Cheap Entertainment

After running some errands on Saturday, Marshall and I wanted to find something fun to do with Kate that wouldn't cost a ton. Marshall suggested we head to the mall and ride the carousel. When we first walked in Kate was in awe and kept pointing and grunting while she was watching the other kids ride. We knew it would be a hit but got hung up for a bit when we ran into an old neighbor and started chatting. I thought Kate was literally going to leap out of Marshall's arms while we were talking to her. She couldn't wait to get on that carousel!

Petting the horse

Having so much fun!

Afterwards we "rode" some of the little grocery store toys they had lining the wall. I say "rode" because we didn't put any money in. Kate was perfectly content to climb on them and pretend.

After watching her I have decided that Marshall will definitely have to be the one to teach her to drive when the time comes! I don't think my nerves can handle this little dare devil!

This pink van was definitely her favorite!

But she looked pretty darn cute in the little convertible!

We got a hot tip from Mazzy, the grandma that Marshall befriended during our outing, that the Orange Julius was giving away free smoothie samples! So of course, that was our next stop. Kate could live off smoothies! The whole outing cost us $1.50! It's amazing how it costs so much less to entertain a child than it does an adult. It's also amazing that now that we as adults, have a child, we are content to be entertained by her happiness! My how life has changed!