Weekend of awesome

So this weekend, I made it a point to try and enjoy every possible moment. Our weekend always has work within it, but this weekend was different because we went and had fun outside of work. Saturday morning the YMCA was hosting a free breakfast event, which was cool. So, D wasn't due into work until 1p and I decided to do the route a little later than usual so that we could enjoy some much needed family time. So at 9a on Saturday we arrived at the YMCA and had some pancakes and sausage. After we ate we went around the gymnasium and saw some pretty kick ass art done by kids at the church next door and those who were enrolled in camp over the summer. Claire really enjoyed it. That was much needed. Once we got finished at the YMCA we began our route and afterward we came home and literally put our feet up. Claire watched a movie with a wrap around her ankle because she had played soccer as soon as we got home and messed it up a bit, once again. She relaxed for the rest of the evening and went to be her normal time.
Today we went and picked up a kick-ass FREE cat tree that is HUGE and would have costed over 100$ at Petsmart that was posted on Craigslist because the mans cat never touched it. Woot for us, right?! Then after that we had brunch with a friend, Kima/Steve, who visited his cousin. Kima came down from Cleveland on a much needed vacation away from home and it was great to have spent some good times with him at a local pub in Grandview! The city had a marathon happening so the roads were closed, but thankfully the businesses were still open, and pretty busy, may I add. Then after that we went somewhere that I told Claire last night was a surprise and she just kept guessing and guessing, but I kept telling her she wouldn't be able to figure it out. So, we drove about 45 minutes to Mystery Lane Farm where we had the opportunity to groom and ride horses. This was all free of charge, all we paid for is the gas to get there, which is awesome! Claire had some one on one time with a horse named Jax, and Lightening. She was able to groom both of them and also was able to ride a horse while there which was wonderful for her!
This is Jax! The first one she groomed.

This is her riding one of the other horses.

This is me riding on that same horse, and may I add, I rode him for about 25 minutes while talking to his owner.

Then there was this cute as heck kitten. He reminded me of my first cat, Fluffy. I was instantly in love.

This farm was awesome. They had chickens, goats

And... a BLUE eyed horse!!!

Needless to say, this weekend was great! I'm so glad that I have the opportunity to go there on a regular basis and have Claire explore farm life. I'm also so thankful that I'm able to explore these things with her. When we arrived at the farm, she lit up! It was like Christmas for her. At one point she said "I am in heaven!" That in itself is such a wonderful quote coming from her. It lightens my heart and makes me smile on the inside and out!
This upcoming week is going to be a bit busy. Claire has swim class on Monday and Thursday as typical. We have our route on Wednesday and Thursday, as typical. But then, Friday she will be tested for her yellow belt! So, no more white basic belt! She's moving up, which is WONDERFUL!! :)

Well that about concludes my update of what all is going on here. Hope everyone enjoys their upcoming week!