Powell's Sweet Shoppe

We went to Powell's Sweet Shoppe today. It was great. They had not only a huge variety of candy from all over the globe, and many types which are hard to come by, but they also had many novelty toys I remember from growing up in their nolstagic packaging (antfarms, hand buzzers, etc.).
The main reason we went was to see their selection of rootbeers, since I love rootbeer and like to try different ones. This location had about 7 different rootbeers. The location in Oregon, the original has a soda fountain shop next door which has about 50 different rootbeers. I think next time we visit my cousin or uncle we will have to make another trip.
They even had full sized Wonka bars - it seems most stores I go to like Watson's only have the smaller sized ones.
Of course I asked if they had Blackjack gum, but since I know the company only makes it every three years, I wasn't suprised Powell's didn't have it.
All in all, it was fun.

Sherri in front of one small section of candy and the looping Willy Wonka movie.

Me and my rootbeer

Parents' Kitchen Update

Here's some photos of my parents' kitchen before the cabinets go in, hopefully later this week. All the appliances are sitting in their garage, so definately sometime next week this room will look much less like a cavern (which echos like crazy) and more like a kitchen.

Miniature Golf and MORE!!!

Today Sherri, I, Sherri's sister, Robin, and nephew, Logan went up to Santa Clarita for some miniature golf and FARRELL'S!!!!!!!!! (Author's note: This blog entry might have more excessive uses of exclamation points)
It was AWE...wait for it...SOME!!!
The best part about it, they are looking to start franchising again and there is a high likelihood that Farrell's will be returning to Orange County some time in the future. There was a news crew out there today for local CBS affiliate channel 2 taking some pictures for a story about the expansion (we might be in a shot for the news).
Farrell's was very similar to how I remember it as a child. It even had a player piano (except there are no more scrolls, it has a computer to pick the songs with a touchscreen - I think the player piano scrolls had more charm, but I guess I'm old).
Needless to say, we had a ton of fun.
Anyway, here are some pictures:

Logan and me posing for miniature golf Robin and Sherri

The final score

The person that kept helping us (not our waiter) was great. We ordered a volcano which states only vanilla, but she let us do all the flavors. She got us more hot fudge. She even let me hold the drum they bang for birthdays and when you order the volcano.

Here's a description of the Hot Fudge Volcano. It was so good!!!!!!!!!

Also, I don't have a picture of it, but I liked the bottom of the menu where it listed all the soft drinks and then separately it stated, "Diet Pepsi (But what's the point - you're at Farrell's)."

The volcano in all its glory!!! So good!!!! To paraphrase Homer Simpson, "What's wrong with me. There is still food in my bowl and I don't want to eat it. I've become everything I've ever hated." Us happy and not full. Right before we tackled the volcano.

Here's a video of them bringing out the volcano. I missed the very beginning of her speech.

Quick Update

Today, I'm getting my niece and some of her friends into Disneyland, and then Sherri and I are doing who knows what -stay tuned!?!
Here's a couple updates to my parent's kitchen.

This photo was taken October 29th: This was taken yesterday at night, so the colors are all funky:
On Saturday night we went to Kelly and Tracy's for dinner. I'm amazed at how nice their house looks in the relatively little time they've had since they moved in. It looks complete. Meanwhile, Sherri and I have been here for three years and there are still things that need doing.
Here's a picture of their baby, David. He is 8 months old and is already in 12 months clothing. This is more amazing since he was about 3 3/4 pounds when he was born 2 months early.
Obviously, he's doing well:

Sarah Update

Yesterday Sherri and Sarah had a doctor's appointment. I couldn't go because I had a court appearance. Everything is good. Sarah's heartbeat is strong, and I'm looking forward to November 19th when we get our next ultrasound, one of those "4D" ones.

Karate

I took my nephew to karate yesterday. He sparred for the first time and did very well. I wish I would have brought my camera. All I had with me was my phone.

Warming up Sparring with his sensei
It was picture day

Halloween

We went to my sister's house last night to hang out and go trick or treating with my nephews and neice.

Dilynn needed to rest up before the big night

All dressed up and ready for candy

BumbleBee kept transforming into Rhys

Baby Sherri and Ghostly Donna

Super Sawyer was really getting into the whole candy thing

Back home and covered with chocolate