Murrays Just Wanna Have Fun!

​Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun." -Nina Dobrew

One of our family values is having fun. I must admit I have to schedule fun, but my husband Bryan is the spontaneous, fun guy in the family.

As a busy family of six (plus 1), fun as a couple and family takes intentionality. As a couple, we schedule regular date nights to connect. We love concerts, movies, walks, and attending basketball games together. 

We also try new things to see if we can find something new that we both enjoy. Bryan is definitely more adventurous with our date choices. For example, we've gone to the gun range and attended the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) tour for a date. I agreed to try both of these, but I quickly found that they are not for me. 

I actually had an enjoyable time at the PBR tour, that is, until the bull won and stomped the man's head. That was it for me--I couldn't take the level of danger the men were putting themselves in. 

As a couple, we work hard to make time for each other, and we must do the same for family time. My kids are involved in several after-school activities. We often go in opposite directions, so family fun must get planned on the schedule.

As a family, we love to laugh and enjoy each other. Every Friday night is movie night. This tradition started at the beginning of the Pandemic. It has been an excellent way for all of us to connect after a busy week of running around.

Bryan spoils the kids by bringing them Bubble Tea and ice cream. We also like to have fun at the pool or beach. The beach is one of our family's favorite places to relax and unwind.

Never ever underestimate the importance of having fun." Randy Pausch

And, of course, there's nothing like the family completing a 1000-piece puzzle, card, or board game. We love the competition and camaraderie that comes with having fun together.

How much fun have you had with your family lately? If you can't think of anything, don't worry. Plan or do something spontaneous today!

If you need help to think of something, here's a list of 101 ideas that you can implement.