More Downtown Discoveries

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Autumn went with us on our Downtown Discovery today, and we're so glad she did. We got a lot of great shots and found some great stuff, like this adorable gazebo.

Autumn came up with this artistic shot all by herself and just told me where to stand to take the picture.

We had to get a picture next to this cool cutout of Gussie Nell Davis.

Beautiful girl against some awesome exposed brick

"Do Not Molest" Gas Meter cover from at least 1923!

Patriotic sisters

Cool cotton mural wall

These brick arched windows were super cool. Alisa loved climbing up in them.

So proud of herself for sitting down on the dirty ground even though I kept telling her it was yucky. LOL! She can be a defiant little stinker sometimes.

Strike a pose!

Cool wall mural

Keeping it real here ... this is how a lot of our shots are. Alisa was done and just wanted to sit down. Autumn was annoyed that we were taking so long.

But we power through the terrible two tantrums and teenage eye-rolls to get awesome shots like this one.

Horray for music!

I LOVE this patriotic cupcake dress w/ her cowgirl boots.

Her "smelling a flower" face.

Pretty girl in a pretty garden with pretty flowers

Autumn was DONE. Alisa was DONE. It was getting hot, so we left and went to Sonic for a half-priced drink and to get some lunch.

Meanwhile, Frank was in Oklahoma for the weekend to go fishing w/ his nephew.

They both caught some big fish and had a great time being out in nature together and catching up on life.

Hanging out in the shade at Grannymom & Grampsy's.

More Downtown Discoveries

Since we got cheated out of our Downtown Discoveries yesterday due to the rain, we decided to go today after we had at home church. We went to visit a town that was "Over Yonder."

I LOVE this bright red brick wall

Anytime Alisa sees a bench, we have to stop so she can sit on it. She was especially excited that this one had horses.

Look at how charming this downtown area is! I love the brick roads and cool awnings and arches across the street.

Alisa also wants to stop and stand in every doorway. She has to try the doorknob to see if it's open first.

I can't even handle those baby blue eyes that just melt my heart!

"You stick 'em up, mister! There ain't even room in this town for the two of us."

Some of my best pics come from when I get her to play peek-a-boo with me.

Pretty flowers to match her pretty dress

I love how patriotic small towns are!

These beautifully painted tiles were put right into the cement sidewalk! Very cool!

A cute older shop lady saw us walking around and went and got Alisa a lollipop. We almost had the whole town to ourselves due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Sometimes I feel like that's all we do w/ her ... clean night and day. LOL!

Another patriotic flag outside of a cute shop.

We had to stop in the gazebo in the middle of town so Alisa could run around and sing and eat her lollipop.

By this time, we were both hot and tired so we went to the car to get a drink. We drove around town a little bit more and I found this adorable weighing/train station/museum a few blocks away. We had to stop for just a few more pics.

Stopping to catch her breath after running up and down this plankway several times. After this, she was DONE so we packed up and came home.

When we got home she napped for a little bit, played w/ her unicorn for a little bit, and then we got ready to do a "Graduation Parade."

Another Downtown Discoveries Adventure

I did more research this week and found another cute town to go visit this weekend. Thank you Google Street View. That way I can see if a town is worth visiting before driving out there. Alisa was so excited to be out of the car and walk around. I LOVE me some exposed and layered brick on the side of a building.

I'm so glad Frank came along with us for our adventure today. He always makes things so much fun.

She's so happy to be outside and to get to run around.

This picture melts my heart. 

Around the backs of buildings is where all the treasures like this "Friendly" sign are hidden.

We even found a cute little sitting area w/ a bullseye painted on the wall.

Frank and I looked away for about 3.8 seconds and somehow Alisa found a bucket of oil and put her hand in it and got it all over her outfit! Darn it!

It was lunchtime, so we tried a nearby restaurant. We got our food and went and sat at the park to enjoy it. It was delicious and really fairly priced. I'd go back again if we're in the area.

I LOVE this picture of her running away from Frank w/ such happiness and joy on her face as she checks behind her to see how close he is.

Right across from the park was this awesome old warehouse/barn.

More pictures of my HOTTIE HUSBAND cowboy

Her facial expressions crack me up. She's so happy to be out of the house.

We stopped at Papa & Mimi's to pick up something Mimi said she had for us. Mimi was trying to social distance but she couldn't stay away from Alisa and just made sure to wear her mask.

These 2 get along so well and are so cute w/ each other.

Liz surprised us by stopping by w/ some belated birthday presents for Alisa. Alisa was over the moon w/ her kitty that walks and makes meowing noises.

But the BEST was this unicorn that walks and neighs. You would have thought it was Christmas morning w/ how happy she was.

Alisa & the boys all climbed in her princess carriage and went for a ride down the street. LOL!

Julian was trying out his Spiderman moves on top of the truck.