I was unpacking my suitcase today, thinking about everything I should do before Monday morning when I realized that Spring Break has come and gone! We had a busy - but not hectic -week and it was wonderful!
My break started a bit early - on Friday I left school at 1:30 (it was an early release day) in order to head off to my annual scrapbook retreat. Yes, I know - I went in November too, so I can't really say that it's only annual, but - it's the first one this year! Anyway, for all of you who are concerned that I left work early, don't worry, I had my boss' permission and I made up my hours on Monday! Anyway, I had a great but not so restful weekend of scrapbooking at one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Washington - Sun Mountain Lodge! Yep, I spent a whole weekend scrapbooking with my friends! Truly, one of life's little joys. I would start to feel a bit guilty (as I usually do) about not getting out to enjoy nature's beauty, but then I would tell myself it was OK because it was snowing and I didn't have any snow gear. Yep - snow! And lots of it! It was a bit surreal sitting in this comfortable conference room with floor to ceiling windows, watching the snow fall, in March!
On Sunday, Steve and the kids drove up to the lodge so we could spend one more night in the hotel as a family. When I planned this little excursion I was thinking we could bring kites and hiking boots. Instead, we ended up with sleds and snow boots! I have to admit, as much as I was enjoying the kids' excitement, it was a little difficult to get too happy about sledding....again. I did, however, take a couple of thrilling rides down the sledding hill. I seemed to have been a death trap on that day - no matter which way I aimed, I ended up heading straight for whomever was at the bottom! Poor Lyndsi had a couple of close calls with me ending up on top of her. Dylan still likes to tell people that I was the death trap that day! I guess sledding in March is one of life's little joys??
It was so perfect to end up in the hot tub after our afternoon of sledding. Aaahh! And I als enjoyed one of Sun Mountain's special coffee nudges before dinner. So, I guess the sledding was worth the effort! We spent the dark hours of the evening playing Uno Attack and Mexican Train dominoes in our room before lights out. The next morning Steve and I wanted to surprise the kids with room service. It's fun to give the kids some of those little joys that I often overlook in life - like room service!? Yep, they were thrilled! I, being the skeptic of the bunch, even had a relaxing breakfast in my jammies. Yep, one of life's little joys!
Dylan doing the Mexican Train Victory Dance. He's got it down!
On Sunday, Steve and the kids drove up to the lodge so we could spend one more night in the hotel as a family. When I planned this little excursion I was thinking we could bring kites and hiking boots. Instead, we ended up with sleds and snow boots! I have to admit, as much as I was enjoying the kids' excitement, it was a little difficult to get too happy about sledding....again. I did, however, take a couple of thrilling rides down the sledding hill. I seemed to have been a death trap on that day - no matter which way I aimed, I ended up heading straight for whomever was at the bottom! Poor Lyndsi had a couple of close calls with me ending up on top of her. Dylan still likes to tell people that I was the death trap that day! I guess sledding in March is one of life's little joys??
It was so perfect to end up in the hot tub after our afternoon of sledding. Aaahh! And I als enjoyed one of Sun Mountain's special coffee nudges before dinner. So, I guess the sledding was worth the effort! We spent the dark hours of the evening playing Uno Attack and Mexican Train dominoes in our room before lights out. The next morning Steve and I wanted to surprise the kids with room service. It's fun to give the kids some of those little joys that I often overlook in life - like room service!? Yep, they were thrilled! I, being the skeptic of the bunch, even had a relaxing breakfast in my jammies. Yep, one of life's little joys!
Dylan doing the Mexican Train Victory Dance. He's got it down!
Breakfast in bed - sort of....
We returned home on Monday, unpacked, did a little laundry, paid some bills, and then packed up to head out again on Tuesday evening. This time we were heading to Spokane to see Grandma Linda and Rod and Auntie Erin. My parents are on their well-deserved vacation so we didn't see them. Grandma Linda gave the kids kites for Easter so we spent one afternoon flying them in the field by Grandma's house. Again - one of life's little joys. The kites kept the kids entertained for over an hour. Lyndsi had a bit of trouble keeping hers in the air but she perservered and her patience paid off.
Kite flying at Grandma's
We also spent one afternoon with Erin. We walked the dogs (all 3 of them!) down to Manito Park and fed the ducks. We ignored the signs asking us to please not feed the ducks - ugh! - the guilt! I promised the kids they could feed the ducks (another one of life's little joys) so they fed the ducks. I can't help my rule-following self so the guilt was a bit of trouble for me! Not to mention, the damage I was doing to those poor ducks by giving them bread! Jeesh! BUT -we had fun - again!
See...the ducks love their whole wheat bread....
Steve and Erin kept the dogs away from the ducks, and the bread!
Erin also cut Dylan's hair. He's so handsome! I love Dylan's big, dark eyes and when he gets his hair cut, they just seem to pop from his face! Dylan really didn't want to get his hair cut but I think he's secretly pleased with the results. I don't have a picture of the final outcome but I'm sure there will be some in the future.
Steve and I spent a nice evening out at the new Twigs, where Erin was bartending. Ignore the price and go! What a great place! The food was good, service was fabulous and drinks were yummy! My new goal is to have 36 martinis in 36 months, using the martini's on Twigs' menu. Warning! If you visit the ladies room, push UP to turn the water on.
We returned home yesterday, my mind full of what I could accomplish in 2 more short days. My progress? Well, let's just say that I have started every one of my goals but have yet to complete any! I have no regrets, though. This was a week filled with life's little joys and I wouldn't change a thing.
Erin also cut Dylan's hair. He's so handsome! I love Dylan's big, dark eyes and when he gets his hair cut, they just seem to pop from his face! Dylan really didn't want to get his hair cut but I think he's secretly pleased with the results. I don't have a picture of the final outcome but I'm sure there will be some in the future.
Steve and I spent a nice evening out at the new Twigs, where Erin was bartending. Ignore the price and go! What a great place! The food was good, service was fabulous and drinks were yummy! My new goal is to have 36 martinis in 36 months, using the martini's on Twigs' menu. Warning! If you visit the ladies room, push UP to turn the water on.
We returned home yesterday, my mind full of what I could accomplish in 2 more short days. My progress? Well, let's just say that I have started every one of my goals but have yet to complete any! I have no regrets, though. This was a week filled with life's little joys and I wouldn't change a thing.
2 comments:
What a busy week for you. It always seems to go too quick, but then it is so nice to be back home again.
I am rather curious about how to turn this water on at the restaurant.
Thanks for all the reminders of life's little joys! We tend to forget all of those! The kite flying looks fantastic!
Back to reality tomorrow!
Dylan's haircut is very handsome. I'm so glad that he and Max got to spend some time together during the break. I told Dylan we'd see him in the morning!
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