Posted in Its a CARNIVAL

I just returned from a vacation.   We spent the week doing a whole lot of what I thought was nothing.  As I look back on the week we actually did a whole lot of playing.  Have you ever noticed that people at play are never frowning or scowling?   How could you possibly be angry when you are having fun?  The times that our family is the most happy seems to be when we are playing and enjoying each other through either planned or spontaneous play.  The spontaneous play seems to be the most memorable, though, doesn't it? 

I tend to be all about the work and never about the play at home.  On the road and away from the temptation of work I can let go and have more fun.  I married a man who is ALL ABOUT THE FUN!!!  LOL  He is a pickleball playing, frisbee wielding, tickle fight kinda guy.  God knew that he would be the perfect compliment to my very serious side.  He has taught me how to play and have fun.  Our children have, too.  Having three boys is conducive to play, too.  They are fun-loving boys that have a very hard time being serious.  I am not sure if it is the nature of boys or if it is just that their daddy is so good at having fun and has taught them that.  Whatever the case they do know how to enjoy life. 

Over the last week I have rediscovered frisbee, playing a marathon round of Skipbo, watching kids movies (Hoodwinked to be exact), eating homemade peach cobbler with ice cream on top, running with the kiddos barefoot in the grass and doing cartwheels.  I just thought I would share a few pictures to prove that I can still play with the best of them.  So without further delay here is me and the family at play...
















...and last but certainly NOT least.  The cartwheel champion of our family is the nearly 40 year old MOMMY!!!!!  Yes, it is me upside down and great form...