The "Who does school when family is in town" Weekly Wrap-Up

We actually did do school this week.  We're taking off all of next week so I knew we needed to plow through and do our school work, even though we didn't want to.  We didn't do anything on Tuesday because Hubby and I were at a funeral that took up almost the entire day so #1 and #2 were supposed to take that time to finish all their extra school work so they didn't have to worry about it for the rest of the week, but that didn't happen.  I wasn't upset.  Who wants to do school work when you can hang out with your grandparents?  So they had a little bit extra to do Wednesday and Thursday, but we got it all done. 

  Thursday afternoon was our bi-monthly meeting with Hilltop Speakers.  We had a big friends and family event to prepare for on Friday.  The rehearsal was pretty much a disaster.  However, the actual event last night was fantastic.  The skits all the girls were in were funny and worked out as well as they could.  And I am so proud of the three oldest girls for the individual speeches they gave.  I don't think anyone besides her mother could tell that #1 was even nervous when she gave her speech.  We joined Hilltop mainly for #1, to give her more confidence being in front of other people, but I wasn't sure how well it was working.  Last night showed me exactly how well it is working.  She spoke with confidence and poise and made eye contact with the audience.  I was trying to play it cool, but I had the biggest grin on my face when she was done.  And #2 said a poem that she came up with her own facial expressions and hand motions that added so much to the poem.  She had the audience rolling.  #3 also quoted a short poem.  She did an excellent job speaking loudly and clearly and making eye contact.  All in all, although the lack of organization at Hilltop kind of makes me twitch almost every time we go, I am very happy with the results.  And I'm also glad that we actually had family to bring to our friends and family night!

Now back to Thursday.  Back when Uncle and Noni were here from India, we went with a group from church to a Hibachi place to eat.  It was seriously the best Hibachi we've ever eaten.  We've been wanting to go back ever since, but it is pretty pricey.  So we decided to wait and take Bryan's parents when they got here.  We went Thursday night because we don't get home from Hilltop till about 4:30, and I knew I wouldn't want to cook anyway.  We had a lot of fun.  The guy cooking for us had a lot of fun messing with the girls.  We laughed a lot and ate until we were almost miserable.  And then took the leftovers home! 

Some mutual friends had mentioned to Hubby's Mom that she needed to go to New Orleans to eat some beignets.  We were told by several people that there is a place here that has beignets that are just as good as New Orleans.  So off we went to Coffee Call.  Turns out, everyone was right!  They were really fantastic.  And they had hot chocolate and cafe au lait already made up so you literally went through the line, filled your coffee mugs, and ordered the beignets.  There is currently one left that we brought home.  It will be eaten soon!

Today Hubby and I took advantage of the free babysitting and went to the movies.  Sweet and sour chicken is currently in the oven for dinner.  And after we get the girls in bed we're going back to see another movie.  Because we're still young and there is no way we're going to fall asleep in a movie theater, even if it is a late night show!  And tomorrow is worship.  All in all, a pretty fantastic week!