Spring Break

For a variety a reasons, including a major home remodeling project, Brad and I decided to split up for Spring Break like we did last year. The boys were really looking forward to another ski trip in Utah and so off they went.

I was really excited for them have their 2nd annual "mancation" as Spencer calls it.

The boys faired well with lots of space, and plenty of books and snacks. They even managed without the DVD player (nearly unheard of these days).

This is what Brad got to look at for 16 hours straight. Fortunately, he doesn't mind driving long distances- especially when he's traveling without the whiners (which may include include me, Lucy, or Ruby).

The kids got to spend lots of time with cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

And, Utah trips wouldn't be complete without visits to dear friends/relatives.

Brad said I would have been proud of how he layed the kids' clothes out the night before.

All the kids went to a Mexican restaurant with Nana and parents one evening.

I regret missing out on some good talk time with my sisters.

The boys helped Nana get some of her school stuff organized and then went to work with her for a day and helped out in the classroom.

My sister Jenny took the kids to Logan to visit with Amie and her kids.

One of Amie's girls is raising chickens, so the kids were able to gather eggs and play with the baby chicks.

They planned on visiting my Grandma, but she had fallen the day before and was in the hospital. But, they were able to go to her house and swing from the willow tree.

Brad was able to go to the temple and drive by our first home to take a picture.

Here's Nana returning home from teaching.

I think it's safe to say the kids were thoroughly worn out having fun that they couldn't even make it to bed. They just plopped down in the favorite green chairs at Nana's and fell asleep.

To top things off, Grandpa Doug was in town and made a surprise visit, which the boys' appreciated. I love it when my children can spend time with our extended family and gain a little more perspective on who they are and feel a sense of belonging to something bigger.