I am thankful for the simple, silly things
that make me happy.
Yesterday, Ward and I met with Wally and Theo in a central place to have lunch and take a hike. The hike had us exploring muddy trails around a lake in a cold mist and fog--meaning the weather wasn't good. We were trucking along through the naked trees with occasional glimpses of the lake when seemingly out of nowhere, a large billboard appeared. Now I don't think I had ever been up close and personal with a billboard that can be seen from the Interstate, so I was interested in checking this one out.
And since I was with the rest of my "Cleaver" family, I immediately thought about the Leave it to Beaver episode where Beaver gets stuck in a bowl soup on a billboard. The rest of the family vaguely remembered it, but listened as I told the story. We all got a chuckle of how the Beav always manages to get himself into messes and how Ward always seems surprised that he does.
So during a cold, muddy hike with my family, we had a simple, silly experience that made me smile. And for that, I am thankful.
Isn't it great when you can have a fun time despite disappointing weather?
ReplyDeleteIt was great especially since Wally and I don't always do well when we're uncomfortable. But he had a good attitude which helped mine when I wanted to complain about my cold, wet feet.
DeleteI can't remember that episode, will have to find it, and watch it. Sounds like a fun day, especially since you were with family.
ReplyDeleteBeing with my family is always good especially since we're empty nesters now. The Soup Bowl episode is one of my favorite Beaver episodes. I'm pretty sure you can watch it online if you want.
DeleteI am thankful you had a great day with your family. When everyone is an adult it is kind of hard to get everyone together! I am also thankful it was you hiking and not me
ReplyDeleteIf Theo hadn't already set up the hike, I don't know that I would have gone. But I'm glad I did.
DeleteI had to search youtube to find that episode of Beaver. Great episode!
DeleteIt's one of the ones I like better.
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