Day at the Mall of America-and then some

While I am very proud of myself for learning how to create a blog and add the pictures, I'm embarrassed to admit that I forgot that each new picture added goes in front of the last. So, of course the pictures are all in backwards. Sorry!!! Anyway, we went to the Mall of America today because Charlie and Emily were being honored at the Gathering of Champions as Academic All Stars. sounds really special until you realize that for some reason, this year instead of just choosing 1 or 2 kids from each class, their school went crazy and chose tons- Still it's fun for the girls- especially Emily who has been dragged there every year for Charlie. (You have to be in 2nd grade to be an All Star, so this is the 1st year Emily could go). Anyway, after the girls received there awards, we took them to the Rain Forest Cafe where they really enjoyed themselves- After a great lunch (they have fabulous lettuce wraps) we did some back to school shopping for Charlie and played 18 holes of mini golf (we have coupons if you're heading that way....). Sadly, we could not get everything we need at the MOA, so we then headed for the outlets on the way home. We wore out all 3 girls and they napped until we hit the outlets. We were luckier at the outlets but still need some stuff for the girls for fall. They do, however have the ever important big black boots they needed. Watch for the post on Rockband to find out why......... Have a great weekend and enjoy the pictures.