A Perfect Sunday

I woke up Sunday morning feeling pretty yucky with my cold. Choosing to enjoy my day, Marc and I decided we would prepare a picnic for after church but not tell the kids. We got everyone ready and went to church. After the service we got in the car and started driving and when we got to our destination the kids wondered what was going on. I opened the trunk and Hannah saw the food and then I told her we were having a picnic. She thought it was the best surprise ever. We went to the Blue Heron Reserve and really enjoyed our afternoon. After a good picnic lunch we went for a walk to the river and the kids enjoyed throwing rocks and playing in the mud with sticks. The weather was perfect and it was a great family outing. In the evening Marc and I got to attend our first Pastor and Spouses retreat at Harrison. While we only were able to attend the evening dinner and program, it was a great time to get to know the other people on my staff and connect with others from other churches. Today, as I sit writing this, I really wish I was still there. Maybe next year we'll be able to stay for the whole retreat.