Spring Break

I'm definitely starting to looooove spring break! It somewhat takes me back to the before-school days where we could enjoy long days outside and making time for friends. This year's break was a great balance of to-dos and fun!

Loved another chance to wear her Merida dress!

Medieval Times
Brad and I really felt like this was the right timing for this bit of family fun. Both kids are at the right age, and Makin, especially, is into knights right now. We were so thankful we could make this happen for a little spring break splurge.

Learning about the falcon.
They had a flight of the falcon as part of the show but they liked seeing him up close pre-show.

Place Setting.
You eat everything with your fingers. :)

"Mama can we do this again? I love this!"

The kids both really enjoyed it and were so thankful for this. I helped us feel like we were on vacation for a couple of hours. :)

Down Time
One thing we loved about this week was just having extra down time. There is just something about not having to get into school mode, either home or GCA and just have time for little things.


The kids ask to see the Winter and Hope webcam, and we check it out maybe once a week or so.  This particular day we happened to catch a training/recess session.

Nerf Guns + Easter Eggs = Entertainment

Outdoors + Good Book = Happy Camper

And of course...more Lego building.
Built Item #3 from his Lego Boost kit.

Friend Time
I was thankful several friends were able to get together over the week.

Brittany, Savannah and Charlie met us at a park.

We caught up with Mary, Aubrey, Morgan and Kyle at lunch and the lake.
Miss seeing them every week!

Gorgeous Weather
I remember a couple of years ago it rained almost every day of break. I was so thankful this was not the case this spring. It was a bit on the chilly side, but warmed up nicely almost every afternoon, so we really loved getting some outdoor time over break!

Arbor Hills Afternoon 

Pi Day
What a fun holiday to celebrate! The pizza's were $3.14 each so we couldn't resist a fun night out!

St. Patrick's Day
We celebrated with green eggs (blender with spinach before cooking, thanks Heather!) and pancakes with non-dye green dye you cannot see. :)

In the afternoon we had our homemade Shamrock Shakes! So yummy!

I'm really sad to see the week end!