Tulips, Ponies, and Sunshine

We had big plans to go to the tulip festival this Spring but somehow we never made it.  I say, “somehow” but I know exactly how: Michael’s been working long hours and I’ve been too lazy to do anything that requires effort.  Including cleaning the bathroom.  I think there’s enough hair on the floor to craft a wig.  Hmmm…I just grossed myself out with that revelation.  And now you know the extent of my laziness.  Thankfully my in-laws are coming to visit next week so I will have no choice but to clean up our pigsty.

But I digress.

Tulip festival.  I figured we had missed our chance, which was kind of a bummer since we had a card for free admission after purchasing half of their stock of tulip bulbs last year.  Then my friends invited me to go with them and I jumped at the chance to have something to occupy my time so I wouldn’t have to sit around my messy house.  And I was going to get in for free!  That is, until Michael offered my free pass to the missionaries.  They casually mentioned they were thinking about going and Michael opened his big mouth and said they could get in for free.  With my pass.  I begrudgingly handed over the card and then scolded Daddy-dear for giving away my golden ticket.  It all evened out though because I ended up riding in my friend's car and saved my gasoline for another day.  Luckily for Michael.

We had a great time at the tulips.  It’s definitely the end of the season and the flowers were looking tired but the kids didn’t care.  They weren’t there for the beauty anyway.  It was really hot outside and I lamented that I was wearing jeans.  I would have worn something more appropriate, but unfortunately my winter weight gain has made it so I can't button my Capri pants over my gut.  My penance was being stinking hot and sweaty all day.  I needed a shower by the time we were done.  However, I’m too lazy to shower twice in one day and made the prudent decision to ignore my disgustingness instead.  It was absolutely the correct decision.

There was a lot of fun to be had at the festival.

We played on the toys:

     

And rode the ponies:

 

And bumped along in the cow train:

It was a fun day with friends.

A lot of fun!

Now I just need to buy a million more tulip bulbs so I can get in for free next year.