Something from Nothing

We didn't have plans this weekend. Our weekends have been pretty busy recently, so I was looking forward to a little relaxation. Saturday morning started out slowly, with the kids arising in their usual order: Greyson, Owen, Alayna, and MUCH later, Emerson. The kids pulled out Barbies and dolls and trucks and marbles and train tracks. There was no television-just four little kids, content to play with their toys and each other. I guess I was feeling a little adventurous, so I pulled out some crafts and paint and let the kids go to town, no help from me.



While Owen and Emerson kept their paint trays nice and neat, Greyson thought it would be a much better idea to mix everything together. End result:



This was Alayna's first time painting, and she couldn't resist painting herself a bit, and even sneaking a little taste:



I've said it before, but it doesn't take much to keep my kids happy. They had a great time with their art projects and I had fun seeing their creativity come to life.


On Sunday, we got an improptu invitation to play golf. I haven't played in over two years, and I jumped at the chance. We arranged for the kids to stay with our friends for the afternoon, and I dusted off my shoes and bag and we were off!





Luckily, it was a friendly game, complete with some fabulous Bloody Marys. It took me a few holes, but I eventually found my swing.



And Jason? He shot an impressive 73 for the day. I like to call him "show-off".



It was great to be out on the golf course again-I'd almost forgotten what THIS looked like:




We decided we didn't want the day to end, so we brought the party back to our house and invited a few more people over. You can't go wrong with pizza and good friends, right?





Oh, and did I mention beer?



The kids had a great time, too. Everyone got along perfectly.






It was a great weekend-the perfect mix of pajamas and crafts and sunshine and friends. There's talk of us Michiganders starting our own little Euchre club down here in Tennessee. There's talk of more golf-for the men AND the women. And, of course, there's talk of WHEN the next craft project will take place around the kitchen table. I encourage you to take some time out to enjoy the little things-make some memories of your own!