A FUN PACKED WEEKEND. . . with touches of PINK!

Two weekends ago . . . was soooooo filled with super fun times!!!

 

First, my hubby, daughter and I took The Grand Girl on her very first bowling extravaganza!  

 

 

Our daughter was the number one bowling instructor for The Grand Girl.  

Reviewing these recent photos tugged at my heart strings.  It doesn't seem so long ago that I would take my girl and boy (The Grand Girl's aunt and daddy) bowling when they were youngsters.  I recall the days when my little girl used that same technique to roll the ball down the lanes!  Sweet and fun times for me. . . that's for sure!

 

 

The bowling extravaganza was on a Friday. . . on the next day, Bonnie, Patty and I headed for Greenwood, Missouri, and their annual Spring Open House!!!!

Our first stop was OLD GLORY and FRIENDS!!!  I've posted about this wonderful shop before.  

In this photo are: Vicky (right) and Jennifer!   Vicky is the owner of this must see venue which specializes in Colonial and Early Country decor. . .plus antiques and primitive and tons of great decoratives, including candles and florals. 

 

 

 While shopping at Old Glory, I ran into my friend Brenda and her  son!

 

 

Vicky was serving up the sweetest of sweet treats on this wonderful tiered dish!  

I zeroed in on one of the yummy little cupcakes!  She knew I would be there that day. . . searching for PINKS, so I'm certain that's why she added the little PINK sprinkles to her cupcakes!!!  :)

 Across the street from OLD GLORY is another of my favorite shopping venues. . .THE GREENWOOD ANTIQUE MALL.  

I love vintage paper mache' Easter bunnies!  This vendor had several for sale!  Note the PINK one!

 

 

 I don't know if these PINK pigs are old or not, but they looked sweet on the table!   I also thought Lynn, of HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD, would love to see these little Missouri Porkers, too!!!

 

Patty and Bonnie wandered off while I was photographing the pigs. . . and when I found them, they were nibbling on some yummy sugar cookies the mall was serving up!!   They picked out the ones with PINK frosting!!  I think I have then trained!

 

This is my favorite booth at the mall. . . it belongs to my friend Claudia!!

YUMMMMMMMMM!  Claudia left little candy Easter eggs in vintage glasses for shoppers to enjoy.  Thanks, Claudia. . . I ate two of them!!!  :)

 

After we shopped the booths, we had a great lunch in the GREENWOOD TEA ROOM, which is located in the mall.  I snapped this photo of a PINK door leaning against the wall in the tea room.  It was decorated with the cutest garden hose wreath!!

 

That evening, we attended a birthday party in honor of our 3 year old great nephew!!

 

Watching the birthday boy, his sister (sporting the cowboy hat and PINK dress) and  The Grand Girl as they checked out the birthday loot, reminded me of years ago.    Yep, it seems like yesterday, but it was years ago. . .when the great nephew and niece's mom, and her sister and their brother. . .along with The Grand Girl's daddy and his sister, would gather for birthday parties!  Those were some wild times and fun times. . . and I can't believe I'm old enough to watch the next generation enjoy the same things!!  WHERE did all of those years go?

 

 So, now that you know what I did a couple of weekends ago, I thought you might like to see the loot I brought home from The Spring Open House in Greenwood, Missouri!!

First, as many of you know, I LOVE old green baskets.  I have several tall ones (I refer to as "funeral baskets") and I now have a few of these smaller ones.  I am drawn to their wonderful color...and their sweet shape!  THE STONE RABBIT loves them, too!! 

I flipped when I spotted this at the GREENWOOD ANTIQUE MALL...and snatched it right up, cuz it was marked at a terrific price!

 

 

I bought a great piece of over-dyed wool, in orange.  There is a booth inside THE GREENWOOD MERCANTILE that has a huge selection of wools.  I will use this in a fall project. . . maybe part of an appliqued pillow!

Vicky had these awesome faux forsythia branches in her shop. . .I brought home two.

I also bought a couple of these little egg wreaths at her shop.  They are atop two bags of  paper Easter grass, purchased at MILLET and CO....another fun store in Greenwood. 

Sandee, the owner of MILLET and CO and GREENWOOD MERCANTILE also had some of these sweet little faux bluish eggs that needed to come home with Bonnie and me ! 

