Ty’s Weblog

I took Xander to see Clone Wars today.  We both had a great time.  I’d heard a lot of bad things about the movie, but we both enjoyed it.  It’s possible that the fact that I’d heard bad reviews lowered my expectations enough that I was happy with what I saw, I don’t know.  More importantly though, Xander had a great time, and I had a great time seeing him have a great time.  I’m really enjoying how much he is enjoying Star Wars these days.

We’re back safe at home after a wonderful trip to Kate’s parents over the last few days.  It’s about 500 miles each way, but it was worth the effort to get the kids down there.  We had a great time, but it is still nice to be back in our own house again.

We had a wonderful day at Biltmore house today.  The kids both enjoyed the tour, expecially with the teasure hunt that they give for the kids to do.  We were able to make it though the whole house.  Then we had lunch in the Stable Cafe before heading out.  Kate and I went ahead and got the one year pass.  We might come back around Christmas and let the kids see what Biltmore looks like all decorated.

We spent most of the day yesterday in the car making down here to visit Kate’s parents.  It’s a lot longer trip than going to my parents, but the kids still did a great job with it.  We’re having a good time, despite the cold and sore throat I’ve had since Wednesday.  We’ll be staying here till Sunday and leaving Monday morning for the long ride back.  We’re looking forward to having Grandma’s Onion Rings for dinner tonight, which is always a hit with the kids (and with Kate and me).