{"id":5766,"date":"2019-07-02T23:16:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T03:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themaddlife.com\/?p=5766"},"modified":"2021-10-25T21:55:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T01:55:59","slug":"golf-a-bear-and-tight-hugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themaddlife.com\/?p=5766","title":{"rendered":"Golf, A Bear, and Tight Hugs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last but certainly not least, this little one filled her marble jar for the first time. \u00a0She appreciated every marble she earned along the way and the majority of time was not bitter or disappointed that she lagged some behind her sisters. \u00a0Happy girl with fake smile!<\/p>\n

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She wanted to go ice-skating or to Build-A-Bear only after Avery shared those ideas in the last two weeks.\u00a0 While we had a great time with Avery ice-skating, we knew a new different experience would suit us all better.\u00a0 Harper\u2019s eyes lit up when I suggested mini-golf!<\/p>\n

Her morning started with a cuddle in our bed\u2026an occurrence that has been happening more frequently lately with a recurring bad dream that she has been having. \u00a0Look at both of us…you can almost see our brains in this picture!<\/p>\n

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She picked out her own clothes for the occasion and wanted to approve of my attire as well! \u00a0We had the mini golf course to ourselves. \u00a0She probably could use a lesson or two!<\/p>\n

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This next picture…I just keep looking at it thinking when did my baby get so tall! \u00a0That skirt has been around in our house now since 2015 passed down from Avery to Harper years ago and it is showing more and more leg with each passing year! \u00a0And those shoes…so grown up!<\/p>\n

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Her face saying “oooohhh” as she watched the ball.<\/p>\n

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We made it four holes before thunder and lightening put an abrupt end to our mini golfing.<\/p>\n

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We quickly had our money refunded and made it to the car just as the skies started opening up…and I mean torrential downpour. \u00a0This girl has such a good attitude…she just got in her carseat and went along with the new plans….which of course, were Build-A-Bear!<\/p>\n

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I sat with Harper in the backseat due as Justin drove threw the intense rain.<\/p>\n

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Harper picked out a multi-colored bear that she named Emily.<\/p>\n

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We ended up heading to Ozzie’s for dinner, a last minute decision since we hadn’t planned on being at Fair Oaks Mall. \u00a0Harper ordered the kids chicken parmigiana and fries and she ate more of it than I thought. \u00a0Her favorite were the Ozzie rolls and butter (notice the butter on her cheek). Justin and I had burgers and salad….the burger totally hit the spot! \u00a0Harper had a great time at dinner, giving Justin and I many tight hugs throughout the evening.\"\" \"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

The evening ended with a stop at Dairy Queen for dessert! \u00a0Now that is how to eat an ice-cream cone!<\/p>\n

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When we got home, she ran upstairs to tell Avery and Emerson about her evening and the magic of childhood was fully present listening to Harper tell about her evening to her inquisitive sisters. \u00a0Its moments like these that put the biggest smile on my face and make me so grateful and happy. Now if only I can eat an ice-cream cone the same way!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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