The fun cotton twill Easter ribbon was at MILLET'S, too!!!

 

 

Yes, it was a good weekend, full of "fun and finds"!!!  

 

 

If you visit Beverly, of HOW SWEET THE SOUND, you will be treated to a long list of other bloggers who have Fun Pink Finds to share with you, too!

 

Have a great Pink Saturday and a terrific first Saturday in April.  I hope your weather is wonderful. . . ours is warmer today...and will be AWESOME on Saturday!!!  

 

DANA 

 

 

OK....I just had to show you one more bowling picture. . . .the VERY FIRST ROLL!!!  ;)

 

 

Comments

[lynne@lynnegiftsfromtheheart]

Hi Dana, your grand is adorable bowling. What a great memory for all of you to have. You girls had a blast at the open house and looks like you found some great treasures to boot. I'm looking forward "after" tax season is over to try and venture out on a Monday or two. Mr. P is always generous about going back to the truck when he wears down, which is pretty quickly these days, so when we go we aren't gone long or for very far. Isn't today absolutely gorgeous? We cannot wait for Sunday and those promised 80 degrees.... hugs ~lynne~

Happy Pink Saturday, dear Dana.

I love seeing little ones bowl, and your grandgirl looks like a champ. I know you all had a great time.

And, just look at all of your pretties. You always find good "stuff".

[Pat]

HI Dana

Your granddaughter looks like a natural bowler! It's wonderful that you get to spend a lot of tume with her as hildren grow up too quickly.

I love all your pink pretties!

Hugs, Pat

[Nancy]

Oh my goodness- she's getting so big! I know...it seems like just yesterday that my boys were bowling like that...heck it seems like this morning my grandson was bowling like that and now he's driving! Watch out Dana...the second time around goes even faster!
I love your shopping trip - that store always has great stuff for you! Then at the antique mall I was wondering if that was real forsythia cause I used to do that in Ohio. Then I see you brought it home and remembered I actually have some in my stash upstairs!
Yep - you are lucky you came to Texas last year when gas was cheaper. You're near St Louis...you know Mary Englebreit is having an art/craft retreat in June AT HER STUDIO. If I lived where you do I would so be there! You guys should go. Lets see, what else? The scrabble game - it's not vintage. It was a Toys R Us Exclusive that I bought at Tuesday Morning! $16. So worth it. I played my grandson last week and got my first use all my letter word! So it's waaay lucky, too! xoxo Nancy

[Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea]

Happy PINK Saturday ~ looks like you had so much fun bowling and shopping. Have a great weekend :O)

[terri]

Hey Dana, I remember the first time I went bowling; looks like me (ha) what fun. Love the pink pigs and the cookies and fun pictures; we all need to be little kids again every now and then. Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com

[Carla]

She had the BEST time! And we loved hearing all about it and seeing those cute pics! LOVE that garden hose wreath! SO STINKIN' CUTE! I think we need to make those this spring. :o) Love, DIL

[Niki]

What a little bowler!! How fun! I am moving....you have the most darling shops. Love the egg wreaths.
Licks & Wags, Niki

[Lynn Kreizl]

Hi Dana, What a wonderful packed weekend that was, family, friends, antique malls, and pink sprinkled cupcakes. What more could anyone ask for. I would love to see these malls but right now Missouri is too far for a weekend trip. Thank you for becoming a follower on my blog. Please note that the give-away was extended a week. Happy Pink Saturday.

[Keetha]

Oh that top picture of your grandgirl bowling is JUST the greatest - - - that's how I bowl too!

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

WOO HOO genuine Missouri Porkers! I've heard tale of them but this is the first I've actually seen them-cute:@) It looks like you've had a great couple weeks Dana, you always make me smile-Happy PS!

[Jeanne]

Dana, you are always telling me how wonderful my big family is and I appreciate your sweet compliments so much. However, I adore your sweet family and admire the many fun times you have together so often.

The bowling pics are fun and a wonderful family outing. Your grand girl is the cutest little thing and so are the pics of the children at the birthday party. I too wonder how the time has gone by and the generations are making us seem pretty old huh?

