April Getaways

So, the weather hasn't been all that great! We have had to really improvise to do the normal spring activities! This is the snow from the first Sunday in April - it was beautiful, but we would have rather had green grass and blue skies. Then, the second weekend in April, the soccer games were cancelled because of rain and snow. We are all itching to get outside and play!

Carson celebrated his 7th birthday this April. We had a blast with a Ben 10 party - complete with a glow-in-the dark alien shooting/ obstacle course in a dark basement. The boys loved it - they were so hyper it was hard to think. We love Carson so much, and we are proud of the smart young man he is becoming.

Luckily - Chad and I went on a cruise for a week in the middle of April. So, we actually saw the sun and enjoyed HOT Mexican beaches. We snorkeled and mountain biked in Cabo San Lucas, and zip-lined and para-sailed in Puerto Villarta. What fun adventures - got to love the tan we came back with!

It has been spring break this past week, and while most days have been cold and rainy/windy, we did do a bike ride on a day that was just cold. The temperatures are only in the 50's, but when it is sunny, you can fake it a little. Here is Carson getting ready to ride out on the trail. Chad pulled Graham in the bike trailer and I brought up the rear with the slowest of the kiddoes. They are all so full of energy - it is fun to wear them out a little outside.

Now for Easter - we celebrated Easter at Grandma's house yesterday for her annual party. We found eggs and had dinner. Everyone loves the Easter Party. Today, has been great. Easter Sunday is always special and I am so glad that we can remember the new hope that Christ's Resurrection brought the whole world - and us.

Well, still wishing for less clouds and more sun, but overall, we are loving our time together.