Picture Packed Weekend

It was a busy weekend with gorgeous weather. I didn't do much other than enjoy it. I hope you enjoy my pictorial review of a wonderful weekend.

Fall has come to the farmer's market

We had the absolute best weather for relaxing at the farm on Saturday.

These mushrooms have popped up all over my in-laws yard. My fungus hating husband enjoyed crushing them, until I mentioned he was getting mushroom guts all over his shoes.

 Such sweet little barn kitties.

 

 On the outside looking in - someone was feeling a bit left out.

  Still on the outside looking in...she just wanted to play with the kitties too.

My MIL has decorated the barn with all sorts of fun pictures and signs.

 My husband's grandfather was a blacksmith. They had this saw painted honoring his job.

 Even the cat bowls are adorable.

Zommie tried on a new sweater my MIL picked up at a yard sale...I am not so sure how she felt about it.

My in-laws make these fun bird houses. They have a little shed they display/store them in. The sell them at various consignment stores and craft fairs.

When we got home from the farm I still had to get in my 30 minutes of exercise. At that point, I was just ready to be home and didn't want to head out for a walk. I called my sister to see if she was available, but she couldn't go. I, somewhat grumpily, set out to walk. About two blocks from the house I heard feet pounding the pavement behind me. I turned to see my sweet husband running to catch up.

We ended up pretty much strolling, but I am totally counting it for my streak because I made myself go when I really didn't want to go. And that is victory. Not to mention it I got an awesome reminder of how much my husband loves me :)

Speaking of how much my husband loves me. Before breakfast on Sunday he took me to see the water birds so I could take pictures. My friend, my niece and I had seen a bunch of them (maybe a couple hundred) Saturday morning on the way to the farmers' market, but I was cameraless :(

 There weren't nearly as many and they were a little far away, but I took a ton of pictures anyway :)

After breakfast we had to stop at Walmart for a couple of things. We saw the craziest thing in the parking lot!!

 And I made a new friend!

The highlight of the trip was when my husband pointed out that my chicken cost more than his new lightsaber.

Yes, but does it cut chicken?

We had a great afternoon hanging out my sister, niece and nephew. We watched football and played cards. When they left I dashed out to get in my walk. The shadows were wacky - reminded me of a carnival mirror.

These dogs ran out into the road to see Millie. I was less than amused when I noticed the owner standing up by the garage doing nothing to control his dogs.

 And finally proof that exercise pays - even when the scale doesn't show it. I found a quarter!!

I am ending with an unscientific Losing My Puppy survey:  Is it bad/wrong to walk your dog at 5 a.m.? I wouldn't mind having Millie with me in the morning, but it stirs up the neighborhood dogs a little more than when I walk alone. I don't want to be rude, but I also feel like it isn't totally my fault if people leave their dogs out and they bark and things. What are your thoughts?