A Beautiful Day For Being Out

Today started out brisk, but by lunchtime I was able to ditch my coat. I knew I wanted to get outside for an adventure. Hubby Tony had a dentist appointment, so I was on my own to do whatever I wanted. I decided to go explore a shopping area that's located in a tony part of town. I drive through the area more than I stop there, but I knew it had a great independent toy store, and I've started the hunt for Christmas presents for the grands. 

The toy store was at the eastern end of the shopping area so I started there. The store wasn't busy and an associate was very helpful, giving me a lot of good ideas I can run by Tony before we decide what we want to gift. I was on my way out of the store when I saw copies of a book I had bought for myself last year called Mary Engelbreit's Little Book of Thanks.

The slim book is filled with quotes about thankfulness as well as the delightful drawings that Mary Engelbreit is known for. I decided to buy one for each of my daughter-in-laws.

The books ended up being my only purchase. However, I had a great time walking up and down the street and browsing in gift shops, charity shops, home decor shops, and clothing boutiques (where I pretended that I could afford outfits that would set me back an entire year's clothing budget). 

When Tony sent me a text that he was leaving the dentist's office I decided to head home too. However, instead of going the most direct way I took a scenic route that took me past large houses on rolling acreage, which extended the adventure.

Five years ago today: TOO Close!