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While I was in the Memphis area, we went to Sheffield's antique mall.  I could have stayed there all day!  It is booth after booth filling up the entire space of an old Walmart building.  I found some topiary trees for our living room.  I can't wait to go back!


 Now that the girls are nearly grown....almost driving...we finally got them a play set.  They have just started wanting one this Spring.  We found a good deal on this one. 
 The delivery and set up fee was VERY expensive, but I think Steve would have come up with the money, even if it had been  $5000, NOT to have to put it together himself!!!!
We were all so excited about the men coming and getting it all set up!  Sarah Kate spent most of her time in this green chair watching them work.

She finally got her wish!


Sarah Kate was determined to wear this fancy dress.




The girls LOVE their new back yard!  So do I.  I think it will be so good for them to play outside more.

Comments

R said…
How fun for y'all!! What a blessing not to have to pack up & lug everyone to the park.
Natasha said…
We just moved and now have a fenced in yard and my 3 year old son is LOVING the freedom to play outside. He has his trike, a scooter, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and a ball and it like a park to him. I love that he can play outside and be entertained for hours at home!
A.K.W. said…
How nice!

Amy
Unknown said…
OK we live in Memphis and I am not really sure why I didn't know about this antique place you went to. I am off to find out where it exactly is. I love antique shopping so I will be heading there soon.
I LOVE the new playset!!!! Looks like the girls do too!!! My boys have one similar and we've gotten YEARS of use from it!!
Sara said…
Love the play set!! We have been looking for one but are now going to wait until fall. Where did you get yours? I'm assuming it was in NWA.
Nancy said…
How fun!!
Happy June!! Have fun, girls!
autumn23 said…
That play set looks so fun! I have so many fun memories of my sister and I on ours growing up. They will love it!
Johanne said…
That is awesome, looks like so much fun :) Have a wonderful time.
Kelley said…
That looks like so much fun for them. We got one two years ago. You are right, it isn't cheap to have them set it up, but worth every penny. It comes board by board. There was no way!
Maydelin said…
really great!
SILLy stories!! said…
FUN-FUN-FUN!!!

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