A Date with My Husband
My new job has meant that Karl and I have less time to spend with each other, so we've renewed our commitment to going on regular dates away from home. This evening, we decided to have a romantic picnic in Himmel Park. Our busy schedules meant we started our trip with errands, but not too many, and we enjoyed spending the extra time with each other. Our first stop was the library and we decided to drop by the Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library, as it was on our route, rather than by the main branch (Joel D. Valdez Main Library), where we usually stop. (We couldn't use the Himmel branch, because it would be closed by the time we got to the park.) The Eckstrom-Columbus branch has a much smaller selection of books than the main branch, but we were each able to find plenty to read, so that worked out fine. Next on our trip was romantic Wal-Mart, where I purchased a few items I needed and got my glasses fixed. Hooray! Not only will I be able to see better, but these are vastly more in style than the ancient pair I've been making do with. Then, on to Trader Joe's, where we purchased a selection of delectable items, some of which were picnic fare, and some of which we brought home for the family to share.
We had everything timed just right, so the sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving the temperatures balmy (probably mid-80s) with a gentle breeze (and occasional gusts) to cool us off. We noticed a group of people and dogs engaged in a dog-training class, and settled at a nearby picnic table to watch. As it turned out, the class was nearing its end, but several people stayed behind to chat while their dogs played, so we still had entertainment.
It was lovely and peaceful, sitting beside my husband, a smorgasbord of foods to choose from-breads, cheeses, fruit, veggie-sushi, and more-as the sky darkened and the park slowly quieted.
We had everything timed just right, so the sun had just sunk below the horizon, leaving the temperatures balmy (probably mid-80s) with a gentle breeze (and occasional gusts) to cool us off. We noticed a group of people and dogs engaged in a dog-training class, and settled at a nearby picnic table to watch. As it turned out, the class was nearing its end, but several people stayed behind to chat while their dogs played, so we still had entertainment.
It was lovely and peaceful, sitting beside my husband, a smorgasbord of foods to choose from-breads, cheeses, fruit, veggie-sushi, and more-as the sky darkened and the park slowly quieted.