When we got to Outback Steakhouse, it was packed. There was something like a 25 minute wait. But when you have your heart set on a cold, crisp salad…you wait. leave it to Pippi to police the hostesses on every name they call. She watched our name move up the list one by one, and reported back to us regularly on the progress. I would have pulled her back, but the hostesses were amazed at her tenacity…and actually found her adorable. Like the time they were trying to find a person who hadn’t shown up after their beeper went off, and Pippi said, “Well…they missed their turn. Who is next?” They were all cracking up. Finally, we made it to the top of the list, and Pippi squealed with delight when our buzzer buzzed. And the best part — when the real hostess let the protege walk with the kid’s menus to pass out! The rest of the night, as any of the real hostesses passed our table, they would all wave to Pippi..and then Pippi would give us the rundown on who the best of the best were.
For Christmas, Bree gave us the raddest present of all time! We opened buffs, and a personalized Amazing Race game for us to do around where we live! Honestly…it could not be a more perfect present for us! We waited until we had a free day to take the race on…and today was the day!
We fairly picked teams — it was Mom with the boys, and Dad with the girls. I was excited, but the stinking kids all thought dad would win..so I got a few grumbles. We then got our buffs — we were team yellow. The losers were team red. Then Micah opened the box up, and we got our set of clues.
Scout, Dash and I tried to figure out clues along the way to Harbor House — which we solved really fast.
Each location, we had to take a picture or video. WE solved the rest of our clues, and made a huge circle around Dana Point and the surrounding areas. We ran down to Salt Creek, we stopped at the Denison’s current and old house. We were on FIRE! Then we had to go to my house on Morning Dove. The guards at the gates are gnarly — and this is how we KNEW we would win!!! I took the back entrance, and knew enough to talk myself in. UNTIL…I happened upon the crabbiest lady on earth! I finally ditched her, and drove to the front gate and got right in. We lost a little time, but there was no way they got in as easily. The final destination, after every other clue was complete, was Basking Robbins (Micah’s first job) — where Bree gave us $20 to spend. We were so pumped up on our win!!!
AND THEN….we turned the corner into the parking lot…only to see Micah’s stupid car parked in front of the ice cream shop.
We were dying.
And the cherry on top (pardon the pun), was that they were already sitting and licking. Micah was so proud, as the girls bragged up a stinking storm! Micah told me he had called the Jordans to get into Bear Brand, and they called him right in. Are you kidding me!!! And that grouchy lady was the difference maker.
As we drove off, Micah had “We are the Champions” blasting on his radio, while the girls snag it loud and proud. Poor Dash, who got caught in the wrong car!
-
Thanks Bree.
It was a total blast!
| DESIGN BY