Spring Break Recap

It felt like spring break lasted a long time, but last night as I was getting things ready for school for the girls, it felt like it went way too fast.
We kinda started spring break early with a visit from my parents, but the girls only had last week off of school and gymnastics.
We had a great spring break week and did lot's of fun things.
Monday....swimming and walk around a pond.
Tuesday....doctor appt and grocery shopping (the boring day).
Wednesday....Boonshoft museum.
Thursday.....purchased Alvin and the Chipmunks, Chipwrecked.  We watch the movie and ate lunchables.
Friday....swimming and watched the new movie again.
Saturday....birthday party attended by Jenna.  Rob and Meghan had a little date at the ice cream shop.
Sunday.....Church and new Monster High dolls.
I really enjoy when the big girls are off of school (and not fighting).  I find if I keep us all busy the fighting is less and we all have a more enjoyable time.
Today is back to school, gymnastics and normal routine.  

Hand-me-downs

If I had known way back when that I would have had another little lady, I would have saved all the clothes from Meghan and Jenna.   When I did decide we would add to the family, I started saving some of the girls clothes...just in case we would have another girl.

I pulled this outfit out the other day and thought since Sarah as tall and this outfit had shrunk it might fit her.

Jenna was 3 turning 4 when she got this outfit!

I love seeing Sarah in it.

The link below is from a post I did back in 2008 and Jenna is wearing this same outfit!

http://billsfamily96.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-dad.html

my view

So I guess I did get a picture of Dad during there visit this time.  He was napping on the futon while Jenna played in the Florida room when I took this picture. 

I see toys everywhere in most of these pictures....it drives me crazy and I try to keep up with it, but sometimes it takes over and I just have to live with it (until I can clean it up). 

I am constantly on the move trying to stay ahead of the play messes. I don't mind the girls playing and making the messes but I can't just sit and look at it.

The girls know  I can't stand the mess and they are kind enough to not get in my way when I'm cleaning it up!haha

Sarah loves Jenna's room and all the things she can get into in it.

Memom and baby girl

I didn't take many pictures during Memom and Papa's visit.

I did get this picture of Memom and her youngest baby girl.

If you ask Sarah, she will tell you she is Memom's girl!

Spring colors

Happy Spring to you all.

We didn't know our front tree had lavender flowers in the spring. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is a beautiful little tree and our lawn is bright green (with a few spots needing extra care). This area is beautiful in the spring.

We just had a visit from Memom and Papa, celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary, ended the 3rd quarter grading period at school and are planning a big home renovation project.

The best part of Memom and Papa's visit for me is watching the girls with them. Sarah was so excited when they pulled in, she ran out the front door yelling to them as they were getting out of the truck. I think that kicked off a great visit. The big girls still had school, but we enjoyed our afternoons and the weekend with them.

Mom and Dad were able to see the big girls in gymnastics and listen to them read. Meghan and Memom talked about good books to read too.

Rob and I got a date in on friday to celebrate our anniversary.

We had beautiful weather up until friday, so we played outside and grilled out.

Rainbow cupcakes

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

I decided to celebrate by baking rainbow cupcakes.

I split up the batter to make all the colors.

I filled the holders too full, but no one will complain about the extra large cupcakes.

Not too bad for my first try. They are moist and delicious.

My taste testers loved them!

Sunshine and fun

We had a beautiful sunny Sunday.

The girls spent most of the afternoon outside playing and having fun.

Meghan and Jenna had to break out shorts in the afternoon because they said they were hot. They were "shorty shorts"....so it looks like I will be going through summer clothes soon.

Meghan worked on her weekend homework outside before she played.