The End...

...of the birthday weekend.

This morning after Sunday School (we call them Connection Groups,) I ran (drove) home and changed for another day out with the kids.

Before I left, packed a lunch of little sandwiches, brownies and chips with nacho cheese. On the way out of town we stopped for drinks. (James drank his before we got to our destination.)

We headed to Pace Park in Salado. Sadly, massive flooding that occurred in September destroyed the beautiful park.

Fortunately, the stone picnic tables were high enough not to be effected, so we were still able to eat outside. I hope they get it fixed soon.

After lunch, we took some pictures and played at the playground.


Then we went shopping for my birthday present. We went to Matters of the Heart where I bought a Pandora bracelet and a purple enamel charm.
We followed the trip to Salado with a stop at the Sami Show in Belton. This weekend's show was supposed to be a big one, but I was a little disappointed by the turn out of vendors.This floor is usually packed. So not worth my time.

Comments

Roban said…
Another fun day! I love the pictures you took. What a lovely spot in spite of the damage.

Glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend. Shouldn't it last all month though?

P.S. Your candy corn border and pumpkin photo make a great blog look.
November 7, 2010 at 7:51 PM
MJ said…
Glad you treated yourself to a bracelet! You deserved it, birthday girl!
November 7, 2010 at 8:25 PM
NaehVision said…
Wonderful pictures. My daughter has a Pandora bracelet with charms too. They look very nice.
LG
Frauke
November 8, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous photo's! I love your Pandora bracelet and that charm is beautiful! I got a Pandora bracelet last year for my birthday.
Sounds like you had a wonderful bithday weekend!
November 8, 2010 at 3:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Ooooh... I'm too late with my birthdaywishes... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! The pics show me that you had a wonderful time!!
I got a Pandora bracelet from my mother last summer but I don't have a charm as beautifuls as yours!!!
November 8, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Cozyflier said…
Such a fun day! All I did was stay home and clean and decorate for Thanksgiving! Glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend.

Hugs,
Carrie
November 8, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Rieni said…
what a fun day, and I love your pandora bracelet.
November 9, 2010 at 1:40 AM
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