Courtship is like buying a boat…

Today, Chris was talking about boats and the boys were right in there with him. (Nothing new there, I know!) It is so precious to me how they adore their dad through mimicing his every hobby. Fishing? They’re ready with their poles. Hunting? Sure Daddy, they can sit quietly for hours in the woods! (NOT!)

Anyways, today Chris told us he’s going to buy a small boat he can keep here and go out on more easily. I was surprised (read: “You’re going to buy another boat?”) but not really. The conversation that followed was so cute I had to document:

“It’s kind of like courtship, Mom” Ben quipped.

Me, incredulously, “What are you talking about, Ben?”

“You know, first you think about it… then you talk about it with your family… then you start looking seriously and you buy that boat!”

Well, now that we have that settled… LOL I don’t know why I was worried about how we’ll walk through that season of life! Sounds like we’ve got it down pat! (Let’s all just pray that he doesn’t tell his beloved one day that it’s just like buying a boat!)

A Special Day for Dad

Ben is out of town this weekend. He’s enjoying a vacation with his Mima (Chris’ Mom) touring the forts along the GA coast, counting Sea Turtles and other cool things. I’m so glad he’s having fun… but I do miss him!!

The rest of us Olsens had a Daddy Day today. We surprised Chris with breakfast at Waffle House. Chris used to go a lot when he was a kiddo & in college, so I thought it’d be fun to head there for breakfast. This was the children’s first time there- Lauren had pecan waffles, Timothy had a scrambled egg wrap and Andrew had some of everyone else’s food.

Then, we headed to World Golf Village for some playground time and then putt putt golfing… World Golf Style. Mostly it was great family time, but Chris did get a teeny bit of putting practice on the greens while there! You can see that the kiddos had fun- a picture really is worth a thousand words! I think the Olsens are better at fishing than golfing. *grin*

I Love my Hubby!

Chris is such a wonderful hubby. He is thoughtful, plans fun surprises for us, is patient with me (even during the emotional part of pregnancy!), and leads me well.

He’s also a great Daddy! Our children love him so much- and he gives them many reasons to do so- ice cream, fireworks, nightly devotion time, playing ball in the backyard, and all snuggling together in the big rocking chair.

I’m so thankful the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, gave this man to me. I could go on- but that’s probably enough sappiness for all of you and besides, I don’t want to set the bar too high for my single friends. I love you, Chris!