Spring Break Adventures

We have been counting down the days for our spring  break to start. I think we all needed a little break from school and work. We look forward to staying  in our jammies a little longer in the morning playing games and being a bit lazy. Although we had a few lazy mornings planned, we also had a few projects that needed to be done. Todd and a few of his players help him plant trees going down the cart path. Some golfers think that it’s fine to drive their cart through our yard to get to the next hole quicker. We are hoping that the trees we put up will fix that problem. Todd and the boys also replaced boards on the deck and stained both the deck and the playscape. They both look like new. All of those projects took a bit longer than we thought so it left the kids and I with a few days to ourselves to play.

We headed to the farm one day. Many of the animals are getting ready to have their babies or just had them. We like to go first thing in the spring so we can watch them grow all summer. We did a loop around the farm and then off to get ice cream. It was the same old story. The kids eyes were hungrier than their stomachs. They both ate a couple bites and were done. They want to think that they like sweets, but truth is, they would both take an apple over ice cream any day. It just sounded yummy! I shouldn’t complain!

Later in the week we headed to the Howell Nature Center. I have wanted to take the kids there for a while.

             I had heard great things about it, but it’s a drive. It took about an hour to get there, but let me say, well worth the drive.  The nature center is full of rescue animals from Michigan- coyotes, bobcats, eagles, owls, porcupines… it was terrific!

All of the animal habitats are built within a forest.  Jackson and Aubrin had a great time exploring and learning why each animal was there. We were lucky enough (I think) to be there for feeding time. Most of the birds eat frozen rats. Jackson thought it was great and Aubrin thought it was gross. I had mixed feelings.  When we were driving home, they were already talking about going back to show dad.

After dinner we headed out for a fun evening of fishing. Jackson and Aubrin dug up worms in the yard before we left. The boys both caught a few, but no luck for us girls. Better luck next time!

  We also headed to the zoo at the end of the week. For some reason Jackson felt that he needed to wear a sweatband on his head and carry his “satchel” with him.

He said he needed a place to put is hat, mittens and snack. He was a site for sure.  He was also a great tour guide reading the map for us. It was a bit chilly, but all of the animals were out.  It was such a strange feeling going to the zoo with no stroller or wagon.  As always in my “Oh my goodness, my babies have grown out of something state” I was sad for a moment of two, but quickly got over it as I saw how easy it was to move around the zoo freely with out any extra baggage.  The tiger was the main attraction for us as it was roaring loudly. So fun to watch the kids faces as they have new experiences.

     

We also spent time this week preparing for Easter. Jackson and Aubrin made a few crafts for the house, gifts for grandparents and help decorated. Grandma and Papa were supposed to come for dinner and color eggs, but Papa was sick, so grandma and Aunt Caryn came.

We had a great time coloring eggs, Jackson showing off how he can ride his bike and having dinner.

It was a spring break well spent. Once return to school I only have 41 more “get ups” before summer vacation and Todd and the kids have less! We can do it!!!!!