Matt and I enjoyed a dinner at a favorite German restaurant on Friday night. We hadn't eaten there in at least ten years. The place was still there with the same owner. The only thing that had changed since we'd last visited was the name. I even had a coupon, which made the meal that much tastier. We were both stuffed when we left the restaurant. Everything tasted just like we remembered it.
The next day, Matt and I toured four or five different thrift stores. I was able to find quite a few items on my list, including a light winter coat for myself (Land's End) and skirts for all of the girls in the family. Yes, I do have a very good and patient husband.
We also went to a guy store. It was filled to the brim with hunting, camping and fishing stuff. Plus it had toys. What a combo--my boys would have been in heaven, had we had them with us. Matt was in heaven, too. He purchased a mummy sleeping bag for Paul. Amazingly, I found something I wanted there--a pair of forceps. They were in the fishing section for $1.99. I can't even count the number of times I've wanted one of these doodads to solve some little predicament around the house. The next time a small toy falls down the bathroom sink drain, I'll be ready.
We also visited the mall that day. It was crazy busy, as we expected. I really wanted to visit Williams-Sonoma (a potato masher for $50? seriously?) and Crate & Barrel. Matt bought me a couple of mercury glass votive holders. They look just as pretty on our mantle as I imagined they would.
We ate at a place on Saturday night that had been visited by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. I ordered some sort of fiery pasta dish that they had served Guy when he came. Needless to say, after we finished our dinners, we went straight to the drug store to buy some Zantac.
Sunday morning we attended a local church service and then we headed home to see our kiddos (and to rescue Grandma & Grandpa). We came home to a decorated tree, complete with repaired lights and a bunch of little ones that were awfully happy to see their Mama & Daddy. There's nothing yummier in all the world than toddler hugs.
Matt and I were so appreciative of this time away. We got to really talk (not just chat) about a lot of different things. We kept referring to Abraham (whom we are studying right now in BSF) and the incredible faith he displayed even though he could not see how everything would turn out. The Lord blessed our time together, for which we are grateful. He truly is the Giver of all good things.
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