Monday, December 5, 2011

We took a detour

A few weeks ago my husband and I had plans for a hot date.  A double date with some good friends that I was looking forward to getting together with.  But, he wasn't feeling well.  I canceled our babysitter (our cousin that the kids were excited to spend time with) I called our friends and canceled on them and then the kids and I looked at each other totally bummed out.  I looked outside and saw a gorgeous sunset so we hopped in the car and drove across the street to the airpark.  I brought the camera and a box of crackers (that worked great as a tripod).
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Even though our night didn't go as planned, we made the best of it.  Life is full of detours.  I have learned to enjoy the new scenery on the detour instead of being so frustrated that I'm not seeing the road I thought I was supposed to be on.  I am along for the ride and enjoying every minute of it.  When the plans change, we go with it.  They change for a reason and that reason is for our best interest.

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I had a great impromptu date with the kids and they loved it as much as I did.
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20 comments:

  1. DesireeDecember 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    you inspire me so much anytime I read your blog! and you are beauty personified! so glad that you are enjoying your detours... :) we all can learn a bit of a lesson from that! <3

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  2. Nikki @ Saving For A Rainy DayDecember 5, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful photo's :)

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  3. TrishaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    So true Karen! Thanks for the reminder. As long as I have my family, I will enjoy whatever road I go down!

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  4. KellyDecember 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    i love you! your photos are gorgeous.

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  5. The Olive Tree BlogDecember 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    carpe diem friend! You look so pretty! Love the photos :)

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  6. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersDecember 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Good attitude! So dissapointing when plans don't pan out, but so nice to improvise. Plus the sunset is gorgeous.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  7. StephDecember 5, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    SUch beautiful pictures! And the kiddos are so cute! Even if things don't go as planned, there's always a silver lining!

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  8. Katie @ minivan divaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Great pics, Karen. We keep saying we want to take the kids up to the airpark. Good for you guys for making the best of the situation!

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  9. A Little Piece of MeDecember 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    What a great post. Your photos are beautiful and so are you!! Hope your husband feels better soon. Those types of impromptu dates with your kids are the best aren't they? HE always knows just what we need. How did your appt go? You are always on my heart. :)

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  10. BriannaDecember 5, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    The photos are beautiful! It sounds like your evening was lovely, whether it planned or not. :)

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  11. henning loveDecember 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    gorgeous sunset karen and gorgeous photos! what a great way to turn disappointment into something lovely. God sure provided a great sunset for you all to enjoy together

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  12. AshleyDecember 5, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Stunning pictures Karen! Sometimes the best times we have are when things didn't go as we planned.

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  13. YeeDecember 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Spectacular photos, Karen!!! You should consider a career in photography. :)

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  14. Charlotte in IDDecember 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love that you live across from the airport and aren't afraid to go hang out there. Beautiful sunset photos. Those aren't easy to get. Hope your man is feeling better. Oh yes, and I love your smile.

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  15. LoriDecember 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    the sky (and you) are beautiful! i love this post-- there have been so many changes in my 'plan' for life, but I am loving every single minute of it!

    http://penelopeblue.blogspot.com/

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  16. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Oh my word... LOVELY pictures. That sky is better than any date! :0)

    And great perspective. :0) Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Theresa TurdiciDecember 7, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Nice!

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  18. Anna WalkerDecember 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    You have such a positive attitude! I love it and wish it were contagious! :)
    The pictures of the sunset are so gorgeous as well!
    Hope your husband is feeling better!

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  19. Lisa @ Tales of a Young HousewifeDecember 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wow. All your photos are absolutely gorgeous. Great positive post! Recently found your blog & LOVE it.

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  20. HolliDecember 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    You so think like me!! I would have done the same thing :) I love that you take advantage of everything God puts on this earth for us and places in your path. That's true living!

    How are you feeling Karen?

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