The Refresh Button

This past weekend I went on a day drip to Gruene, and Ashley was able to meet up with us since she lives so close to there. It's funny how I totally forgot what it's like to spend one on one time with her. Saturday night we were riding in her truck and it made me so happy just to listen to music with her...I had forgotten how much we use to do that. It makes me so thankful that we have stayed friends and will continue to stay friends forever.

I was only gone a little over 24 hours, but of course I missed my babies. That's the second time I've been away from them, and it was much much easier than the first. My husband did a great job and I'm so thankful he was sweet enough to take on the babies for a day so I could have a fun little day trip.

Gruene is such a sweet little town...I had never been before but so many people I know told me how wonderful it was. I don't know why but I've always wished I could live in a little place like that. I've grown up and lived my entire life in Fort Worth, so it's nice to change scenery even if it's just for a day. On the way back my grandma was telling us about how when she was little they would have dinner and then everyone would go outside and sit on the porch and the kids would play. Why can't it be like that anymore? Most houses don't even have a front porch like that...let alone any unique character to them. Most of the shops in Gruene were in buildings that use to be homes. They were so pretty and intricately built. It's a shame that nowadays most houses look just like the next...just another box.

Sometimes I wish technology would be totally wiped out (bare with me). That way we would have to spend more time together and not on our phone/gaming system/computer. That way we would have to actually speak to people we know face to face. Most importantly, spend more time outside... breathing fresh air, soaking up vitamin d, and getting exercise. Everything we need is right in the palm of our hands...and sometimes I wonder how long it will be until we turn into the movie "wall-e". The fact that I can deposit a check into my bank account through my phone instead of actually having to go to the bank is still crazy to me. Does anyone else ever wonder if all of this technology is the reason that so much in our society has gone down hill? Don't get me wrong, I'm just as addicted to my smart phone, facebook, and classless reality TV as the next person...but sometimes I truly wish that we didn't have all of these things.

I know this is just wishful thinking. Maybe I'm old-fashioned or whatever you want to call it...but I'm willing to bet that adding a little more simplicity to our lives wouldn't hurt a thing.

Amber