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    While Bart went off to spend quality time with his father, all four of us gals (Alynn, BS, Sammie, and a friend) had our feet up, snuggled under blankets, nibbled on our snacks while watching a flick, "The Contractor". The flick was alrighty, something that we would give a fair rating. Wanna watch a comedy, action-packed flick? BS recommended to grab a moment to watch "Crank" and that is the next flick for Alynn to watch!

    Happy Birthday, Sammie! How old are you now? Seven! Lucky number, seven!

    A worker from Bouncy House came and set up this HUGE inflatable (18 feet tall!) slide for the broods to bounce, slide, and be giddy with laughter. Now, that is a great way to expel their energy (and ours as well)! Sammie showed off her brand new camera (that was bought at Toys R Us from us gals) and her new outfit. Ice Cream cake is sitting in the freezer, waiting to be gobbled down by those little mouths, filled with glee. Soon, we will head out for a parade. Does a birthday celebration for a young 'un get any better than this?

    Ahh... yes... Before it slips our minds, before we forget again... Allow us to mention something ironic that happened today. Alynn, who herself is deaf, interpreted for a deaf performer at the Snohomish Town Festival/Parade. Did it go well? You be the judge. A perky gal translating for another perky gal!

    Returning from the Snohomish Town Festival and Parade, three lovely gals spent rest of the evening having our girls night out, dining at Cafe Flora (sweet organic cafe, quite elegant), skipped through the isles of Whole Foods, and goofed off at home til wee early morn! Care to join us?!

    How do you keep the broods busy with such bundle of energy?! Movies was only a temporary fix and the broods needed more! Our bodies climbed into the truck, clamored along the way to Toys R Us (to buy a birthday gift for Sammie) and YMCA and the bundle of energy was somewhat burnt at the pool. Was it enough for the broods? *Shaking heads* The broods became bored fast and our minds were in high gears for ideas.

    Ah ha! UNO, card game, was played until the clock stroke for bedtime, calling the broods' name. After tucking them in for the night, we all sat back, kicked our feet up, snacked while we watched a flick, Premonition. It was a kewl flick and a good way to end a long-winding day.

    A thought was played in our minds and considered of either staying or leaving northwards. The weather played a factor on our decision. Preferring sunny days over overcasting, cold, wet days, we opted to stay. Another factor was not having what we need in our possession. Our roommate, one heck of a guy, did us a favor and mailed our precious treasure that is to be used for our trip. If you want to learn a valuable lesson from BS, never leave home without a credit card that does not have any hidden additional charges in foreign currency!

    After picking up the broods, few stops were made and then returned to VBS for the barbecue gathering and performance. Evening came creeping along, went home to wind down for the night. Games were played, words were exchanged, laughter filled the air.

    Spending quality time with our friend while her broods went to Vacation Bible School, it was a nice break from the road, having the world fly past your eyes.

    After picking up her broods from the VBS, our friend thought we would be interested in checking out the quaint, little antique (historic) town of Snohomish (interesting name, isn't it?). Before creeping into the lil downtown, Bart and Alynn witnessed an eye-popping, jaws-dropping moment. While the front passengers chatted away, Bart and Alynn were observing the world outside. Before our eyes, an accident occurred. I kid you not!! A small 80's red sports car failed to yield to the black Nissan SUV for the Nissan had the right of way and tried to swerve to avoid hitting the Nissan. It succeeded in avoiding the Nissan but failed to avoid the ditch on the opposite side of the road, soared into the air while creating waves of mud and rolled over, landing on its roof. The passengers and driver of the Nissan was unharmed. It is believed that there were two people in the sports car and it appeared as if one got out with no obvious injuries. Among many others, the scene were watched as the rescuers did their job. Luckily, a fire station was nearby, only around the corner! It was as if a movie was played live before our eyes! Bart, who is only 9 yrs old, was in awe and filled with wonder!

    To put this behind us, Snohomish was visited by our perky group and dinner for the broods was picked up. We returned home and come evening, old friends in the area from our college years came over. Oh, how nostalgic moments we had, recounting the stories, laughing about our days of experiences. It was great spending moments with Michael and Nancy Bloomfield! As time goes by, more of our peers are settled with careers, marriage, and/or children. Alynn and BS are a rare breed, living in the life of singlehood!