An Evening Outdoors

I need to go outside.

I wouldn't say I'm an outdoors person,

but I like to go outside.

-Edie Brickell

That's exactly how I felt last night. After hinting that I'd curl up and watch a movie with the pup, I decided instead to load her up and head to my favorite place on earth (aside from Freeman House): the State Park. (By the way, if you check out that link, do watch the video. You'll see why I love it so.)

Millie jumping out of the lake.

I grew up swimming and paddle-boating in this lake. Just looking at these pictures reminds me of pink bathing suits and ice cold Dr. Pepper and sunburns and french onion dip. This Park is my happy place. It's a beautiful two mile drive from Freeman House, so Millie and I hopped in the Jeep and then hopped out at the lake about 5 minutes later. She headed down the grassy hill to the water and dipped her front paws in. Then she waded in. Then she jumped in, alongside the tall grass and lily pads, and sniffed at the tiny fish that swam away.

We stayed awhile, getting our feet wet and running around and playing fetch and lying in the cool grass. We watched as dusk settled and the fireflies came out. It was a wonderful evening and I was sorry to see it slip across the water and fade away.

Seemed like Millie was, too. It took some encouragement and a lot of bribery to get her back in the car.

Yeah, I'm really not an outdoors person, per se, but it's hard not to be around here. Maybe someday you can visit and see for yourself. I'll pack a basket with dinner and a pie and some cold Dr. Pepper and put a soft blanket in the Jeep and you can experience it for yourself.

Just know, you may never want to go home. Thought it was only fair to warn you. (wink) -Brin

(For those who've asked, there are three (3) new House Helper sets in the Freeman House Shop on etsy. One set was even featured on this blog. And apron toolbelts! They're coming soon....)