Life Is About Making Memories

Life really is about the small things to make you happy.  It's about making memories.  Mike and I are very lucky to live so close to his daughter and the grandkids.  We try to get together at least once a week.  Most sundays we all get together for breakfast and some fun.  After breakfast we may bake together, play pool, go outside for a hike, or just go out and play on the property.

Here are some pictures from a couple of weeks ago.  Our granddaughter Ella brought over some of her birthday presents for us to play with.  Luckily we had a beautiful day:)


Ella got this cool game with a play rocket.  It is launched into the air when we jump on the air pump.

AJ's turn:

And Nicole going for the gold, lol:

Of course Papa had to give it a try:

AJ shoots one in the air:

And the coolest toy I think Ella got was her bow and arrow set.  Here she is:

Nicole showing AJ what to do:

And me...the pro...not, lol, but having fun:

Nicole and Ella:

AJ giving it a try on his own:

Ella and AJ playing with her racquets and tennis ball:

I'm really glad we are getting to spend this time with the kids.  Hopefully we are making good memories for them.  I know I really enjoy our Sundays together.

Speaking of making memories, Ella and I did something completely new this Friday.  I heard that Mr. Bond the Science Guy would be preforming a show at my local library.  Mr. Bond the Science Guy  I invited both AJ and Ella to go with me but it was really geared for younger kids.  I will have to plan something fun with AJ but here is a glimpse of the day with Ella at the show.  I started the day by picking up Ella and we stopped at a couple of yard sales on our way to the library.  Ella and I both lke those:)  We scored a couple of good deals and then got Ella a library card at my library and got some books.  She now has a tote bag just like mine for her library books:) Then it was to the back room for the show.  Since we were early, Ella and I helped set up the chairs for the show.

Mr. Bond...The Science Guy letting two children pull apart the magnet:

Here is the "Earth":

We learned about magnets, the rotation, and the core.

A cool experiment:

Ella didn't get to be a part of the show, maybe next time, but I was asked to help.  Ella took some really goofy pictures of me:

Her I am dumping a bucket of warm water into a chemical to make things freeze:

Mr. Bond letting the kids feel the steam which is actually cold:

Me waving to Ella:

After we left there I treated Ella to ice cream and we stopped at an antique store for her to look around. She is really into miniature tea sets.  She got lucky and found a few and scored a deal:)

Then we went back to my house and watched Charlotte's Web together.  After that Nicole and AJ came over for meatball parmesan subs.  We had a great day.  Next time Ella wants to have a girls day and do our nails, lol.  I also have to think of something that AJ would like to do:)

Like I said...life is about enjoying the small things.  Make your own memories by spending time with your family.  Check out what your local area has to offer for a variety of fun.  We are very lucky to live in an area that is surrounded by natural outdoor beauty and fun.  Mike, Nicole the kids and I have many things planned for future fun in Tennessee:):)

Enjoy your family and make your own memories.  Life really is about enjoying the simple things and the good times!!!