Chick-fil-A and Brave

Tuesday Cole went to Mrs. Stephie's house for the day and Grady went to VBS... so I decided it was about time to spend my gift certificate to Coldwater Creek Spa (from my class from 2 years ago).  I got a facial... it was okay.  I'm sure as facials go it was lovely, but I spent the rest of the day with a stinging face and today woke up with pimples... which I haven't had pimples since high school.  She almost choked when I told her that I used nothing but water and bar soap on my face and that face lotion seemed to cause pimples.  Impossible - huh - yesterday 10 coats of THEIR FANCY lotion on my face, today - pimples all over.  (Note - I did not take take a picture of this because frankly, yuck.  You'll have to take my word for it!)  Interesting... I wonder what she would've said if I told her I never washed my face before bed and left my make-up on until I showered the next morning?  She probably would've called the face-police.  Anyway... the relaxation room is my favorite and I did enjoy 1 hour of peace and quiet and the massaging of my face and shoulders!  Next time I'll stick with a good old pedicure!

I picked up Grady from VBS and we headed over to Chick-fil-a with friends.  We had a crazy yummy lunch, a little playtime and then off to see Brave!

 Notice Grady with his crazy face and Kate sticking out her tongue... match made in HEAVEN!

There was this picture taking camera and the kids had a bunch of fun posing... 

(thanks for the pics Michelle!)

I was super excited to see this movie.  Like, way beyond what a normal 35 year old should for a children's movie.  I have to tell you, in my opinion -- not worth the time or the money.  Boo!  It was scary, depressing and dark.  Many (including G for a part of it) ended up sitting on mom's laps!  The other parents there all pretty much agreed that it was not great for little kids and was disappointing... maybe older kiddos?  I did love the main characters spunk and that curly red hair!  I was really hoping for something like Tangled - some sad and little scary parts but mostly funny, light-hearted and happy.  Not-so-much.  Oh well, this will not be purchased for our growing Disney Collection.  Even though the movie wasn't so hot, we had a great time with our friends and I enjoyed getting to spend a little time with just Grady!!!

Even though there were a few snags in our day, the truth is -- it was a great day anyway!  As long as my kiddos are happy, then I am a happy stinging and red-faced mommy!