Shew Wee, Spring Break Isn't for Sissies!!!

Good grief I am tired. I am not sure why Spring Break is suppose to be relaxing, there is nothing relaxing about it ~ pure nonstop action! The kids want to have a typed out agenda each morning with hour by hour explanation of what is next. We have had a busy week thus far and it is only Wednesday but we have had a lot of fun along the way. Our week started with the "dreaded" first dental visit. I had put it off long enough, William is four and should have seen a dentist two years ago but I have delayed for one reason or the other so no Mother of the Year Awards in my near future;) I decided to take both at the same time for moral support and to try and be as efficient as possible, crazy probably but it all worked out great! The kids LOVE Dr. Massy as do Edwin and myself (he is in our Sunday School Class and his wife is a great friend of mine). It was a fun experience and NO ONE CRIED, including me!! We were in and out in an hour with bouncy balls in hand and white smiles, nothing could be better right?? It gets better, we called our neighbor on the way home and Elliot, Elijah and Baby Ellison came over for lunch and playtime ~ WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY... Pictures are below for your viewing pleasure ;)

Well, to try to top off a perfect Monday we went for a terrific Tuesday and managed it!! Our dear friend Liv and her super mom Heidi came over for some playtime, lunch and sewing (the mommas). We had a sewing bee set up in my kitchen, the kids ran around and played with all the windows open to the house so we could hear and see them and we just had our Brother machines humming along. I was able to learn how to make pants and a halter top for Grace and the kids managed to get muddy from head to toe:) It is not a party until somebody does and mud dive in the back yard! Let's just say that no one napped, and I was washing dirt and mud from places I never thought would reach! The kids had a blast and so did I ~ Thank you Heidi for a sewing lesson that will prove to be so much fun for years to come!! We just don't know what the rest of the week will hold but I will make sure to fill ya in our adventures so stayed tuned!! Pictures are below of the mud fun and lovely creation that I was able to make for Miss Gracie. I do hope that your week be it Spring Break or not holds to be sunny, fun and full of love ~ from our family to yours ~ Kisses!!!

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Snow, Friends, Hair and Muscles

It has been a busy several days in our household. This past weekend was quite exciting with the SNOW DAY!!! We woke to an amazing blanket of white powdery snow EVERYWHERE, I should have known that we would be getting it because Edwin was tracking it like a hound dog.. He was watching every twist the front was making until the time we went to bed and he was READY! We had a big breakfast (fueled up with bacon and pancakes) and then hit the hills. We busted out the super duper fantastic sled that we all stare at in our garage like an alien in a foreign land. It is one of those things that you really hate having because it tends to take up space but when needed, it sure is fun! I have to say we were the best outfitted family on the hills Sunday, we had super speed with our Super Rubbermaid Green and Purple Sled. The kids had a fantastic time and quite honestly, so did Edwin and myself. WE were all somewhat fighting for the next ride. Everyone was all smiles until the cold started to set in and we all had to go in for hot chocolate and fireside rest ~ can we say PERFECT day!:)

William had a wonderful surprise, LIV got to come over and play while her mom did my hair:) It is always nice to have super friends that don't mind dealing with your stubborn hair and tends to enjoy doing so:) The kids had a blast and I have to say I did too getting a new color ~ what a new hair style or color will do for a person is just amazing... I feel like a new person. Liv, while playing with Grace and William declared her love for William as did he for her and said that she wanted to move in. We had to explain that it is a bit early in their relationship for marriage and cohabitation so that has been put on hold but many more play dates are to come;)

So, the Trussville Fire Department visited Paine Primary School today and William's class was able to explore the fire engine!! They learned all about fire safety and what firemen do. All the kids had a turn to ask questions of the firemen about their jobs and the truck. When it came to William's turn his teacher asked William if he would like to ask them anything and he said, "yes, I would like to ask the firemen a question" Long Pause..... "I would like to know, would you like to see my muscles?"... This is a direct quote according to his teacher. As she tells the story the firemen all laughed, one almost started crying because he was laughing so hard and a parent said that she almost wet herself laughing so hard. It was complete silence and he was completely serious about showing off his muscles.... Guess he thought that was pertinent to the conversations??? The thoughts of a four year old, I am just thankful it wasn't worse than that.... So, until next time ~ enjoy the weather be it sunny snowy or somewhere in between and remember to flex your muscles whenever the chance arises:) Family hugs to you and yours!

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