I'm glad you gals had a wonderful time shopping. The photos of Patty and Bonnie eating cookies is so cute. I am sure they are trained to think pink! HA! Your photo is cute too. You are looking thin and in great shape. I am jealous. smile. I am doing a three mile walking tape and loving it!

Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend.
Love, Jeanne

[Jeanne]

Oops, I forgot to mentioned I love your purchases very much. We do love the same things. I want some 'blue' birds eggs. Smile. I also think Claudia's space is very well done. Nice things and decorated in a charming way.
Me again...

[Laura Lee]

Dana, How much fun. Grandbabies, shopping , eating, bowling, and Mr. Rabbit's got a great find. Sounds like a great weekend to me. Happy pink week.

[Ruth Weston - Antiques And Teacups]

I LOVE the first photo of the new bowler! How cute! And the pigs are so cute! How did you get out without your arms loaded up with goodies!
Ruth

[Heidi]

How cool to see your little sweetie bowling. You found such cool treasures. I especially loved the pink egg wreaths.

Happy Weekend and thanks for sharing your adventure!

[Jori]

My girls love bowling. How fun! LOVE the tierd treat stand and piggies!!

Happy PS!

[Joyce M]

Heavens what a day you had bowling, shopping, birthday party! Love your post as usual.
Joyce M

[Francie Thornton]

Sigh, those years just flew by ! How precious is that GRAND ! and i can tell you had a wonderful time. Happy pink Saturday...

[Sarah]

What a happy life you have...thanks for sharing it with us!

HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah

[Cat]

Such a fun post! And what fun it looks you had! I have that Easter ribbon in my Etsy shop!
I almost died when I saw it! LOL!
Have a great weekend!
Smiles!
Cat

[chasity]

stopping by to say thank you for your kind and comforting words.

chasity

{{love the greenwood tea room...went there with shauna last year}}

[gracie jewellery]

Wow, what a fun weekend you had. I love spending time wandering around an antiques mall. Happy Pink Saturday!

[Sheila]

Dana, I tried to leave a message last night, and typepad was acting goofy. Love the grandgirl... she is a doll. And love all the goodies in this. You live such a fun life.

Happy PS...

xoxoxo,

Sheila :-)

[Aunt Snow (g)]

What a fun weekend, Dana. Your grandgirl is so cute - and that's exactly how my son bowled when he was little.

I love your shopping trips through antique malls. I wish I could come along with you, you find such wonderful things!

Happy Pink Saturday!

[Judy Keefe]

Love the pictures! I felt like I was with you on your trip antiquing! And those pink pigs are to die for! I LOVE them! I guess I was too late for my Pink Saturday. It was set up differently on Beverly's site this time.\, so I messed up. But if you would like to see mine:
http://jmkoriginals.typepad.com
hugs
Judy

[Kim Wright (Pinkim)]

Oh my gosh what a fun post! I felt like I was with you the whole time! Thanks so much for the fun time...looks like a great time bowling and then a great time with friends llookinf for pinks...Pinkim from TrulySimplyPink

[Jillian]

Dana it all looks like so much fun. I just went antiquing today at an antique mall nearby ... but I did not take pics! I wish I had now! I was too busy picking up stuff as fast and as efficient as I could. I rarely get an afternoon off so I had to make the best of it.

I love how you are nostalgic about the bowling. The circle of life! Your Grand Girl is as always, so cute.

Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques

[Jeanne]

Hi Dana, I am in Atlanta doing an antique show with my sisters. I left on Weds. This is the first time I have been on my computer to visit since Tuesday night, except for a few minutes to let my blogging friends know that I am in Atlanta and busy. The first day of the show was yesterday and it was SLOW. We went to bed early last night and now I am up EARLY visiting you. smile.

I will be back home on Sun. night.
I do hope you will be ready for the 5K. Don't be too tough!!!
Love, Jeanne

[Lynn @thevintagenest]

that first bowling pose is priceless! Did you know I used to bowl when my children were little and I still have my Bowling Queen patch I won. LOL..... Can't bowl now 'cause I might mess up my pretty fake nails. ha! I love those papier mache bunnies too but all the ones I see are quite pricey. I almost bought an old honeycomb bunny, chicks and eggs last weekend but resisted. Loved this post Dana. You and your precious friends have so much fun. Off to cook now for the brunch this weekend. xo