Today I decided H and I were going to have a fun day. Sometimes, a person just needs a day just like that and we were those persons! We are in the process of trying to find a new bed/dresser for H since she is getting older and I am in need of a new "house project". Plus she LOVES to play outside at the park and it was going to be a beautiful day out after it seems like weeks of rain and clouds!
So..... my plan for the day was to go to the furniture store, Goodwill to see if I can pick up someone else's junk and turn it into my treasure and the park for a picnic lunch! And that's exactly what we did!!
It started out with the girls enjoying the Valentine
card their precious cousin Evie sent them!
Then it involved packing up a bag
of fun things to do in the car.
Posing for a few pics as only H can do!
And off we were on our fun day!!
First stop....
the furniture store to "try out" some beds. :)
She was just the BEST little shopper today!!
She is so funny- she has to "pretend" she is sleeping
on each one. I wonder what she is thinking!
This one is my favorite- it is sooo cute!!!
I don't like the dresser so much but I adore
the bed! Wonder what Chad will think of it?!?
And of course, hamming it up
for the camera as only H can do. :)
Next stop... Goodwill where I found this
Nordic Track. Boy oh boy, did this bring back
some memories. Memories of buying this thing
about 15 years ago thinking I was going to faithfully
excercise on it. And let me tell ya, I think I could
count on one hand how many times I used it! :)
And here is my awesome finds at Goodwill!!
A $5 pair of jeans, Mike the Mulligan Steam Shovel book
for 50 cents that brought back memories from my grade school
days and 3 dora books for H for 50 cents each. Score!!!
Now it's onto the park and our picnic lunch.
I had these grand plans of sitting on a picnic bench
or sitting in the back of my truck with the window open
and enjoying the 60 degree weather! But, as soon as I
parked, there was a bee flying continually around my
windows so I decided very quickly we were going to enjoy
our lunch INSIDE the truck with the windows up.
So, we just put the middle seat down, used it as our
table and sat in the back. And my oh my, we had a
delightful time! Except that it felt like a 100 degrees in
there because I didn't turn on the truck nor open the windows!
And all she wanted to do was play so I had to hurry and eat
And all she wanted to do was play so I had to hurry and eat
my lunch so we could go outside. But all in all,
it was the memories that counted. And we sure made
some happy ones! :)
On our way to the park to play!
She had so much fun swinging!
And going down the slide!
I even got in the action and went down the slide too!
And don't ask my why I am bundled up to my neck
And don't ask my why I am bundled up to my neck
and my dear darling daughter is in shorts and a t-shirt. :)
I think that's the difference between my kids and me-
I am always cold and they are always hot!!
Nothing puts a smile on my face
like watching my precious
children enjoy life.
The simple things in life like
parks and picnics and time with
their mommy and daddy.
Priceless.
Oh yes, we also had to stop and bounce in the
police car!
On the way home from the park she told
me she wanted to ride in a police car
when she is older and she said she wanted
to bounce in the car. Now I realize why!!
After her nap and getting V from school,
we spent an hour outside playing it was so warm!
V's friend from school picked her up and they
rode bikes and played basketball.
That girl is growing up TOO fast!!!
All I can say is "thank You Lord" for an amazing day!!
