KC for the Fourth of July

The ride on ben the camel.
Bryan at the KC Zoo


Bryan and I went to Kansas City for the Fourth of July. Bryan really wanted to go somewhere for the weekend, and he had never been there. So we stayed at the plaza, and shopped and relaxed. We drove up Thursday night, and spent Friday morning at the KC Zoo (where I rode the camel...haha), friday afternoon shopping (well...I shopped...he napped), and went out to dinner Friday night at Brio. Saturday, we shopped some more and then went to dinner at the Melting Pot. I was SO excited, I had never been before. I did learn that I can eat the cheese course and then the dessert course and be completely content.....The chocolate fondue was excellent, and Bryan isn't a big chocolate/peanut butter person, so I had the entire thing to myself!!! He said I was "woofing" it down. Why, I have never been talked to in such a fashion! I am positive I would not "woof" down chocolate fondue.....(you are all agreeing with me...right??) :) Oh we also managed to go to the Cheesecake Factory twice, once for lunch, and once for dessert friday night. ;)




The only hitch in our plan for the weekend was the hotel swimming pool. We planned on spending time reading some books by the pool and I wanted to get some sun. Well, we booked the hotel on Kati's recommendation. The location was excellent, but the pool was.....no good. Small, indoor, and freezing. I couldn't even get in because it was so cold. I had to sit in the hot tub, and then run over and stick my feet in for a minute, and then go back to the hot tub. And no sunshine at an indoor pool! You win some, you lose some...right?



I just have to mention since this is my official Fourth of July post, how proud I am of Bruce Smith. He is making such a huge sacrifice for our country and I could not be more proud. He is still stationed in Baghdad, Iraq. He should be home for a small leave in August sometime, we are all excited to see him.



I am so thankful to live in the Unites States of America!