* LONG DAY! *

well, we rose this morning, got ready & left the house about 10am * i took the girls by their 'new' schools so they could see them again as they're getting so excited * we then headed for lunch at cheeseburger in paradise & then it was off to dj's * dj's is the hair supply place that we just love, love, love * i took mirlande with me & between the 2 of us, we put down $240 OUCH! * we then headed to the zoo as it was going to be so fun as mirlande being from haiti's never seen a polar bear, lion, tiger, elephant, etc. & she was so excited * we were going later in the day as today was over 100* & so we arrived at 4pm * we got the girls out, in strollers, bags ready, etc. & headed to the gate only to find out that they're only open until 5pm!!! * i wasn't paying all the $ (especially after shopping at dj's) for just an hour so we headed to the dollar store as mirlande wanted to pikc up some things for her daughter, baby ruth * we then headed to my parents as we were meeting spike in pendleton at 3rd generation pizza & they're just around the corner * after dinner we headed home where everyone but brit & myself hit the sack * tomorrow it's a day at the state fair where we're putting mirlande's butt on rides & she's never heard of a 'ride' before (hehehe) * believe me, i'm sure to get some blog material from that!!