...then maybe I WILL.
What started out to be a normal day in the boring city of Jacksonville, turned out to be a VERY eventful day for the entire family! So we left this afternoon with the idea of running to Walmart so the kids could pick out their Christmas presents and make lists for family and then jettin over to Lowes to grab a needed item for the garage (my new favorite "catch-all").
After we finished these errands I turned to Austin and said, "wanna go for a drive and see where my friends live?" He replied, "Sure, but how bout we go to Wilmington instead?" Whats Wilmington you might ask? Well let me tell you! Wilmington is about 45 minutes south of Jville and it's a very touristy town with GREAT shopping, GREAT food, and SIMPLY FABULOUS beaches. Go to Wilmington for the day? Are you kidding? I quickly scanned the contents of Isaak's bag in my mind wondering if he had sufficient food for the day. Luckily I always pack him about 22 bottles even if we only plan to be out for an hour so YES, he was set, I was set...LETS GO!!
On the way there we crossed a big bridge that overlooked the USS North Carolina Memorial. It's a battleship that is inactive and used for tours now. The kids thought it looked awesome so we decided to drive closer to it for a better view. Driving closer wasn't enough and the kids were begging to go ON the ship...what the heck! We pull in, pay and walk aboard!
Jake loved the guns. He was fascinated that this ship had actually seen real battle in WWII.
(Again, the zit, stop looking and pointing.)
On the way out we saw this very inviting church sign.
My favorite part was the "Crazy Horse" strip club we passed. In this area of town, passing a strip club every 10 miles is about as common as your dirty underwear landing crotch up when you throw it on the floor...it's BOUND to happen. So when we saw "Crazy Horse" Austin proceeded to tell me he bets Indians go to that club and the girls wear moccasins and headdresses as the background music is a pow pow. I wish you could have heard the original imitation but since I wasn't quick to catch it, I tried to get the second version for you when he wasn't paying attention to the camera.
Here's to many more days of spontaneity!
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What a fun day! We have Crazy Horse strip clubs here too, I have no idea what the girls wear there but I do know at The Library they wear mini suits...at least to begin with...on the billboards...
I will leave it up to A to show u all the "boring" military stuff about Wilmington...but when I get there I'll show u where u can spend all his hard earned money (and don't worry it won't b at the crazy horse)! I LOVE Willington!!! I'll have to watch the clip of A explaining the Mohawk girls once I get home and back on my computer...I don't understand with all techknowledge of the world...why I can't play a video clip on my iPhone?
I loved that a Japanese boy can sing like an Indian. Good job son in law. Sounds like you all had fun today. When I called, Koko's first thing from her mouth almost was the alligator. I did not understand but now i do. When you all come for Christmas, Koko and I already decided that we are going to look up alligators on the internet like we did bears when I was at her house in Veejinia Mawmaw
Ah! Your post reminds me of a story. When I used to dance at the Crazy Horse...
You are so spontaneous! I am the OPPOSITE of that--whatever that is??!
YOu look BEAUTIFUL and skinny so no more fat talk!
Back to the very first part...you thought you'd "run" to Walmart...on the day after Thanksgiving?! I almost called you at the butt crack yesterday from Babies R Us to tell you they had boxes of diapers for $10 (like 160 in a box!), but it REALLY was the butt crack, like 6:30, so I didn't know that you'd appreciate the tip. Anyway ALL that to say, I also stopped by Walmart and there was no "running by".
Now to the fun part. What a great day! A day o' memories! Your Marilyn Monroe beauty zit looks great with your beautimous shirt.
I love the sweet picture of you and Miah! And! Austin doing his best Dances with Wolves....that coulda been the only thing in the post and I would've been satisfied. I laughed out loud.
that's great...how fun!!!!
Forget about the zit on your lip. I didn't even notice it, Mrs. Super Scrutinizer. Check out your arm instead! You look buff and toned--visible bicep muscles. Is Austin proud?
I love reading about your adventures. And I noticed that you are still thinking about Baby Number 5. I guess you know what side of that debate I'm on!
The picture of Austin and the kids down by the water is cool. It looks very serene and beautiful. You're always talking about how your photography sucks, but I beg to differ.
Forget about the zit on your lip. I didn't even notice it, Mrs. Super Scrutinizer. Check out your arm instead! You look buff and toned--visible bicep muscles. Is Austin proud?
I love reading about your adventures. And I noticed that you are still thinking about Baby Number 5. I guess you know what side of that debate I'm on!
The picture of Austin and the kids down by the water is cool. It looks very serene and beautiful. You're always talking about how your photography sucks, but I beg to differ.
Okay, so I left a really good comment on there the other day...and now I don't see it. Sorry, I'm not retyping it, just know that I did and it looks like you guys had such a blast!
how fun--those spontaneous trips always turn out the best because there are no expectations. also, the best part of those bathrooms would be that you can just get a hose and spray the whole room down. And I have the alligator-ish thoughts all the time. those and the ones where you wonder about doing something totally inappropriate in public--like i wonder what would happen if i screamed at the top of my lungs in this quiet library.
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