Spring Break?

Spring break in the winter.  Interesting that schools have spring break when it is technically winter!   I am thankful for the break part though, regardless of the season. We for sure have had spring weather in Memphis this week.  If you care to read, below is a recap of our spring break:

Monday - We slept late, recovering from daylight savings time, then spent our afternoon sorting through winter & summer clothes. Always a fun time!

Tuesday -  We spent a few hours at my parents helping my mom with a project, & got to see my dad & nephew, Brett, home from college.  

The girls with my dad

Wednesday -  We visited with friends, the Greens, for the afternoon, went to church, & had playtime at the church.

Thursday - My goal today was to help Isabella with her new sewing machine. I realized we had no power cord though :(. Either it was not included in the box, or we misplaced it. I turned to chocolate in my time of frustration.  I am such an emotional eater. Probably would be 10 lbs. lighter if I wasn't! Our day continued with ballet, playtime at the church, girls spent the night with friends, the Ottingers,  & then Avery & I visited with friends, the Storys.

Friday - It was a rainy day, but I was able to run a few errands.  Quiet night at home for the girls & I, while Avery went to watch some basketball with some friends from church.

Saturday - St. Patrick's Day! I took the girls to donuts, & then we were able to exchange the sewing machine for a new one.  I was soo thankful!  We drove to Millington to see our friends, The Greens, in their homeschool presentation.  It was great & we love this family.  We then went to a St. Patrick's Day party for a little bit & also brought back the Green's youngest daughter, and later had the rest of the Green girls join us for a night on the back porch.  Very fun for all!

Brook & Lillian eating in their green shirts, with green plates, & green cups!

Lillian, Brook, Isabella, Lauren, & Miller

Sunday - We went to church, & had a visit this afternoon with our friends the McClarty's who were in town from Birmingham.  We met the McClarty's almost 8 years ago & have enjoyed their friendship.  They now have 3 precious kiddos. Our day was complete by none other activity than a playdate at church with the Greens!  

Caden McClarty

 

Micah McClarty

Will Mcclarty

Last activity of our Sunday was watching the movie, Hugo, complete with popcorn & M&M's, my favorite!

Looking back, I am so grateful God knew just what I needed this past week...time at home. Yes, I am a girl who loves to travel & looks forward to my next trip.  But I am also a girl who loves my family & friends more.  This week, I got time with both with not much else on the weekly schedule.  May this be a reminder to me that God knows even the little the things I need & will give them to me at just the right time.  I am feeling refreshed to begin the week ahead.  The next 3 months, life gets busier for us, but it is full of lots of fun!

Spring break or winter break, I am just thankful for my break!