the girls and the boys

Today was absolutely beautiful.  So beautiful, I think it miraculously healed my sore throat and sickness...at least until 2pm set it.  It was also a day to "power through".  Us two grown-ups are sick.  In the "sans child" days, we would have spent ours on the couch, in our pajamas, drinking some whiskey and lemon concoction to cure what ails us.  Apparently, this is not an option when you have kids banging on the windows yelling, "it's sunny, its sunny!"

Just after I whipped out pancakes with sauteed apples for breakfast, Gracie and I headed out for a girls morning together.  We went to the vintage market in Snohomish,  Second Saturdayz,  in search of all things old and beautiful.

Grace has arrived at the age where she likes to choose her own clothing and prefers her hair in a ponytial, with a hair clip on the side, and only in matching colors.  She filled her purse with a snack, binoculars (for those treasures that are just up to high), and a train. 

We had a delightful time together.  I just treasure these moments when I get one on one time with my kids.  Grace loved to touch everything, usually asked permission beforehand, and was not afraid to say, "excuse me" if a grown up was in the way of something she wanted to look at.

My favorite part was walking hand in hand with her and talking about everything we saw.  She melted my heart the few times she said, "Mommy, I love you.  You are a sweet girl." and "I like Mommy and me days". 

 A few pics in the driveway just before we hit the road.

 Koby decided to go...not so sure he was thrilled his choice.  Boys will be boys.

 Just a little shopping.

 She found a treasure.  A vintage, metal, just her size, wheelbarrow for $12.  This was our find of the day.  I've been looking for a mini wheelbarrow for quite some time but wouldn't pay the $30 price tag I've seen on so many.

 She pushed it up the street and around the block to the car.

We also found an old truck planter that looks just like handy husband's Ford.  It was already planted with geraniums and is now enjoying its new home on our back patio.  A vintage hair clip made it's way home as well.  Gracie was drawn to it many times over.  It was actually the first time she's asked for money! We decided we'll both share it.

Taking a rest after visiting Nana at the shop.

Meanwhile, the boys stayed home and prepared for our departure for the Issaquah Farmers Market to purchase our heirloom tomatoes for the season.  William and handy husband prepared rows in the garden for seed planting and filled a bucket with worms while baby Graham napped.  When Grace and I got home we all loaded up and hit the road to the market. 

The raccoons are sleeping and us grown ups are sick and wiped out.  I think the one I married is excited that I have officially lost my voice.
It's amazing what daytime adrenaline will do for you.
Handy husband just walked in with two cups of hot tea-let's hope there's whiskey mixed with that tea.

Night night.