March 2019: Spring Break

Peter has worked with a really nice engineer named Vickie who is a roof specialist engineer. Anyhow, she owns a large piece of property in East Texas and she invited us to come visit. She happened to be out of town the weekend we went but her husband, Glen, was a great host. 

They have a 2 bedroom apartment in their garage and so it was not so much like camping but more like staying in a cabin. 

We went fishing, shooting, and riding in off road vehicles. I also was able to go on two great runs through the trails all over their property; I wish I had pictures of some of the crazy steep hills. 

The weather was so nice! I enjoyed sitting in a chair, soaking up the sun, and reading or occasionally dozing off. 

 Samantha decided she needed to collect all of the shells from shooting. It gave her something to focus on doing since it was a bit hard to shoot the guns, even the smaller 22 we bought the girls. 

 There was a lot of success in our fishing adventures. 

 This may not have been the most exotic Spring Break ever but we all had a good and relaxing time. Sometimes all you need is some times away from the routine and together as a family! 

 Arabella was the only one who did not fall asleep on the ride home. 

Samantha and her chip container of shells that she is so proud of. 

March 2019: Shenanigans from the first part of the month

Samantha and I had a great time at the library celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! 

 I trained for a half marathon and then was a bit sick the week or two leading up to it and did not really get much running in. Maybe that was the key to getting my best time ever. It may have also been that it was really cold that morning and so I did not get overheated and at some point may not have been able to feel my legs or toes and could not tell they were tired. 

 Lily was unfortunate enough to get influenza and had to stay home for several days. This meant she had the chance to go to TWU campus with me one day to meet up with the librarian. It had been freezing the night before; so freezing, it froze the fountain on campus. It was still just barely trickling. 

 A little prep for Ben and Ari's wedding. 

 Wacky Wednesday at preschool. 

 Jon got his braces off! Here is a little before and after picture for you. He is so handsome, with or without braces! 

 A little gift of forbidden treats from the Orthodontist. 

 Searching for trek clothes for Joseph and Jon. Lily found a treasure. 

 Arabellas's mask from school. She was going for a representation of the 2 halves of the brain, with their characteristics. 

 Some of Lily's beautiful artwork! 

 This is Ms. Albin, Lily's amazing teacher! We love her! I really hope Samantha is so lucky to get her. 

 Speaking of Samantha...

Sometimes the weather is perfect for cold treats from Sonic with friends while their mom takes the big kids to the temple to do baptisms for the dead.