Spring Break

We awoke this morning to frost on the ground, and so I feel obligated to post pictures of our spring break - when the days were long and warm and carefree. We spent the first few days at home, but mostly outside. I snuck in a few learning activities without anyone really noticing(even though the kindergartner was certain he was on spring break, and the 2nd grader refused to work on her horrid handwriting). And we were lazy. We slept late, played long and ate delicious ripe strawberries and blueberries constantly. The weather was fabulous and we sported bare feet in the green grass out back. It was so enjoyable. Spring break really does come at the best possible moment... when spring is springing and we are all in need of a "break"! It was divine. When we thought we couldn't possibly have any more fun, we packed up the car and headed over to Mr. Man's brother's new house where they were hosting other cousins as well and enjoyed several days of family fun. With 10 cousins under one roof, where the oldest two are eight and the youngest three under two, it was quite a time! Our big outings were to an ice cream factory, my nephew's kindergarten performance and ice skating... other than that the trampoline out back and the wii were the main forms of entertainment! They kids had so much fun and it was great to sit back and watch them re-forming that cousin kindling. Upon our return with laundry and unpacking to keep us busy, we have had a hard time all week getting up on time and sticking to our regular schedule! But despite the adaptions, spring break was soooooo worthwhile!

Of course we didn't take a single picture of all ten cousins together... but that just means we have a good excuse to all get together again. Thanks guys for a great time!