Rainy Weekend with the Mitchell Family

 For months we have been waiting to hang out with Aaron and Rebecca and their kids and go to SDC and just have a grand ole time.  For Ross's birthday, Barbara and Darrell got us a two bedroom cabin right by SDC so we could have maximum time there in the beautiful September sunshine.  This just added to the excitement.  As we started our journey to the cabin, it was POURING down rain.  The radar indicated this would continue and continue and continue.  As in, rain for two entire days straight.  We have prayed for rain all summer, but this was one of those, "Can I rescind that prayer just for a few days?" moments. 

My attitude was less than stellar as we were on the road.  Heck, it was less than stellar when I was packing.  And when I kept refreshing the forecast every two seconds.  But, my two girls were beyond pumped and I tried to channel that energy.  Optimism is not my bag.  If I think something is going to be awful, I will just say it.  Then, if I am surprised and it turns out great- so be it.  However, having kids has forced me to be less vocal about the impending doom of such things as The Great Rainy Weekend of 2012 and on we truck.

Amelia was so impressed with the cabin.  She wanted to pose for a picture upon walking in.

Waiting on Aaron and Reb.  Caleb got carsick four times and they were delayed.  Still pouring rain.  Things were getting better and better...

Elise played with her baby in the decorative bowl from the coffee table.  This is why we don't have nice things, ha.

BABY CLAIRE!  The girls loved her instantly.

Eating some supper.

We woke up the next day and it was still raining.  There were no signs of it letting up, but my little Polly Positive friends (husband being the ringleader) decided that there would definitely be a break in the rain at some point.  And since SDC was free we should just go for it.  I just put on my best faking it smile.

This is actually the smile

By some large blessing, the kids were super excited?

The Orange sandbox is Elise's favorite activity at SDC and it is under a huge awning.  PRAISE!

Waiting on the train

Elise had never ridden the train and Amelia has only ridden it once due to the fact that we never want to take time out to wait on it.  However, with it pouring rain, it was the perfect opportunity to hop aboard and enjoy the ride under the train awnings.  Elise did excellent and sat very still!

Claire slept like an angel snug in her stroller.  Look at her pumpkin hat!

We went back and warmed up and all took LONG naps.  I was so proud of how well the girls napped and I slept TWO hours.  Yeeehaw for cabins.

Feeding the geese from the porch

Aaron and Ross trying to grill out while getting rained on..

After supper, it quit raining for real and we went for a walk around the property.

Amelia fished a few minutes and then declared she just didn't have the patience.

Claire was impressed with Amelia's loving nature.

Claire was not impressed with Mae Mae's wildness.

Sunday morning it was pouring again as we headed back for Sunday School, but it actually was a great weekend.  It was slow paced and calm.  I usually pack our weekends full and it was nice to be forced to slow down.  That's all the positivity I have folks...

Aaron and Reb, thanks for making the long drive to hang out with us!