Pop Rocks

Bible study this week was all about Peter and his friendship with Jesus.  To help the girls remember that he was a fisherman, at the end of the study Jessica had this cute fishing game with awesome prizes the girls could fish out. One of Savannah prizes was a bag of poprocks.  She was like "what is this?"  I couldn't believe she's in fifth grade and I had never let her experience poprocks!  As it turns out, her daddy had never tried them either.  Anyway, she agreed to share with Preston and they couldn't wait to try them.  I tried to explain how they would pop and sizzle, but it was quite comical watching them actually try them.  Childhood experience check! :)

Spring Challenge Run

The weather was perfect for Preston's spring challenge run today!!  Thankfully his class has specials early so a 9am start was much better before it got too hot.

Preston always amazes me with his speed.  This time he completed 7.5 laps in just 8 minutes!  (7 laps = 1 mile)  He was so proud of his pace!  He is one fast little dude that is always going at full speed, both at home and school.

Spring class picture . . . before yummy popsicles were handed out. :)

Father/Son First Grade Field Trip

When I found out that Preston's class was going to the Lazy 5 Ranch for their last field trip this year, I quickly asked Dave if he was interested in chaperoning this trip. :)  After all, he did have experience from going with Savannah . . . and I didn't care to be licked by some crazy animals with squealing first graders on a wagon.  Thankfully he agreed, which worked out nicely since I was still in recovery mode from Savannah's long trip AND a week home with these crazy kids over Spring Break.

They visited Patterson Farm first and got to explore many fun things, including a long time playing on the play ground.  They petted and fed animals, mined for special "rare" rocks and minerals, and enjoyed the huge slide all before lunch!

After lunch and playground time they loaded up the bus and headed to Lazy 5 Ranch, where the animals were a bit more exotic.

Dave did a great job capturing the trip through pictures!  Although it was a super hot day, I think both boys had a grand time.

Easter Family Fun 2017

This year we traveled to Burlington on Saturday to celebrate Easter with my family.  It was so nice to have a relaxed morning, get in a long run, and be able to enjoy an unrushed afternoon with everyone.

 After a delicious meal, the kids couldn't wait to start their Easter egg hunt . . . 

Littlest to biggest they were ready to go!

 And enjoyed their loot afterwards!

Then Easter Sunday morning the kids woke to try to find their Easter baskets.  Preston was a bit overjoyed/shocked that he finally got a filtered water bottle along with lots of candy.

 After church we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon that started with a few family pictures, of course.  We went for an almost 3 mile walk on the greenway, the kids planned an egg hunt for us, we grilled burgers outside, and then Dave and I had an Easter egg hunt for the kids.  It was such a relaxed day filled with outdoor fun.

So thankful for my family and for a chance to relax and celebrate our risen Lord today!

Dave found almost as many eggs as I did :)

Reading Through The Break

Savannah set a goal for Preston to read 200 minutes over Spring Break and today he achieved his goal!  His reward was a book she purchased for him with her own money.  It has been such a treat to look out multiple times this week and see the kids relaxing in the hammock just reading a book.

Spring Break Fun Continued . . .

Thursday afternoon the kids along with their favorite sidekick, Katie, set up a lemonade stand.  They made fast work and sold 2 cups of lemonade for $7!  We have very generous neighbors. :)

This morning after my gym class we decided to go to a local farm to pick strawberries.  Although it was a bit more challenging than last year, we still had fun picking our very own fresh berries.  We picked about 3 pounds and enjoyed at least one of those pounds for lunch already!

Tomorrow it's off to Burlington to start wrapping up Spring Break with some COUSIN fun!!

Crazy Candids

When I got out of the shower this morning the kids were so excited to share their pictures with me!

Yes, they had sugar-filled popsicles and made a huge mess enjoying them!

But at least it kept them entertained for a little bit and I actually got a shower (and dried my hair) in peace!!!