz_ERwkGdoY/UgQIpfj04XI/AAAAAAAAB8s/133kvGPNv18/s640/blogger-image--597276410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Yz_ERwkGdoY/UgQIpfj04XI/AAAAAAAAB8s/133kvGPNv18/s640/blogger-image--597276410.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Bacon bits!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Un4HSBe194U/UgQIb7CPqcI/AAAAAAAAB8c/UKYwKEIZrfg/s640/blogger-image--813597379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Un4HSBe194U/UgQIb7CPqcI/AAAAAAAAB8c/UKYwKEIZrfg/s640/blogger-image--813597379.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sitting at the official stations used at the Texas mission control</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JE7tmhAPsAQ/UgQIgBSx29I/AAAAAAAAB8k/FZlhqqExhDE/s640/blogger-image--116715363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JE7tmhAPsAQ/UgQIgBSx29I/AAAAAAAAB8k/FZlhqqExhDE/s640/blogger-image--116715363.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bacon has given us many new friends. Bethany (a mentor and one of our passengers to Worlds in St Louis) works at KSC. To wile away the many hours to MO, Bethany told cool astronaut stories. The boys favorite story of course involved bodily functions. So today she demonstrated the powder used to soak up urine. Bryce volunteered Shelby to be the guinea pig, but thankfully the liquid in one cup was immediately soaked up by the powder in the second cup and when Bethany dumped cup over Shelby's head, she didn't get wet!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_mVRTEiFbKo/UgQIt-RFO6I/AAAAAAAAB80/KAEY528ZZt4/s640/blogger-image--1795479972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_mVRTEiFbKo/UgQIt-RFO6I/AAAAAAAAB80/KAEY528ZZt4/s640/blogger-image--1795479972.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Astronauts in training</div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-54951925437131715742013-05-12T14:35:00.001-07:002013-05-12T14:35:49.548-07:00Love bugsIts that time of the year again. Thousands of paired love-bugs are In the air, grill, hair etc. While viewing a single love bug flying around in the car today, Aidan says "I saw a love bug. He wasn't being loved". <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8OU1iA193-A/UZALM_-KeRI/AAAAAAAAB8I/Lq0hXIStJ2c/s640/blogger-image-1450275985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8OU1iA193-A/UZALM_-KeRI/AAAAAAAAB8I/Lq0hXIStJ2c/s640/blogger-image-1450275985.jpg"></a></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6519973638094024667.post-15405001248756446102013-04-25T06:13:00.001-07:002013-04-25T06:13:45.726-07:00Shoe HoundGarry needed some dress clothes so last night we headed out to the mall. Dress shoes were also on the list so after several unsuccessful attempts to find shoes we ran through Payless. As Garry and I were waiting on the sales associate to locate the correct size, a small hand takes my phone out of my hand. I look around to see Aidan taking pictures of a pair of shoes. "We need to get these now" he says. I told him not this month, we were looking for Garry. He says its ok he took a picture so we can come back to get them next month! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6ZwH0CGcPIs/UXksCJbvG3I/AAAAAAAAB7k/w8-_-aVcl-c/s640/blogger-image--667592021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6ZwH0CGcPIs/UXksCJbvG3I/AAAAAAAAB7k/w8-_-aVcl-c/s640/blogger-image--667592021.jpg" /></a></div>Amanda @ Portable Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.com0