It was time. Yes. We had been home for months now due to the quarantine, and it was time to take my family out on a date. Also, I like having things on the calendar to look forward to. Anticipation is 1/2 the fun! So I had “Hay Surprise” on the calendar for June 12th.
We hardly ever go out to eat, and especially with Tatum. This would be perfect!
I made an invitation for Daddy and Tot, and I told them to be ready at 5:30 sharp. Don’t they look so nice?
Open it up!
Keep going..
A Hay Happening!
Where: The White Chocolate Grill
Why: Hay’s Celebrate US!
Off we go, my two cutie pies. Coopy, you’re my third, but you must stay home.
We got there right on time.
I ordered a shrimp cocktail for us to all share, and Tatum got a bubble water with cherries.
The server loved Tot and kept bringing her cherries. This smile….
Later, we played a little HAY game. We each took a letter and went through words that would describe our family or what we’d like. Daddy had “H,” Tot had “A,” and I enjoyed the “Y” responsibility.
“Hippo” represents the hippo Tot saved money to buy at Christmas: PATIENCE. The “hat” would represent all the hats we wear as a family (we are a team!) Tot chose “apple” because they both like my apple cinnamon muffins. “Author” because we are writing a book this summer. (stay tuned for that!). I had “yummy” because that is my goal in cooking each day. “Yonder” because as we look into our future, it is bright. “Yawn” because Daddy is starting to come to bed earlier! The “yell”was for only yelling for Jesus! (that is the only yelling that should occur, right!?)
We got cut off by our delicious dinner. Tot had the kid’s salmon and it really looked pretty “un”kid! I got Caesar with shrimp, and Daddy got the Idaho trout. We were in heaven.
It was pretty silent while we ate because the food was truly delightful. Time for hugs and appreciation for US.
Now Daddy’s turn.
The laughing. Yes, this was my goal for tonight: Levity and laughter.
Thank you, family, for making the Hay Happening Happy!