Bleeding Orange

Planning things and researching trips is how I function the best.   Joe functions best flying by the seat of his pants.  He walked into the kitchen Friday morning saying "I'm thinking of taking my girls to Stillwater today." Big smile on his face and a blank stare staring back at him. Quickly though I said "Ok" because I know that he loves Stillwater, Oklahoma State University and he's always wanted to take us to eat at Eskimo Joe's for their famous Cheese and Bacon Fries.  After we got out of our PJ's and into something orange we headed out for our days adventure.  Spending the day with Joe and my daughters is the best thing.  When its just the four of us we function like a well oiled machine and with most of the outings the girls are on their best behavior with slight dueling between them. 

We walked around the campus and Joe showed them the library -which we actually walked through- and the girls didn't make a peep and library lawn where students gather during the school months to study.  He also showed them their dorm buildings that they will be living in when they are freshman.  I am looking forward in 11 years to be taking another picture of Ava sitting in the same area of the library and in 13 years with Miss Emma.  How cool would that picture be? 

Shopping was also on our agenda.  You can't be a true Franco and not have a plethora of orange clothing in your closet to choose from.  When shopping one of the stores Ava spotted OSU shot glasses to which she quickly stated "Look Mom at these teeny tiny glasses.  Aren't they cute?"  My mind went to Oh, Geez... think quick... and I just said "Yes, Ava those are tiny little glasses."  In my personal opinion she did not need to be exposed to what the glasses were truly for at this young age.  :)

Ending the day with orange ice-cream only seemed fitting.  We had a great time spending the day together and visiting one of Joe's favorite cities... Thank you honey for being more spontaneous than me.  I had fun! 





Enjoy your family~