Fun in Calgary

We have been on a fun extravaganza the last 2 days!

Yesterday I took the kids to Shakers just outside the city at the end of Glenmore Trail. It was a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be, but we ended up having such a great time there! We got the indoor value pass for $15.95 a person which included unlimited laser tag, climbing wall and the indoor playground. They also have an everything pass - for all that stuff plus mini golf and go-carts. It's $29.95 I think, but the weather was kind of crappy so we just played indoors. My son did the playground once, it was a bit small and he was the only one small enough to be allowed on it. We did play the video games, air hockey, basketball nets and driving games. I bought each kid a $10 video game card, ours lasted all day. We played laser tag 4 times, it was a blast! I got right into it and shot a bunch of kids and ran around like a maniac. My kind of stress release! We also went on the climbing wall a bunch of times. I, unfortunately, did not make it to the top, I was close, but not quite there. My son didn't either, but my daughter made it to the top 7 times! I was very proud.

Today we had my son's birthday party at Lloyd's Roller Rink. We had 10 kids there, and because of the storm, the place was fairly quiet. Just a few other birthday parties and that was it. It was better than the times that they are really busy. We had hot dogs, pop, and chips included with our package - as well as the skate rentals. I brought my own cake and they supplied the plates, forks, and knife. For $15 a kid, it's a great deal! I bring my kid and a cake, they skate and play, eat and then I get to just leave! I don't have to clean up or wipe up spills. I love it! Normally I like to skate too, but I had to be the responsible one watching all the kids. Boo for me.

Then the kids had piano lessons, we got some groceries and I am now done for the day. I am in my pj's as I write this, about to make an appetizer supper and relax for the rest of the day. My whole body hurts from that climbing wall, but it was so worth it!