Fun for free.....

I have shared in the past

a few of our difficulties in the last few years

since our son was born...

as I have gotten older I definitely believe in the phrase

"Things always happen for a reason"

Things may not be turning out the way YOU want them to now

but at some point in your future you will look back

and see how those circumstances changed who you are

caused you to learn

caused you to grow

or benefited you in a way that made your life richer...

My point being...

One thing that has brought us closer as a family

is that in trying to save some money...

We have re examined all of the fun things you can do that does not cost money!

At first it was about the money...

After a few outings,

I then started to remember what were my everyday memories of childhood that standout?

Only a few involved outings that cost my parents much...

Day trips to the beach

Trips to the local "petting zoo"

The park

Playing in our tent in the backyard

Making assorted bakery items out of mud in the backyard!

Coloring

Fishing in my grandparents backyard

Catching and examining all kinds of bugs

Story time at the local library

Board games...

You get the picture,

the list could go on.

So here are some photos from our last outing that was wonderful for our son

and easy on our wallet...

only cost gas!

Colonial Williamsburg has all kinds of animals throughout their property

We took a nice walk near the Williamsburg Inn

and Duke of Gloucester Street...

Sheep coolin' it...



lots of horses out this day....



Friendly...



Probably hoping we had brought apples from the Farmers Market...



Little Keeper had the best time looking up close at all these
animals we normally drive by...



Even got to chase a colorful and curious lizard!
So easy and effortless ...

If you are like us and are wondering what to do with your kidlet
I highly recommend that you sit back and make a mental list of the things you used
to enjoy as a child...
or think of the things your child has not EXPERIENCED yet...
and start there.
Instead of driving by things you say you will get to eventually..
go ahead and take the time to stop now...
I'm already seeing how fast he grows
and how easily you could let your daily "chores" and "must dos"
get in the way of a few precious moments and memories...
Those things will always still be there..
but the time you missed out on with your child will not!