My boy is in town from North Carolina and we love being able to have the family together for adventures.
The evening began with some ax throwing out by my husband’s log cabin.
We were not only blessed by having a passel of pixies to play with, but the most beautiful spring break weather you could ask for, too.
The day before, I made up batches of vegan and of meaty, veggie calzones plus home made bread sticks and salad, so I could relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about dinner. Making up meals ahead of time sure makes life easier at family gatherings. I whipped up vegan, lemon cheesecake and dark chocolate cupcakes while I was at it.
Then we lit all the garden lights, fired up the fire pit and sticks, turned on the music and took turns playing with the flames.
I had a box of rainbow powder and the grand fairies added that to the flames, and I was impressed at how pretty the colors were. I got the $5 box of three at Walmart and it lasted all evening. I’ll be buying more of those.
At first, I was overly cautious and worried the children would burst into a fiery ball of death. But they were following rules and having sooooo much fun, I soon let go and enjoyed the show.
Even to the point where I shocked everyone by joining in! I am clumsy with no sense of rhythm, but who cares?
After everything we have all been through as a family, a country, and a planet this year, I think it’s time to let go of fears and enjoy what’s in front of us.
You can’t take life for granted, live it to its fullest, even if it means doing some bad dancing like a fool with or without a torch.