A Sweet ending. . .

Our Spring Break came to a "sweet" end. . . Strawberry picking. . . I think we did more sampling than collecting. . .

"Carefully" arranging them

Egg Hunt Part II

The "older" kids helped by hiding eggs for the three little boys.  

They had fun helping, watching, and hinting. . . 

Nana organized an egg "scavenger hunt"  for the older kids.  Each egg found contained a clue for where the next egg would be. . . 

Thanks Nana!! We had fun.

Kites. . .

Thursday, April   . . . We went to Nana's house for the last three days of our Spring Break.   The kids love to visit the "country" and be with their cousins.  One of the days, we flew kites. . .

Nana and Hoho with the kids.

Family Time

Sunday. . . April 5th. . .Sleepover with Doney cousins.  We enjoyed organizing toys into various piles on the floor, eating yummy cereals, and playing games while children slept.  

Thanks, we had fun . . .

Monday. . . The Egg Hunt - Mimi and Papa's backyard

Papa's Banking Service. . . Papa has always been a reliable source for all of our banking needs.  Here he is making dollar exchanges for coveted quarters.

Break Away

Saturday,  April 4th . . .  Alison's game.  Mimi and Papa came to see her play.   After the game, we went to their house for a couple of days.  The kids love spending time with  grandparents and cousins.  What a great way to start out our Spring break!!

School Days. . .

This week we had a few things at the kids various schools. . . 

Friday. . . Lindsay had a "Little House" party.  They have been reading Little House in the Big Woods together as a class.  She is addicted. . . she said that she would have loved to live like Laura Ingalls.  "Don't you even think that I look like her mom?"  (Except, for the teeth, I guess so, maybe.)  I think Lindsay was born into the wrong century.  She is now reading Little House on the Praire (#2) and wants to read the whole series.  I think there is 9 in total.  I am sure grateful for libraries. . .

They had a pancake breakfast, crafts, and games.  Getting to play with yarn and sew at school were the highlights of the day!!

Alie had her "Spring Party" the same day.  I was busy inside organizing a craft, but I did manage to snap a picture of her outside doing an egg relay.  Spring Break here we come!!

Earlier in the week. . . I actually was able to fit her new hair cut into tiny ponys.  Between the ponys and the white dress, I had to take a picture.  They are two of my favorite little girl things.  I just cannot resist a cute, crisp white dress!!

Ryan made the school activity list. . .which is rare for this junior high schooler.  He was in a play for his drama class.  Well, he wasn't "in" the play, but he was the narrator.  He really wanted an actual part, but in the end, had a good time giving character to his voice.  Great job Ryan!!

"Twin Day" was on Wednesday.  This year they chose to dress like each other instead of with a classmate.  This made it much easier for me, since they dress alike so much anyways!  I wonder how long this will last.

Last but not least. . .  Tuesday. . . Justin's classroom birthday celebration.

I did not notice until afterwards that he is surrounded by all girls in this picture!  His buddies Carter, Quinn, and Logan were much wiser.

Miss Lawson made him a birthday crown, which he still is wearing around the house.

Phew. . . vacation. . . it's here!