Thursday, June 23, 2011

Jelly Belly

Avery has thoroughly enjoyed her first preschool experience this spring.
Here she is at the end of the year program.  The teacher made "diplomas" and cool "caps" for the kids, and she felt honored. :)  It was cute to watch.
Topped it off with treats, oreos first, of course.

Eric was in need of a different car, one with a/c anyway.  After some deliberation, nothing exciting to note, he found this VAN north of Chicago. We all went out to get it and now we own a VAN.  It's weird really. I don't love it, but I like it.  I did want more room, so... I got it.  Eric gets the fun sporty car that I'm missing right now.  I can't whip around town in this. :)  I do love the room.
We went to the Jelly Belly factory right after we bought the van.
I do love a good tour.
They had a bunch of artwork, all done in Jelly Belly beans, of course.
I saw an episode of "How it's Made" on making these and I've wanted to go to this factory ever since.
I'm such a lucky girl. ;)
Are there any other factories nearby?

7 comments:

Kent and Leisy said...

very cool van. I'm quite envious!!! and also so jealous that you went to the jelly belly factory. I,too, love a good tour!! I'll check around here for a good tour!

the 2nd tallest tree said...

Love that Avery is eating an Oreo! That's pretty much the one "food" item that we can ALWAYS count on our little one eating. She may eat a little of something one day but not the next or vice versa, but we can always put an Oreo in front of her and she will go to town.
Love seeing Avery with a plate full of "food" (snacks, food, whatever). :)

Kim T. said...

I love the picture with the Jelly Belly hats. It made me smile. :) I am such a sucker for a tour as well. I know what you mean about the van - you can't fell cool in it, but it sure does fit what you need. I hope Eric is enjoying his little car. He gets to feel cool two ways, huh!

Delaps said...

How fun to have a fancy van. Ellie will be very jealous!

Julie Sacks said...

Yeah for vans!! I just saw a car like yours yesterday and told Justin, "awe... that's just like Renae's car. That makes me sad!". I miss all the Toledo girls terribly!

Jocelyn Christensen said...

Way to go, Avery! That tour looks like a blast!

Aryn said...

Just checking in on you, my friend. I could have sworn I saw Teresa Bishop on a Travelocity commercial last night... though I have no idea why she would be in one :). Miss you, love you.