Simple Movie Night

 

The husband and I had a good old fashioned movie night last night (Captain America, to be exact). No Facebook, no checking instagram or email, no crafting. It was almost strange just sitting down without multi-tasking. It was freeing, actually. I need to make a note for us to do this more often!

Youth Cookout

Jake had his annual youth cookout at our place on Sunday. Since we live an hour away, it was great having all of them in our neck of the woods for an afternoon. We grilled out, played board games, sang the Canadian national anthem (yep), and even braved the heat outside for a bit. Such a fun afternoon with some of my favorite teenagers and their families!

Home Town Surprises

I have lived in the same house in southeastern Indiana all my life (well, my life before marriage). I felt like I knew everything my little area had to offer. But, thanks to my grandparents, I learned that my neck of the woods still has some gems to offer that I had no idea existed. 

 Grandpa told me there was a school-turned-restaurant around the Versailles area that "wasn't very fancy," but he thought I would like it. Grandpa knows me well.
 

Did I mention it had an antique shop attached? Yep. Surprise of the day was the only one that bought anything was Dad. He got a small marble topped dresser for a steal!

We then went down the road to an Amish bulk food store. So many spices, soup mixes, produce...I finally decided on a vanilla dark hot chocolate mix. Cuteness points go to the little Amish children in their overalls and bare feet riding bikes to the store.

Don't you love it when your home area surprises you? Me too.

Indie Day in Indy

Want to have your very own indie day in Indianapolis?

Step 1: Visit Homespun for modern handmade goods. Lots of my Christmas presents will be bought here.

Step 2: Go to Indy CD and Vinyl to get some new tunes.

Step 3: Have dinner at Twenty Tap. Order any burger with a fried egg on top.

Step 4: Marvel at how well-spent your day was!

Bits and Pieces

Future bro-in-laws/ Record shopping

Wreath making/ Mason jar chandelier 

Home grown tomatoes/ Zac O preforming at The Underground

Family Reunion

Had a great time today with the Taylor side of my family! We try to get together with them every year or so, and this year the shindig was at Mom and Dad's house. Plus, it was the perfect time to celebrate Grandma June's 80th birthday from earlier in the week. The best part of our get together was hanging out with some of my second cousins. I never got to know them very well when we were younger, and it was so neat to realize how much we had in common. I'm very lucky to be part of such a great family.

I Will Wait

Just in case you're as excited for the new Mumford & Sons album as I am, here's a little sample.