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Last Sunday we took the boys to Scarborough Fair in Waxahachie. It was supposed to get to 96 that afternoon (and I believe it did) so I was a little concerned about the heat... but it turned out fine. There was lots of shade and a pretty good breeze. We used to take our kids (when they were young) to this event every Spring. It was like a giant picnic with jousting and archery and food, etc. It has gotten much bigger; more booths, more events, more food... and more people dressed up in period costumes. Some were really neat... and some were (to say the least - weird). But my older grandson loved it. He even had 'elf ears' put on (and they actually looked pretty real!).
Younger grandson enjoyed the rides more... and the fried ice-cream!
As the summer is approaching, I'm finding myself looking forward to a few months of unscheduled events. Don't get me wrong, I love taking my pottery classes and the camaraderie of the group as we share our ideas and projects, but I'm finding that slowing the week down a bit is becoming more and more attractive. Waking up in the morning and sitting outside with a cup of coffee - and just *being* rather than getting up to dress and run out the door sounds really good at this moment in time.
Grand daughter usually comes up to spend some time with us in the summer and my friend mentioned wanting to take a road trip to Crystal Bridges in Arkansas. Besides this, DH and I may possibly take a short trip to Branson to visit family or even a long weekend to either San Antonio or New Orleans. So... the summer will come and go before we know it.
I picked up some more herbs... basil this time... and hope to get these planted tomorrow. I still need a few more, but have enough to get most of my hanging planters started. Well, here's wishing all of you mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day! Rest and enjoy!
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Happy Mother's Day to you, too, Rian. Your grandchildren are delightful. I love the pretty dress the little terror is wearing. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe does wear the cutest clothes... and hugs the stuffings out of our cats!
DeleteYour granddaughter is such a doll, but you know that already. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you!
P.S. Getting up and not having to be somewhere sounds good to me too! I'll pencil that in when I'm retired, if I live that long. LOL I'm partially kidding, as it's my choice to work -- I could live on welfare or on the street. Those ARE options, though not viable ones IMO, and I prefer working and paying the bills! :-D
Working is good.... especially if you enjoy what you do... and don't get hung up in the office politics! But weekends are still available for being lazy (at least occasionally)...
DeleteHmm. You are talking about summer and I feel like today was our first true spring day!
ReplyDeleteWell... 96 degrees does *seem* like summer (but again it can go up to 108 - 110 here in August!).
DeleteHappy mother's day Rian. I hope you have a wonderful day. Lovely pics of the grandkids.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Thanks, Diana!
DeleteYou should definitely go see Crystal Bridges. My sister lives quite near there and has been several times and says it is not to be missed. Really great pieces of American art, and a fantastic building skillfully situated in a beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteGood to know. I'll pass this info on to my friend... thanks!
DeleteHappy Mother's Day, Rian.(Ours was in March) 96 certainly sounds like summer to me, so I hope for your sake it doesn't get much hotter. Having fun with the grandchildren is one of the great pleasures in life, so don't be too busy to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that they can wear me out.... but I do so enjoy them!
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