KANSAS CITY HERE WE COME

Today my Mom and I took the girls to Kansas City to do some back to school shopping. Our main mission was to get backpacks and lunch boxes, school shoes and jeans. Of course they could all probably be bought here, but there is just something more fun about going to the "big city" to get them. After tremendous cooperation from the girls, we decided it was time for a little fun. Of course, if you have ever been to Oak Park Mall, you know that there is one main area to avoid! After a few hours of shopping, we finally gave in and hit the carousel, Libby Lu, The Disney Store and Build-A-Bear.

The carousel was a big hit for both girls, but of course the highlight was Build-A-Bear. Introducing Ella (left) and Bella, the newest members of our family. If you know the girls at all, it won't surprise you that the Diva cat belongs to Madeline!!!!
After Oak Park, we headed to Town Center for a little Janie and Jack fix. My brother picked up the girls and took them to Beach Bum Island www.beachbumsisland.com, a cartoon cafe in Olathe. Apparently, it was like Chuckie Cheese but more modern and cooler, again the girls had a great time! All in all, it was a successful day, we got all the we went for and by the grace of God, had no melt downs. What I really got from today, is the fact that my daughters are growing up because they showed a great deal of patience and if they keep making me spend money like this either they or I are going to have to get a J-O-B!!!