Spring Break

We have enjoyed a relaxing and productive break. Here are some things we have been up to this week off of school.

* Finished planting the garden.

* Slept late every morning, no rush to get dressed.

* Shopped for boy's Spring/Summer clothes, so nice to get that checked off!

* Took Otis to be neutered(poor puppy).

* Put away and organized boy's toys they no longer are interested in.

* Lunch at our new Chick-Fil-A. YUM!

* Baseball practice and uniforms purchased. Games start in 2 weeks!

* Updated my blog I have neglected for a month.

* Quiet time on the porch in my swing watching th boys play.

* Planned our summer vacation! San Antonio is the destination this year....requested by the boys! Summer begins in just 8 weeks!

Batter up!

The boys enjoyed attending a Cal Ripkin Baseball Clinic sponsored by Chevy this weekend. Three hours of fun, fundamentals, and fair play! They came home pumped up with all their goodies: shirts, autographs, etc.

Final product

It has been complete for awhile now, but I am just getting around to taking some pictures. I coudn't be happier with the final outcome! My husband did a wonderful job!

The good. The bad. The ugly.

I have made some sweets recently. Some are more healthy than others. One could have ugly effects on your figure! I think you can guess! Both are yummy!

The good

Fresh starwberry pie

(made with sugar free jello, reduced fat crust)

The bad!

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip cookies

Spring's Beauty

This season brings such beauty and newness of life! It is easy to be inspired by all that is around us!

Poppies

Dahlia

Thrift

New front porch pots

Memaw's(Jay's grandmother) irises

Lately.....

* We have begun getting the garden and the yard ready for spring.
* Boys helped pick out the plants/seeds we're going to grow!
* We have enjoyed special meeting and special visitors.(a very short, but sweet visit)
* Three of us have been under the weather with strep throat and sinus trouble. On the mend though! Lane has somehow managed to avoid it all!
* Baseball season has started.....Jay will be a head coach with both boys on the team for the 1st time!
* I took a quick road trip with Mom and Dad to Chicago 2 weeks ago. A trip mixed with joy and sorrow.
* Both boys made their AR reading goals this nine weeks.
* Spring break is just one week away! We are ready for some R & R and maybe a little work around the house.