coincidence or fate...

We headed to the farmers market this week for a little grocery shopping and ended up at the bicentennial park with my sweet sister-in-law for a little Civil War living history fun! Thank goodness the kids bought treats as we ended hanging out for three hours. It was AWESOME! It goes along with Liam's history lessons this year too... Thank goodness for phones. Mandy had her phone and so we were able to capture the spur of the moment on "film". Look at these cute kids! Couldn't you just kiss em!

Liam took his instruction very seriously. He had a gentleman show his his rifle and teach him a little about military commands. It was awesome. HE LOVED IT!! Totally ate it up!

Isa joined in the fun and both of them stood in line listening to the instructions for a good 15 minutes without once moving... I had to pull them both away to go look at some of the other tents...

We took a little time to dance and enjoy the music. I love the photo of the lady with Emery, she is having so much fun! The sweet lady kept tripping over her dress and was laughing so hard. It makes for a sweet photo though!

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What a great day! The best part was the reminder of how fleeting our time is together and how good it felt to put everything on my to do list off and just spend some time enjoying my kids and letting them enjoy learning. They loved watching the cannons and the soldiers. The learned all about toys from the 1800's. (Liam is becoming the expert with the buzz saw yoyo. He can even do it with his toes.) They went home with their cups full. I am so blessed and so grateful for the opportunity to live here in Nashville. To immerse ourselves in the history of this part of the country. What a fun Saturday!