Last night we took our kids on a picnic. The Colorado weather was gorgeous and we sat on a blanket and ate (lots of chocolate-covered strawberries) and got annoyed/scared of bugs. Seriously, shouldn’t the bugs be gone by now? We played frisbee and soccer and walked by the river. I still find it so enjoyable to throw rocks in water…just like when I was a little girl. My kids were throwing everything they could find in the water, and they also found a little frog hopping around:)
It was such a relaxing night together. No schedule, no other people – just the 5 of us. A Monday night might seem like a random time to go on a picnic, but I have been thinking about “family time” lately. Now that Gavin and Guini are both in school all day, I’ve been feeling that I need to be more intent on spending quality time as a family in the evenings. I don’t want their whole day to revolve around just school and homework ya know? I really hope that we can have many more special nights like this one:)
Love,
Stephanie May*
stormie dae
Sep 13, 2011 -
So cute! I love picnics…maybe I’ll do one in my backyard:)
tristan
Sep 13, 2011 -
Thanks for being such an amazing, spur-of-the-moment mom to our kids! Love you!
Jovan Rhoades
Sep 13, 2011 -
Awe this is so sweet!! Love it!!!
Chyrl
Sep 13, 2011 -
Making great memories!
kellyemeraldhart
Sep 13, 2011 -
great pictures of the kids!
stephanie may
Sep 14, 2011 -
Thanks everyone! It was a really great night! :)
stephanie may
Sep 14, 2011 -
I love you too honey! <3
Jenny F
Sep 15, 2011 -
Steph, you are such an awesome mom. I know my favorite memories that I have growing up were always the little things- the things my parents did with us spontaneously! They felt like adventures to me back then, and remain my most vivid and cherished memories. You always inspire me! :)
stephanie may
Sep 15, 2011 -
Awww, thanks Jenny – you’re so sweet! :D
mom
Sep 21, 2011 -
Very beautiful.