Spring Break

Our Spring Break has already come and gone and was spent in the local area just enjoying each day with each other. Nothing special, but nice just the same. We knew it was our last week before heading back to reality with Ross in a real job and kids back to school and full of activities, so we just wanted to slow it down as much as possible.

The weather towards the end of the week was super warm so we spent lots of time outside. We went miniature golfing, put together some things for the house (a new dresser for Max and then started an ottoman that we are trying to make on our own... perhaps that's another post).

We also went to a local metropark that has a children's garden. Nothing was blooming yet, but the kids still had a fun time!


There was a cute little playhouse that the kids checked out:









I'm sure we will make plans to come back in a couple of weeks when all is in bloom!


One thing that was out and about was this guy...


And his friend:



And that's one thing about Ross... Whenever we go to some place like this and reptiles, amphibians, or wild critters are involved... he quickly turns into the Biggest Kid and captures the thing to share with all of the others. I have many memories already of him with frogs, toads, snakes, shark eggs, and being surrounded by kids! Just like this:



It always makes me smile, though. And I'm thankful not to have to be involved too closely!

Max and I talking a walk along the boardwalk type bridge:



here he is taking a break to read the map!



Ahh... Another thing we did plenty of: Dine Al Fresco! (That's fancy for eat outside!) I love to say it though... even if we are just eating quesadillas on the deck! It is perfect right now... not too hot, not too cold, and not buggy!






A nice break overall!