May 2021

 5/24 - 28 - Kasey and I left for mother daughter trip to Universal Studios.   We flew in Monday, went to the parks Tuesday through Thursday and flew home Friday.  We went back and forth between the parks - walking and taking Hogwarts Express.   We ate dinner at the resorts most nights, and lunch in the park.   We tried the first 2 days to get a time for Hagrids new ride and didn't luck out.    The 3rd day we got up early and headed to the park.  We finally got in line to ride it.  Awesome ride.  We then later got a time to come back.  Sadly when we came back at that time we waited in line over an hour which was longer than anything we had waited for.   We stayed at Loews Portofino which is really nice and includes express pass which allows you to get in shorter lines - completely worth it.  Wednesday night we went to Margaritaville - at Kasey's request - we got there for our reservation and went into the store.   We got a few things and checking out the guy asked if we had gone on the new Velocicoaster.  We said no, we thought only season ticket holders could go.  He said no they were testing it and to definitely try it.  We decided after dinner we were going back to try and ride it.   We got in line and rode it - AWESOME ride so we tried to ride it again in single rider.   It closed down for a little while and we were stuck in an area that kept repeating the same videos over and over.  The story is that the ride is part of Jurassic world park and they are letting velociraptors out and the ride will safely keep you away from them.  The ride goes up to 70 miles and hour and has up to 12 seconds of being weightlessness.    Such a great ride, we were so excited that we got to ride it.  Our last day we got to ride it one more time.  Fun trip!

5/22 - Boys left for Sea Base high adventure - they flew to Florida, spent a day going on an airboat tour getting to see some of the marshes and got to hold a baby alligator.   On their Sea Base trip they sailed on a boat for a week working on the boat, cooking, snorkeling.  They got to see turtles and some nice sunsets along the way.

5/21 - Landon got his driving learners permit - after last day of school Greg took him to get his permit.   

5/18 - Band spring concert at the high school.  They had concerts by band, Landon was in Wind Ensemble (highest band for his grade).  This was the first band concert that didn't have designated seats for parents.  Greg and I were both able to go but we could only have 2 people per student.

5/17 - Landon turned 15.  Landon had his Eagle board of review tonight.   Grandparents, Kasey and I all went up there.  Greg and I got to hear the end of his review and then we took pictures of him, Landon and Travis who also had his Eagle BOR the week before and with the family.  We are all very proud of him.   Landon and Travis were also presented to the troop as newest Eagles, it was posted on facebook as latest double eagles - Eagle Scout and Allen Eagle.

5/15 - Landon solo and ensemble contest - he got a 2.  We had a big family dinner for Landon's birthday.  We went to Bavarian Grill - I don't think my parents had been before.  Greg and I go often - trying to help local businesses during COVID of course.  Yummy beer, food and we pre ordered the Black Forest cake which is always good.

5/14 - In and out burger dinner at Norton - our last event at the Elementary school.  We paid ahead and then went to get our burgers, chips and drinks.  We ate outside at a local park with friends.  Fun to watch the kids interact with each other and get to catch up with parents - in COVID world we didn't get to see much of this.

5/12 - Greg and Doug volunteered to help set up Coaches night.  I drove down after work.  We got our picture with Orange Bowl trophy and got to try some Aggie bonfire whisky and vodka.

5/9 - Mother's day with Grandma, we had lunch at Abuelos - a favorite for everyone.  We also had Mother's day with Grammy - yummy meal and BJs with dessert and all.

5/8 - had end of year girl scout event -  We want to Lupe Tortilla to eat, and then had nothing bundt cakes for dessert - we bought them during Norton Spirit wear week.  The girls shared their silver award plans and got to fill out a sheet on their moms to give to them for mothers day.

5/7 - Girl Scout leader awards - we had outdoor leader award meeting.   fun to see other leaders and appreciate awards for several friends and fellow leaders.

5/4 - Last Norton PTA meeting - 10 years in the making - I have been on the Norton PTA for 10 years.  This was my last meeting.  Kind of bitter sweet.  I will still be involved with PTA at other schools but no longer at Norton.

Also that day we spent several hours putting together rose bouquets in vases for teachers.  We use the roses as fundraiser to help pay for 6th grade graduation.  

5/1-5/2 - Great wolf lodge - I took Kasey and a friend to Great Wolf Lodge for Saturday and Sunday.  It was Girl Scout cookie award weekend and they didn't have enough girls to earn the award.   We got there in the afternoon and the girls went to ride rides in the water park.  They did several on their own and let me ride a few of the big rides where we all got into a big tube.  One of them was a big drop into a funnel that took us back and forth - I had to convince the girls to go on this.