Mom relished the time with the kids and spent lots of cuddle time with Josie. I know she'd kill me for posting this photo of her since it was first thing in the morning, but I thought it was too sweet.
She's so silly with the kids. They just love spending time with her and Ella giggles more with her than anybody!
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| You see why they love her? She's a goof! |
Anyhoo, we took several trips to the Edina park I mentioned in the last post. I took lots of photos of the kids on the playground equipment just because it tickles me that they love the park that I spent so much time at growing up.
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| On the "covered wagon" at the Edina Park |
Our time with my Uncle Steve and Aunt Elaine was really nice. Elaine let the kids make our lunch and they had a blast doctoring up ham sandwiches and pimento cheese and then cutting them out into heart or flower shapes. And then Elaine had them put their creations on a lovely platter with a doily underneath and the table looked so pretty with candles lit. It felt like a special tea party just for them. They were very good to my kids even though they DID bang on the grand piano.
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| Uncle Steve holding Josie |
I spent some time uptown where I took this shot. I've always liked the side of this building. There used to be a restaurant/bar through this door in the basement called "The Blue Room." I used to love eating hamburgers here with my grandma and parents and they had amazingly greasy onion rings. We played Tron and pool in the back of the restaurant and always stayed away from the end of the room where the bar was since it was so dark and smoky. As a kid, this place held mystery and charm. I have a feeling I would find it dark and disturbing now...but I choose to remember it fondly.
Mom was kind enough to hang with the kids to give me some time to scour the two thrift shops uptown. I just LOVE going into small town thrift stores because people in rural communities think the stuff that I like is just old junk. I like finding treasure in the discarded! And it's all so much cheaper in smaller communities. I have to share what I found!
I've been looking for a small lamp to use at my computer station. My keyboard is on a slide-out tray and if it's evening or nighttime, I can never see the keys. My computer is in an IKEA cabinet and is narrow, only slightly wider than my monitor, so finding a mini light that isn't stupid looking has been a challenge. But all hope is not lost! I discovered the cutest little lamp that seems almost as if it was made for the little spot by my computer! And it was only five bucks!
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| Isn't he the cutest little thing? |
And this afghan was only three dollars. You couldn't even buy the yarn for that price! The colors (teal and yellow trim) match my living room perfectly, it shows no sign of ever being used and I love that some little old lady made it. It's unique!
Then we have a couple of small framed pieces. I spotted a cheap framed paint by number. I know it's kitsch, but I like it anyway.
And the embroidered mattes in these two frames charmed me. I love that someone took the time to embellish them and I imagine doctoring up the frames and hanging them in the girls' room.
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| Did your grandma stitch these? |
Finally, the pièce de résistance. I finally found a nightstand for Bryan's side of the bed. I've been looking off and on for a few years. And this baby was under twenty bucks! I love the little legs and small drawer.
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| Ain't she a beaut? |
I won't bore you with the little cups I bought. But they're sweet and only a dime each. Edina is on it's way out, I think. But I still like visiting. And so do the kids. Thanks Mimi for the fun!
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