Rod, Danielle and the kids are already at the park prepping for the picnic. Leslie and her kids are also there. Rod is headed to the store to grab a few things.
"Is that it?" (Rod)
"Umm, let me think." (Danielle)
"Oh, I almost forgot. We need ice for the cooler." (Danielle)
Here's a quick look at the picnic table.
"Jacob, moooove!" (Ciana)
"Ciana, please stop yelling." (Leslie)
"But Jacob won't move and I want to go riding with Julian." (Ciana)
"Still not a reason to yell." (Leslie)
Julian decides to take matters into his own hands.
"Jacob, you have to move." (Julian)
"Noooo! Move!" (Jacob)
"Julian, what are you doing?" (Danielle)
"Jacob is in the way, and Ciana and I want to ride our bikes." (Julian)
"Hold on. I'll come get him." (Danielle)
"Alright babe, that's all we need. Hurry back. Mom will be here soon." (Danielle)
One quick kiss and Rod was off to the store, and Danielle was off to deal with the kids.
"Jacob, Jacob, Jacob. You have your car over here, why don't you get in it?" (Danielle)
"Mommy, I think Jacob needs a nap." (Julian)
"Oh you do, do you? I think you may be right." (Danielle)
Sylvia and her daughter, Chloe, have just arrived at the park.
"Poor thing. He wants to ride on the big bikes." (Leslie)
"Hello ladies. How's it going?" (Sylvia)
"Hey Sylvia. It's been awhile. How've you been?" (Danielle)
"Okay, let's go ride around the playground." (Julian)
With all the commotion going on, no one has noticed that Roberta and JT have arrived.
"Just leave it right there for now. I'm going to unpack it in a few minutes." (Roberta)
"Helloooo." (Roberta)
Danielle turns around and sees her mom standing there with a man she assumes is JT.
"Mom.....you're here." (Danielle)
TO BE CONTINUED
I like the park. I can't wait to what happens with Roberta's kids meeting JT.
ReplyDeleteJanainah - Thanks. I just hope everyone gets along, for Roberta's sake.
DeleteOooh, this gone be goooood!
ReplyDeleteGreat park and picnic area. Did you make the picnic table?
Muff - Thanks. No I didn't make the table. I found two of them at thrift stores. They are just those picnic tables that come with ketchup and mustard bottles in them. I haven't even taken the time to fill the holes with wood.
DeleteThis is a great beginning Vanessa, I love the setup!
ReplyDeletebilla's dolls - Thanks. Should be interesting to say the least.
DeleteOoh! Now it's getting to the action- Jt's reveal and the reactions.And I'm ready! Sylvia's outfit is cute.I especially like it with her Fro.It's an curly afro right?Cause it looks like one.
ReplyDeleteVal - Yeah, I wanted to ease up into the action. Now it's go time. Yes, that doll came with a curly fro.
DeleteReally nice story.I can't wait for second part.I like Danielle's outfit and Leslie's and kids look really cute.
ReplyDeleteMy doll stuff - Thanks. Danielle's outfit is a mix of two recent Barbie fashion packs.
DeleteLove the picnic setup. I’m impressed with Danielle’s patience with the kids, she’s such a good mom. I hope all the couples and those little cuties enjoy their day.
ReplyDeleteRoville - Thanks. Danielle's patience has been her greatest asset. She probably would have been a great teacher.
DeleteAnother great story and a fabulous park/picnic setting.
ReplyDeleteKMQ - Thanks!
DeleteAwesome picnic setup! I wanted to come. LOL Julian looks just like my grownup son when he was a boy. Now to JT and Roberta......GREAT MOVE confidently showing up together at the park! I can't wait.....
ReplyDeleteBnova - Thanks. You are welcome to join them. I think they have plenty of food.
DeleteLove the park setting and the picnic scene is great! Cannot wait to see how JT interacts with the family. Will Danielle's brother Ian be showing up with a new girl? Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeletePhyllis - Thanks. Ian was planning to bring a lady, but I'm not sure if he's going to go through with that or not. We'll see.
DeleteHello from Spain: fabulous photos. I really like the table with all the food. It is very real. Also children liked very much with their bikes. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteMarta - Thanks. Danielle was very busy prepping all the food.
DeleteLove Julian and Jacob and Ciana. Soooo cute ;-D
ReplyDeleteInteresting tone Danielle's taken ... reminds me that she's a daughter as well as a mom ;-)
D7ana - I think Jacob is a little jealous that his buddy, Ciana, is playing with Julian.
DeleteThe kids are adorable, as usual.
ReplyDeleteThe picnic table is nice.
It looks like things have gotten off to a good start for the adults. I wonder what everyone will think of JT.
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DBG - Thanks. I think a lot will depend on JT. Sometimes it's just a vibe you get from a person that tells you whether they are okay or not.
DeleteBonjour Vanessa !
ReplyDeleteI like yous picnic time idea. I hope I will do the same one day !
Shasarignis - Thanks. I would love to see your picnic in motion. I'm sure it would be fabulous.
DeleteYour park scene looks awesome! I love all of the details down to the dishes wrapped in foil. Roberta is looking mighty young. JT is probably good for her. Too bad it took her to move to Morristown for him to get it. Looking forward to the family gathering with JT. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - Thanks! You know that handsome man is making Roberta feel like a spring chicken. Lol. You know how dense some men can be. Don't know what they have until it's gone. At least he acted pretty swiftly to reconnect.
DeleteGreat start to the story, on pins and needles now...
ReplyDeleteLadonna - Thanks. I'm still hopeful it will all work out.
DeleteMe ha encantado la ambientación del parque,la zona de pic-nic es genial!!!
ReplyDeleteY ahora intrigada esperando la 2ª parte....
Besos.
PILAR - Gracias! No hay nada como un día de campo familiar. La segunda parte está llegando muy pronto.
DeleteRod is crackin' me up in that basketball jersey and shorts with that hat- too cool for words. I love the interaction between the kids and the picnic set-up. This is just the inspiration I needed. I'm thinking of doing a city park. What did you use for grass?
ReplyDeleteJewell - Sorry for the late response. Rod is pretty laissez-faire about his attire. Danielle just lets him be. The grass is a large roll I found at Lowe's. It's the best grass I've found for the price. It was less than $20 for a large roll.
DeleteWow. How did Danielle manage to have a different expression for that last part!?
ReplyDeleteP.S. Rod looks so cute!
Kenya - Doll expressions are all about head placement. Rod said thanks.
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