Friday, October 05, 2012

Family Night: Improvise


Samuel and I had both been eying the sky all week and wanting to get down to the boat landing one evening to see a sunset. I told him we would make that our family night activity and planned a fun picnic.

Well, overcast skies did not provide us a night to see the sunset - but we still had a lovely picnic on the porch! I'd been eying the goldenrod on the side of the road everywhere lately and finally just stopped and picked a few! Lovely!


10 comments:

Wendi said...

A wise lady once told me to "hold your plans loosly." I am glad you were able to switch gears and still have a nice time.

angie said...

On our way home from the beach last Sunday, the harvest moon was so big and bold. It seemed to light the way home for us. What a beautiful time of year to enjoy the evening sky--and less buggy, too.
Hope that Samuel gets to see that sunset over the water soon!

Kellie said...

Monica,
So curious as to what dinner was for this -- it looks like a chili/taco/Frito thing?

angie said...

I looked back through your archives, but couldn't find mention. What do you have in your porch for seating besides the table and chairs? From the pics, it looks like mabe a daybed? No matter what, it looks comfy!

angie said...

What type of furniture are you using for the seating against the walls on your porch? Looks comfy!

Mom said...

Great plan B -- golden flowers instead of golden sunset and still spending time together :) -- love you, Mom

Heather's Blog-o-rama said...

I'm glad you could still have fun with an indoor picnic ;) :) The goldenrod is really beautiful :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

Monica Wilkinson said...

Hi Kellie,

It's chili with cheese and fritos for topping - with a salad on the side :)

Have a great day!
Monica

Blissful & Domestic said...

What a fun night Monica. Love all the great ideas.

Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
www.blissfulanddomestic.com

Chris said...

I jus came across your blog from another blog. I adore what you did with your table setting. Using a thermos to hold flowers, the rustic vintage feel of the serving pieces, comfy tablecloth...all lovely! What a way to enjoy a meal!