this weekend we taught our kids a new word: flexible. not the one where you bend at the waist and easily touch your toes (because i can't really demonstrate that to them right now). but rather the meaning of being able to go with the flow even when your plans change at a moments notice.
we did have some adventurous plans this weekend. plans that included packed suitcases, everyone piled in the car, and a short jaunt out of town for spring break. but about 2 hours into that jaunt, plans changed and we had to make a decision: keep on going or turn around and go back home. it's hard to separate emotion from logic when you're in a place like that. but logic won out and reluctantly we decided to head home.
that's right about the time when flexible became part of their new vocabulary.
and surprisingly, they rolled with it. with the promise, of course, that we would make the weekend just as great as we possibly could…a trip to the dollar movies and some outdoor fun.
who would have thought that hanging out in the backyard would provide all the excitement they needed? but it did. perhaps my cuties are better at teaching flexibility than i am!
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. . . . and the flexible weekend moves right on into the WEEK!!! Have FUN!!
. . .and a happy HAPPY BIRTHDAY to . . .
FOUR YEAR-OLD, ELLA!
–celebrating in the happiest place on earth!!! We love you, Ella.
Happy 4th Birthday to “Ella Ella Ella Do you Love me?”!!! We thought about you today…cutie. LOVED these pictures. You are so right. Many times the best times are just in your own backyard. Love you.
happy birthday, spicy ella!
we love you…& cherie…i love YOU for this fab post…love the ‘flexible’ thang…we need to learn that over & over, huh?
I don’t know how I stumbled upon your blog – but I love it! Love your photos too. Cute family! 🙂
Backyard family moments are the best in my opinion. Nothing captures everyday family life and fun than the backyard! It’s where all of my fondest memories to date occur! LOVE it. And love the pictures!
Oh, and did Dallin get a visit from the tooth fairy? Did I miss that somewhere?