Last week it felt as though the walls of our apartment were closing in on us, as moods shifted like the wind, tears and pouts were present more often than not, and a certain little man tested the waters of being almost two. (Life is rough when you are two, remember?) So, it was with great enthusiasm that we made the 45 minute drive to Medina, Ohio to spend the afternoon outdoors with our dear friends, the Poelzers, who had arrived days earlier from WI to spend the weekend with Jamie's family on their family farm. The crisp weather, sunshine, tractors, open fields, and above all the friendly faces from home were just what us Larsons needed.
A tiny man needs his space every now and then.
Gray skies are gonna clear up
Put on a happy face
Brush off the clouds and cheer up
Put on a happy face
Our friendship with Mike goes all the way back to junior high. He is just that kind of friend - loyal, faithful, honest, and present (no matter how many miles separate.)
A tiny man in his element.
Dreams do come true.
Want to make seven children, four parents and two grandparents happy?
Pile in for a tractor ride.
With shouts of excitement, fits of giggles, and squeals of delight we hit the country side for a beautiful and breezy ride.
A highlight of our day.
You can take the girl out of Wisconsin, but you can't take Wisconsin out of the girl.
Jamie and I had a good laugh as we walked side by side, she in her Ohio State sweatshirt and me in my Wisconsin red.
The little man having his very own Pantene Pro-V moment.
Who doesn't love fall?!
After a busy afternoon outdoors, we enjoyed a pizza dinner and celebrated Jamie's birthday with a delicious ice cream cake.
Picnic for six.
(Surprisingly, this went off without a hitch.)
As we sat around the living room sharing stories, reminiscing, and laughing I was extremely grateful to the Moehlers and Poelzers for inviting us to share in this special family day. This day will remain a favorite of ours as we look back at our year in Ohio.
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