Spring Break Day 5 Time to Head Home

Wednesday morning we got up and said goodbye. We didn't really want to go home, but it was time. We had a great five days with Grandma, but it was time to go back to reality. 

The trip home was not great, because we got stuck in bad traffic twice-once when I got off a wrong exit to grab lunch, and another time at the Hoover Dam near Vegas-that time there was a big semi that wrecked and we literally didn't move for almost an hour-it was horrible and Bryce was just ready to be home by that point. We all were!!!

We finally made it home just in time to drop Chloe off with Landon and the ball fields for softball practice and then Bryce and I went home and crashed. It was a fun trip despite the bad drive home, and now that I know I can pull it off on my own, we will probably attempt it again sometime. 

Spring Break Day 4

Day 4 consisted of some shopping for cactus and a trip to the Natural History Museum. My mom had to work, so it was just the kids and I.

Chloe is obsessed with cactus and suculants right now so she wanted to collect a few to bring home, I think we ended up with about 4. After shopping for cacti we headed to the Natural History Museum.

Bryce had so been looking forward to going here, and the thing he was most excited to do was pan for gold. The kids actually both loved that, and I think we spent more time there than anywhere else. Of course the dinosaurs were also a big hit, although Bryce didn't like the animated ones and refused to have his picture taken by any of them as there was no way he was turning his back on them. Also pretty cool and interesting was the hall of ancient people. We spent several hours there and had fun exploring.

Afterwards we grabbed some lunch at KFC and made a quick stop at Wal-Mart to grab a few things for the trip back home, and then went back to Grandma's house to hang out for the rest of the day.

Spring Break Day 3

Day 3 started out with a trip back to the park and a stroll around the little pond. Chloe of course had to climb the tower again, and we took a moment to take some pictures by the Cubs training facility.

After that it was time to do a little shopping. I needed to pick up a few things for the upcoming baseball/softball season and Chloe was badly needing some clothes since she seems to have grown at least 6 inches in the past few months. Bryce had to ride this carousel that we found at one of the malls, Chloe obliged and went along with him.

 After shopping we headed to Jeff's sisters house for a little swimming. I thought the water was still a little cold, so I opted to read instead. Bryce lasted for awhile, but then he mostly just waded cause he started shivering and turning purple. Chloe would have stayed all night but we finally dragged her out after about an hour and a half.

After swimming we headed back to Grandma's house, making a little stop on the way for some yummy snow cones.

Spring Break Day 2

Today was Sunday, so we started out the day with church bright and early at 8:30.

After church we went to River View Park. They have some really cool climbing structures-including a giant caterpillar and a 50 foot high tower. They also have a splash pad. The kids had lots of fun and got some energy out-it was much needed after the 7 hour drive the day before.

 After going to the park we went on a little ride to a farm to see some animals including Watusi, which are cows with giant horns.

That night the kids had fun playing with Chief and Turbo (Grandma and Grandpa's dogs).

Spring Break in Arizona Day 1

It has been awhile since, maybe 2 years, since we have been down to Arizona to see my Mom. A couple of weeks ago I started thinking about it and decided Spring Break would be the perfect opportunity for the kids and I to go and visit. Landon and Tanner both had to work, so it would be just Chloe, Bryce and I. I was a little bit worried about the 7 hour drive and also the big city traffic, but I decided to give it a whirl and go for it. The kids were both so excited to go, in fact they got up early Saturday morning and kept hurrying me up to get out the door and on the road-which is probably why I forgot a few of my necessities-LOL.

We decided to take a little break about halfway there for some lunch and a little sight seeing along the old Route 66. We found a really fun old Café-Mr. Deez and also a cool train to explore. The kids had lots of fun and the food was good. Bryce even ate all of his-since he ordered pancakes and that is one of the top things on the list of foods he will actually eat. I actually got kind of sick just after getting back on the road-dang IBS-I have to be super careful when eating out cause I never know what might affect me. Luckily though I was able to control it without to much problem and only a couple of extra stops.

4 hours later we finally made it to Arizona and Grandma's house. We went and grabbed some food and had a nice picnic in the park just across the street from her house, and then it was time for bed-we were all pretty tired from our adventures thus far.

Maybe He's Part Bear

Seriously though...I buy blackberries whenever they are on sale, but they never last for long. Usually I buy them as a treat for Bryce and I usually buy one package just for him and one for everyone else-here's why...

I gave him this carton of blackberries to snack on while coming home from the grocery store. Imagine my surprise when I got him out of the car and the entire package was already gone. Now he usually goes through them pretty fast, but not quite that fast. The way he loves berries (blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries) you would think he was part bear. It's a miracle he didn't have a stomachache that night. #BryceEE

Gymnastics Review

Last week at preschool Bryce had a gymnastics review. I wasn't able to get off to go to it, because it was at a time during the day that is hard for me to get away from work. I was kind of sad to have to miss it, but I was glad Landon was able to work it out to be there. Bryce was so excited that Dad came. He did a good job with his handstands, forward roll, balance beam and bar. Plus Landon said he listened to his teachers really well and followed directions. 

When I got home from work he was so excited to show me the videos Landon had taken and also show me the medal he had received. We are so happy with the confidence and skills Barefoot Montessori has brought to Bryce in many many aspects of his life. #BryceEE