Door Prize

Last week at Jon's bank picnic Bria won the drawing for the door prize: a very nice lounge chair from Cabela's. She was obviously very excited about her big win. And poor little Emmy was obvioulsy very devestated that her name was not drawn out for a prize. Try as she might, Bria tried to cheer her up and distract her, but to no avail.... the fun evening had quickly turned into the "worst day in my life," according to our dramatic 5 year old!


But.... wait.... it was daddy to the rescue! Mom had spent the entire day heading off melt downs at the house and her creative juices had all run out. But not Dad.... he was fresh for the battle. He became, "the Prize Master", as he cajoled everyone into leaving and heading over to Pamida (formerly known as Paul-Mike-and-Danny's). Once there, mom's job was to keep EMmy busy while Dad and Bria went on a prize searching mission in the toy department. Once it was all said and done (and with some input from Emmy), both girls ended up with a new SeaPal toy and smiles all around. You know, sometimes, it's just worth it to make them smile!

Bria'z prize chair: THe girls in their outside reading spots.

Emmy and her SwimPal from the Prize Master.